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So many are getting behind The Great Itasca Giveback
Three men on a mission will have maxed out muscles starting next Friday. “250 miles in 36 hours, all to raise money for eight non-profits,” Phill Hermel explained. He will be rollerblading, Troy will be running, and Simon will be cycling. Each man chose a few non-profits to support....
Mankato Felon Pleaded Guilty to Illegal Firearm Possession After Shooting at Police Officers During a Home Invasion
MINNEAPOLIS – A Mankato man has pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm as a felon after firing at police officers during a violent home invasion, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According to court documents, on January 14, 2024, a woman called 911 to report that a...
Vikings RB Returns after Brief Hiccup
After two days on the NFL’s Non-Football-Injury (NFI) list, Minnesota Vikings running back DeWayne McBride has returned to training camp, an event that kicked off earlier this week. Star Tribune‘s Ben Goessling tweeted Wednesday, “Kevin O’Connell said DeWayne McBride has cleared the NFI list and will be a full...
Former Vikings first-round pick signs with team No. 8 of his NFL career
Despite beginning his NFL career with an underwhelming four years as a member of the Minnesota Vikings, wide receiver Laquon Treadwell has, surprisingly, still managed to remain in the league ever since he left the Twin Cities in the 2020 offseason. Following his tenure with the Vikings, Treadwell has had...
Lavalier’s Berry Patch near Grand Rapids benefits from solar program
Stuart Lavalier has put 40 years of love into Lavalier’s Berry Patch in Grand Rapids. “It started with strawberries,” he shared. Now he has blueberries, cherries, apples, and some flowers and vegetables too. “The cherry picking start on Friday. And blueberries will be soon.”. New in 2022,...
MN berry grower adds solar power to his revenue stream
GRAND RAPIDS — At the end of each growing season, Grand Rapids berry farmer Stuart Lavalier is ready for cold weather to set in, exhausted from the long hours and hard work required to grow high-quality strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and apples for local customers. Lavalier uses the off-season to...
Victim & suspect identified in deadly Moorhead shooting
MOORHEAD, MINN. (Valley News Live) - Moorhead Police say, a man is now behind bars in connection to this week’s deadly shooting. Officials say, 35-year-old Jamal Ahmed is being held at the Clay County Correctional Facility on a long-form complaint for Felony Secondary Degree Murder charges. On July 24...
Police seek suspect after firework set off in fountain outside Duluth City Hall
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Police are searching for the man who they believed set off a firework inside the fountain outside City Hall Thursday morning. Around 7:30 a.m., police received reports of an explosion at Priley Circle, where Duluth’s City Hall is located. They determined the loud noise was...
Virginia seeks gap funding for new hotel
VIRGINIA—A new hotel project in Virginia is inching toward construction after the City Council agreed Tuesday to apply for Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Grant Program funding. There was always a gap in funding the $23.4 million project and the grant will help make the bridge, said Mayor Larry Cuffe Jr. The city will also make an adjustment to the already approved partial Tax Increment Financing for the...
Delivery Driver Reportedly Shot At Near Fergus Falls
Orwell Township, MN – At around 1:49 Wednesday afternoon (July 24th), the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a man possibly shooting a firearm at a delivery driver in Orwell Township, west of Fergus Falls. Deputies responded to the residence, where it was determined...
Giants Ridge already thinking snow
BIWABIK—In just more than three months, 74 new Super PoleCat Snowmakers will help the Giants Ridge ski hill become more efficient in making snow and get open quicker each season. The extensive $16.5 million project will replace old, failing snowmaking water lines, water hydrants, electrical wiring and pedestals. The installation of additional water and electrical infrastructure across the mountain plus automation controls are all part of the project. ...
Man Airlifted To Twin Cities Hospital With Serious Burns
(KNSI) – A Winsted man was seriously burned over a significant amount of his body Thursday afternoon. The 53-year-old was helping family with outdoor yard cleanup in Dassel Township. He tried to use a gasoline-type accelerant to start a brush pile on fire. The flames came back on the man, leading to severe burns on his skin.
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