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Interview: Blues on the Chippewa in new location this year
DURAND, Wis. (WEAU) - This year Blues on the Chippewa will be ON the Chippewa. The long-running music festival will be held in a new location this year, Veterans Memorial Park in Durand, on the shore of the Chippewa River. The event is free to attend and runs August 1-3. Donations are accepted to support community organizations. In the past, the event has supported the Durand Area Food Pantry, Brent Titus Music For Children Program, Pepin County Humane Society, seniors citizens programs, Durand Women’s Club ‘Fill a Backpack Program’, and the Pepin County Historical Society.
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
HOPE Coalition has partnered with Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services for many years to connect the people they serve to free legal services on the second Friday of each month from 9 am – 1 pm. Civil legal matters they cover include family law, government benefits, housing and refugee...
Lake City Float-A-Palooza and Y Knot Tri
The Lake City Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public to celebrate summer and community with a pair of fun events in August. The 3rd Annual Y-Knot Tri event and the Float-A-Palooza take place Saturday, August 10th. You can relax during Float-A-Palooza at Ohuta Park with your lily pads, intertubes,...
Salt Lake City Lands 2034 Winter Olympics
PARIS (AP) — Salt Lake City will be an Olympics host again after the IOC formally awarded the 2034 Winter Games to the United States bid. The capital city of Utah was the only candidate since the International Olympic Committee gave Salt Lake City exclusive negotiating rights last year in a fast-track contest for 2034.
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