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Minnesota has more than a thousand dams, how many of them are unsafe?
FARIBAULT, Minn. — Another inch and a half of rain fell Thursday night, including in the area around Faribault. It's just another city that's so water logged, the dam next to the popular Faribault Mill is now damaged. The city says part of it was eroded by the flood...
Southern Minnesota Dam and Bridge at Risk of Collapse After Heavy Flooding
{KXLG – Minnesota} Rushing waters from the Blue Earth River have already left a trail of debris and destruction on the edges of a southern Minnesota dam that partially failed last week. Still, officials acknowledged Tuesday the structure most in danger may be the bridge that looms nearby. The...
Minnesota Coffee Roaster Speaks Out on Coffee Toxin Concerns
You may have heard concerns about your cup of coffee containing toxins from -- yuck -- moldy coffee beans. And yes, your "morning joe" likely DOES contain a very small amount of what are called "mycotoxins"-- fungal toxins that are made by molds that can grow in coffee beans and other foods. The concern comes over the potential health risks which include not only liver, kidney and immune system damage, but even carcinogenic effects.
13 Minnesota Cities to See Spectacular Fireworks on Friday, July 5th
Did you miss out on the Fourth of July fireworks? Don’t worry, because the celebration isn’t over yet!. Due to heavy rain in some areas on Independence Day, several cities in Minnesota have rescheduled their fireworks displays to Friday, July 5th. This means you get a second chance to watch the sky light up and keep the freedom celebrations going!
MN Senator Klobuchar, Rep. Craig introduce bill to crack down on fentanyl trafficking
HASTINS, MINN. — Despite what big tech says, social media can be deadly. Just ask Devin Norring's parents. Devin died in 2020 after he took a fentanyl-laced pill he purchased over messaging app Snapchat, thinking it was Percocet. The 19-year-old was suffering from migraines and was unable to get access to doctor's appointments at the height of the pandemic.
Minnesota Man Misses Chance For State Record With Massive Pike Catch
You’re out on the lake, enjoying a nice day of fishing. You’ve been having some success most of the day, and then you feel it. Your rod bends in half, and the line starts running, but you’ve set the hook and now it’s time to battle. When you finally wrangle this monster into your boat, you realize you might be looking at a possible record. One Minnesota man thought he had a record Northern, but was missing two important things!
For the first time in decades, a new meat cutter apprenticeship program is underway in Minnesota
During the Fourth of July, many fire up the grill for a barbecue. For the first time in decades, a new meat cutter apprenticeship program is underway in Minnesota. The program at St. Paul Technical College was started by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. It’s designed to bring skilled meat cutters into the industry, which has lost jobs over the years due to a lack of training in the workforce.
Grand Rapids Grappler is national champion
Bode Hutchinson from Grand Rapids Grapplers competed in USA Wrestling’s Kids’ National Wrestling Tournament June 27-30, at ImOn Arena in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Hutchinson was crowned champion when he took first place in Greco-Roman style wrestling competing in the 10U, 84-pound bracket and also took fourth place in the Freestyle Wrestling event. Hutchinson was impressive wrestling against the top wrestlers in the country. The Kids’ Nationals hosts the nation's top wrestlers from ages 7 to 14 in the international styles of freestyle and Greco-Roman, according to their website.
Vikings CB Khyree Jackson dies in automobile accident
Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson has died. He was 24. James Crepea, who covers Oregon for the Oregonian, has posted this on X: “Former Oregon CB Khyree Jackson, who was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings, died in an auto accident, his agent and former high school coach confirm.”. Oregon coach...
The View from VT: Former Viking Rejoining, Thielen’s 3 Ways, and Urged Yet Again
Vikings Territory works in partnership with PurplePTSD, similarly doing their utmost to put forth excellent Minnesota Vikings content. As a result, we promote what they have to offer in “The View from VT,” a weekly piece. Take a look at five of their articles from the past week.
Traffic stop turns into drug bust in Cass County, MN
Cass County, Minn. (Valley News Live) - Two people have been arrested following a traffic stop in rural Pine River. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s office, deputies made the traffic stop as it was related to an investigation into the use, sale, and trafficking of illegal controlled substances.
Silver Lake Stage dedication set for July 10
There’s a new open-air performance stage in town. On July 10 at 6 p.m. the Silver Lake Stage at the Kline-Cuppoletti park facility will be dedicated. Marlise Riffel of the Iron Range Partnership for Sustainability and the Virginia Market Square Farmers Market initiated the idea in the summer of 2022 while brainstorming with Brian Silber, Virginia Parks & Recreation Director. ...
Wisconsin Beatles fans invited to gather outside Lambeau Field to record 'Peace & Love' birthday video for Ringo Starr's 84th
GREEN BAY - Getting the Vince Lombardi and Curly Lambeau statues outside Lambeau Field to play along will be a tall order, but all The Beatles fans at their feet will be flashing smiles and peace signs. In honor of Ringo Starr's 84th birthday on Sunday, fans will gather at the statues at 11:15 a.m. on the same...
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