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Shocking Reason Why Minneapolis Mayor’s $18K Trip To Somalia Canceled Last-Minute!
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Minneapolis leaders are facing backlash after abruptly canceling a planned trip to Somalia. The trip, intended to boost public safety and strengthen community ties, was nixed just days before takeoff. A Bold Plan Unfolds. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Brian O’Hara had grand plans...
With Biden out, these Wisconsin Democratic delegates have more power than they imagined
The Milwaukee delegates have cast their lot with Vice President Harris. Here are the Democrats from Wisconsin who will be delegates at the Convention next month in Chicago. With President Joe Biden announcing Sunday that he’s withdrawing from the race, the nomination is up for grabs. These are the Wisconsinites who will attend the convention as delegates.
Reliable Relief Pitching Earns Huskies’ Kratz An All-Star Bid
DULUTH, Minn.- Caden Kratz will be one of two players representing the Duluth Huskies in this week’s Northwoods League All-Star Game. Kratz, who recently graduated from Western Illinois University, has been stellar on the mound as a relief pitcher. In 17.2 innings, Kratz has only allowed 3 hits while striking out 23 batters. He also boasts a 1.53 ERA and leads Duluth with four saves.
Dogfest brings adoptable pets to Wild State Cider Saturday
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A festival in Duluth this weekend brought together animal enthusiasts and some adoptable pets. Dogfest kicked off at Wild State Cider at noon on Saturday. Many local organizations took part including PJ’s Rescue, Northern Lakes Rescue, and Healing Paws Rescue. The idea of...
New Deer River Muskie statue dedicated 60 years and counting
On Saturday July 13, 2024, the new muskie statue dedication was held at, of course, the location where two successive fish had reigned for six decades. Mayor Steve Geving accepted the statue on behalf of the city of Deer River. The first muskie stood from 1964-1971, and the second from 1971-2024. When the latter began to look its age and could no longer be repaired, it was clear that a new fish was needed. The Deer River Area Community Fund took on the task of...
Harbor Monsters Sink Lunkers in Saturday Night Blowout
DULUTH, Minn.- For the first time in their inaugural season, the Duluth Harbor Monsters has a winning record following their 51-18 win over the Ozarks Lunkers. This marks the third time this season the Harbor Monsters have defeated the Lunkers this season. Saturday’s win also put Duluth in sole possession of second place in The Arena League.
Monday and Tuesday get storm chances before dry spell begins
WEATHER STORY: The normal high temperature is 78 or so this week. The temps we get will take a wild swing above and below that. Rain chances will swing back and forth, too. Monday and Tuesday could be stormy but a five day dry spell may start Wednesday. SUNDAY NIGHT:...
Scuffy's walk off hit lifts Rock Ridge VFW past Tropics in District opener, 4-3
DULUTH—Trailing 3-2 against the Duluth Tropics heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, the Rock Ridge VFW baseball team needed to make a few things happen if they wanted to start their District 8 tournament run on a positive note. After tying things up with a leadoff triple from Aiden Bird and an RBI single from Blake Bailey, Post 1172 got the walk-off win they were looking for. Jaxson Lamppa singled to push Bailey along and the runner came in to score when No....
Construction of Massive Solar Farm in Becker Clears Another Major Hurdle
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission recently approved the site permit, requested by Xcel Energy, for one of the nation’s largest solar energy developments in the community of Becker. PUC Chair Katie Sieben says construction for two additional solar arrays had already been approved, starting last year, but there’s significance...
Minnesota Included In Mysterious Listeria Outbreak
Minnesota is one of twelve states named in a recent listeria outbreak, which has been linked to deli meats. 28 people in 12 states have become sick with listeria after eating sliced meats at deli counters in various states. The Outbreak has affected people from the following states:. New York.
Gas Prices Rise in Minnesota, Fall Nationally
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Most of the country has seen a reprieve from rising gasoline prices, thanks to weaker-than-expected gasoline demand. Gas Buddy says while a good portion of the country saw average gasoline prices decline, severe weather completely knocked out power to a major refinery outside Chicago early last week, immediately impacting gas supplies to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan.
Historic Minnesota Town Listed As Poorest in the Entire State
According to recent studies, Minnesota has withstood the rise of inflation better than most states in the U.S. However, that doesn't mean that some towns in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes aren't struggling mightily. 247 Wall Street recently released its report on the poorest town in every state, and...
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