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Two Iowa parks make list of 100 Most Breathtaking Views in America
Two Iowa state parks were recently noted for their beautiful views, joining a list that includes Cape Cod, Manhattan’s skyline, the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls. Pikes Peak State Park and the Loess Hills were included in Mixbook’s list of the 100 Most Breathtaking Views in America. ...
One of Minnesota’s JC Penney Stores Has Closed Permanently
It's been a moment of closings in Minnesota lately. A movie theater in Rochester just shuttered for good. And now, a JC Penney store in the Land of 10,000 Lakes has closed permanently. Another JC Penney Store Has Closed in Minnesota. When one of the places where a core memory...
Native views at the DNC
CHICAGO — The energy is much different heading into the Democratic National Convention than when I traveled to the Republican version in Wisconsin a month ago. So much has changed in a month — like the top of the Democratic ticket. The platform Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz will present to voters […]
Stretch Your Dollars with These Minnesota State Fair Deals & Discounts
$13 for Kids 5-12 Seniors Day (Monday, 8/26):. Military Appreciation Day (Tuesday 8/27): Discounted admission for active military, their spouses and kids; retired military and their spouses; and military veterans and their spouses. Requires valid documentation of service. $13 for Adults 13-64 $13 for Seniors 65+. $13 for Kids 5-12.
Seasonably mild, comfortable week ahead
There won’t be much of a pattern change this week as the weather will generally bring seasonably mild temperatures and comfortable humidity levels for August. High pressure will build into the region on Monday. It’s expected to stay firm and in control of our weather through at least Thursday leading to a few quiet days ahead and keeping any rain off to the west.
Dubuque Man Charged With Stealing Thousands From Elderly Mother-In-Laws Account
A Dubuque man was arrested and charged with stealing nearly $43-thousand dollars from his elderly mother-in-law living in a nursing home. According to Dubuque Police 54-year old Shawn Small was charged on Friday with financial exploitation of an older individual. The investigation started after the administrator of the care facility reported a large amount of money disappeared from the woman’s bank account.
Walz surprises Wisconsin's delegation at DNC, Democratic leaders express excitement for Harris-Walz ticket
CHICAGO (WKBT) -- On Monday, Wisconsin's delegation got a VIP treatment with VP nominee Tim Walz surprising them bright and early, along with other top Democrats who are pushing that winning the white house means winning Wisconsin.
Huge Caledonia fire blamed on stray welder’s spark
Desperate drenching tactic. Firefighters on an aerial ladder aim into flames to slow the out-of-control fire at the Joe Rud trucking operation. The fire burned into the night. As sun setting. Caledonia volunteer firefighters target remaining hot spots from heir aerial ladder truck. Tallest rmainjng remnant. Heat-bent and twisted and...
US colleges are cutting majors and slashing programs after years of putting it off
Christina Westman dreamed of working with Parkinson’s disease and stroke patients as a music therapist when she started studying at St. Cloud State University. But her schooling was upended in May when administrators at the Minnesota college announced a plan to eliminate its music department as it slashes 42 degree programs and 50 minors.
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