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Wisconsin Goodwill Stores Will NOT Accept These 50 Items
Are you doing some fall cleaning before winter hits? I know I have been doing so and that comes with a lot of purging and donating. To be honest, I thought that stores like Goodwill accepted anything and everything but I recently learned that wasn't true!. That's why, if you're...
Three upcoming events for environment-minded Northern Minnesotans
Northern Minnesotans passionate about the environment and energy have multiple public engagement opportunities coming up. The Superior National Forest, Minnesota Environmental Quality Board and Itasca Economic Development Corporation all have public meetings in the coming weeks to discuss topics relevant to each organization. Superior National Forest hosts land purchase open...
Funeral held for Minnesota father and son who died in Ohio Turnpike crash
MINNEAPOLIS — The Tibetan community of Minnesota is mourning after a funeral was held for the Prior Lake father and son killed in a car accident on Thursday, August 15. Nine-year-old Dawa Norbu and his dad, Tenzin Drukgyal, were killed on the Ohio Turnpike as the family was traveling to New York to meet the Dalai Lama. The mom, Thupten Choedon and 12-year-old daughter Tenzin were also in the car. Tenzin is still in the hospital in Ohio, undergoing multiple surgeries. The family says it may take up to a year for her to fully recover.
The history behind the Minnesota State Fair's Lee and Rose Warner Coliseum
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Llamas, hockey teams and even a president have made their presence felt at the Lee and Rose Warner Coliseum."I find that the fair reminds me of a giant that's sleeping, but it's starting to wake up and that kind of rumble is happening," said Keri Huber.Even though she looks forward to all 12 days of the "Great Minnesota Get-Together," Huber's job is year-round. She's the state fair archivist and that keeps her plenty busy."The amazing things that happen at the state fair. All these connections that are made," said Huber.Many of those connections happen at the Lee...
Previously dusted Coleraine residents wary of new MagIron air permit
COLERAINE — The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency hosted a public meeting in Coleraine on Monday, Aug. 19, about a planned air permit for a nearby scram mining operation. MagIron plans to restart Plant 4, located northwest of Coleraine and Bovey. The Gilbert-based company also plans to operate another scram mining site east of Coleraine, Prairie River Minerals Demonstration Plant, and Jessie Loadout, a rail facility southwest of the city.
Director Christopher Wray visits Bismarck Resident Agency of FBI
(BISMARCK) – The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation visited the Bismarck Resident Agency of the Minneapolis Field of the FBI on Thursday. Director Christopher Wray met with employees, as well as a number of key law enforcement, military, academia, and private sector partners from across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota to discuss the Bureau’s work in the region and affirm their continued commitment to working with their partners.
Medical teams stand ready during Minnesota State Fair's 12-day run
Minnesota State Fair medical teams stand ready to treat any medical issues that may arise during the fair’s 12-day run. Health experts say main keys to staying safe at the fair include staying hydrated and wearing weather appropriate clothes.
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