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Walmart and Target Announce Great News for Minnesota Shoppers
Target reports that over 30 million people shop at their stores each week, and they have about 2,000 locations in the U.S. In comparison, Walmart has nearly five times as many stores and sees 37 million customers every day, according to Demand Sage.
Veterans Say Attacks on Candidates’ Service Records Are a Turnoff
Republicans backing the Trump campaign have kept up their attacks on the military career of Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota during the Democratic convention, accusing him, among other things, of having abandoned his fellow soldiers by retiring from the National Guard to run for Congress in 2006, months before his unit deployed to Iraq.
Multiple Burglaries in Rural Parkers Prairie Thursday
Parkers Prairie, MN – At around 11:25 Thursday evening (August 22nd), the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of theft in rural Parkers Prairie. According to officials, the person reporting the theft had noticed two men stealing from his property on his trail camera. He...
Waite Park, Sauk Rapids Having Preliminary Budget Meetings Monday
(KNSI) – Two area cities have proposed 2025 budgets with general fund increases significantly above inflation. The Waite Park and Sauk Rapids councils will pore over the preliminary figures at meetings on Monday night. Waite Park’s hike is the larger of the two, at potentially a 10.7% increase compared to Sauk Rapids’ 6.83% bump.
Stella’s Opens in Fergus Falls
Fergus Falls, MN – Stella’s Restaurant and Bar has opened their new location in downtown Fergus Falls. The establishment announced the good news on their Facebook page Thursday (August 22nd). On their website, Stella’s says they are “where small town charm meets uptown dining. Featuring appetizers, salads, sandwiches,...
Fergus Falls Hospital Awarded 5-Star Rating from The Centers of Medicare
Fergus Falls, MN – Lake Region Healthcare (LRH) has received the highest achievement possible from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). LRH was one of just 10 Minnesota hospitals, and the only independent facility in Minnesota, recognized with the CMS five-star hospital distinction for 2024. Located in...
Roti declares Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Roti, the Mediterranean fast-casual chain, on Friday said it had declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy, joining a parade of summertime restaurant chain restructurings. The Chicago-based chain said it plans to use the Chapter 11 process to find new investors or a buyer as it reorganizes its finances. The company says that...
Hennepin County Sheriff says they were forced to cut valuable programs due to understaffing
The Hennepin County Sheriff says they’ve had to cut valuable jail enrichment programs due to continued staffing issues within the department. “The impact of, of those, it’s huge,” Sheriff Dawanna Witt says.
After 75 years, Salem Dining Hall continues to be a family affair, iconic stop for fairgoers
After 75 years at the fair, Salem Lutheran Church Dining Hall has continued to have a pull on its volunteers. Jim Zieba, 77, started in his teens. According to him, it was an unsaid understanding that helping out was mandatory if you were in confirmation class. “It was almost a...
2 Vikings Land on IR
Injuries have been the dominant storyline since day one of Minnesota Vikings training camp when Mekhi Blackmon suffered a torn ACL. The Vikings placed him on IR, ending his season. Of course, J.J. McCarthy followed with his torn meniscus, terminating his rookie campaign as well. 2 Vikings Land on IR.
Dassel Fire Department chosen as parade grand marshals
The Red Rooster Days committee has chosen the entire Dassel Fire Department as the grand marshals of the Red Rooster Grande Day Parade. According to firefighter and photographer Renee Massingham, the crew heard about the recognition last week in a meeting. Massingham was at a loss for words. An unnamed...
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