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Concordia College hosts hundreds of teen musicians for Minnesota All-State Camps
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — More than 300 of Minnesota’s most talented high school musicians are taking part in the Minnesota Music Educators Association All-State Bands, Jazz Band, and Orchestra camps at Concordia College. The week-long events bring together students from across the state for intensive musical training and...
DNR sets auctions to liquidate confiscated outdoor equipment
ST PAUL, Minn. — One person's loss is another's gain when the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) holds a pair of online auctions to liquidate hunting, fishing and trapping equipment confiscated after serious fish and game violations. The auctions are scheduled for Aug. 26 and Oct. 7 online...
Eastern Star Sisterhood provides charitable community support
As a child, Leslie Byrd only knew the Order of the Eastern Star (OES) by their white dresses and sashes. Yet her maternal and fraternal grandmothers and great-grandmothers were members. The passing of the generations before her made Byrd want to pick up the torch and continue their legacy. Her...
Minnesota political candidates face hostility, hopefulness while campaigning
ST. CLOUD — As the 2024 election cycle ramps up, the St. Cloud Times spoke with candidates from around the state, including one candidate from the St. Cloud area, about their experiences on the campaign trail. What we discovered was a mixed bag of surprise pleasantries and fiery interactions. All three candidates voiced worries about how voters interact with potential public servants, saying there are times when voter reactions go to extremes. The candidates — one Democrat,...
Northland K-9s Show Off At 10th Annual Operation K-9
SUPERIOR, Wis.–K-9 units from five law enforcement agencies were on full display in Superior Thursday for the 10th annual Operation K-9. Officers and their partners in crime demonstrated tasks for a big audience on the field next to Wessman Arena. Dozens of families, first responders, and supporters of the...
Lake Superior Zoo Introduces Sand Cats
DULUTH, Minn. — The Lake Superior Zoo has two of the cutest new critters!. Their names are Tony and Pumpkin and they are male Sand Cats. Sand Cats are native to the Sahara Desert in Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and parts of central Asia. They make burrows in the sand where they shelter during extreme temperatures. They eat small rodents and snakes, including some venomous vipers! They can go for weeks without drinking water. Instead surviving on moisture from their prey.
FBI Warns Minnesotans About New Crime Trend
Because we don't have enough to worry about, there's now another thing to add to the list, courtesy of the FBI. Have you ever heard of the term 'jugging' before? You're not alone if the answer is no. I had no idea what this meant until recently. Beware Of 'Jugging'...