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American Pickers In Search of Minnesota Rusty Gold
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A popular History Channel show is coming to Minnesota this fall. American Pickers is planning to come through the area in September looking for rusty gold. The show was in Minnesota last year as well and this will be their 7th visit to the state....
Federated Challenge 20th anniversary raises $4.5 million for BBBS
The 2024 Federated Challenge raised a record-breaking $4,537,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters during its 20th anniversary on Sunday, July 28. This year saw the highest number of sponsors and attendees yet, with 105 incredible businesses (26 of which were new to the Federated Challenge this year) and nearly 700 generous people attending the gala to support youth mentoring in Minnesota and throughout America. “The outpouring of support for the 20th anniversary of this very special cause was simply incredible,” said Federated Insurance Chairman and...
Minnesota ranked best in nation for health care, study finds
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota's health care system has long been recognized as one of the best in the country and a recent study has reinforced that viewpoint. According to a WalletHub study published Monday, Minnesota's health care system is No. 1 in the nation, followed by Rhode Island and South Dakota.The study compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia across three key dimensions: cost, access and outcomes. Minnesota was ranked second for cost, sixth for access and 11th for outcomes."Minnesota is the best state for health care, boasting the highest number of convenient care clinics per capita," WalletHub's financial writer,...
In long-sought change, states must consider tribal rights when crafting water rules
In the 1800s, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa joined other tribes in signing a pair of treaties with the federal government, giving up massive swaths of land in return for the creation of a reservation in eastern Minnesota. The treaties included a guarantee: Tribal members would be able to return in […]
Duluth City Council votes in support of ordinances after public resistance
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A multiple hour-long Duluth City Council meeting ended with a controversial ordinance package being passed. Monday night’s council meeting lasted for 7 hours and ended with councilors approving the ordinance to expand the ban on outdoor camping to all city properties. However, rather...
Androy owners awarded funds to preserve historic building
HIBBING—The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) has awarded funds to the owners of the Androy Apartments to help preserve and extend the life of the iconic building, located on Howard Street. Trellis Co. was awarded $946,990 in 9% housing tax credits to help preserve and extend the life of the Androy. Granted in late 2023, this award is anticipated to generate approximately $8 million for renovation of the apartment building and extend its affordability for residents, according to information posted on the City of Hibbing...
Duluth woman sentenced to 8 years for Aurora stabbing
AURORA, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A Duluth woman who stabbed a man in his sleep in April 2024 has been sentenced. On July 24, Brianna Schroeder, 28, of Duluth, was sentenced to eight years in prison for first-degree assault. Schroeder pleaded guilty to that charge back in May. According...
2 injured after crash on Hwy. 33 roundabout near Cloquet
TUESDAY UPDATE: Two people were injured after a motorcycle crash on the Highway 33 roundabout in Cloquet on Monday. According to the state patrol, it happened at 4:21 p.m. A motorcycle was entering the roundabout when the driver lost control due to an oily substance on the roadway. 48-year-old Jeffrey...
Art Fair Features Women-Made Crafts
DULUTH, Minn. — Local artists gathered at the Peace United Church of Christ for the 15th annual Woman-Made art and gift fair organized by Wendy Up North. Over 20 local women artists had booths at the fair. Customers had an opportunity to purchase items like Stained glass art, jewelry,...
Twins reuniting with former outfielder could be a perfect trade deadline move
We've already made a pitch for Kevin Kiermaier or Kevin Pillar as a Byron Buxton security blanket, and I still believe the former is the best option. There is, however, another option as a former Minnesota Twins outfielder might be an equally perfect option. Jake Cave might not be the...
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