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The Wall That Heals Exhibit
The Wall That Heals exhibit, which includes a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is in Hutchinson this weekend at 1150 Benjamin Road South – in the industrial park. The 29th season of The Wall That Heals began in January in Hawaii and is visiting 31 communities this year. The traveling exhibit honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam War and it bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. It’s open 24 hours a day, with “Taps” played at sunset and will end at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 25th, in Hutchinson with a closing ceremony at 1:30.
Update: Emergency No-Wake Zone Lifted for North Browns Lake as Conditions Improve
(KNSI) – An emergency no-wake zone has been removed from a Richmond area lake. The order for North Browns Lake went into effect on August 15th. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office says while water levels remain high, the conditions have improved over the last eight days to the point that that the order can be lifted.
Stearns County Sheriff’s Office, St. Cloud Police Represented On DWI Enforcer All-Stars
(KNSI) – Two local law enforcement officials will be honored at Sunday’s Minnesota Twins game. St. Cloud Police Officer Colton Richter and Stearns County Sheriff’s Deputy Ethan Schwinghammer will take to the diamond at Target Field as part of the 2024 DWI Enforcer All-Stars. Schwinghammer has been selected before.
Stearns County Closes Two Rivers Lake County Park Until Saturday
(KNSI) – Two Rivers Lake County Park near Albany is closed until Saturday. The Stearns County Parks Department says it has begun a maintenance project to seal coat the entrance road and the trail leading to the open-air shelter. Once applied, the coat has to dry before the pavement can be used again.
Stearns County girls named finalists for Princess Kay of the Milky Way
Each year, nine girls from across Minnesota compete to be Princess Kay of the Milky Way at the State Fair. This year, two of the nine were from Stearns County. Although Rachel Visser of Hutchinson became the princess on Wednesday, Grace Woitalla of Avon, is one of the runners-up, along with...
Wisconsin Goodwill Stores Will NOT Accept These 50 Items
Are you doing some fall cleaning before winter hits? I know I have been doing so and that comes with a lot of purging and donating. To be honest, I thought that stores like Goodwill accepted anything and everything but I recently learned that wasn't true!. That's why, if you're...
EMT program off to strong start in first year
Eight trainees make up the first cohort of those accepted into the EMT-in-Training Program As Minnesota searches for answers to the current EMT shortage, a Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service program is well on its way in helping fill those vital positions. Launched earlier this summer, the EMT-in-Training Program aims to combine both training and field […] The post EMT program off to strong start in first year appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
MDA funding available to combat the spread of avian influenza
To combat the spread of avian influenza on Minnesota farms, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for grants to help livestock producers buy and install preventative equipment for their operations. Funded through a 2024 legislative appropriation to the MDA’s Agricultural Growth and Research Initiative (AGRI) Program, the Protect Grant reimburses up […] The post MDA funding available to combat the spread of avian influenza appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Fox’s Maria Bartiromo Asks James Comer If China Has Been ‘Grooming Tim Walz’
Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo questioned if China has been "grooming" Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz during a recent interview with Rep. James Comer (R-KY). The post Fox’s Maria Bartiromo Asks James Comer If China Has Been ‘Grooming Tim Walz’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Minnesota couple betting big on crickets as a food of the future
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — A big part of the Minnesota State Fair is the food.A lot of it is deep fried, sugary goodness. So where do bugs fit into all of that?Believe it or not, the insect protein market could be worth 8 billion dollars by 2030.While it isn't common in the U.S. yet, one Minnesota company is expanding palates at the fair and beyond with edible insects.Meet the couple cultivating unique snacks with a chirping bug."We're trying to make products that people can use for every meal, every day," Claire Simons said.Inside a commercial kitchen in St. Louis...
Data breach at Minnesota dental practice affects 38,000
Minneapolis-based The Dental Specialists experienced a data breach that affects an estimated 38,442 individuals, according to an Aug. 21 article from an attorney from Console and Associates published by JD Supra. On Jan. 23, the practice became aware of unauthorized access to a number of employee email accounts, leading to...
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