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Kids Experience Summer Camp at the Duluth Depot
DULUTH, Minn. — A Minnesotan summer camp visited the Duluth Depot on Saturday, familiarizing kids with camp activities. Camp Esquagama is a summer camp in Gilbert, Minnesota that believes kids should have time to be kids. At “Camp E Day” at the Depot, young ones got a classic camp...
Drug companies challenge Minnesota prescription discount law in federal court
Several drug companies filed lawsuits in federal court this week challenging a Minnesota law governing the price of medication, saying its inclusion in a bill regulating cannabis and the authority of the state to regulate discounts are misplaced. The post Drug companies challenge Minnesota prescription discount law in federal court appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Minnesota GOP candidate under fire for remarks; Rondo group cuts ties with chef Sutherland
ListenMinnesota GOP candidate under fire for remarks; Rondo group cuts ties with chef Sutherland. The endorsed Minnesota Republican Party candidate for U.S. Senate is coming under fire for comments regarded as antisemitic. A nonprofit in St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood said today that it’s canceling its partnership with Justin Sutherland after...
Minnesota opens third new veterans home this year
(The Center Square) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz dedicated a new veterans home in Bemidji on Monday. This is the third veterans home opened this year, with one in both Montevideo and Preston creating nearly 200 new residences. The state Department of Veterans Affairs looks to provide advanced nursing care for both the disabled and aging. “We have an obligation to meet the needs of our veterans and the opening...
Southern Minnesota Dam and Bridge at Risk of Collapse After Heavy Flooding
{KXLG – Minnesota} Rushing waters from the Blue Earth River have already left a trail of debris and destruction on the edges of a southern Minnesota dam that partially failed last week. Still, officials acknowledged Tuesday the structure most in danger may be the bridge that looms nearby. The...
13 Minnesota Cities to See Spectacular Fireworks on Friday, July 5th
Did you miss out on the Fourth of July fireworks? Don’t worry, because the celebration isn’t over yet!. Due to heavy rain in some areas on Independence Day, several cities in Minnesota have rescheduled their fireworks displays to Friday, July 5th. This means you get a second chance to watch the sky light up and keep the freedom celebrations going!
MN Senator Klobuchar, Rep. Craig introduce bill to crack down on fentanyl trafficking
HASTINS, MINN. — Despite what big tech says, social media can be deadly. Just ask Devin Norring's parents. Devin died in 2020 after he took a fentanyl-laced pill he purchased over messaging app Snapchat, thinking it was Percocet. The 19-year-old was suffering from migraines and was unable to get access to doctor's appointments at the height of the pandemic.
Downtown art fair returns on July 13
MacRostie Art Center is excited to present its annual summer art fair—a community celebration of art and creativity. The Downtown Art Fair will take place on Saturday, July 13 from 9 am to 4 pm on the Old Central School grounds in downtown Grand Rapids. Admission to the event is free and the public is encouraged to attend. The Downtown Art Fair is sponsored by Paul Bunyan Communications, Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital, and Lefty’s Tent and Party Rental. ...
Grand Rapids Grappler is national champion
Bode Hutchinson from Grand Rapids Grapplers competed in USA Wrestling’s Kids’ National Wrestling Tournament June 27-30, at ImOn Arena in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Hutchinson was crowned champion when he took first place in Greco-Roman style wrestling competing in the 10U, 84-pound bracket and also took fourth place in the Freestyle Wrestling event. Hutchinson was impressive wrestling against the top wrestlers in the country. The Kids’ Nationals hosts the nation's top wrestlers from ages 7 to 14 in the international styles of freestyle and Greco-Roman, according to their website.
Duluth Huskies sweep Waterloo Bucks, explode for double-digit runs in 12-1 victory
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - After pulling off a miracle twelve-run comeback in game one of their first road series in the second half of the Northwoods League season, the Duluth Huskies had a much less stressful path to victory in game two in a 12-1 victory. The Huskies...
TACO FRENZY: DECC holds first-ever Taco Festival on Saturday
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - It’s been a busy weekend in Duluth, and the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center was also packed with people for a new event making its debut. The first-ever Duluth Taco Festival kicked off Saturday afternoon. Tickets were limited to 1,000 people and organizers said...
Trampled by Turtles returns home for annual Bayfront Concert
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A local band with a worldwide following has made its yearly return to Duluth. Thousands of fans and many Duluthians strolled into Bayfront Park for some bluegrass-influenced folk music. The Duluth-based band Trampled By Turtles got together in 2003 and released their first studio...
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