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Texas man swindled northern Minnesota woman out of $100K in gold bars, $36K in cash, charges say
MARSHALL COUNTY, Minn. — A 23-year-old Texas man faces charges for his role in swindling $36,000 in cash and $100,000 in gold bars from a northern Minnesota woman.Charges filed in Marshall County say that a 66-year-old woman said she sent the money to a man in Texas because he had told her he had access to her Social Security number. She said she'd sent the cash in $100 bills and tucked the money into books, which she sent to two different CVS stores in Texas.She added that he had also bought $100,000 worth of gold bars online in August of last...
Ones to watch: These Minnesota men are running for Liberia at the Paris Olympics
Last week, Jabez Reeves, a sprinter at Minnesota State University, Mankato, stretched by himself on the end of the school’s track. He then ran three full-speed sprints, as his coach at Mankato watched on. Three days later, Reeves was on a flight to Paris, where he’ll compete on the...
Heat of summer lands a full net and mixed haul of fish in Northern MN
GRAND RAPIDS — "They're as hungry as they're ever gonna be, and there's a lot of food in the lake, so they're going to be feeding all the time," said Jeff Sundin. Sundin is a Northern Minnesota fishing guide and a weekly guest on the KAXE Morning Show. With...
Duluth Tropics Post 71 Eliminate Rock Ridge, Will Face Grand Rapids in Substate Title Game
CLOQUET, Minn.- The Duluth Tropics Post 71 continued their winning ways, defeating Rock Ridge Post 239 11-2 in the Substate 10 playoffs. Dylan Cole drove in four runs on two hits to lead Post 71 offensively. Duluth already had clinched a spot in the title game prior to the contest.
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan tells those seeking abortions "you are welcome here"
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — As Iowa prepares to enact one of the nation's strictest abortion laws, elected officials in Minnesota are ensuring out of state abortion seekers they are welcome to visit and access services. On Monday, Iowa will enact its ban on most abortions beyond six weeks, before many women know they are pregnant. On Thursday, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Bloomington Mayor Tim Busse toured abortion provider Whole Women's Health Alliance in Bloomington. "I'm really honored to be here," Flanagan said after she and others toured the facility. "Sometimes the stigma that is attached to abortion care...
Despite Trump claim and 2020 tweet showing support, Harris never donated to Minnesota Freedom Fund
MINNEAPOLIS — Former President Donald Trump is using a 2022 Minnesota murder case to attack Vice President Kamala Harris.Trump claims Harris helped raise millions and personally donated to a fund that got extra support to bail out protestors in the aftermath of George Floyd's death."One of the dangerous criminals Kamala helped bail out of jail was Shawn Michael Tillman," Trump said at a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina. "You know that name. A repeat offender who, with Harris's help, was set free. He then went on to murder a man on a train platform in St. Paul, Minnesota, shooting him...
Slatten earns top honor as boys golfer
HIBBING—The high school golf seasons are short, so Andrew Slatten did something about that. The Hibbing High School senior-to-be travels to Oklahoma for the winter, staying at his aunt and uncle’s house, taking PSEO courses out of Minnesota North-Hibbing, and more importantly, playing golf. So when Slatten returns to Hibbing in the spring, he’s already steps ahead of his teammates and fellow competitors. ...
Grand Rapids fishing nearly perfect in B.A.S.S. Open summer series - Miskovich and Miskovich lead the way again
TOWER — It was Miskovich and Miskovich again for the Grand Rapids High School Fishing team who took second place in the last of three B.A.S.S. Greater North Open Tournaments this summer. The Grand Rapids team has shined at each of the three Opens, winning the first two tournaments before placing second this Tuesday on Lake Vermillion. The team of Tyler Johnson and Reid Johnson won the first event on...
Grand Rapids sees no signs of legionella for 1st time in months
GRAND RAPIDS — For the first time in several months, test results of Grand Rapids city water showed no traces of legionella bacteria. In an update Wednesday, July 24, for ICTV, Grand Rapids Public Utilities General Manager Julie Kennedy called it a very successful day for the city. "We...
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,...
Eagle Ridge Bursting Into 2024
COLERAINE — Eagle Ridge Golf Course is bursting with activity this year as it begins its 29th season. Coming off several consecutive record years of growth in rounds played and revenues, the course opens in terrific condition in 2024 and continues to attract and delight players from all over the Midwest as well as providing local players with an outstanding golf experience. The course already has a full calendar for men’s, women’s, senior, and junior leagues, tournaments, lessons and other special events. Eagle Ridge has...
GRHS grad McCauley switching lanes, heads south to bowl in college
Local bowler Dylan McCauley has decided on his next step after signing to bowl collegiately with the Coe College Kohawks in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. McCauley, a 2024 graduate, was the 58th ranked bowler in the state’s Top 101 qualified varsity bowlers last season - a proud accomplishment for the lifelong bowler. “The game of bowling was something that I was born into. My dad was in the Air Force and...
St. Louis County Fair continues to grow
CHISHOLM—There’s a lot of excitement building for the 139th season of the St. Louis County Fair, taking place Wednesday through Aug. 4, at the St. Louis County Fairgrounds. This year happens to be a special anniversary for the fair that has moved four times in its history, most recently to its current location along Highway 169 near Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm. “I’m just excited for the 25th anniversary of...
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