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Wisconsin Water Utility Shocked Me With Urgent Phone Call
I got a call yesterday that shocked me for good and bad reasons, but in the end, I'm glad they called. The call came in the afternoon, and it certainly sent me into a mini panic to get to the source of their call and avoid a huge cost down the road.
Kids Discover Fossils, and A Passion for Science
CHISHOLM, Minn.– Believe it or not, you can find shark teeth in the state of Minnesota. Kids are digging up those fossils, all while learning the ways of being a paleontologist. There are many outlets to learn more about the world around us, and the Minnesota Discovery Center in...
There Will Be a Lot Less Big Lots As Many Stores Closing in MI
Nearly 200 Big Lots locations are going away across the United States and some stores may be the ones you shop at in West Michigan. In most Michigan communities there is a Big Lots store. I stop at the one occasionally in Big Rapids since I live further north of Grand Rapids.
Duluth woman arrested for multiple fuel thefts in Cass County
CASS COUNTY, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A Duluth woman was arrested in Cass County for stealing hundreds of dollars worth of fuel. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, on Monday at around 8:20 p.m., deputies responded to the report of $259.55 worth of fuel stolen from a retailer in Hackensack, Minn., south of Walker, Minn.
Lucky Minnesota Lottery Winner Scores Big in Rochester
Another big Minnesota Lottery winner has emerged from a lucky scratch-off purchase in Rochester this month. Minnesota has been buzzing with big lottery wins this year. In June, a record-breaking Gopher 5 jackpot was won in Baxter, and four massive scratch-off winners in New Brighton, Austin, Brooklyn Park, and Vandais Heights were also announced. Adding to the excitement, there have been two $1 million Powerball winners and two multi-million dollar Lotto America winners already this year.
Town of Superior Volunteer Fire Department battles fire at processing facility
The Town of Superior Volunteer Fire Department spent over a dozen hours battling a fire at the Omaha Track Grinding railroad tie processing facility on Monday, July 22. Fire Chief Darryl Fiegle arrived on scene shortly before 4:30 a.m. and discovered a high canopy covered by woods chips smoking at the location.
Tamburitzans open 88th season at MDC
CHISHOLM—The Tamburitzans are rehearsing for the debut of their 88th season, and their first performance is at Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm. “We are really excited to have the Tamburitzans return to MDC,” Char Conger Executive Director at MDC wrote in an email earlier this week. “They are such a beautifully unique group that showcases ethnic dancing and music. I hope to see a great turn out for them this year.” ...
Minnesota Seeks Public Input on Rail Expansion Plans Amid Recent Derailment Concerns
(KNSI) – Less than a week after 15 Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail cars went off the tracks in Big Lake, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is asking for public input on current plans to expand passenger rail service. The questionnaire comes out as the memory of March 2023’s...
MN educators join national calls for democracy, better working conditions
Politics and education reform are among the major topics at a national convention of more than 3,500 teachers union members this week, including some from Minnesota. The American Federation of Teachers is among the groups to endorse Kamala Harris for President and leaders at the conference are also pushing for more money and better working conditions for teachers across the country.
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