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End of Summer Golf Begins at These 25 South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa Courses
Did you see the forecast for this weekend? Friday, Saturday, and Sunday we will enjoy temps in the upper 80's and lower 90's. With the end of the golf season coming rapidly, golf courses will be calling you for a few rounds at area South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa courses.
Native views at the DNC
CHICAGO — The energy is much different heading into the Democratic National Convention than when I traveled to the Republican version in Wisconsin a month ago. So much has changed in a month — like the top of the Democratic ticket. The platform Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz will present to voters […]
17-year-old from Golden Valley serving as youngest delegate at DNC
MINNEAPOLIS — The Democratic National Convention is in Chicago and Minnesota is definitely in the spotlight. It's not just because Gov. Tim Walz is the Democratic nominee for vice president.On Sunday, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan was named as one of four co-chairs for the convention.Meanwhile, Minnesota's 93 delegates are enjoying being in the limelight — including the youngest delegate in the whole convention: 17-year-old Isaac Winkler, of Golden Valley. He said he wasn't sure his delegate selection was real."I was just completely thrilled," Isaac Winkler said. "I didn't quite believe it until it happened. Obviously, it's a different role now that Kamala Harris is the pick for president. That changes things quite a bit. Kamala Harris is so ready to step into that role."Isaac Winkler is the son of former Minnesota House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler. But he didn't get the delegate position because of his dad. He had to campaign for it, including at the 5th District Convention, where he had to give a speech.Isaac Winkler is a rising senior at Hopkins High School and he has some good timing. He turns 18 just three days before the November election.Walz will be the headliner at the convention on Wednesday.
Car insurance rates could jump 50% in these 3 states this year: Insurify
A combination of multiple factors, including climate-driven natural disasters, inflation and the soaring prices of new cars is projected to send premiums rocketing in 2024, according to a study by online insurance marketplace Insurify.
Frat Nightmare: This Minnesotan Is the Victim of ‘The Worst Fraternity Hazing Injury Ever’
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – A new true-crime series is putting the tragic story of Danny Santulli back in the headlines. Santulli currently lives with his parents in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. In October 2021, Daniel “Danny” Santulli, a freshman at the University of Missouri in Columbia, became the victim of...
Brockberg named Conservationist of the Year
Bill Brockberg has been named Conservationist of the Year for Pipestone County. Brockberg, and his wife, Jody, live on and work around 240 acres west of Edgerton. The Brockbergs have been working to make their farm conservation friendly for many years, with everything starting around 20 years ago when they installed a new windbreak at their farm.
City by City: Minnesota, Meadowlands, Wisconsin
MINNESOTA - United Way of Northeastern Minnesota is looking for mentors to match with local elementary students for this coming school year’s Lunch Buddies mentoring program. The program matches first through fourth-grade students with screened, trained volunteer mentors to share one lunch break each week during the school year. Lunch Buddies has improved participating students’ self-esteem, attitude, and school attendance.
Controlled Blast Takes Out Bridge at South Dakota, Iowa Border
The latest step in removing a damaged bridge that spans the border of South Dakota and Iowa is complete. Monday morning (August 19), crews from BNSF Railway used a controlled explosion to take down what was left of the railroad bridge on the North Sioux City side of the Big Sioux River.
KIWA Marketplace for Aug. 19
Assorted DVDs and VHS tapes. White market board with easel and case. Big Man’s Power Lift chair. 1989 Kenworth Semi and 1978 42-foot Corn Husker grain trailer. It has 634,355 miles on it. It is a 10 speed and has been used once a year to haul grain toan elevator. Call/text 605-310-2922, or 507-350-4268.
City awards 2 new liquor licenses
A current bar and restaurant and a future one will be able to use new on-sale full-service liquor licenses, thanks to winning bids submitted to the city of Sioux Falls. The city received four bids for the two licenses. Second Session LLC bid $450,001 for a license, which is the...
‘A Walk to Remember’: making community through loss
ALEXANDRIA, S.D. (KELO) — Healing Hope Ministries is helping families that have lost a child understand that they are not alone. Healing Hope started in 2016 after its co-founders, Denny and Karri Allen, lost their first-born son at 15 months old. “It just felt like it was a huge...
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