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‘Unsung heroes of the Northland:’ The never-ending work to keep the power on
BROOKSTON, Minn. (Northern News Now) - It’s been two weeks since a severe wind storm carved a 150-mile path across Northern Minnesota, taking down trees and powerlines from Bemidji to Duluth. The system left more than 10,000 Northland homes and cabins in the dark. That’s when the unsung heroes...
Anglers eagerly eye diverse waters as Bassmaster Opens head to Leech Lake for the first time
WALKER, Minn. — Leech Lake might not be the final frontier, but it’s certainly the first time B.A.S.S. has visited the remote fishery in northern Minnesota. Leech is far from the great unknown, however, at least to bass anglers here on the fringe of America’s Midwest. To hear them talk, it’s been a destination lake of sorts for several decades now, despite the fact that it’s closer to Canada’s southern border than it is to the state capital of St. Paul (sister city of Minneapolis about 3½ hours southeast).
State launching pilot program this school year to tackle absenteeism
ListenState launching pilot program to this school year to tackle absenteeism. It’s hard to believe, but students will be heading back to school in less than three weeks. The 2024 school year will mark the start of a new state pilot program to tackle absenteeism. Twelve school districts were given funding by the legislature to create new strategies to combat a big problem in the state.
Walzing with Xi: Taking Kamala Harris VP pick’s China ties seriously
Does Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz’s long-standing love affair with China let him critique its government’s mistreatment of its people — yet facilitate its mistreatment of ours? Since Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, picked Walz as her running mate, his relationship with the self-dubbed “Middle Kingdom” has come under fevered, febrile, […]
MDH warns of rise in Pertussis cases in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is reminding residents about an increase in the number of pertussis, or whooping cough, cases across the state. "Minnesota is experiencing a significant rise in pertussis cases with patients ranging in age from 1 months to 86 years and a median age of 15 years," said the MDH in a release.
JWP hoping to turn corner in 2024
JANESVILLE, Minn. (KEYC) - The JWP football team is gearing up for the upcoming season. After winning three games a year ago, the group is hoping to take a step in the right direction in 2024. We caught up with the group ahead of the upcoming season.
Browns vs. Vikings time, location, streaming, odds & more: Everything you need to know
The Cleveland Browns and Minnesota Vikings will take the field on Saturday for the second preseason game of the year. These two teams have spent time together already, holding joint practices during the week. Starters such as Deshaun Watson were given plenty of reps during the week and that means he won't play on Saturday. They also won't have Jameis Winston in the game, which feels like a loss for fans because Jameis is a national treasure.
Betsy-Tacy Welcomes New Director
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Mankato is full of historic landmarks, museums, homes, and stories. And one story of author Maud Hart Lovelace is constant with the help of the Betsy-Tacy Society. Betsy-Tacy enthusiasts run far and wide, from Minnesota to Massachusetts. Maud grew up in Mankato in the early 1900′s...
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