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Ingrid Andress Has An Interesting Connection To Minnesota
She's been in the news for her recent version of the National Anthem, but did you know she has a distinct connection to Minnesota?. When it comes to the musical spotlight, Minnesota is most often associated with Prince, right? And, of course, there's Bob Dylan, too. And Lizzo, who called Minnesota home back in 2011 when she was starting her pop career.
Biden campaign slams Trump/Vance on abortion issue
MILWAUKEE — The Biden/Harris campaign used the backdrop of the Republican National Convention to highlight the abortion issue. A morning news conference Wednesday featured a trio of speakers including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Congresswoman Veronica Escobar from Texas. Providing a real-world experience that reflected views on the abortion debate was reproductive rights advocate Amanda Zurawski of Austin, Texas who shared her ordeal with a life-threatening failed pregnancy. “In the...
Strange Sun Country Flight is Now in Danger of Going Extinct
It was one of the shortest-- and cheapest-- flights out of Minnesota that Sun Country Airlines ever offered. But it might be soon a thing of the past. It was nearly two years ago that Sun Country Airlines, Minnesota's hometown airline, announced that it was adding service from the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire, Wisconsin (EAU). Those flights ran a whopping 21 minutes, a distance of just 85 miles, and were part of a $6.5 million annual grant meant to improve travel in rural America.
Did Minnesota's sweet corn crop survive the record rains?
ELK RIVER, Minn. — Country star Luke Bryan once famously declared "Rain makes corn," en route to saying, "Rain is a Good Thing." In theory, Bryan's statements are very true. As rain became scarce the past few years for Minnesota's sweet corn farmers, it put the crop in jeopardy more than once. This year, however, the rain came – and came in massive quantities. "That's mother nature," said Elk River-based farmer Dave Nathe. "You have to take what it's going to give you and work through it."Nathe, who has operated Riverside Farms for 44 years, says this year's rain came as his...
Minnesota Power says 1 million gallons of coal wastewater leaked
Cohasset, Minn. (FOX 9) - A Duluth-based electric utility company says it uncovered a leak that sent coal wastewater into a lake in central Minnesota. Minnesota Power says it is working with both state and federal agencies after detecting a discharge of ash wastewater at its Boswell Energy Center in Cohasset, Minnesota.
Family leaders of full-service web, marketing agency help connect Minnesota, South Dakota family businesses
This paid piece is sponsored by Prairie Family Business Association. Every other month, Don Raleigh III heads west from St. Paul to Sioux Falls to join a group of people who have become a priceless part of his work-life world. “I don’t even have the words to communicate how connected...
Minnesota's ban on gun carry permits for young adults is unconstitutional, appeals court rules
Minnesota's law that bans people ages 18 to 20 from getting permits to carry guns in public is unconstitutional, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday, affirming a lower court decision that concluded the Second Amendment guarantees the rights of young adults to bear arms for self-defense."Minnesota has not met its burden to proffer sufficient evidence to rebut the presumption that 18 to 20-year-olds seeking to carry handguns in public for self defense are protected by the right to keep and bear arms," the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled.The three-judge panel cited a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that...
New Miss Minnesota inspired by work with Haitian orphans
When Muna Ali graced the stage at the Ames Center on June 23 during the State Pageant Finals of the Miss Minnesota USA 2024 contest, she had no idea that her years of dedicated hard work would culminate in her literal crowning moment when she was named Miss Minnesota USA.
Alcohol Involved in Latest Otter Tail Motorcycle Crash
Deer Creek, MN – At around 7:40 Wednesday evening (July 17th), the Minnesota State Patrol responded to a single vehicle motorcycle accident in Deer Creek. According to officials, the motorcycle operator was heading north on Highway 29 when he lost control, causing him to be ejected from the seat.
Battle Lake School Board June 12, 2024 Minutes
The school board of ISD #542, Battle Lake, met in a regular session on Monday, June 10, 2024 in the media center. The meeting was called to order by Chair Paul Ness at 6:00 p.m. Members present: Rachel Logan, Sheila Newark, Paul Ness, Ashley Altstadt, Aimie Hallberg and Jonathan Hartman. Members absent: None. Others in attendance were: Rob Nudell, Ryan Severson, Pete Amundson, David Marso, Jenny Cameron, Madison Cameron, Steve Bradsteen, Jenny Mansker, Sue Riedel, Amy Wicklund, Jennie Mills, Tracy Estes, Anne Hubert, Tanya Maethner, Kate Scherfenberg, Janell Kraemer, Cassi Buchite, Allison Buehler, and Elizabeth Klintworth. All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion to adopt the agenda as revised to include under New Business a letter of retirement and under upcoming meetings, a closed session immediately following this meeting for the purpose of reviewing the Superintendent evaluation. (Altstadt/Hartman) UC. Mr. Nudell presented a recognition award to Madison Cameron from MSBA for her time as the student representative to the board. Motion to approve the minutes of the regular May meeting as printed. (Newark/Hallberg) UC. Motion to accept the following donations as specified: Ottertail Township $250 for Summer Recreation. Jane Merickel and Judy Heltemes for 34 boxes of holiday and miscellaneous decorations and gift items, 4 boxes of Christmas and assorted mugs, 1 large box or wrapping items and bows, 1 large box of gift boxes and 1 large box of handmade gift bags all for the Holiday/Christmas Project. (Hartman/Logan) UC Motion to approve the following consent agenda items as presented except for item G – Formal Written Complaint Form, which was pulled and placed as the first item under New Business: Payment of bills including checks # 59466 – #59537 in the amount of $98,447.39; electronic fund transfers in the amount of $786,577.11; Treasurer’s Report as presented; membership renewal with Lakes Country Service Cooperative for 2024-25; Letters of resignations from the following individuals as specified: Shauna Heggem – student council advisor, Reagan Mahar – paraprofessional, Madilyn Burkett- paraprofessional, Jenny Mansker – Preschool Teacher/ECFE/Early Childhood Coordinator; and a second and final reading on the Tobacco Free Policy. (Altstadt/Hartman) UC. Board members gave updates on communications and meetings they have had with residents and community members within the past month. Ryan Severson gave his School Principal’s report. David Marso gave his Activities Directors report. Rob Nudell gave his Superintendent’s report. There was discussion in regards to the draft of the formal written complaint form. No action taken The board watched the MSHSL Member School Partnership Video. Motion to approve the property, liability, workers compensation and auto insurance renewal for July 1, 2024 from First Lakes Agency through EMC Insurance Company as presented. (Hartman/Altstadt) UC. Motion to adopt the preliminary budgets for FY2025 as follows: (Hallberg/Logan) UC.
Area Lions Clubs Nominate Officers
Pictured, front: Treasurer Connie Krusemark, Secretary Sally Kvebak, 3rd VP Brian Kvebak, 2nd VP Gail Hustad, 1st VP Peter Eggen, President Dave Neitzke and Past President Dean Nelson. Back: Directors Sheila Scheer, Becky Koplin, Mary Murphy, Roger Wold and Dennis Quam; Tail Twister Rick Mekalson, Lion Tamers Gary Widness and Jake Christensen; and Membership Chair Jon Tamke. The Battle Lake Lions ended their fiscal year June 30, 2024 electing new officers for the 2024-2025 year and reviewing their year of service, fund raising and support for the Battle Lake community and Lions sponsored programs that reach beyond the local area.
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