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Anglers eagerly eye diverse waters as Bassmaster Opens head to Leech Lake for the first time
WALKER, Minn. — Leech Lake might not be the final frontier, but it’s certainly the first time B.A.S.S. has visited the remote fishery in northern Minnesota. Leech is far from the great unknown, however, at least to bass anglers here on the fringe of America’s Midwest. To hear them talk, it’s been a destination lake of sorts for several decades now, despite the fact that it’s closer to Canada’s southern border than it is to the state capital of St. Paul (sister city of Minneapolis about 3½ hours southeast).
State launching pilot program this school year to tackle absenteeism
ListenState launching pilot program to this school year to tackle absenteeism. It’s hard to believe, but students will be heading back to school in less than three weeks. The 2024 school year will mark the start of a new state pilot program to tackle absenteeism. Twelve school districts were given funding by the legislature to create new strategies to combat a big problem in the state.
Walzing with Xi: Taking Kamala Harris VP pick’s China ties seriously
Does Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz’s long-standing love affair with China let him critique its government’s mistreatment of its people — yet facilitate its mistreatment of ours? Since Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, picked Walz as her running mate, his relationship with the self-dubbed “Middle Kingdom” has come under fevered, febrile, […]
LOCAL: Sports calendar from Aug. 23-29
7 p.m., Waubay/Summit at Elkton-Lake Benton, Parents Night. 10 a.m., Edgerton at Red Rock Central, scrimmage, Lamberton. 10 a.m., Pipestone at Russell-Tyler-Ruthton, scrimmage, Tyler. Girls Tennis. 9 a.m., Pipestone Area at Worthington Invitational. Volleyball. Big South Crossover. 1 p.m., Pipestone Area vs. Waseca, at New Ulm. 2 p.m., Russell-Tyler-Ruthton vs....
MDH warns of rise in Pertussis cases in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is reminding residents about an increase in the number of pertussis, or whooping cough, cases across the state. "Minnesota is experiencing a significant rise in pertussis cases with patients ranging in age from 1 months to 86 years and a median age of 15 years," said the MDH in a release.
Second person charged in 2022 fentanyl death
A second woman has been charged with murder by selling fentanyl in relation to the November 2022 death of Justin Rops, of Pipestone. Breeann Lenore Krueger, 32, of Burnsville, was charged on Aug. 8 with third-degree murder by selling a controlled substance, a felony punishable by up to 25 years imprisonment and a $40,000 fine. The charges against her follow charges of third-degree murder by selling a controlled substance and third-degree sale of fentanyl against Miranda Michelle Sanow, 26, of St. Paul, in April. Sanow plead guilty to the third-degree murder charge on Aug. 6.
29-year-old killed in motorcycle crash on I-90 near Sioux Falls
MINNEHAHA COUNTY, S.D. - A 29-year-old man was killed Monday evening in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash two miles east of Sioux Falls. According to preliminary reports, Vasiliy V. Manuylo was riding a 2007 Suzuki motorcycle eastbound on Interstate 90 near mile marker 401. The motorcycle veered off the road to the right, entered the south ditch, struck a fence, and threw Manuylo from the bike. He died at the scene from his injuries. He was wearing a helmet.
Chemical manufacturer receives $213.6 million loan from DOE to build a new facility in Minnesota
Bioforge Marshall LLC has secured a $213.6 million loan through the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Loan Programs Office (LPO). The company, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Solugen Inc., will use the money to build a new production plant in Marshall, Minnesota. The new 500,000-square-foot facility will manufacture bio-based organic acids for a variety of industries, including concrete, cleaning, agricultural, and energy. The project is expected to generate 56 new jobs for the surrounding area, and production is scheduled to begin in 2025.
New school pathway sparks concern for Harrisburg kids
HARRISBURG, S.D. (KELO) – Kids will fill the new Liberty Elementary School in southern Harrisburg on Tuesday. However, some parents are worried about the new route their kids are supposed to take to school next week. Brooke Wipf who has two children attending the new school says the path...
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