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Move over, presidential race. These state governments also are up for grabs.
The presidential race gets the hype, but the nearly 6,000 state legislative races across the country in November’s elections could reshape power dynamics in some states. While Republicans are primed to maintain their national advantage in statehouse control, several legislative chambers could flip, said Ben Williams, associate director of elections and redistricting at the National […]
Girls Flag Football Debuts in Two Area High Schools
They arrived at the field with no previous workouts, practiced 45 minutes and then won their first-ever game against a team with previous game experience. Those were the girls from Houston in the Minnesota pilot summer league for girls flag football, which will be an Olympic sport in the next 2028 games. The National Football League (NFL) is promoting it, specifically in this area, by the Minnesota Vikings, who have invested $300,000 in developing the sport with the goal of seeing it sanctioned as a high school sport by the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). Eleven states already sanction girls flag football; Minnesota has just become one of another 19 states who have run pilot programs, resulting in 30 of the 51 state associations participating in girls flag football in some way.
Nashwauk Area Community Fund annual grant cycle open September 1 - September 30
The Nashwauk Area Community Fund (NACF) is a community-based fund that provides discretionary grants to projects and initiatives in the Nashwauk area to improve the quality of life for local citizens. The NACF grant cycle is open this year from September 1 through September 30. This fund provides grants to 501©(3) and other not-for-profit organizations in the Nashwauk, Nashwauk Township, Keewatin, Buck Lake, Pengilly, Swan Lake and Goodland Township areas. You can apply for a grant through the Nashwauk Area Community Fund website at www.nashwaukfund.org and click on Applications and Grant Application Form. The Nashwauk Area Community Fund is managed through the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation (GRACF). If you have any questions, please call GRACF at 218-999-9100. You can also contact NACF through their website Contact Us page.
Hagan Scores Runner-up Finish at Brainerd in Dodge/SRT Hellcat Funny Car, Stewart Records Best ET and Speed in TSR Top Fuel Dragster
Matt Hagan, the reigning and four-time NHRA Mission World Funny Car Champion, raced to a runner-up finish in his Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) Dodge//SRT Hellcat Funny Car at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, Minnesota, on August 18, 2024. Prior to his runner-up showing, Hagan was shaking his head...
Yardley Native Richard Kind Tapped by Fans for SNL Role as Tim Walz
Yardley native Richard Kind is being tapped by fans and even former co-stars to play Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on SNL. Richard Kind, the versatile actor known for his roles in Inside Out, A Serious Man, and Curb Your Enthusiasm, has a deep connection to Bucks County, where he grew up before rising to fame, writes Bedatri D. Choudhury for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
IRS Scam Warning Issued To Wisconsin Residents
No surprise here but it's time for another scam alert. Sigh. There really is a scam for everything these days. This scam was reported in Wisconsin just a few days ago and follows the playbook of so many others scams that have been circulating lately. This scam has been reported...
Metallica Donates $40,000 To Minnesota Non-Profit To Assist The Homeless
Following Metallica’s two-night stand at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis over the weekend, the hard rock legends donated $40,000 to the Minnesota non-profit People Serving People who provides assistance to the homeless. Metallica’s All Within My Hands foundation made the donation, with People Serving People sharing their appreciation for the band’s generosity on Instagram, captioning their post: “Wow! Talk about Give me fuel, give me fire! @Metallica just invested $40,000 through their @allwithinmyhandsfoundation to People Serving People when they visited Minneapolis. Gifts like this make programs like financial literacy, emergency assistance, and high-quality childcare possible at People Serving People.Thank you, Metallica, for fueling our work, firing up our community, and helping the families at our shelter achieve their desires!” (Blabbermouth)
Gov. Burgum says Walz represents most radical Democrat ticket ever
CHICAGO, IL. (KXNET) — This week, thousands of Democrats are in Chicago, where they’re expected to formally get behind Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in hopes of sending them to the White House. It’s been two weeks since Harris chose Walz to be her running mate, and he spoke at the delegate breakfast this week […]
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