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Coal ash tainted water spills next to a popular northern Minnesota wild rice bed
Last month's massive spill of water contaminated with coal ash in northern Minnesota is being watched closely for potential harm to wild-rice beds, which grow in a nearby creek and lake, officials say. Testing has shown the spilled water contains sulfates, a known threat to wild rice, according to Duluth-based...
Cartel-backed Minnesota man charged in drug-trafficking ring
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A Minnesota man and more than a dozen people who allegedly worked with him have been charged as part of a drug trafficking ring that distributed methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl throughout the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. What we know. A total of 15 people have...
‘National Night Out’ in Bemidji Connects Community with Law Enforcement
National Night Out is a country-wide celebration that hosts fun events for communities to connect with and build positive relationships with local law enforcement. On Tuesday in Bemidji, the local Boys & Girls Club hosted their own “Night Out.”. The Boys & Girls Club of the Bemidji Area has...
Area Voices: Big musical to end Paul Bunyan Playhouse season
BEMIDJI — The Paul Bunyan Playhouse loves to end their season with a big production and this year it is the musical The Pirates of Penzance. The comic opera is about a young lad who falls in love with Major-General Stanley’s daughter Mabel. He is supposed to be released from his apprenticeship on his 21st birthday. Unfortunately, he was born on Leap Day so he must serve his apprenticeship for nearly the rest of his life.
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has interesting way to shake off struggles
Training camp is in full swing and the Minnesota Vikings are only a couple of days away from their first preseason game. Fans will get an opportunity to get a look at new players who joined the team this offseason for the first time. Although it's unknown how much action...
St. Cloud Post 76 softball wins Legion state tourney in first season, sweeps awards
BEMIDJI – In their first year competing on the Legion circuit, the St. Cloud Post 76 Hype softball team won the state championship. The team, consisting mostly of players from St. Cloud Cathedral’s varsity program, beat La Crescent Post 595 by a score of 3-2 in the finals July 28 at Bemidji’s city...
Minnesota Vikings ownership says they will prioritize patience with McCarthy while the rookie quarterback develops
When the Minnesota Vikings drafted rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the first round, their path to a Super Bowl became clearer, though it may face some challenges. Starting their 20th year of owning the Vikings, the Wilf family is prepared for McCarthy’s development to take time, even if it extends their long quest for a championship into a third decade of owning the team.
Duluth duo sets out for Lake Ontario by power boat
A couple guys from Duluth set out early Wednesday morning on the fishing trip of a lifetime. Dave Nelson and Greg Christenson pushed off in their Lund power boat onto the St. Louis River, bound for a trip through the Great Lakes to Lake Ontario. “The Great Lakes is pretty...
Bright Spot: KAXE volunteer DJ Ironsides cycles along Mississippi
GRAND RAPIDS — Each year, DJ Ironsides takes a long trek on his handcycle bike. For many years, the man also known as Dan Zorman has been part of the adaptive sports cycling team at Ragbrai in Iowa. This year, his quest is to ride the Minnesota section of the Mississippi River Trail.
Woman from Otter Tail County is arrested for allegedly stealing pull tab funds
(Otter Tail County, MN)--A woman from Otter Tail County has been arrested for allegedly stealing pull tabs. According to the report, Crystal Lynette Fulford, 63, of Perham, appeared in Otter Tail County District Court last week on felony theft charges related to the theft of over $62,000 in cash from pull tabs over multiple years and businesses in the Perham area. She has been charged with theft by swindle.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AND NIGHT TO UNITE HAPPENING THIS EVENING
(Bemidji, MN) — This year’s National Night Out Event for Beltrami County is this evening. There will be free food, games, and an opportunity to meet and engage with first responders from the Bemidji Police Department, Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office, Community Resources Connections, United Way, and Headwaters Regional Development Commission. This is a family friendly event in the field between the Boys & Girls Club and J.W. Smith Elementary in Bemidji from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. this evening.
Steve Martin reportedly turns down Tim Walz impersonation role on "SNL"
LOS ANGELES — Steve Martin's next role will not be the Midwestern politician the internet hoped he'd portray.With Maya Rudolph's wildly popular impression of Kamala Harris on "Saturday Night Live," fans clamored to see who the late-night comedy show would pick to play Harris' new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.With similar hairstyles and their signature glasses, many fans quickly drew comparisons between Walz and Martin, who's been a frequent "SNL" guest but never a formal cast member.The Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday that "SNL" producer Lorne Michaels called Martin to offer him the role on the upcoming 50th season,...
Minnesota Businesses Warned of New Nationwide Environmental Scam
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News)- Minnesota businesses are being warned of a new environmental scam. The warning comes from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), which says at least one business has been victimized by the scam. Officials say reports of the scheme, involving impersonations of a federal agency, are...
Body of Minnesota teen recovered from Lake Michigan
BEVERLY SHORES, Indiana — The body of a Minnesota teen has been recovered from Lake Michigan following a swimming mishap off the coast of Indiana Tuesday. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said search crews pulled the 17-year-old Eagan boy from the water near the community of Beverly Shores. No other details were released.
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