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Willmar Brush Site open Friday for storm cleanup
(Willmar, MN)—The City of Willmar Public works department has announced a special opening of the brush site today. The Willmar Brush Site will be open from 9am – 6pm to assist residents in cleaning up after yesterday storm damage. The city Brush Site is located 3 miles west of Willmar on Trunk Highway 40 and about 1 mile south on County Road 116. City officials remind residents that logs must be less than 18 inches in diameter.
4-H Youth exhibit livestock at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS—4-H youth from across Minnesota again showcased their learning in the 4-H during the first four day of the Minnesota State Fair. Throughout the year, 4-H youth select project areas that reflect personal areas of interest and pursue hands-on learning in both self-directed and guided environments. The results of their learning are exhibited at county fairs and other showcase events across the state. A collection of the best exhibits from each fair and showcase are brought to the Minnesota State Fair. Exhibiting project work at the state fair provides youth an opportunity to showcase their achievements and continue learning through interactive judging with project experts and team experiences. The presentations, exhibits and presence of 4-H youth from diverse communities across Minnesota brought renewed and welcomed energy. See the full results and photos at z.umn.edu/4h-state-fair-results.
Myles Gaskin Suddenly Has a Big Plate
It seemed curious that the Minnesota Vikings would waive Kene Nwangwu. For some time, he has shown impressive straight-line speed as a kick returner. It wasn’t until this preseason that he started to look like a more traditional running back. As he was starting to turn a corner, though, Myles Gaskin ate his lunch.
Minnesota suffers embarrassing technical error in stadium as staff blunder despite college football team losing
THE Minnesota Golden Gophers went out with a bang in their season-opener against North Carolina – but not in the way they had hoped. Minnesota kicker Dragan Kesich missed a 47-yard game-winning field goal attempt as time expired at Huntington Bank Stadium on Thursday. But in an embarrassing blunder, fireworks were set off at the facility […]
65th Annual Red Rooster Days Moves Into the Weekend in Dassel
One of the final community celebrations of the summer continues today in the community of Dassel in neighboring Meeker County. The 65th Annual Red Rooster Days is continuing today with events that include a 7-mile and an 18-mile bike ride, a petting zoo, and the Grande Day Parade. A pie social and silent auction will be held following the parade at the Gethsemane Lutheran Church, and the Dassel Ambassador coronation will be held at 6 PM at the Saints Field.
Family seeking answers in woman's suspicious death in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Nearly seven weeks after a woman was found dead on the side of a Minneapolis church her family is still searching for answers. Felisha Smith, 57, of Minneapolis, disappeared after she signed herself out of The Estates at Chateau, a long-term care facility where she lived, her family said.
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