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Did Minnesota's sweet corn crop survive the record rains?
ELK RIVER, Minn. — Country star Luke Bryan once famously declared "Rain makes corn," en route to saying, "Rain is a Good Thing." In theory, Bryan's statements are very true. As rain became scarce the past few years for Minnesota's sweet corn farmers, it put the crop in jeopardy more than once. This year, however, the rain came – and came in massive quantities. "That's mother nature," said Elk River-based farmer Dave Nathe. "You have to take what it's going to give you and work through it."Nathe, who has operated Riverside Farms for 44 years, says this year's rain came as his...
Minnesota Power says 1 million gallons of coal wastewater leaked
Cohasset, Minn. (FOX 9) - A Duluth-based electric utility company says it uncovered a leak that sent coal wastewater into a lake in central Minnesota. Minnesota Power says it is working with both state and federal agencies after detecting a discharge of ash wastewater at its Boswell Energy Center in Cohasset, Minnesota.
Family leaders of full-service web, marketing agency help connect Minnesota, South Dakota family businesses
This paid piece is sponsored by Prairie Family Business Association. Every other month, Don Raleigh III heads west from St. Paul to Sioux Falls to join a group of people who have become a priceless part of his work-life world. “I don’t even have the words to communicate how connected...
North Dakota Weather: Gradual Warm-Up with Isolated Thunderstorms Tonight and Friday
Grand Forks, ND – The National Weather Service predicts seasonal midsummer weather for the next few days in Grand Forks, with gradually warming temperatures and isolated thunderstorms expected tonight and on Friday. Highs are projected to reach the 80s over the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, today...
Minnesota's ban on gun carry permits for young adults is unconstitutional, appeals court rules
Minnesota's law that bans people ages 18 to 20 from getting permits to carry guns in public is unconstitutional, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday, affirming a lower court decision that concluded the Second Amendment guarantees the rights of young adults to bear arms for self-defense."Minnesota has not met its burden to proffer sufficient evidence to rebut the presumption that 18 to 20-year-olds seeking to carry handguns in public for self defense are protected by the right to keep and bear arms," the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled.The three-judge panel cited a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that...
Fourth Street Farmers Market returns tomorrow in Grand Forks
(KNOX) – The 4th Street Farmers market is set to return for the 13th year. Located on the east sidewalk of the County Office Building, 151 S 4th St, this market runs from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays starting July 18 and ending Aug. 15. With more than...
New Miss Minnesota inspired by work with Haitian orphans
When Muna Ali graced the stage at the Ames Center on June 23 during the State Pageant Finals of the Miss Minnesota USA 2024 contest, she had no idea that her years of dedicated hard work would culminate in her literal crowning moment when she was named Miss Minnesota USA.
Norby nominated for 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
NORTHBROOK, Ill. – Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) announced North Dakota fullback/tight end Jaden Norby as a nominee for the 2024 Allstate Good Works Team on Wednesday. Norby is one of 178 student-athletes recommended by their coaches as a member of the team for investing time playing college football, attending school full-time and giving back to the community.
CROOKSTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1984 REUNION IS THIS WEEKEND
The Crookston High School Class of 1984 Reunion will be this weekend (July 19-20) in Crookston. The festivities will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19, at Minakwa Golf Course. It will be an evening of socializing, and a menu will be available. Everyone is welcome to a golf...
Red Lake County man faces child torture charge after disciplining boy
BROOKS, Minn. (Valley News Live) - A Brooks, Minnesota, man is facing three felony charges for allegedly abusing a child. Joseph Cole Wulfson is charged in Red Lake County with child torture, malicious punishment of a child and domestic assault. According to court records, the sheriff’s office got a call...
95-year-old Detroit Lakes man still selling cars after nearly 70 years
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) – Don Getz has sold a lot of cars, and he’s been selling them for a long time. Don has been helping people drive away in newly-purchased vehicles from Nereson Automotive in Detroit Lakes, about half of his almost seven decades in the car business.
Crews demolishing Moorhead home that was site of stand-off and arson
MOORHEAD, Minn. (Valley News Live) - A house in Moorhead that was the site of a stand-off, fire and domestic violence situation is being knocked down. The house is in the 800 block of 7th Avenue South. 41-year-old Sean Ahrenholtz was charged with two counts of 1st degree arson, 1st...
Bemidji Athlete Prepares for Team USA Para Ice Hockey Tryouts
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The Women’s Para Ice Hockey Challenge is being held in Norway this October. For Bemidji’s Chloe Kirkpatrick, it would be her 5th time representing her country. “I fell in love with the sport from the start of it and I just love...
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