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National Weather Service changes cold weather headlines
There aren’t many of us in the Northland that want to start thinking about cold weather, but its important to know that the National Weather Service is changing its cold weather headlines beginning October 1st, 2024. Here is what’s being changed:. It is important to note that “wind...
Minnesota’s Conviction Review Unit says man convicted of 2008 murder should be free
Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office said a man convicted of a Minneapolis murder more than 15 years ago should walk free, following a renewed investigation into the case. That man’s fate lies in the hands of a judge. In 2009, then-26-year-old Edgar Rene Barrientos-Quintana began a life sentence...
Walz's family relied on Social Security when his father died. Many don’t know kids are eligible for benefits.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night. In his speech, Walz credited a particular source of support for helping to get his family to where they are today — Social Security survivor benefits. His father died of lung...
Duluth Workforce Development Launches Free Training for Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Jobs
In an effort to alleviate labor shortages in human services, a vital component of the Duluth community's healthcare infrastructure, Duluth Workforce Development has rolled out a no-cost training course aimed at equipping residents with the necessary skills to fill a growing demand in mental health and addiction treatment services. The organization has forecasted more than 1,500 job openings in Northeast Minnesota over the next ten years, underscoring the urgency in fostering a capable workforce equipped to handle the community's needs.
Staying hydrated at the fair will be key with near 90 degree temps Sunday and Monday
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — With feel-like temperatures expected in the mid-90s on Sunday and Monday, EMS Medical Director for Regents Hospital, Dr. Aaron Burnett is urging Minnesota State Fair goers to stay hydrated. "You walk so much, you eat so many salty foods here, which is good for the...
National Weather Service makes changes to hazardous cold weather headlines
(ABC 6 news) — With colder weather right around the corner in Minnesota, it’s important to know that the National Weather Service is changing its cold weather headlines. Wind Chill Warning will become Extreme Cold Warning. Wind Chill Advisory will become Cold Weather Advisory. It is important to...
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...
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