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‘Birds and Blooms’ set July 27
The public is invited to Eveleth-Fayal Garden Club’s “Birds and Blooms” Flower Show on Saturday, July 27, at the Fayal Town Hall, 4375 Shady Lane, Eveleth. Entries will be accepted on Friday, July 26, 4-6:30 p.m. and Saturday morning 9:30-10:30 a.m. Exhibitors do not have to be garden club members. There will be a special category for young gardeners. Contact Alice at 218-749-5516, Nancy at 218-744-2941 or Jan at 218-865-6018 for a list of possible entries and rules. Viewing of the exhibits is 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday. Prize drawings, a plant/gardening items sale and refreshments will be available. Pictured are winners from the show last summer.
Scuffy's walk off hit lifts Rock Ridge VFW past Tropics in District opener, 4-3
DULUTH—Trailing 3-2 against the Duluth Tropics heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, the Rock Ridge VFW baseball team needed to make a few things happen if they wanted to start their District 8 tournament run on a positive note. After tying things up with a leadoff triple from Aiden Bird and an RBI single from Blake Bailey, Post 1172 got the walk-off win they were looking for. Jaxson Lamppa singled to push Bailey along and the runner came in to score when No....
Construction of Massive Solar Farm in Becker Clears Another Major Hurdle
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission recently approved the site permit, requested by Xcel Energy, for one of the nation’s largest solar energy developments in the community of Becker. PUC Chair Katie Sieben says construction for two additional solar arrays had already been approved, starting last year, but there’s significance...
With Biden out, these Wisconsin Democratic delegates have more power than they imagined
The Milwaukee delegates have cast their lot with Vice President Harris. Here are the Democrats from Wisconsin who will be delegates at the Convention next month in Chicago. With President Joe Biden announcing Sunday that he’s withdrawing from the race, the nomination is up for grabs. These are the Wisconsinites who will attend the convention as delegates.
Former White House physician details the extent of Trump's assassination attempt injuries
On Saturday, Donald Trump and JD Vance held a joint campaign rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan — the first public rally since Trump's assassination attempt — and although appearing to be in plucky spirits otherwise, Trump still wore a bandage on the ear that was injured in the July 13 shooting in Pennsylvania.
Wisconsin’s ‘Top Chef’ pays it forward, helps young chef follow her dreams
MILWAUKEE — Chef Dan Jacobs has been busy since earning a top-three spot on season 21 of “Top Chef,” which featured many locations across Wisconsin. He said being on the Bravo network cooking show was one of his longtime dreams. Jacobs credited all the people who supported him in his career with helping him fulfill it.
Minnesota Twins Legend Stands Alone in Baseball History as He Enters Hall of Fame
As Minnesota Twins legend Joe Mauer gets set to enter the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, it's a good reminder that he stands alone in baseball history with regards to this great statistic.
Shocking Reason Why Minneapolis Mayor’s $18K Trip To Somalia Canceled Last-Minute!
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Minneapolis leaders are facing backlash after abruptly canceling a planned trip to Somalia. The trip, intended to boost public safety and strengthen community ties, was nixed just days before takeoff. A Bold Plan Unfolds. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Brian O’Hara had grand plans...
Coach Bill King honored as outstanding citizen
VIRGINIA—Bill King, known to many for his years of coaching winning basketball teams at Orr High School, is now reflecting on his being selected as Outstanding Citizen of St. Louis County. “It’s a distinct honor to get the award because I dedicated my whole life to betterment of the Nett Lake reservation and all the people of the reservation. I feel it’s just a distinct honor to represent the Bois Forte tribe,” he said in a recent interview at Virginia’s Washington Manor where he resides. ...
Central Wisconsin: Afternoon Showers and Thunderstorms Possible
Green Bay, WI – Morning fog is expected to burn off quickly today, giving way to clearer skies across northern and northeast Wisconsin. According to the US National Weather Service in Green Bay, cloudier conditions will persist from central into east-central Wisconsin. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are possible, particularly...
Fleet Farm flagged by ATF for selling guns used in crimes
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - A popular sporting goods retailer currently being sued by the State of Minnesota for not doing enough to stop illegal straw purchases, has also been flagged multiple times by federal authorities after a high number of guns used in crimes were traced back to several of its stores, according to federal records.
One person injured in stabbing incident Friday
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - One person was injured in a possible stabbing incident in Duluth Friday night. According to Duluth Police, crews responded to a report of a stabbing near the 100 block of East Fourth Street. Authorities said officers made contact with an individual who sustained minor...
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