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This Classic Movie Filmed In A Minnesota College Cafeteria Nearly Thirty Years Ago
I was ten years old when the first Mighty Ducks movie came out in 1992, which put me squarely in the Disney hockey movie's target demographic. I absolutely LOVED the first movie and especially enjoyed seeing the many Twin Cities filming locations that I recognized. Some of the filming locations...
Tim Walz says he's 'a Kwik Trip guy' but the company has big ties to Trump
CHICAGO – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sought to endear himself to Wisconsin's convention delegation Monday by touting Wisconsin's famous convenience store chain Kwik Trip — a company that happens to have strong ties to Republicans and his opponent in November. Walz, the presumptive Democratic vice presidential nominee, referenced the whirlwind weeks since he...
Throw It Away ASAP! Massive Cucumber Minnesota & Iowa Recall
Some Minnesota and Iowa residents might not be feeling the greatest after eating cucumber. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising Minnesotans and Iowans to stay away from cucumbers. Cucumbers from growers in Florida are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. Infections are spreading across 31 states...
Four times military service has defined a campaign
Gov. Tim Walz’s (D-MN) military record has come under scrutiny, repeating a theme that has taken over several presidential campaigns. The vast majority of U.S. presidents served in the military, with military service becoming central to many campaigns, for better or for worse. Several for worse cases have occurred in the past few decades. Here […]
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.
Get the Facts: Walz rally hits on abortion while playing up Nebraska upbringing
LA VISTA, Neb. — Democrats are riding into the national convention in Chicago this week on the heels of Tim Walz's campaign in La Vista on Saturday. Some of the Minnesota governor's talking points require context to better inform your vote on Nov. 5. Walz discussed taxes after Kamala...
Harris kicks off pre-convention bus tour with positive message about leadership
On Sunday, as Donald Trump was busy sharing AI-generated images to Truth Social of Taylor Swift fans liking him, and JD Vance supporters were left to explain why they spent the weekend carrying around jars of a viscous fluid meant to symbolize his virility, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz kicked off their pre-Democratic National Convention bus tour in western Pennsylvania where, joined by their spouses, they spread messages of strength and positivity.
Wells Council looks at possible big tax hike
The Wells City Council took their first look at the city’s proposed 2025 budget during their regular council meeting on Monday, Aug. 12. “This is something I have been working on and what I am presenting is a balanced General Fund budget,” city administrator Tiffany Schrader told the council members. “A significant effort has been made across departments to bring the budget in line with actual expenditures.”
Iowa Staff Sergeant is being honored with Iowa Medal of Merit
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — On Sunday, Iowa National Guard Staff Sergeant Nicolas Darland received the Iowa Medal of Merit. Staff Sergeant Nicolas Darland performed lifesaving CPR on his co-worker Nathan Kessler back in December of 2023. SSG Darland says his military training and 12-year career contributed to his effective response. Sunday, Darland received the award at […]
Kent Johnson of Kanawha is our grand prize winner in the Hy-Vee and McCloskey Appliance Chillin’ N Grillin’ promotion!
55 qualifiers in the Hy-Vee and McCloskey Appliance Chillin’ N’ Grillin’ contest came to KIOW’s studios on North Clark Street in Forest City Saturday night, August 16th, to see who would win the $1,500 Broil King Pro Grill, $250 meat bundle, and cooler of soda. In the end, Kent Johnson of Kanawha was the grand prize winner!
Albert Lea man killed in North Iowa truck crash
SCARVILLE, Iowa - A Freeborn County man is dead after a pickup truck crash in North Iowa. The Iowa State Patrol says Mark Claassen, 63 of Albert Lea, Minnesota, was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado south on 200th Avenue in Winnebago County when he failed to negotiate a curve near 485th Street. The State Patrol says the Silverado went off the road, rolled several times, and Claassen was ejected from the truck.
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