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Minnesota couple living with disabilities builds accessible orphanage and clinic in Liberia
BLAINE, Minnesota (WCCO) -- A Twin Cities couple emptied what little savings they had to start a mission and a movement that is saving hundreds of abandoned children. Agnes and Prince Cole know the struggle. "Living in Africa with disabilities was really, really hard. I went through a lot," Agnes...
Minnesota tribe holding celebration for the return of nearly 12,000 acres of land
LEECH LAKE, Minn. — A Native American tribe in northern Minnesota will be celebrating with state leaders Wednesday the return of nearly 12,000 acres of land.In June, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that 11,778 acres of Chippewa National Forest land would be transferred back to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. The move was part of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act signed into law in 2020, which reverses a land seizure by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs in the 1940s. The tribe is holding a commemorative ceremony at 1 p.m. U.S. Sen. Tina Smith and Rep. Betty McCollum will be in attendance. Smith, a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, was a sponsor of the restoration act. When the return of land was announced, Leech Lake Band Chairman Faron Jackson Sr. hailed the historic restoration. "This is one of the most monumental and positive developments to take place on Leech Lake since the first treaties were signed and the reservation was established in 1855," Jackson said. The restored lands will help the band invest in future generations with economic and residential development.
Slappin’ Da Bass: The 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival
Greaser? Bettie? Got a '51 Cadillac that can beat a '55 Thunderbird?. Break out the pencil skirts and bowling shirts for the 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival on August 17th at Hackamore Brewing Company in Chanhassen!. 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival on August 17th. Classic cars, great food, and Rock...
During RNC, Gov. Walz, Democrats stress need to protect abortion access
MILWAUKEE (FOX 9) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other Democrats spoke Wednesday outside the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee about abortion protections. Democrats held a press conference featuring Walz, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, and reproductive rights advocate Amanda Zurawski to highlight former President Donald Trump and JD Vance's Project 2025 and their plan to ban abortion, as well as "threaten access to IVF and contraception," according to a press release.
Tribes in Minnesota are paying the steepest price for the steel industry’s mercury pollution
Demand for steel is on the rise globally, driven by population growth and the expanding economies in developing nations. The material will also be important to the green energy transition, forming the backbone of infrastructure like wind turbines, solar panels, and hydroelectric dams. Every part of the steel supply chain is heavily polluting, and the places in the U.S. where the steel industry is concentrated are disproportionately low-income and nonwhite, highlighting yet another instance in which the promises of development and climate solutions come at a steeper cost for some communities. What’s more, the country’s steel production is dominated by just two companies: U.S. Steel and Cleveland Cliffs.
Black Water Lounge To Close In Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. — After 15 years of serving hand-crafted martinis in downtown Duluth, Black Water Lounge has made the difficult decision to close. The lounge on the 200 block of East Superior Street is part of the Black Woods Group. Co-owner Julie Thoreson told FOX 21 it’s a tough...
New Behavior Health Clinic Looks to Bridge Gap for Crisis Response
DULUTH, Minn. — A new behavior health care center is set to open near Downtown Duluth next week. During Tuesday’s public safety meeting, members of the Human Development Center opened the presser stressing the need for mental health support. A new Urgent Care Behavioral Health Clinic will open up on Monday with a dedicated space meant to de-escalate and service people who are having a mental or behavioral health crisis.
Duluth man charged for early morning stabbing
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The Duluth man accused of stabbing another early Tuesday morning has been charged. Jake Pyrlik, 30, of Duluth was charged with first and second-degree assault. According to the criminal complaint, on Tuesday at around 3:45 a.m., the Duluth Police Department responded outside the Sheraton...
Chum begins preparing for 450 Thanksgiving meal donations
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - It may only be July, but a Duluth food shelf is already collecting donations ahead of Thanksgiving to help fill people in need. Chum Food Shelf is taking part in the “Open Your Heart” challenge in July. Every dollar that is donated...
World's best unicyclists battle for glory in Bemidji
BEMIDJI, Minn. — Hundreds of athletes, 12 days of fun and just one wheel. Unicon 21, the unicycling world convention and championships, is underway at Bemidji's Sanford Center. There's more to these competitions than just riding a unicycle. Some cyclists will compete artistically, some will face off in unicycle hockey or basketball games, and some competitions focus on speed. And if you aren't competing you can still enjoy the convention full of vendors, lessons and entertainment. Unicon 21 began on Sunday and runs through July 26.The event has been held before in places like South Korea and France.
Unbuckled Wisconsin Man Killed in Crash Along Rural Minnesota Highway
Brook Park, MN (KROC-AM News)- The State Patrol says a Wisconsin man lost his life in a crash on a rural Minnesota highway. He was the only person inside of his vehicle. Two vehicles were involved in the deadly collision. The deadly crash was reported shortly before 5:00 Thursday morning...
Minnesota: Makeover complete at both Grand Casino locations
A nine-month renovation of both Grand Casino locations recently wrapped up, with the hotels now featuring refreshed lobbies and guest rooms and art installations celebrating the cultural heritage of the Anishinaabe people. Story continues below. Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures (MLCV), the Mille Lacs Band of Objibwe’s business management entity, unveiled...
Moodance Jam Begins Thursday With New Lineup And Sets Refund Deadline
WALKER, Minn. (KVRR) — Some people who bought tickets to this weekend’s Moodance Jam in Walker, Minnesota are upset with the refund process. Organizers announced two weeks ago that they had cut all national touring acts from this years lineup due to “the present economic climate”.
Closing Time In Brainerd As Newspaper Printing Facility To Close Down
It was a sad day for community members in the Brainerd area yesterday. The Brainerd Daily Dispatch newspaper announced it was closing its local printing facility and moving its operations to the Detroit Lakes area by the end of September. In a sign of the times post from the newspaper,...
Spotlight On: David Herman, CEO, Essentia Health
July 2024 — Essentia Health sees itself as an agent of change for a broken health system. “With the aging population in America, with the level of illness and obesity changing in America, now it’s the few taking care of the many, and the few paying for the many. We’re going to need to take a step back from this and recognize that it’s broken,” David Herman, CEO of Essentia Health, told Invest:
Single-wheel enthusiasts from around the globe descend on Bemidji for Unicon 21
ListenSingle-wheel enthusiasts from around the globe descend on Bemidji for Unicon 21. It was likely a first for the Sanford Arena. On the second night of Unicon 21 the Bemidji venue hosted unicycle sumo. And by all accounts, the event was a slobberknocker. Competitors balanced on unicycles battled around a...
Minnesota State Politicians Tour Moorhead Area, Check Progress
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Anyone even driving through the city of Moorhead these days is keenly aware of the massive underpass project. It’s something that’s been discussed for decades, but only broke ground this year. Today, Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy (DFL-St. Paul) stopped by...
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