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Minnesota family fighting for daughter with ultra-rare genetic mutation, others like her
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota family is fighting for their daughter's future.Mae Knopik, 4, has an ultra-rare genetic mutation that affects only about 430 people in the entire world.When she was 1.5 years old, Mae was diagnosed with the neuro-developmental disorder, CTNNB1 Syndrome."She's non-verbal, she's unable to walk unassisted," said Emily Knopik, Mae's mother. "She definitely has that developmental delay, cognitive disability."Emily and Joe Knopik say it's a random genetic mutation that wasn't passed down from them.They've traveled the world to get Mae treatments and therapies. They also started a nonprofit, Mae's Mission.They're raising money for a clinical trial of a...
Native Plantings - June Yard of the Month Selected
Now that June is passed, lawns and gardens are flourishing. The city’s Natural Resources Advisory Committee selected its Yard of the Month based on native landscaping. The June honoree is that of Constance Adams, 1307 Hillcrest Court. In her Native Planting Landscape Plan for 2024 Adams lists more than 20 plant species among her five native gardens. Her objective is to provide habitat for Monarch Butterflies. “One day in 2022 I counted 70 Monarch’s at a time,” said Adams. Last year that was down significantly, underscoring the importance of providing habitat. She started planting native species in 2010 and has added to it annually.
Fergus Falls Youth Wrestler Claims Runner-Up Spot in National Tournament
Eleven-year old Clayten White, who will be a sixth-grader at Kennedy Secondary School in Fergus Falls this fall and wrestles for the Fergus Falls Youth Wrestling Club, finished as runner-up in the 12U 58 pound weight class in the USA Wrestling Kids National Tournament in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The event was held June 28 through June 30 and featured wrestlers from all 50 states with multiple wrestlers from Minnesota, Colorado. Pennsylvania, Arizona, Utah and Georgia.
Superintendent’s clever retirement tactic saves Lester Prairie Schools thousands
The Lester Prairie School Board unanimously approved its 2024-25 preliminary budget during its meeting June 27. The district’s projected revenues for the 2024-25 school year are expected to be about $7,407,383, a decrease of around $324,415 from last year’s figure of $7,731,798. Its expenditures are projected to be...
Litchfield City Council Discusses the Retirement of Many City Employess in the Next 5 Years
The Litchfield City Council had a work session Monday afternoon – prior to the regular Council meeting – for an organizational review. Several city employees could be retiring over the next 5 years and the Council is beginning to look at those positions and possible successors. Mayor Ron...
Electric Squad Cars Will Soon Patrol Streets Of Sartell
SARTELL (WJON News) -- The Sartell Police Department will be getting some new squad cars. The city will be getting four new all-electric vehicles to be used on patrol and for other tasks. Sartell's application to the St. Cloud Area Planning Organization was approved to receive funding for the new...
2024 Fourth of July Celebrations Begin in Annandale, Delano
Two of the biggest Independence Day celebrations in the state of Minnesota take place here in Wright County each year, and the communities of Annandale and Delano kick off their celebrations today (Wednesday). Events open in Annandale today with the opening of the carnival, bingo hosted by the Boy Scouts,...
'Sacred responsibility': After 20 years, Bemidji Veterans Home opens with a long wait list
BEMIDJI, Minn. - Veterans in northern Minnesota now have a new place to call home. At a dedication ceremony Monday attended by Gov. Tim Walz, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Pete Stauber, the crowd gave unending applause to officials and advocates who made the longtime dream of a veterans home here a reality. But gratitude extended mostly to the residents who served in the military and the staff who are dedicated to serving the region's aging veterans.
Target Teams Up with Shopify to Offer More
For years, Target has been a favorite for people, not just in Minnesota, but around the country, for quality products. Some will argue that their prices are reasonable, but it’s hard to argue the quality of choices you get at Target. The selection of items they offer isn’t a...
Tobacco manufacturers underpaid Minnesota $10 million per year since 2019, motion claims
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A motion filed Wednesday by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison claims tobacco manufacturers owe the state tens of millions of dollars.A 1998 settlement restricted the largest tobacco manufacturers' marketing of tobacco products and required they make annual payments to Minnesota.Ellison alleges that after a federal corporate tax rate change in 2018, Philip Morris misrepresented the content of the settlement to the third-party payment administrator.The settlement says manufacturers' annual payment increases if their current after-tax profits are greater than in 1997. However, manufacturers argue they should get to recalculate their 1997 profits by applying modern corporate tax....
Breaking This July 4th Law in Minnesota Could Mean a Year in Jail
The Fourth of July is hands down my favorite holiday! I’m super excited to celebrate with friends and family. We’re having a big BBQ, complete with lots of cold drinks and fun yard games. Then, we’ll gather in the backyard where we have a perfect view of the city fireworks.
Minnesota sees above average rainfall since April
MINNEAPOLIS — It wasn't long ago we were asking, "Where's winter?" with the lack of snow and cold. Now, the question is, "Where's summer?"Rain, rain and more rain —it seems like that's all we've seen lately. Since April 1 in the Twin Cities, we've picked up more than 17 inches of precipitation — that's more than 5 inches above average."I've never seen anything like this before," said Ann Braulik. "It's just crazy that we got the amount of rain that we have this year."All the wet weather has brought plenty of flooding, but it has kept one thing at bay —...
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