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BIPOC-Focused Farming Company Plants a Legacy Outside Plymouth
Of the 25 million acres of farmland across Minnesota, less than 1 percent of it is owned by farmers of color. Route 1, a project started by a generational farmer, is hoping to change that. And address food insecurity besides. “I’m a fourth-generation farm kid myself. So our family farm...
One reason tribes got caught up in lending business schemes
Boozhoo ("hello" in Ojibwe) and miigwech ("thank you") for reading the First Nations Wisconsin newsletter. Tribal officials with the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe Nation in northern Wisconsin found themselves in hot water recently for partnering with the proprietors of a nationwide payday loan scheme. The lending businesses were mostly owned and operated by nontribal...
Testing will cause closures and noise on Blatnik Bridge
Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) have announced that geotechnical load pile testing starting Wednesday, August 21 will lead to lane closures and noise on the Blatnik Bridge. The single-lane closures will be on the Wisconsin side near the ramps from US 53/I-535 to North 3rd Street and from North 3rd Street to I-535/US 53.
Precious Paws Pets of the Week
Meet Toby, Violet, Gus, Phoebe, and Olivia These five are 11-week-old kittens who love to play with toys, love playing with kids and love snuggles. Some even have little mittens. They are all set for an upcoming apt for their spay/neuter, microchip and rabies. They can go home but will have to come back for the appointment. For more information contact Precious Paws Humane Society of Chisholm at 218-254-3300.
St. Nicholas Church celebrates 108th year
CHISHOLM—St. Nicholas Orthodox Church continues a tradition started 108 years ago with the laying of the church cornerstone. At 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, Divine Liturgy is being held followed by an ethnic lunch. Services at St. Nicholas were suspended in 2009. Since that time priests from local Serbian Orthodox parishes have served for special occasions, such as the 100th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone in August 2016....
Town & Country Days this weekend
SHELL LAKE - Celebrate the end of summer Labor Day weekend at Shell Lake’s 45th-annual Town & Country Days festival Friday through Sunday, Aug. 30-Sept. 1. The Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce invites city and country folk into town for several family-friendly events over the weekend. Buttons can be purchased to cover admission to all events. A drawing will be held on Facebook Live at the end of the festival....
Sax-Zim Bog BioBlitz keeps on growing
Attendance at the first Sax-Zim Bog BioBlitz wasn’t what you’d call impressive. “We started with one person and five leaders,” Sparky Stensaas, Friends of Sax-Zim Bog executive director said. But like the bog itself, the annual BioBlitz has become one of the biggest attractions among birders and naturalists in America. “It’s our big summer event,”...
Streets near UMD are set for major repairs to begin
Aging infrastructure like deteriorating streets in Duluth is something city leaders are constantly dealing with. A major street project along St. Marie street and Junction avenue near the UMD campus is in the cross hairs of city planners. The project received one and a half million dollars in a road...
Tim Walz prepares to introduce himself, helped by football players, students and Amy Klobuchar
Former football players coached by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be on hand as his name is entered into nomination on Wednesday, as the vice presidential nominee assumes the biggest stage of his political career.
Minnesota to invest $10 million in special education
MINNEAPOLIS — Gov. Tim Walz announced on Wednesday that the state will invest $10 million to support and train special education teachers in over 35 districts."As a former classroom teacher for over 20 years, I understand the impact a dedicated teacher can have on their students' lives," said Walz. "By investing in our special education workforce, we can help ensure every student in Minnesota receives the support they need to thrive in their education." Some of the grantees of this investment include: Bemidji Independent School District, Eden Prairie, Lakes International Language Academy, New Century School, Noble Academy, Spero Academy, Saint Paul...
State Fair Schedule: Come out and see WCCO at the Great Minnesota Get-Together!
It’s State Fair time and that means WCCO moves to our second home near Carnes and Underwood on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds for 12 glorious days. Here’s where you can see live broadcasts plus some details on our 100th Anniversary!
Minnesota Farmers Union Board Opposes Project 2025 Proposals
ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- Members of the Minnesota Farmers Union full board have voted to oppose the Project 2025 proposal. The board says Project 2025 calls for several changes to federal agricultural policy, including Repealing Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage and cutting support for crop insurance. Repealing...
The Harris/Walz and Vance shows return to Wisconsin, though the DNC is in Chicago
Milwaukee was again in the national spotlight Tuesday night. The Democratic ticket of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz spoke at Fiserv Forum, just minutes after Democratic National Convention delegates in Chicago reconfirmed Harris as the party’s presidential nominee and Walz as the choice for vice president. The Democratic Party...
Who Set The Record For The Largest Crowd Ever At The Minnesota State Fair?
The Minnesota State Fair is set to start its 2024 run with another line-up of great acts in the grandstand, but do you know which artist drew the biggest crowd of all time?. While we're all familiar with the amazing food and beverages, entertainment is a big part of the Minnesota State Fair too. According to its official website, the State Fair started offering entertainment in the grandstand way back in 1962. Dennis Day, Jane Russell, and Jimmy Dean were the headliners on the main stage back then.
FOX 9 Good Day: Aug. 21, 2024
We're getting ready for all the excitement at the State Fair with a live look as they get the grounds ready. And we taste-test macarons from Nicolette's Macarons. If you want to try some fair-inspired food without going to the fair you can try some exciting foods at Potluck Food Hall in Rosedale Center. Plus, check out some fun items perfect for Back to School that are made by Minnesota makers.
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