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Viral Harris-Walz camo hat injects Midwest glam into US campaign
If campaign hat sales are any predictor of electoral results, the Harris-Walz ticket is in great shape, as their camouflage cap with orange lettering goes viral. In part, the virality of the camo hat can be attributed to Chappell Roan, the wildly popular singer who sells a camo hat with orange lettering that reads "Midwest Princess."
Hall of Famer Rod Carew adds a new title: U.S. citizen
SANTA ANA, Calif. — He's one of the greatest baseball players ever to play America's pastime. Now, at age 78, former Minnesota Twins star Rod Carew is officially an American citizen. The legendary baseball Hall of Famer took the Oath of Allegiance on Friday from the director of the...
Lake Superior School Board Looks Toward the Start of a New School Year
As the start of the school year approaches, the Lake Superior School Board has been working to bring added support to address the academic, emotional and social needs of LSSD students. Pam Carlson has taken the position as Literacy Lead and will be working in all district schools to support students and teachers and boost literacy skills under the guidelines of the READ Act. The overarching goal of the READ Act is to give students the support they need to develop the necessary skills that will enable them to read at or above grade level as they navigate through their school years. Carlson will be overseeing training for teachers, as required by the READ Act and will be helping teachers plan instruction and track improvements in student reading abilities at the classroom level.
Fothergill takes the title at Leech Lake
WALKER, Minn. — The major storyline heading into the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Leech Lake presented by SEVIIN was that the global bass-fishing community would get its first look at what’s heralded as one of the sport’s best, yet relatively unknown, fisheries. Everyone watching, meanwhile, already...
St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Leech Lake Brings Professional Anglers to Walker
Summer is coming to an end, but it’s not quite over yet. There is still time for next leg of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open, which kicked off Monday on Leech Lake in Walker. The weekend tournament was off to a great start with some beautiful skies to begin the day. Some sun, some clouds, and warm weather made for great fishing conditions as a crowd formed to watch the boats set off. But Leech Lake wasn’t taken over by any ordinary anglers.
Rochester School District Gets Grant to Help Students Experiencing Homelessness
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester School District (RPS) is among the 22 districts across the state receiving grant dollars to help students experiencing homelessness. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) announced earlier this week that it had received a $1 million federal competitive grant. The money was allocated through...
Duluth Drivers Alert, Traffic Lane Closure on Third Street Starting August 26
Drivers in Duluth, brace yourselves for some traffic shifts starting tomorrow. The Third Street Reconditioning Project, which has already seen its share of work, is entering a new phase. On August 26, as reported by the City of Duluth, motorists will find the left lane of Third Street closed off from 12th Avenue E to Mesaba Avenue.
Prep soccer: Proctor boys fall in home opener while Esko puts on offensive display
On Saturday, the Proctor boys soccer team fell to Legacy Christian Academy 2-0 in their home opener, while Esko girls beat Proctor 6-1 on their home turf. For the Rails, their offense was out of sync all match, and try as they might with their defense, they allowed a goal in both the first and second half.
Festival held for overdose awareness
On Saturday, August 24, the Duluth non-profit Harm Reduction Sisters held a festival in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day. The free community event featured music, visual arts, speakers and food. The organization says the festival was meant to help honor those affected by overdoses, offer community support, and rase awareness for overdoses.
New leaders set to step up for 'Streaks
CHISHOLM—After losing two vital pieces to his offense last season, Dominic Olson and Sean Fleming, Chisholm High School football coach Nick Milani needs to fill those holes at quarterback and running back, respectively. So far, Milani has found some suitable replacements for those two players, senior Lawrence Oberg as the signal caller, and sophomore Charlie Pearson as the Bluestreaks get set to open their season on Thursday, Aug. 29, against Aitkin. ...
Stevenson takes the reins as Tigers chase Rangers
IRON—For the past three seasons, the Cherry High School football team has been chasing Mountain Iron-Buhl for the Section 7 Nine-man crown, and for three straight years, the Rangers have prevailed. With a new season comes a new coach, and hopefully, a different outcome in November. Nick Stevenson takes over for Jason Marsh, and he’s hoping things turn around for the Tigers. ...
Bluejackets set to shift directions in 2024
HIBBING—It’s time for the Hibbing High School football team to put the past behind them and move ahead. The Bluejackets will be moving in a different direction as the 2024 season kicks off on Friday, Aug. 28, with a home game against Rock Ridge at Cheever Field in Dr. Ben Owens Stadium. Hibbing coach Matt Anderson doesn’t want his players’ minds cluttered with what has happened in the past. ...
Tenants Report Piles Of Trash In Lincoln Park Apartments Bldg.; Owner Responds
DULUTH, Minn. — Tenants of the Lincoln Park Apartments, formerly a middle school, are not happy with growing trash in and outside the building. Photos and video show overflowing garbage shoots and piles of trash in hallways, along with bugs. Click here for video. When FOX 21 reached out...
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