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Act of kindness during lamb sale multiplies as top bidders donate to cause
All in attendance at the 59th annual Junior Livestock Sale at the Barron County Fairgrounds saw the ripple effect that a simple act of kindness can make. Holly Hargrave of the Columbia Livewires 4-H Club had the auctioneer announce as she entered her 154-pound lamb into the show ring that she would be donating all proceeds of the sale to her friend 11-year-old Lexi Anderson of Cumberland, who is in need of a heart transplant. ...
Vets on The Lake takes local veterans fishing on Lake Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - Some local organizations came together Saturday to give vets from our area a chance to do some fishing and bonding. Early Saturday morning 120 veterans hit the waters of Lake Superior for the annual Vets on the Lake gathering. After a morning of fishing,...
Yellowjacket Athletics hosts 4th annual Superior Open
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - The outdoor tennis courts of Superior were filled with athletes over the weekend for a relatively new event in the Twin Ports. Four years ago, UW-Superior hired Ceejay Schaffner to be their head tennis coach but coaching isn’t all he’s doing, that same summer after being hired Schaffner organized the first-ever Superior Open.
All Pints North returns to Bayfront Saturday
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - To beat the heat Saturday some Northlanders took dip a lake, while other enjoyed another form of liquid refreshment. The All Pints North Festival kicked off at Bayfront Saturday afternoon. This marks the 12th year for the gathering that showcases beer crafted in Minnesota.
2024 FinnFest underway at DECC in Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A weekend celebration at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center is honoring all things Finnish. FinnFest 2024 kicked off earlier this week and runs until Sunday, July 28. In addition to plenty of live music, the festivities include dances, films, seminars, and more. Attendees have...
Downtown Duluth leader speaks out in support of proposed city ordinances
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A Downtown Duluth leader is speaking out in support of the city’s proposed public safety ordinances. Ahead of Monday’s council meeting, President of the Downtown Duluth organization Kristi Stokes released pictures showing the challenges the city has faced in recent months. A...
What Minnesota’s New ‘Jetsons Law’ is that Takes Effect August 1st
There have been a few notable bills that have taken effect in Minnesota recently or will take effect very soon. One of the new laws is that Minnesota breweries are now allowed to sell THC drinks on tap just like beer. Another new law that takes effect August 1st has...
'So much more than your local lumberyard'
VIRGINIA—Pohaki continues to redefine itself after more than 70 years in business. Nicki Johnson and Jaimie Niska are helping to make that happen with their work in kitchen and bath design and appliance sales. Johnson, a Range native, was hired about 15 months ago to run the kitchen and bath design center, while Niska came on board about three months ago when Pohaki added appliances after buying out Jenia’s Appliance. ...
Two unrelated shootings in Minneapolis within 10 minutes; two suffer life-threatening injures
MINNNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis police are investigating two different shootings that happened around 7 p.m. Saturday.The first shooting happened near the 2600 block of Third Avenue South. Officers were called to the scene on report of a shooting and found a man with life-threatening injuries. They provided CPR until EMS could arrive. The man was taken to Hennepin Healthcare. The second shooting happened around 10 minutes later near the 2500 block of Cedar Avenue South. A man was found near the 2600 block of Cedar Avenue South with life-threatening gunshot wounds. Officers provided medical aid before the victim was taken to Hennepin Healthcare. Police say the man was walking on 2500 block of Cedar after meeting a group when he was shot. He then ran a block before he collapsed. Police are investigating both shootings. An arrest has not been made in either shooting. Police say the two shootings do not appear to be related.
School employs a 4-day week, "We have to do something different"
CARLTON, Minn. (WCCO/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - A school has enacted a 4-day week for the past year. Here's why they're making the change. "What can we do in Carlton to be so big, so different, so unique, so innovative that Carlton School District would be a school of choice?" asked the superintendent of the Carlton School District, Donita Stepan.
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