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NPSL Regional Playoffs Preview: Midwest
The 2024 NPSL Regional Playoffs kick-off this week with semifinal matches taking place across the four regions. Ahead of the midweek competition, NPSL.com’s Sean Maslin will be providing a breakdown of each of the teams as they head into their matches on Wednesday. In this edition, he will be focusing on the Midwest Region.
Dirty Honey ‘Can’t Find the Brakes,’ But Makes Stops in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin
Fans of classic rock are in for a treat as Dirty Honey brings their "Can’t Find the Brakes World Tour" to North America, with dates lined up in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Known for blending classic rock riffs with Marc LaBelle’s searing vocals, Dirty Honey has been hailed as one of the most exciting bands in recent years.
Rock Ridge VFW cruises in 9-0 win over West Duluth
VIRGINIA—As district playoffs approach, the Rock Ridge VFW baseball team looks to be coming into form. On Monday, Post 1172 played a complete game from start to finish with excellent pitching, strong defense and solid hitting as they defeated visiting Post 137 from West Duluth, 9-0. On the pitcher’s mound to start for Rock Ridge was Blake Bailey, who went 5.2 innings of no-hit ball to lead things for Post...
Spinning The State: Baraboo, Fond du Lac, Greenbush, Tomah
Stories you might have missed from across Wisconsin. Baraboo: SSM Health to sell three facilities. Change is inevitable and change is coming to three Wisconsin-based long-term care centers. SSM Health announced that is it selling three centers, located in baraboo, Madison and Waupun to Complete Care. Complete Care owns nine other skilled nursing facilities in Wisconsin that are overseen by a regional leadership team that includes more than 900 team members statewide. SSM employees are being asked to stay on under the new ownership to continue caring for patients. SSM will continue to operate facilities in Fond du lac and Mt. Calvary. Full Story.
Report: Michigan CPS not up to standards 6 years after a state audit
(The Center Square) – A recent report on Michigan’s Child Protection Agency shows organizational issues that have been going on for at least six years. An audit completed in 2018 revealed a failure to conduct background checks, major delays in abuse investigations, failure to meet with some victims, and a lack of safety plans for identified victims. The updated report, conducted by the nonpartisan Office of the Auditor General, reveals these issues have not been addressed. ...
Holding On To History: The wreck of the Thomas Wilson still sparks interest after 122 years
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Lake Superior is littered with shipwrecks and some of them are within a stone’s throw from the twin ports including one such vessel, Thomas Wilson, that went down just outside of the harbor. It’s been resting in its watery grave for more than...
Northland K-9 Foundation expands to support Hibbing and Eveleth Police Department K-9 programs
Two more Iron Range police departments have joined the AMSOIL Northland Law Enforcement K-9 Foundation. With the edition of the Hibbing and Eveleth police K-9 programs, the K-9 Foundation now serves all eight law enforcement agencies that have K-9s in St. Louis and Douglas Counties. “It has long been our goal to be able to support all of the police and sheriff’s office K-9 programs in our region,” said Robbin...
Here’s How Much A Speeding Ticket Now Costs in Minnesota
It's not necessarily a surprise, but the cost of getting a speeding ticket in Minnesota continues to increase. Here's what it'll cost you now if you're cited for exceeding the speed limit in the North Star State. Since the pandemic, speeding has been an increasingly problematic issue here in the...
Huge Muffin Recall From This Minnesota Favorite Bargain Store
A nationwide recall revolving around muffins from Aldi's has some people still worried. The recall initiated by the FDA states: that 11,830 cases of ALDI - Bakeshop Chocolate Chip Muffin 4 count, because it may contain undeclared walnuts. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.
$1,750 Child Tax Credit: 210,000 Minnesota Families to Benefit from Expanded Support!
Minnesota Expands Child Tax Credit to Combat Poverty Innovative Measures Introduced to Support Financial Stability According to MARCA, Minnesota families are poised to benefit from an expanded child tax credit program aimed at addressing child poverty. Recently approved by state legislators this initiative offers up to $1,750 per child to families with low to moderate […]
Open the door and they will come
WRENSHALL, Minn. — Despite the wet weather June has brought, the sun shone brightly on the morning of June 29 for the Carlton County Breakfast on the Farm. Duane and Doreen Laveau hosted once again at their 52-cow dairy farm near Wrenshall. Duane and Doreen’s son, Paul, farms full time with them and Paul’s wife, Shelia, helps with evening milkings in addition to an off-farm job. Together, they farm 280 acres of corn, soybeans, oats and alfalfa.
Path to Pittsburgh: Duluth FC continues playoff journey in Regional Semifinals
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - This past weekend the Duluth FC Bluegreens captured their first conference title since 2017 against the same team who ended their fairytale season last year. While the Bluegreens record has not been a perfect one this season, they say they have not taken losses...
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