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Moodance Jam Begins Thursday With New Lineup And Sets Refund Deadline
WALKER, Minn. (KVRR) — Some people who bought tickets to this weekend’s Moodance Jam in Walker, Minnesota are upset with the refund process. Organizers announced two weeks ago that they had cut all national touring acts from this years lineup due to “the present economic climate”.
Wild State Cider’s Dogfest offering a big chance to adopt a dog
What’s Brewing: Wild State Cider’s Dogfest offers a chance to adopt a dog. Saturday, the first annual Dogfest will take place at Wild State Cider, featuring 5 different animal shelters. Dogfest invites the community to swing by with their dogs to celebrate the dog days of summer, the...
Bucking the GOP establishment: Northwestern Wis. Republicans challenging their own party’s incumbents
A trio of Northwestern Wisconsin Republicans are challenging incumbents within their own party, and Aug. 13 will see if they prevail in upending the GOP status quo after the ballots are counted. Jim Swenson, Scott Harbridge and Jay Calhoun sat down on Wednesday in Anderson Park in Barron to discuss their reasons behind throwing their hats in the ring in challenge to either GOP incumbents or party-endorsed candidates. The three...
What To Know About This Growing Driving Threat On Minnesota Roads
Minnesota drivers know that wildlife can pose a risk while driving on the state's roadways. Deer are certainly the most common animal that comes to mind when it comes to animal risks on Minnesota roadways. Heck, the phrase "Watch out for deer!" is part of most Minnesota goodbyes!. While less...
Closing Time In Brainerd As Newspaper Printing Facility To Close Down
It was a sad day for community members in the Brainerd area yesterday. The Brainerd Daily Dispatch newspaper announced it was closing its local printing facility and moving its operations to the Detroit Lakes area by the end of September. In a sign of the times post from the newspaper,...
Single-wheel enthusiasts from around the globe descend on Bemidji for Unicon 21
ListenSingle-wheel enthusiasts from around the globe descend on Bemidji for Unicon 21. It was likely a first for the Sanford Arena. On the second night of Unicon 21 the Bemidji venue hosted unicycle sumo. And by all accounts, the event was a slobberknocker. Competitors balanced on unicycles battled around a...
Duluth debates ordinance to crack down on homelessness encampments
ListenDuluth debates ordinance to crack down on homelessness encampments. It was standing room only in the Duluth City Council chambers earlier this week when more than 60 people addressed members over more than three hours, virtually all of them speaking out against a controversial proposed ordinance to make camping on city property a misdemeanor crime.
What To Know About This Growing Driving Threat On Minnesota Roads
Minnesota drivers know that wildlife can pose a risk while driving on the state's roadways. Deer are certainly the most common animal that comes to mind when it comes to animal risks on Minnesota roadways. Heck, the phrase "Watch out for deer!" is part of most Minnesota goodbyes!. While less...
Tribes in Minnesota are paying the steepest price for the steel industry’s mercury pollution
Demand for steel is on the rise globally, driven by population growth and the expanding economies in developing nations. The material will also be important to the green energy transition, forming the backbone of infrastructure like wind turbines, solar panels, and hydroelectric dams. Every part of the steel supply chain is heavily polluting, and the places in the U.S. where the steel industry is concentrated are disproportionately low-income and nonwhite, highlighting yet another instance in which the promises of development and climate solutions come at a steeper cost for some communities. What’s more, the country’s steel production is dominated by just two companies: U.S. Steel and Cleveland Cliffs.
Daniel Docherty wins third-straight Park Point 5-Miler, Chelsey Youngberg adds first title
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - One of Minnesota’s oldest-running race events, the Park Point 5-Miler, kicked off on Thursday with the largest participating crowd in over seven years. Daniel Docherty, a Minnesota native, won his third-straight five-mile race with a time of 24:40. He came up twenty-five seconds...
Traffic flow to look a little different on West Skyline Parkway
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) -- Drivers can expect their trip up to Enger Tower to look different in the near future. West Skyline Parkway offers amazing views for all who travel there, but the roads have proved to be dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians. The danger became prevalent...
MnDOT Finds Unexpected Amount Of ‘Deteriorated Concrete’ On I-35 Duluth Ramp
DULUTH, Minn. – One of the most traveled I-35 ramps in Duluth will be shut down for weeks because of unexpected concrete damage. MnDOT told FOX 21 crews were planning to fix “some deteriorated concrete” on I-35 ramps in Duluth when they found additional concrete concerns on the Lake Avenue on-ramp for Northbound I-35.
Minnesota Republicans wrap convention sensing wind behind Trump as Democrats struggle
The Republican National Convention draws to a close Thursday night with a capstone speech from former President Donald Trump, the GOP nominee who hopes to expand the party’s reach to Minnesota and other places long reliable for Democrats.. The post Minnesota Republicans wrap convention sensing wind behind Trump as Democrats struggle appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Minnesota couple living with disabilities builds accessible orphanage and clinic in Liberia
BLAINE, Minnesota (WCCO) -- A Twin Cities couple emptied what little savings they had to start a mission and a movement that is saving hundreds of abandoned children. Agnes and Prince Cole know the struggle. "Living in Africa with disabilities was really, really hard. I went through a lot," Agnes...
UMD soccer takes on new assistant coach in Aaron Blanchard
UMD women’s soccer announced on Thursday that they would be adding another name to their coaching staff with Aaron Blanchard taking on the role of assistant coach. Blanchard just completed his first season as head coach of the Superior City FC Women, where he coached eight Bulldogs. Superior FC Women finished 6-2-3 in the postseason.
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