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Minnesota Twins Legend Stands Alone in Baseball History as He Enters Hall of Fame
As Minnesota Twins legend Joe Mauer gets set to enter the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, it's a good reminder that he stands alone in baseball history with regards to this great statistic.
New Deer River Muskie statue dedicated 60 years and counting
On Saturday July 13, 2024, the new muskie statue dedication was held at, of course, the location where two successive fish had reigned for six decades. Mayor Steve Geving accepted the statue on behalf of the city of Deer River. The first muskie stood from 1964-1971, and the second from 1971-2024. When the latter began to look its age and could no longer be repaired, it was clear that a new fish was needed. The Deer River Area Community Fund took on the task of...
Was Superior railroaded by Duluth? Book offers fascinating history of Twin Ports trains
The 200-year rivalry between Superior and Duluth has been in large part defined by the railroad, which first came to the Minnesota port city after being initially planned for the Wisconsin side. That quirky history informs transportation in the two cities today, with the planned route of the Northern Lights...
Jenifer Quimby discusses her campaign for Wisconsin Assembly 46th District
Jenifer Quimby’s political career started with a sit-in at her high school. After she wasn’t pleased with the results of a conflict between the guidance counselor and the principal, Quimby got her entire school to begin a sit-in. The school board noticed, and her movement impacted future decisions. Quimby, who is currently the mayor of Waterloo, is running as a Republican to represent the 46th district in Wisconsin in the Assembly. This district includes the cities of Fort Atkinson, Lake Mills and Waterloo, plus the...
More Indigenous youth are learning to spearfish, a connection to ancestors and the land
HAYWARD, Wis. (AP) — Ganebik Johnson started learning traditional Ojibwe songs when he was about 2 years old. He’d hang around listening to his uncle sing, or observe elders, or even pull up music on YouTube. Spearfishing came shortly after, at around age 7, when his grandfather took him out on a northern Wisconsin lake for the first time.
Waseca County board hears about regional transportation needs
Though the Minnesota Legislature has invested a growing amount of money into road improvements, projections suggest it won’t be enough to stem further decline in the quality of southwest Minnesota roads, according to staff from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The Waseca County Board of Commissioners heard a broad overview of the state of the region’s road network courtesy of officials from MnDOT’s District 7, which covers 13 counties across southwest Minnesota and is headquartered in Mankato, by far the largest city in the district. ...
SCSU to host learning and technology summit for Minnesota educators
St. Cloud State University will host the Minnesota Learning Commons (MnLC) 2024 Learning and Technology Summit on Aug. 8, showcasing the University’s commitment to continually support innovative teaching practices. The summit brings together educators from Minnesota State, the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Education/Pk12 school districts,...
‘We can’t ignore the reality’: Northern Minnesota community works together to prepare for wildfire
Ely is a small town with a big wildfire problem. Situated entirely within Superior National Forest, the biggest national forest east of the Mississippi sits atop a 3-million-acre tinderbox. Climate change, a century of fire suppression, and the effects of a native tree insect have converged to make the town of Ely a bullseye in a forest ripe for fire.
Northern Minnesota Faces Potential Severe Storms Today, Small Hail
Duluth, MN – Northern Minnesota is bracing for potential severe weather today, with showers and thunderstorms expected to develop throughout the region. According to the US National Weather Service Duluth, there is a 50-90% chance of thunderstorms, some of which may be strong with small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall. High temperatures will range from 72 to 82 degrees.
Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices
Spurred by fed-up consumers, states are trying to curb spiraling prescription drug costs by assembling special public boards to investigate and regulate pricing. The idea is similar to a local utility board: a public group that sets rules or makes recommendations to ensure that what they’re regulating — in this case, prescription medications — is […] The post Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Those who opened doors for delta-8 in Wisconsin say they had 'no idea'
This story is published as part of the series Highly Legal, in partnership with The Examination, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates global health threats, AL.com, PennLive and USA TODAY. Our team is continuing to report on new cannabis products, and we want to hear from you. Share your experience or questions with us here. Marijuana alternatives like delta-8 flooded Wisconsin and...
Adaptive Mountain Biking highlighted at Bike Duluth Festival
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) -The Bike Duluth Festival wrapped up Sunday at Spirit Mountain. This marked the 10th year of the annual gathering and many participants took part in the festival’s adaptive events. An adaptive mountain bike, or A-MTB, allows riders who may have limited or no function...
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