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Samuels undeterred by Omar’s massive cash advantage in Minnesota congressional race
Former Minneapolis City Council Member Don Samuels sat down for an interview in his north Minneapolis home on April 9, 2024. Photo by Max Nesterak/Minnesota Reformer. U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar received the fright of her political career two years ago, when she largely ignored Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary challenger Don Samuels and beat him by just two points.
Esko’s Koi Perich Featured in “EA Sports College Football 25”
ESKO, Minn.- Esko’s Koi Perich is in the game!. Perich was one of the 14,000 college football players to opt into “EA Sports College Football 2025”. The current Golden Gopher is rated 75 overall, which is the highest rating for Minnesota safeties. All players who opted in...
Cloquet Croquet raises money for Fond du Lac Community College
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The Fond du Lac Tribal Community College is raising money for scholarships in an unconventional way. The 14th annual Cloquet Croquet Invitational occurred Tuesday afternoon at the Cloquet Country Club. All proceeds from the tournament go toward the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community...
Local Printing Facility for Brainerd Dispatch to Close
The Brainerd Dispatch newspaper is closing its printing facility in Brainerd, which will result in the layoffs of 21 people. In an article posted on their website today, the Dispatch said the printing operation will move to a sister plant in Detroit Lakes by September 30th. 21 employees working in prepress, inserting, and in the press room will be laid off.
Duluth Commuters Notified of Traffic Delays as City Begins Chip-Sealing Operations
The streets of Duluth are getting fresh treatment as chip-sealing operations kick off in several areas of the city. According to a post on the City of Duluth's official Facebook page, the work commenced this week with a schedule that's set to dot the city's thoroughfares with road crews and the scent of tar.
Green Visions: UMD Sustainability Portal
"The UMD Sustainability Portal is designed to be as inclusive as possible around the things that are necessary to actually achieve sustainability," says Julie Etterson, Director of the Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota Duluth. The UMD Sustainability Portal highlights the connectivity between environmental health and various other aspects of quality living and a productive society. "We need to be conscious of social justice, people need a good education, healthcare, etc."
Minnesota North College eliminates non-resident tuition rates in 24-25
HIBBING — Minnesota North announced it will no longer charge non-resident tuition rates at its colleges beginning the next academic year. This means all students, regardless of their state of residence, will pay no more than resident students. In a news release, the institution reported students from neighboring reciprocity...
Slappin’ Da Bass: The 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival
Greaser? Bettie? Got a '51 Cadillac that can beat a '55 Thunderbird?. Break out the pencil skirts and bowling shirts for the 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival on August 17th at Hackamore Brewing Company in Chanhassen!. 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival on August 17th. Classic cars, great food, and Rock...
Strange Sun Country Flight is Now in Danger of Going Extinct
It was one of the shortest-- and cheapest-- flights out of Minnesota that Sun Country Airlines ever offered. But it might be soon a thing of the past. It was nearly two years ago that Sun Country Airlines, Minnesota's hometown airline, announced that it was adding service from the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire, Wisconsin (EAU). Those flights ran a whopping 21 minutes, a distance of just 85 miles, and were part of a $6.5 million annual grant meant to improve travel in rural America.
Ingrid Andress Has An Interesting Connection To Minnesota
She's been in the news for her recent version of the National Anthem, but did you know she has a distinct connection to Minnesota?. When it comes to the musical spotlight, Minnesota is most often associated with Prince, right? And, of course, there's Bob Dylan, too. And Lizzo, who called Minnesota home back in 2011 when she was starting her pop career.
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