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‘Miracle Treat Day’ returns to benefit Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - On Thursday, select Dairy Queen locations in South Dakota and Minnesota will benefit Sanford Children’s Hospital through Miracle Treat Day. At least $1 from every Blizzard sold on July 25 and Blizzard coupon sales will support kids at Sanford Children’s Hospital in...
Community Connection: Woman-Made Art and Gift Fair 2024
"This is to highlight the marvelous things that are being made my local women," says Wendy Grethen, the organizer of the Women-Made Art and Gift Fair. Grethen puts on five of these events a year and this particular one is focused on female artisans that work within the Duluth area. Gifts and crafts that can be found at the fair include soaps, sourdough and "huggables".
Old and young drivers keep speeding
Exciting annual events are the norm at ABC Raceways and July 20 was no different when kids took to the red clay track for a bike race during intermission, following a dominant performance by Camerson’s Kevin Adams in the Fuhrman Designs WISSOTA Modifieds race. Adams is certainly one of the region’s most successful drivers, with multiple national and track titles and scores of feature wins. Still, his success at ABC has been sporadic with only two feature wins here, in 2015 in a Modified, and the 2019 Red Clay Classic title in a Midwest Mod. Meanwhile, young driver Evan Checkalski...
What to know about assisted living in Wisconsin: admissions, cost, services, and more
In Wisconsin, there are more than 4,000 assisted living facilities and 60,000 beds — and they range in size, price, specialities and level of medical care. Assisted living facilities oversee key questions about your or your loved one's care: admissions, staffing levels and the availability of a nurse, among other things. Here are the...
Coast Guard member explains approach to Vista Star response
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - A day after the owner of the Vista Fleet released a video statement about the Vista Star’s collision with a breakwater Saturday, the conditions of the water remain a bit unclear. Saturday night, the Duluth Coast Guard station was alerted by the Marine...
Superior Sidewalk Days hosted by the business district hope to draw crowds
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - Superior’s business district is hosting its own Sidewalk Days this week, featuring dozens of local merchants. People are encouraged to shop and stroll through Tower Avenue and Belknap Street and score tons of deals. Some of the local businesses offering discounts the next...
Ovarian Cancer Survivors Go On a Shopping Spree at Maurices
DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance partnered with Duluth-based Maurices to bring ovarian cancer survivors on a shopping spree. Maurices brought local ovarian cancer survivors on a special shopping trip at its downtown headquarters, giving the women and their families a chance to forget the mental and physical stressors of the disease.
Minnesota system adds orthopedic surgeon
Fairview Health Services added Joseph Lemker, MD, to its team of orthopedic surgeons, according to a July 19 report by Hometown Focus. Dr. Lemker specializes in general orthopedics, total joint replacement, sports medicine and trauma care. Dr. Lemker will see patients at Fairview Mesaba Clinic and Fairview Range Medical Center,...
FinnFest Kicks Off Festivities With Floorball
DULUTH, Minn.– FinnFest began by introducing an exciting sport to their lineup of activities. Duluth is gearing up for a weekend filled with making connections, learning and teaching about the Nordic culture, and lots of Floorball. For the first time, the popular Finnish sport is being highlighted for this year’s FinnFest. Floorball is similar to hockey, and it features five players on each team. Guests had the opportunity to watch games happening throughout the day. The games will continue throughout the weekend.
Fuel theft arrest could be part of bigger investigation, authorities say
A 28-year-old Duluth woman has been arrested in connection to a theft of fuel case in Cass County. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office suspects that additional fuel thefts have occurred in the region, including possibly northern Minnesota and northern Wisconsin. According to the Cass County Sheriff, there were two...
19-year-old airlifted after early morning ATV crash near Ely
MORSE TOWNSHIP, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A 19-year-old was injured after an early morning ATV crash near Ely. According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday at around 7:20 a.m., authorities responded to the report of an ATV accident with injuries on Wolf Lake Road in Morse Township.
Missing Minnesota college student found in Montana creek
(Cooke City, MT) -- Authorities in Montana report finding the body of a college student from Minnesota who had been missing nearly two weeks. Red Lodge Fire Rescue says search crews spotted the body of Dylan Honnell of Rogers in East Rosebud Creek Tuesday and a helicopter team helped recover his body Wednesday morning. Investigators said Honnell fell into the rapids on the creek while hiking on July 12th. Twenty-year-old Honnell was a sophomore at Montana State University and a 2022 graduate of Rogers High School.
Man Reported Missing in Central Minnesota, Public Assistance Sought
(KNSI) – A 61-year-old man has been reported missing after last being seen in central Minnesota. The Lino Lakes Police Department says Thomas George Biatek left his home around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday to buy a battery for a waiting contractor. He never returned home. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says he is considered an endangered missing adult, and they are asking for the public’s help to find him.
What's next for Minnesota voters as the presidential race hits reset
MINNEAPOLIS — Voters have not seen a presidential race this volatile since 1968, when President Lyndon Johnson shocked the nation and announced he was dropping out of the the race.Sunday, President Biden announced he was dropping out of the race just weeks before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. With Mr. Biden's endorsement, Vice President Kamala Harris has solidified her hold over delegates to become the likely Democratic nominee. With a possible new face of the Democratic party, Democratic analyst Abou Amara believes voters now see hope in former President Donald Trump."It is a shot to the arm of so many Democrats since...
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