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Another round of rain won't help flooding, but downward trend in water levels expected to continue
MINNESOTA, USA — As storms rolled through the Twin Cities again during the Fourth of July on Thursday, Mollie Shields of Bloomington felt a little rain fatigue. "Never thought you'd say no more rain," Shields said, "but we're definitely at that point right now." Although Shields said her garden...
Minnesotans Can Get a Free 7-Day State Park Pass
Public libraries...what can't they do? Teach you some manners, Greg. F#@%ing Greg... On top of books and internet access (and waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more), you can also "check out" a 7-day pass to a Minnesota State Park from participating public libraries across the state. Minnesota State Parks Library Program. The program will...
State Representative Roger Skraba and International Falls Mayor Harley Droba talk mining, ERA, and funding rural services in candidate forum for District 3A seat
The Minnesota House of Representatives District 3A seat will be on the ballot this November. Incumbent Roger Skraba (R) is running for reelection. He is challenged by International Falls Mayor Harley Droba (DFL). On Jun. 28 the two participated in a candidate forum hosted by the Lake County Press, and moderated by Brian Larsen, editor of the Cook County News Herald.
Historic 100-Year-Old Building + Café Needs Saving After Flood In Minnesota
A landmark restaurant in Minnesota is in danger of closing its doors after a flood devastated the 100-year-old building. The building has been around since 1908 and is located just a few blocks away from the Little Fork River in Cook, Minnesota. The location has been home to a cafe for 54 years.
US Air Force explains the meaning behind the July 4 F-16 flyover
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Scott Prom talks to Mandy Koskela about the F-16 flyover set for tomorrow in the Upper Peninsula. Based in Duluth, MN, the Bulldogs of the 148th Fighter Wing will be flying over three cities in the Upper Peninsula: Bessemer, Wakefield, and Marquette.
Couple honored as Tower Fourth of July grand marshals
TOWER—Chuck and Nancy Tekautz have made an impact in the Tower-Soudan area and are being honored as grand marshals for the Tower Fourth of July Parade. The parade is at 11 a.m. Thursday with judging beginning at 10 a.m. at the Tower Civic Center Parking Lot. Chuck recalled his reaction upon hearing the news the committee had selected them for the honor. ...
Duluth named among America's 10 best towns to visit
DULUTH, MInnesota — It's not the biggest city in the state of Minnesota, but it's currently being lauded as the one most worth your visit. CNN has unveiled its list of America's "best towns to visit" and Duluth is among their picks.Calling it "a small port city with an even smaller-town feel, nestled in the northern woods of the state," CNN praised Duluth's "thriving outdoor community," and pointed out that it "fosters a vibrant art and music scene. The city somehow also caters to history buffs, foodies and families."Duluth ranked 10th on the overall list, with Richmond, Virginia taking the...
Statewide Missing Persons Alert For Missing Minnesota Teen
Moorhead, MN (KROC-AM News) - A statewide missing person alert was issued today by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for a young man who was last seen on Monday. The BCA issued the alert on behalf of the Moorhead Police Department, which has been actively searching for 19-year-old Arthur Wiebe. He was last seen Monday night walking away from his family's shop in Moorhead.
Minnesota providing three million free summer meals for children under 18
Minnesota’s free summer meal program is well underway. Three million. That’s how many free meals were provided to young Minnesotans last year through the Summer Food Service Program across close to 1,000 locations statewide.
Health care ‘implosion’ threatens Greater Minnesota
My mother dreamed of helicopters falling from the sky. In one crash, my uncle died. In another, her children. Again and again, the low thrum of helicopters tore her world apart. These fitful dreams remain mom’s only memories from the month after she suffered a life-threatening stroke on Nov. 19, 2022. That night, just before […] The post Health care ‘implosion’ threatens Greater Minnesota appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Community Connection: Concerts on the Pier 2024
Glensheen Marketing Director Mike Mayou had an additional task this year when creating the line-up for the Concerts on the Peir summer music series. “Building out this line up was about imagining how does someone really contrast a headline act or really compliment it,” says Mayou. This year,...
Grand marshal City Band wants 'to keep the soul of Biwabik alive'
BIWABIK—It’s tradition every 4th of July parade in Biwabik for the City Band to play the song of a school long since gone. As band member Mike Smith said in an email, “I think I can speak for the other band members that we are fighting to keep the soul of Biwabik alive in our own little way. We really are trying to conserve a part of our past that we aren’t ready to give up on just yet.” Members of the band get special...
Side Lake grand marshals take pride in local community
SIDE LAKE—For a little less than 30 years now Mark and Barb Plys have enjoyed the peace and quiet, while also taking an active role in the Side Lake Community. The couple is being honored as grand marshals for the Side Lake Fourth of July Parade, taking place at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 4. “We were rather shocked and amazed at the same time,” Mark Plys said in a phone...
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