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ST. PAUL MAN DROWNS IN NORTHERN MN LAKE
(Aitkin County, MN) — A St. Paul man has died after his canoe overturned in Aitkin County. The Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office says 20-year-old Htoo Shwe was canoeing with his cousin at Wolf Lake when their canoe capsized on Sunday. The cousin told investigators that the St. Paul man panicked while they were swimming to shore and went under the water. A dive team found his body later on Sunday night. The sheriff’s office said both men had been drinking that night and were not wearing life jackets.
Last Look: A Boat of Their Own
In a canoe dubbed “Mac I,” purchased in 1940, professor of physical education Ruth Schellberg began teaching canoe and water safety classes for Macalester both in the college pool and on the St. Croix River. That following June, after hearing about the popular extracurricular course, the Minnesota State Tourism Department contacted Schellberg to participate in an eight-day journey by canoe, accompanied by students Floreine Kelly Echternacht ’41 P’68 ’70 and Norma Penschuck, alongside two guides and a photographer from Life Magazine. After the trip, disappointed at being relegated to bow paddling, washing dishes, and carrying gear, Schellberg made plans to become a wilderness guide herself.
Man dead after drowning in Pine River
PINE RIVER, Minn. (Valley News Live) - The Cass County Sheriff says, a man is dead after drowning in the Pine River. Officials say, a report came in of a missing man at about 5:30 pm on Aug. 26. They found out he had left home to go swimming in the Pine River and never came back.
Strong Storms Possible on Thursday in Minnesota
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Showers likely throughout Thursday with scattered storms possible, with the best chance for strong to severe storms in southern Minnesota. The National Weather Service says there is a slight risk of severe weather (level 2 of 5), with large hail, damaging wind gusts, and locally heavy rainfall expected to be the primary hazards.
LOL! The Most Hilarious Google Reviews Of Minnesota Schools
Our world has changed. It's hard to remember this but 30(ish) years ago, we used to have to go to the public library if we wanted to find information about...well, anything. And if we wanted to know more about a local business, we pulled out the Yellow Pages. My kids...
Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz to campaign in Milwaukee on Labor Day
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WBAY) -Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be in Milwaukee on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2. Walz last visited Milwaukee on Aug. 20 for a campaign rally with Vice President Kamala Harris at Fiserv Forum. The visit is part of a broader Harris-Walz campaign tour across several battleground states...
Red Lobster closes 2 MN locations amid bankruptcy
(FOX 9) - Two Red Lobster restaurants in the Twin Cities have closed as the company moves through bankruptcy. In court filings, the company announced last Friday it would shutter its Golden Valley and Maple Grove locations by the end of the month. According to the Red Lobster website, it appears both locations have already closed.
Minnesota college graduates looking to make ad ndustry more diverse
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — Whether it's TV, print or the plan of your hand, ads are everywhere.A vibrant yet not-so-diverse behind-the-scenes industry, the ad agency, Folklore, is working to buck the trend."It's important for us that the work we do is representative of not just one group of people but a lot of different communities," said Lorenz Esguerra.Esguerra, whose family is from the Philippines, is the CEO of Minnesota-based Folklore."I was basically a child of immigrants, and at the end of the day, didn't really have an idea of what marketing and advertising work was all about," Esguerra said.He's...
Championship Weekend 8/23-8/24 Recap
For the first time since 1991, a men’s professional sports title returns to the state of Minnesota, courtesy of the Minnesota Wind Chill. This past weekend, the Wind Chill traveled out to Salt Lake City, Utah, for a shot at the 2024 UFA title. Their first challenge wasn’t their first matchup. Rather, it was adjusting to the massive winds that were going to plague Zions Bank Stadium all weekend. With 20+ mph winds anticipated, and gusts much beyond that, every team knew that they were going to be going for a ride.
MSU starts Minnesota’s first special ed program teacher pathway
A new apprenticeship program to help students seeking their degree in special education, the first in the state of Minnesota, is being offered at Minnesota State. The program has been in the works for 14 months and launched this summer. Apprentices will work in either Owatonna, Minneapolis or North Branch Area Public Schools.
Minnesota Photographer Now Accused Of Secretly Recording Bride
A lot goes into planning a wedding, including hiring a photographer. You want them to capture every moment of the special day, and usually, the biggest concerns are the cost and the quality of the images. What you don't ever expect to need to worry about is your photographer violating...
Photo Gallery: Day 3 at the DNC featuring former President Bill Clinton and Gov. Tim Walz
CHICAGO, IL — The third night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) was headlined by vice presidential hopeful Gov. Tim Walz. Before he took the stage, Walz was introduced by a former student and player who was then joined by several former football players. At the same time, state delegates and general admission attendees hoisted “Coach Walz” placards in the air.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota celebrates a special award from the U.S. Secretary of Defense
It’s Military Appreciation Day at the State Fair today and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is celebrating a special award from the U.S. Secretary of Defense for supporting its employees who also are members of the military.
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