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MN vegetable farmers struggle amid wet summer start
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - After 23 years of selling lettuce, asparagus, onions, green beans, zucchini and more, Peter’s Pumpkins and Carmen’s Corn farm has seen plenty of changes from Mother Nature. But this year, Peter says he has to go back several decades to remember the last time...
Target stores to stop accepting personal checks
MINNEAPOLIS — One of America's largest retailers will stop accepting personal checks for payment later this month. Minnesota-based Target said it will "no longer accept personal checks starting July 15" citing "extremely low volumes." "Target is committed to creating an easy and convenient checkout experience, and that includes providing...
New Sports Retail Chain Coming To Three Minnesota Cities!
A 'new' sports retailer is coming to Minnesota for the first time, and the retailer is not just opening one store, but rather three stores are being planned for the #BoldNorth. The sports retail store that is coming is based in Kansas and is called Rally House. The sports retailer...
FDA approval of latest Alzheimer's drug gives MN families hope
MINNEAPOLIS — An announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week is creating its own form of fireworks for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease. On Tuesday, the FDA announced its long-awaited approval of the Eli Lilly drug, donanemab. Trials have shown the drug – which will be sold under the brand name Kisunla – slowed the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by 35% by attacking what’s considered a hallmark of the disease: protein in the brain called amyloid plaque.
Pedestrian killed in late night Nashwauk crash
One person is dead after a fatal accident on Highway 169 in Nashwauk, after they were struck by a car. The accident happened late Wednesday night around 11:19pm. Authorities say a 2005 GMC Yukon was southbound on US Hwy 169 in Nashwauk when it struck the pedestrian walking in the traffic lane.
MPCA fines Cleveland-Cliffs $16750 for wetland pollution at Virginia mine
VIRGINIA — The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency fined Cleveland-Cliffs $16,750 for polluting a nearby wetland at its Minorca Mine in Virginia last spring. In a Wednesday, July 3, news release, the MPCA reported the mine leaked wastewater, construction runoff and tailings materials across nearly a half-acre, including the wetland. The Minorca Mine is a complex of large, operating, open-pit iron mines and a facility producing pellets from taconite.
23-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Accidental Shooting
DULUTH, Minn. — A 23-year-old woman was arrested early Thursday morning after accidently shooting another 23-year-old woman. Around 12:30 a.m., the Duluth Police Department responded to a report of a woman shot in the leg. This happened around N 1st Ave. E and 2nd St. According to the report,...
Minnesota’s Largest Fireworks Display to Proceed Rain or Shine
Final preparations for Minnesota's largest fireworks display are underway. Organizers say the event will happen rain or shine and will feature delicious food trucks and live music, and best of all, it's completely free to attend!
WCA cross country alum compete in the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon
Two 2020 West Central Area grads laced up their running shoes to compete in the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in Duluth June 22. Jacob Bright and Jack Van Kempen both ran cross country for the Knights and jumped back into running competition at the 13.1-mile race in Duluth. Van Kempen...
4th of July Parade kicks off festivities in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) -- People young and old made their way to Superior as they kicked off 4th of July celebrations with a parade. Along the parade route, hundreds of people were wearing red, white and blue as they watched floats go by. The feeling of joy was evident, especially Superior Fire Captain Mike Hoyt who served in the military before he joined the force.
How fireworks shows can impact veterans struggling with PTSD
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Many Minnesotans and Iowans are gearing up for fireworks shows on Independence Day, but for some groups of people, the celebratory act is not as happy an occasion. According to Zumbro Valley Health Center, the 4th of July can be a tough day for many...
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