Minnesota State

Plymouth, MN

Columbus, OH

Whiskey Riff

Bald eagles are some of the most known raptors around North America. These majestic birds soar high and hunt hard. They are large, with a wingspan that reaches 7.5 feet wide, and they are also known to be excellent fishermen.

If there’s water and fish, there’s a good chance there is an eagle around in areas they live. Eagles rely on their eyesight and ability to fly for catching prey. They are said to have eyesight that is considered 20/5, being 4 for 5 times better than people. These birds can spot prey up to 2 miles out and lock on...

Minnesota Boaters Think Bald Eagle Is Injured, But It’s Just Holding Onto A Big Musky

North Carolina State

Morehead City, NC

A Massachusetts angler has established a new fishing record in the state of North Carolina. Matthew Frattasio was aboard Riptide Charters, under the direction of Captain Terry Nugent, when he reeled in a 26-pound, 15.6-ounce almaco jack near Morehead City, according to a press release issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

Angler sets first-ever fishing record for species caught in North Carolina: ‘Hooked a beast’

Alabama State

WHEN A 36-YEAR-OLD Alabama insurance agent named Ray Scott acted on his big idea to elevate a particular fish to superstar status in 1967, he set in motion a fervor that remains today. Bass is the species that launched an industry. Scott’s concept for national, big-money bass tournaments bloomed into...

The Biggest Bass Ever Caught

Iowa State

Sioux Falls, SD

A man in northwest Iowa drowned in his basement during severe flooding that devastated the Midwest this past week, police said, bringing the death toll in the region to at least three.

Iowa man drowns in his basement, bringing death toll in Midwest flooding to at least 3

South Carolina State

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One of the many traditions steeped in the South Carolina Lowcountry history is the bottle tree. Over the centuries, the Gullah culture of our sea islands has lent many legends and superstitions to the rest of the Lowcountry and beyond, and the belief in spirits is one of them.

Lowcountry Legend: The story of the blue bottle tree

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J. Souza

An 81-year-old foreign passenger was found dead in her cabin onboard a Maltese-flagged cruise ship on Saturday afternoon, according to a statement from the Greek Coast Guard. A Greek news outlet reported that the incident occurred while the vessel was docked at the picturesque Port of Mykonos, a popular tourist destination in the Aegean Sea.

Cruise Ship Passenger Found Dead in Cabin, Coast Guard Reports

West Texas Livestock Growers

Looking out onto a field of perfectly rolled hay bales is not just a beautiful sight; it’s a testament to your hard work and expertise. The feeling of pride and accomplishment that comes from baling them yourself is truly unmatched.

How to achieve perfect hay bales every time

PopCulture

Private investigator Steve Ridge is offering the award hoping that someone will come forward with information.

News Anchor Jodi Huisentruit Has Been Missing for 29 Years — Now a $100,000 Reward Is Being Offered

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

One might be wise to wait until after Independence Day to adopt one of these cats. They just don't like the noise of fireworks, which, combined with the sudden, scary changes of a new home might not make for a great start. Come Friday, the 5th though, go and grab up one of these terrific cats, all available from local, Kansas City shelters.

Celebrate your 4th with one of these great cats

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Nebraska State

LINCOLN — The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska is celebrating the righting of a five-decade-old wrong. The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill last week that will return about 1,600 acres of land to the tribe along the Missouri River that was taken illegally in the 1970s for a proposed recreation project.

Winnebago Tribe celebrates return of land taken along the Missouri River

Rochester, MN

Rochester, Minn. (June 29, 1978) – Dick Sorenson of Rochester, took home $1,000 for winning the 40-lap late model invitational at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds on Thursday night. On lap 33, Sorenson was running behind Ed Sanger of Waterloo, Iowa, and Phil Prusak of Eau Claire, Wis., when Sanger’s...

1978 - Sorenson Wins Olmsted Invitational

Georgia State

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, several individuals in custody at Coffee County Jail in Coffee County appeared before Judge Dwayne Gillis for bond hearings. Many individuals were denied bond, and some were granted release, with all defendants facing at least one felony charge.

Several defendants denied bond and bond reductions on felony charges in Coffee County

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Daily Mail

A Minnesota family living on the edge of a failing dam fear the worst as they recall the startling moment they had to flee their decades old home.

Life threatening moment of family living on the edge of Minnesota Dam

Ringtown, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

RINGTOWN – A dispute over a guest invited to a child’s birthday party turned physical...
The post Court Docs: Gunfire sparked by fight over child’s birthday party guest first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Court Docs: Gunfire sparked by fight over child’s birthday party guest

Southern and northern Minnesota have each dealt with quite a bit of rain in the past couple weeks. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says many areas south of the Twin Cities and north of the arrowhead are flooded. Schmitt explains that because of the large amounts of rain there is debris on many northern Minnesota lakes. He says are section of docks and boats that are floating away. Schmitt says southern Minnesota rivers are unfishable right now. He says there are many no wake zones on southern Minnesota lakes and this will likely impact 4th of July weekend. Schmitt says many boat accesses on southern Minnesota lakes are underwater.

How Minnesota Fishing Is Being Affected by Flooding

Minneapolis, MN

Loretto, MN

Maple Plain, MN

Navarre, MN

Hopkins, MN

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Plymouth Angler Sets New State Record With Back-to-Back Black Crappie Catches

This Minnesota man didn’t forget to set the hook. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife division highlighted one Twin Cities man for breaking...

Plymouth Angler Sets New State Record With Back-to-Back Black Crappie Catches

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