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St. Louis County Fair continues to grow
CHISHOLM—There’s a lot of excitement building for the 139th season of the St. Louis County Fair, taking place Wednesday through Aug. 4, at the St. Louis County Fairgrounds. This year happens to be a special anniversary for the fair that has moved four times in its history, most recently to its current location along Highway 169 near Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm. “I’m just excited for the 25th anniversary of...
3 Early Standout Players at Vikings Training Camp
Minnesota Vikings training camp kicked off earlier this week, with Christian Darrisaw’s contract extension dominating headlines. The man is now attached to the Vikings’ roster for the next six seasons. 3 Early Standout Players at Vikings Training Camp. Meanwhile, the franchise lost cornerback Mekhi Blackmon for all of...
Despite hot start, Sam Darnold still struggling with vital aspect of Vikings offense
Sam Darnold has gotten off to a fast start at Minnesota Vikings training camp, launching long bombs to Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison which have been posted to social media. But according to SKOR North’s Judd Zulgad, there’s one area of Darnold’s game that remains a work in progress.
St. Cloud Team Wins MN Legion Softball State Title
St Cloud Hype Post 76 captured the MN Legion Softball State Championship held in Bemidji by defeating La Crescent 3-2 Sunday. Ella Voit threw the complete game, giving up 3 hits, 0 earned runs, and struck out 10 batters. Sam Dingmann drove in the first run with a single in the top of the 4th inning. St. Cloud added a run in the 4th on a wild pitch. La Crescent scored a run the bottom of the 4th on an error by St Cloud. Ella Voit drove in an insurance run in the top of the 6th after an Ellie Meyers triple. La Crescent added a run in the bottom of the 7th and had the tying run at 2nd base, but a strikeout ended the game and St Cloud won the championship in their first year as a Legion team.
Gas Prices Fall in Minnesota
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 3.0 cents in the last week, averaging $3.29 per gallon. Nationally average gasoline prices have risen 0.7 cents per gallon, averaging $3.47 per gallon. The national average price of diesel has fallen 1.2 cents in the last week and...
Classic Hollywood laws inspire shields for kids in multibillion influencer industry
States are drawing on laws first drafted in Hollywood's golden age to protect 21st Century children at risk of being exploited in the multibillion dollar influencer industry. Why it matters: The content creation field is largely unregulated, and states are taking steps to ensure kids get a cut of the profit they brought in from vlogging or brand deals.
Health & Wellness Front and Center in Hibbing
HIBBING—The women behind Rejuvenate at the Reed and Synergy Studio bring their talents to the region, providing a comprehensive approach to health and wellness. At the forefront of this initiative is Melissa Brown, a dedicated massage therapist and personal trainer. “Opening Rejuvenate at the Reed and Synergy Studio has been a dream of mine since I started practicing and I’m blessed to have so many great ladies that bring health...
Former Vikings WR already emerging as a starter for the Patriots
After spending the last four seasons together, the Minnesota Vikings decided to move on from wide receiver K.J. Osborn earlier this year and he eventually wound up signing a contract with the New England Patriots. As a No. 3 receiver for most of his tenure with the Vikings, some have...
Finalists for Ramsey County Manager Position Set for Interviews in Saint Paul
The race for the new Ramsey County manager is heating up as four candidates, selected from a diverse pool of 54 applicants, are heading into final interviews next Tuesday. According to Ramsey County's official announcement, the contenders emerged from a thorough search spearheaded by GovHR USA/MGT that launched this past May.
Minnesota prepares for influx of patients from Iowa as abortion ban takes effect
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota medical providers and public officials are preparing to welcome patients traveling from Iowa, where a ban on most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy goes into effect Monday. On Thursday, Minnesota’s Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan toured the Whole Woman’s Health of Minnesota, a nonprofit abortion clinic in the city of Bloomington. She welcomed Iowa residents who were seeking abortions after the state’s new restrictions take effect. Previously, abortion was legal up to 20 weeks of pregnancy in Iowa. Last July, the state’s Republican-controlled legislature passed a new ban on the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy, which is often before women know they are pregnant. There are limited exceptions in cases of rape, incest, fetal abnormality or when the life of the mother is in danger. Sarah Traxler, an OB-GYN based in Minnesota and the chief medical officer of Planned Parenthood North Central States, said Iowa’s law could have ripple effects throughout the region.
Bach Yen a 30-year tradition
HIBBING—Five years ago Amanda Campbell made a decision that would be a turning point in her life, transitioning from an employee to a business owner. Campbell purchased the Bach Yen Garden Restaurant in 2019 from her employer Alice Russo, who owned and operated the business for more than 30 years at 22510 First Ave. in Hibbing. “I started working here in April of 2018 just as a waitress,” Campbell recalled. ...
Kenyon Post 78 shows fight, resilience to reach substate finals
The Kenyon Post 78 American Legion baseball team is fighting to see another day. Fight is the operative word. Mason Torgeson showed a lot of fight when he mounted a double-digit pitch at-bat to help start a rally when his team needed it most. Kenyon trailed Cannon Falls 6-0 in the bottom of the fifth inning of an elimination game in the Divison II East Central substate tournament. ...
Morris small business caters to modest women around the world
The town of Morris lies in west central Minnesota. The small town and its population of some 5,000 is surrounded by farms. Morris is probably best known for its University of Minnesota liberal arts campus. In downtown Morris is the Inherit Clothing Company. MPR’s senior economics contributor Chris Farrell was fascinated to learn in a recent visit that Inherit is largely an e-commerce business with global sales. He joined MPR...
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