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UND to receive and display NASA space capsule at Space Studies program
GRAND FORKS, ND — A NASA space capsule will arrive at the University of North Dakota’s campus in Grand Forks Monday. The capsule was used as part of a test run in Virginia in the event of an aborted launch. It allows for astronauts and cargo to be ejected from the spacecraft and land safely back on Earth.
SPORTS FEEVER – August 22, 2024
— — — The Crookston School District multi-use complex construction continues, and progress is being made. In the last week, the turf installation has started, the scoreboard installation is almost complete, and other noticeable progress has been made. “Exciting times as most people that have driven by have...
National Weather Service changes cold weather headlines
There aren’t many of us in the Northland that want to start thinking about cold weather, but its important to know that the National Weather Service is changing its cold weather headlines beginning October 1st, 2024. Here is what’s being changed:. It is important to note that “wind...
Minnesota’s Conviction Review Unit says man convicted of 2008 murder should be free
Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office said a man convicted of a Minneapolis murder more than 15 years ago should walk free, following a renewed investigation into the case. That man’s fate lies in the hands of a judge. In 2009, then-26-year-old Edgar Rene Barrientos-Quintana began a life sentence...
Colborn scores three as Crookston Pirate Boys Soccer shuts out St. John’s Prep
The Crookston Pirate Boys Soccer team kicked off the 2024 season with a 4-0 shutout as they beat St. John’s Prep in at the College of Saint Benedict in a Section 8A matchup. Brandon Colborn had a natural hat trick, and Reggie Winjum had a shutout to lead the Pirates.
JUVENILE MALE ACCIDENTALLY SHOT IN RURAL FOSSTON
On 08/22/2024 at approximately 1305hrs, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to 35097 420th Ave SE in rural Fosston for a juvenile male (Age 8) that was reported to be accidentally shot in the leg by another juvenile (Age 11). A .22 caliber handgun was recovered at the scene. The juvenile male (Age 8) was transported by ambulance to Fosston and then airlifted to Sanford in Fargo for further medical care which appears to be non-life threatening.
National Weather Service makes changes to hazardous cold weather headlines
(ABC 6 news) — With colder weather right around the corner in Minnesota, it’s important to know that the National Weather Service is changing its cold weather headlines. Wind Chill Warning will become Extreme Cold Warning. Wind Chill Advisory will become Cold Weather Advisory. It is important to...
Wisconsin Goodwill Stores Will NOT Accept These 50 Items
Are you doing some fall cleaning before winter hits? I know I have been doing so and that comes with a lot of purging and donating. To be honest, I thought that stores like Goodwill accepted anything and everything but I recently learned that wasn't true!. That's why, if you're...
Three upcoming events for environment-minded Northern Minnesotans
Northern Minnesotans passionate about the environment and energy have multiple public engagement opportunities coming up. The Superior National Forest, Minnesota Environmental Quality Board and Itasca Economic Development Corporation all have public meetings in the coming weeks to discuss topics relevant to each organization. Superior National Forest hosts land purchase open...
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