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MNC-Itasca volleyball wins in Michigan
Itasca 3, Gogobic 2 25-21, 21-25, 25-22, 21-25, 15-13 GOGOBIC, (Mich.) — The MNC-Itasca Vikings went across state lines in their first game of the season, and returned home with a win after a back-and-forth battle with Gogobic. The teams swapped wins in the first four sets before pulling away 15-13 in the final set. Lydia Johanssen and Brooke Zubke each had 11 kills to lead the Vikings. Lilyana Petersen led with 38 assists and added 16 kills, and Alice Irvine led the team with 21 digs while adding 24 assists in the win. They are at Alexandria Sept. 4.
Rapids Riders ATV Club Hosts Annual 'Ride & Rally'
GRAND RAPIDS—On September 20-22, hundreds of ATV riders from across Minnesota will be gathering in Grand Rapids, riding the area’s many scenic ATV trails. The rides are part of the annual convention of the ATV Association of Minnesota (ATV MN), the nonprofit State Association representing 70 clubs, and hosted this year by the Rapids Riders ATV Club. The 3-day event, also known as the fall ‘Ride & Rally’, brings together...
School Days in the Past
Across the Iron Range, from Ely to Grand Rapids, it’s time for school to begin again! Where did the summer go? Even if it has been awhile since you went shopping for new school clothes, notebooks, and pencils, you may be aware that the season is changing and fall is in the air. There are even a few trees that are showing a branch or two of colored leaves. So,...
Thunderhawks football dominates in win over Pine City
Grand Rapids 28, Pine City 0 PINE CITY — The Thunderhawks opened their new season with a bang, taking down Pine City on the road 28-0. The game required multiple changes to the start time due to storms, but the Thunderhawks were ready to play whenever the whistle finally blew. Bad weather or not, Coach Spahn said it was going to be a run-heavy offense and they stuck to the game plan as they ran in all four of their touchdowns. After a scoreless first...
First Light - An Exclusive Q&A with Jack Peart
Defenseman and Minnesota native is poised to play pro hockey ST. PAUL, Minn. – Wild.com: What was life like growing up in Grand Rapids, MN? Peart: “It was awesome. My childhood dream was to win a state tournament, but sadly that never happened. Hunting and fishing are two of my biggest passions all the way...
Weekly Round-Up: Area sports scores and reviews
Thunderhawks football dominates in win over Pine City Grand Rapids 28, Pine City 0 PINE CITY — The Thunderhawks opened their new season with a bang, taking down Pine City on the road 28-0. The game required multiple changes to the start time due to storms, but the Thunderhawks were ready to play whenever the whistle finally blew. Bad weather or not, Coach Spahn said it was going to be...
Thunderhawks place two in top-7 in Virginia
VIRGINIA — The Grand Rapids boys and girls cross country teams hit the ground running with their first meet of the season. The Thunderhawks participated in the Rock Ridge Invitational at Virginia Public Golf Course on Wednesday, and impressed with two top-7 finishes in the boys’ run. The boys placed second overall behind Hibbing with 68 points, led by junior Brenden Sylvester in the 5,000 Meters. Sylvester, a state tournament-runner,...
Grand Rapids swimming takes down CEC in first dual
CLOQUET — The Grand Rapids girls swim and dive team won their first meet of the year. The Thunderhawks went on the road and took down CEC in their dual event, in a strong win over the Lumberjacks. Grand Rapids was dominant in the pool Tuesday, both in the relays and individually. The 200 Yard Medley was won by Grand Rapids by nearly ten seconds, after the team of ...
Minnesota Law: Who Gets The Pets If A Couple Breaks Up?
Pet prenups are now a thing and are becoming increasingly popular. Business Insider says lawyers have noticed "an uptick in the inclusion of pet provisions in prenups, ensuring beloved animals are accounted for should the relationship go awry." Most pet owners would say their animal is a member of their...
Minnesota #4 In US News & World Report Best State to Live
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Minnesota is the fourth-best state to live in according to the latest U-S News & World Report rankings. The evaluation considered factors such as healthcare, crime, and education. It highlighted Minnesota's low uninsured rate and strong economic indicators, including a median household income of around 80...
Minnesota Health Officials Warn Of Highly Infectious Outbreak
The Minnesota Department of Health is urging people to get vaccinated against Measles. Measles is highly infectious, and it typically leads to a third of children who get it needing hospitalization. Health officials now are urging families to be up to date on their measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccines...
Minnesota state fair vendors prep for "marathon" final weekend
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — After a week with multiple severe storms, cancellations, and delays, Friday at the Minnesota State Fair felt like a release of sorts. "I think it was one of the busier days I've seen at the fair," said Dan O'Gara, owner of O'Gara's at the Fair. "People are excited just to get out on a beautiful day."O'Gara, who says sales dipped with sagging attendance this week, is hoping for more of the same in the fair's final weekend – and he's not alone. "Yesterday is what we've been dreaming for all week," said Kris Koch, Executive Chef at the Farmers Union Coffee Shop. Koch says sales are almost directly tied to weather conditions. "I think it's going to be a marathon finish for us," he said. "I'm crunching numbers in my head – are we going to have enough? I better get a couple more shipments of stuff, so we're ready to serve more sandwiches, so we have enough simple syrup to make the lemonade… we're ready." Friday saw the highest number of attendees for the fair this year, with 225,521 people walking through the gates.
LOL! The Most Hilarious Google Reviews Of Minnesota Schools
Our world has changed. It's hard to remember this but 30(ish) years ago, we used to have to go to the public library if we wanted to find information about...well, anything. And if we wanted to know more about a local business, we pulled out the Yellow Pages. My kids...
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