Minneapolis, MN

Columbus, OH

Daily Mail

A slew of beaches have closed down after a disturbing discovery was found in the sea water. Other beaches in the area have been issued advisories for the same problem.

Wave of beaches are shut down after officials make sickening discovery in the sea water

Michigan State

Glen Arbor, MI

Michigan has many hidden gems, but none as spectacular as Good Harbor Bay Beach in Glen Arbor. This place is so breathtaking, you’d think you’ve been transported to the Caribbean, minus the throngs of tourists. The water is crystal clear, the sand feels like powdered sugar, and the...

This Out-Of-This-World Lake Beach In Michigan Is Like The Caribbean Without The Crowds

Seattle, WA

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News outlets in Seattle are reporting that a cruise ship is stuck in Elliot Bay near the Seattle cruise port due to strong winds. Cruise passengers on Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas experienced a delay in docking at Elliott Bay on Monday morning, according to the United States Coast Guard (USCG).

Royal Caribbean Ship Stuck in Seattle Due to Strong Winds

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Michigan Lake Crowned 'Best Lake' In The Entire State

Saint Johns County, FL

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Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Wisconsin State

Polk County, WI

CBS Minnesota

POLK COUNTY, Wis. — One person is dead and two others seriously injured after a crash in western Wisconsin late Monday morning.The Polk County Sheriff's Office says a crash involving two vehicles occurred on Highway 63 north of 50th Avenue around 11:36 a.m.A southbound SUV crossed the center line and struck a car traveling in the opposite direction. The passenger of the car was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver suffered critical injuries and had to be airlifted to the hospital.The driver of the SUV, who was its only occupant, also suffered serious injuries, the sheriff's office says.The name of the victim will be released at a later time.An investigation into the crash is ongoing.


1 dead, 2 gravely injured in western Wisconsin crash

Alaska State

Seward, AK

A CDC report shows dozens of people fell ill due to a norovirus outbreak on Celebrity Summit last week. The vessel was on a seven-night Alaskan cruise from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seward, Alaska, when passengers first started coming down with symptoms. According to the CDC, the Celebrity cruise ship...

Alaska Cruise Ship Hit by Norovirus

Ohio State

Ohio has no access to the ocean, but it is one of the eight states with access to the Great Lakes and it has more than 300 miles of shoreline on Lake Erie. The beaches on Lake Erie are mostly wide and sandy, with easy access to the water for swimming and plenty of opportunity for boating, kayaking, and swimming when the weather allows on your Ohio weekend getaway.

17 Best Beaches in Ohio

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Rhode Island State

Barrington, RI

With the weekend upon us the Rhode Island Department of Health has recommended the reopening of two beaches and the closure of another. The DOH yesterday recommended the closure of Barrington Town Beach while approving the reopening of Briar Point Beach and Hope Community Service Pond. The Department of Health...

RIDofH Opens Two Beaches, Closes One For Weekend

Minnesota State

Minnesota is known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but Deer Lake stands out as a gem among these aquatic treasures. Envision a lake so pristine and blue that it feels like stepping into a painting—that’s Deer Lake for you. Located in the north-central region of Minnesota, this...

The Clearest And Bluest Lake In Minnesota Is Almost Too Beautiful To Be Real

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

AI was beneficial for some of the information in this article. If you are a Virginian who loves sunflower seeds in their shells, you have probably found a prize in the bottom of the bag just like in boxes of Cracker Jacks. Instead of a ring it's encountered a piece of bark that can be found in some bags.

There is a not so welcome surprise in the bottom of some bags of sunflower seeds in the shells

Fox Weather

Color-coded flags are used at beaches to notify swimmers of conditions and communicate other hazards lurking in the water.

What do the different flags at the beach mean?

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

South Carolina State

Between the surf, sun, and sand, it’s no wonder that many of us find ourselves frequently dreaming about the beach. Whether you live in a landlocked locale or simply haven’t made it to the shore for a while, the beach is undoubtedly a restorative place to kick back and relax or have some family fun. And one state with some of the most amazing beaches around is South Carolina.

These 15 Beaches in South Carolina Are Truly Magical

Mendota, MN

Hopkins, MN

Maple Plain, MN

Loretto, MN

Navarre, MN

Maple Grove, MN

Minnetonka, MN

Eden Prairie, MN

Circle Pines, MN

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Minneapolis closes 4 beaches due to high E. coli levels

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - As people are getting ready to spend time outdoors for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board...

Minneapolis closes 4 beaches due to high E. coli levels

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