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“Minnesota’s Autism Mom” traveling to Texas with life-saving donations for families with children on the spectrum
Autism advocate Sheletta Brundidge, known as Minnesota’s Autism Mom, is traveling to Texas over the Fourth of July holiday weekend to launch her “Spread Love With Locks” campaign in Texas aiming to help protect children with autism.
Target Teams Up with Shopify to Offer More
For years, Target has been a favorite for people, not just in Minnesota, but around the country, for quality products. Some will argue that their prices are reasonable, but it’s hard to argue the quality of choices you get at Target. The selection of items they offer isn’t a...
NSU Alumna Emily Schumacher Crowned Miss Minnesota
ABERDEEN, S.D. (NSU) – Northern State University (NSU) is proud to announce that Emily Schumacher, a 2018 Honors Graduate, has been crowned Miss Minnesota 2024. The prestigious title was awarded after a rigorous three-day competition held at Treasure Island Resort & Casino, culminating on Friday, June 21. Representing Miss...
Keep your family safe this summer while having fun in the sun
By using some common sense and by taking a few precautions, families can be sure to make the most of the season — and lessen their chances of making a trip to an emergency room to deal with an unexpected illness or injury.
Family confirms missing man has been found dead in the Red River
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Early Friday morning, a family member of Arthur Wiebe confirmed that his body had been pulled from the Red River. On Wednesday, the Moorhead Police Department pushed out that they needed the public’s help in finding Arthur. Police said that Arthur was last seen in the 4100 block of 34th Ave. S. in Moorhead on July 1st.
Minnesota Twins lineup, TV Channel, start time vs. Houston Astros (July 5th)
It wasn't the nicest of days on Thursday, but the Minnesota Twins still provided plenty of firewords on the 4th of July. Minnesota didn't even need a full nine innings to dismantle Detroit, beating the Tigers 12-3 in a game that was called after the seventh inning. The Twins are back at Target Field tonight, welcoming in the Houston Astros for the first time this season.
Sterling Dance Presents Begin Again: 30th Anniversary Dance Concert
Dancers collectively let out a sigh when the weather held Saturday, June 29th and Sunday, June 30th for Sterling’s outdoor dance concert at the Two Harbors Bandshell. Featuring a variety of dance styles, including tap, ballet, jazz, and contemporary, as well as choreography by various artists, the concerts were a fun sampling of what Sterling dancers have learned in the past year.
Liara Kaylee Tsai, a Trans Woman With “Incredibly Powerful Energy,” Found Dead in Minnesota
This article contains a description of fatal violence against a transgender woman. Liara Kaylee Tsai, a transgender DJ and music producer, was found dead in Minnesota on June 22. She was 35 years old. Last Saturday morning, authorities arrived at the scene of a single car crash in Olmstead County,...
Vikings Linked to “Luxury Addition” Free Agent
Free agency was a crazy time for the Minnesota Vikings, as quarterback Kirk Cousins left after six seasons. He was replaced by signing Sam Darnold (and subsequently drafting J.J. McCarthy). Danielle Hunter’s departure was used to rebuild the entire pass-rushing group by acquiring Andrew Van Ginkel, Jonathan Greenard, and Dallas Turner.
Minneapolis Park Board workers go on strike for first time ever
Hundreds of Minneapolis park workers went on strike on Thursday — the first strike by workers in the park system’s 140-year history. After seven months of contract negotiations, about 100 union workers and supporters rallied and marched Thursday in northeast Minneapolis, kicking off what could be a week-long strike.
Tigers routed by Twins in rain-shortened series finale
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda was knocked around by his old team as the Minnesota Twins cruised to a 12-3 victory on Thursday afternoon at Target Field. The game was called in the seventh inning due to heavy rain. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Dalvin Cook and The 2024 Vikings
Yesterday, Dustin Baker considered the fits for Cook on Vikings Territory. The list of teams — the Jaguars, Saints, 49ers, Seahawks, and Cowboys — all make at least some sense. Allow me to toss in the Chiefs — Super Bowl team with a desire to keep supporting Patrick Mahomes — and Browns — Kevin Stefanski connection — as teams that make sense. Oh, and the Bills, too.
Bloomington man in crisis taken into custody after shootout with Richfield police, BCA investigating
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating after Richfield police exchanged gunfire with a man going through a mental health crisis early Friday morning.The shootout happened at a home on the 8700 block of 12th Avenue South in Bloomington, police say.Bloomington police were responding to a separate burglary call, and Richfield police had stepped in to assist the department while the Bloomington officers were investigating the burglary.Richfield officers responded to the suicide threat call and exchanged gunfire with the man in crisis shortly after arriving at the scene, according to Bloomington Police Chief Kim Clauson.Bloomington's crisis negotiators spoke with the man on the phone, and he came out of the residence around 4 a.m. He was taken into custody.---If you or someone you know is in emotional distress, get help from the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Trained crisis counselors are available 24 hours a day to talk about anything. In addition, help is available from the National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI. Call the NAMI Helpline at 800-950-6264 or text "HelpLine" to 62640. There are more than 600 local NAMI organizations and affiliates across the country, many of which offer free support and education programs.
Join the Owatonna Benefit for the Family of Olivia Flores
A Pasta Dinner and Silent Auction benefit for the family of Olivia Flores is being held on Saturday, July 27th at the Owatonna Eagles, and everyone is invited. Olivia Flores was taken from us too soon due to a tragic car accident. Liv was only 18 and just a few weeks shy of graduation. She lived her life to the fullest, with a big smile on her face. She was an amazingly kind and beautiful soul that touched the lives of so many people.
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