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FALSE PROMISES: Think tank presentation argues Minnesota is failing young people
A nation, or state’s, future will be determined by its young people. That’s the thinking behind the False Promises tour, a traveling presentation from the Center of the American Experiment, which argues that progressive policies are failing young people in Minnesota. A group of Owatonnans gathered Wednesday for the local stop of the tour, hearing data gleaned from polling and focus groups of young Minnesotans. ...
Popular History Channel Show is Filming in Minnesota this Fall
It's always really exciting when shows or movies decide to film in Minnesota. Even if we can't be involved at all, we're still proud that our state was chosen! But this particular show that will be filming here DOES want our participation. It's a big show from the History Channel...
Popular Festival Now Set to Return to Valleyfair This Summer
Valleyfair has been one of Minnesota's top attractions for nearly 50 years and it just announced that a popular festival will also be returning this summer. There are many places of interest for which we're known here in the North Star State, right? The following are all venues and attractions that instantly scream Minnesota whenever you hear them:
MN berry grower adds solar power to his revenue stream
Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Resource Rural-Public News Service Collaboration. At the end of each growing season, Grand Rapids, Minnesota berry farmer Stuart Lavalier is ready for cold weather to set in, exhausted from the long hours and hard work required to grow high-quality strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and apples for local customers.
Minnesota Trades Academy gives teens an 8-week crash course in the trades
ROGERS, Minn. — Many kids grow up playing with construction trucks in the sandbox, but driving the real thing isn't as easy as it looks. Fifty seven teenagers from across the Twin Cities got to test their skills on a few construction trucks Wednesday as part of the Minnesota Trades Academy.
Minnesotans react to federal courts ruling state gun law is unconstitutional
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota gun law has gained national attention, after a federal court ruled the state’s law banning 18- to 20-year-olds from getting a firearm permit was unconstitutional. The Minnesota’s Gun Owners Caucus is one of the organizations that challenged this law. Three individuals who were under...
RED LAKE FALLS TAKES ON FERTILE IN LEGION BASEBALL TOURNEY
The Red Lake County American Legion Gunder Austad Post 22 takes on Fertile Post 238 in the first round of the Northwest North Sub-state tournament first round playoff game in Ada. Red Lake County is 8-4 on the year while Fertile is 6-8. The game will be on KROX Radio...
Man arrested in East Grand Forks after fleeing in Red River
EAST GRAND FORKS, MINN. (KVRR) — A man is in custody after fleeing police and jumping into the Red River in East Grand Forks. Just after 2 AM Friday police were dispatched to a domestic disturbance in the 400 block of Demers Ave. Initial investigations identified the suspect as...
Central Park Campground Reopening July 26th
Central Park Campground is officially re-opening in one on Friday, July 26th! After numerous renovations, the new and improved campground has 19 sites with full electrical and water hookups, a brand new bathhouse, and easy access to the boat launch on the Red Lake River!. Campsites are first come first...
CROOKSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK CLUB TO MEET JULY 23 AND HOST A PLANETARIUM ON JULY 31
The Crookston Public Library invites readers to join its Reading by the Red Book Club, which invites adults of all ages to meet in the library’s beautiful River Room to discuss a variety of widely-read books. The selected title for July is Tom Lake by Ann Patchett, with a discussion to be held Tuesday, July 23 at 6:00 p.m. This reflective summer read features a family who owns a cherry orchard in Northern Michigan. The Crookston Public Library also hosts the Book & Brews Book Club, which meets at Drafts Sports Bar & Grill and invites adults to discuss what they’ve been reading and enjoy beverages.
Crookston homeless shelter reopens with building upgrades after deadly shooting
CROOKSTON, Minn. (Valley News Live) - The Care and Share homeless shelter, that was recently the site of an officer-involved shooting, has reopened with some building transformations. The Crookston community has been healing after a man was shot and killed by police at the shelter on June 30, 2024. Body...
The Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen plans celebration on Miracle Treat Day
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen is getting ready to celebrate its 75th Anniversary, along with Miracle Treat Day, and they want you to join in on the fun. Next Thursday, July 25th, they will donate all proceeds from Blizzard sales to Sanford Children’s Hospital.
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.
City traffic signals at 17th and 24th avenues at South Columbia Road will be rehabbed
(KNOX) – Starting on Monday, July 22, 2024 crews will begin rehabbing the traffic signals at S. Columbia Road and 17th Ave. S. as well as the signals at S. Columbia Road and 24th Ave. S. With the rehab of the signals at S. Columbia Road and 17th Ave....
Bishop, Central Minnesota Residents Join Thousands at 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis
(KNSI) – Dozens of central Minnesota residents made the pilgrimage to Indianapolis for the 10th annual National Eucharistic Congress. The event began in May when over 10,000 people started walking to the city carrying the Eucharist. On the way, the march stopped at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. The congress is the first gathering of its kind in 83 years. Bishop Patrick Neary of the Diocese of St. Cloud called the event historic. “I mean, how many American Catholics have been to one of these national celebrations? And so we are so blessed, but you guys really are the base of Christ. You are his disciples as missionaries. With the joy you have, the example of your family lives, your faith and your commitment.”
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