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Pecatonica,IL Is In a Fawn Frenzy Over a Baby Being Separated From Its Mom
A female deer in Pecatonica, Illinois who often interacts with neighbors, children, and dogs recently had a baby which she has been separated from, and many community members are NOT happy about it. Pecatonica's 'Pet' Deer. Living in Pecatonica, I have fallen in love with one female deer many of...
2024 Steele County Free Fair Mega Ride Passes + Ride Specials
With the 2024 Steele County Fair fast approaching, the time is now to get your Mega Ride passes. The Mega Ride tickets go on sale Monday, July 15th, and will remain available through 5:00 pm on August 13 at the Hy-Vee store in Owatonna. Tickets are $60 and entitle you to unlimited rides the entire week of the fair on the Goldstar Midway.
New Road Closures Announced For Republican Convention In Milwaukee
The Republican National Convention will be held from Monday, July 15 through Thursday, July 18 in Milwaukee, which means upwards of 50,000 guests will be coming into Wisconsin. That includes journalists from around the world, party delegates from all 50 states, and six U.S. territories, who will officially select Republican...
Zombies Founder Rod Argent Retires From Touring After Stroke
Rod Argent, a founder and longtime keyboardist for the British Invasion band the Zombies, has announced his retirement from touring following a stroke. The group's management announced in a statement that said: "We are saddened to report that Rod Argent, founder, keyboardist and primary songwriter of the Zombies, has suffered a stroke. Rod had recently returned home from a triumphant Zombies tour of the U.K. and spent a weekend in London with his beloved wife, Cathy, celebrating his 79th birthday and their 52nd wedding anniversary, before the stroke occurred.
Missing Minnesota Woman’s Boyfriend Detained For Questioning
Randolph, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Dakota County Sheriff's Office today reported the arrest of a man described as a "person of interest" in the recent disappearance of a vulnerable woman. 56-year-old Nicole Anderson was last seen on the morning of July 6 walking away from her residence near Randolph....
USPS Announces Prices Hikes For Customers In Minnesota And Wisconsin
Price hikes are nothing new these days. I'd say we have all grown accustomed to the price of things going up at this point, right?. Just last month, prices went up at Olive Gardens across Minnesota and Wisconsin, which hit particularly hard because we all love their breadsticks. Ha!. Unfortunately,...
Grouse Numbers are Up in Minnesota; When to Fish This Weekend
The DNR has released preliminary results on the grouse population based on drumming counts. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. Schmitt describes drumming as when male grouse beat their wings quickly with the intent of signaling territory and attracting females. He says the DNR has people count the amounts of drumming. Schmitt indicates this is just an estimate which has been done every year since the early 1940s. He says the results show the drumming counts are the highest they've been since 1972. Schmitt says grouse go through population swings and this uptick in population doesn't insure good hunting this fall.
Minnesota’s Cannabis Landscape Expands with Groundbreaking THC Beverage Law
Minnesota is working through some bumps in the road to full rollout of new Cannabis laws in the state, and one of those dealt with THC beverages. Minnesota legalized recreational cannabis in 2023 and since then several things needed to be addressed, including how THC beverages can be served, the popularity of these drinks has exploded over the last couple of years, and now you'll be able to enjoy these beverages in a new way.
‘Wild’ Wisconsin City Dubbed The Binge Drinking Capital Of America
We all knew folks in Wisconsin like to drink. Take a good look at the drunkest cities in America; a good handful of Wisconsin towns are listed. Not that it's anything to be super proud of, but the state is home to some of the most esteemed and beloved breweries in America.
90s Supergroup TLC to Perform in Southeast Minnesota
Hang out the passenger side of your best friend’s ride on your way to TLC at The Island!. Treasure Island Resort and Casino in Welch, Minnesota has nearly 2,000 slot machines and a bunch of other gaming options like table games, poker rooms, video poker, and keno. They also have an excellent event center that hosts numerous concerts throughout the year.
Picklepalooza! Pickleball Tournaments Coming to Byron, Springfield, and Highland Park in July
If you're a pickleball player, three tournaments are happening this month that you will want to attend. Pickleball is slowly becoming my favorite sport. I injured my knee some years ago and have been looking for a low-impact activity ever since. Pickleball seems to be just what the doctor ordered.
Illinois' Neighbor Has 41 Of The 50 Drunkest Counties In The U.S.
As long as we're this close to a holiday involving green beer and drinking to excess as its theme, I thought it would be fun to look at one of Illinois' next-door neighbors. This neighbor has quite the reputation for elbow-bending, and as it turns out, that reputation is well-earned.
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