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Millie’s Italian Sausage, a Wisconsin State Fair staple, to close after 93 years
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — One vendor at the Wisconsin State Fair has stood the test of time. Millie’s Italian Sausage, a beloved institution for 93 years, is set to close its doors at the end of this year’s fair. Mike Millie represents the third generation to run...
Minnesotans struggle to find secure housing due to rent spike, new report shows
MINNEAPOLIS — Too many Minnesota families are struggling to put a roof over their heads. A new report from the State of the State Housing found that median rent jumped by 8% in the last year."Housing is a basic human need, everyone needs a place to lay their head at night," said Minnesota Housing Partnership Executive Director Anne Mavity.According to the report, half of all renting families pay more than they can afford for housing. It also showed that evictions were up 8% over the previous year. That only adds to this tragic number: Close to 20,000 Minnesotans struggling with...
Cargill billionaire’s secretive Minnesota foundation quietly closes after giving out unprecedented $500 million
The $25 million donation to Dunwoody that year is providing scholarships to nearly 400 students, and funding the restoration and renovation of its Minneapolis buildings, Stallman said. In St. Paul, the $19 million to the Bell Museum has helped support new technology and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education efforts, Menninger said. She said the WEM Foundation has supported the museum for years and is its largest benefactor in recent history.
C.L.A.S.S. Car Club gears up for 40th anniversary of car cruise and show
(ABC 6 News) – The Clear Lake Auto Social Society is celebrating the 40th year of its annual cruise and auto show this weekend, with hundreds of classic cars in attendance. Every year, the club puts on the event that attracts drivers from all over. “I’ve had calls from...
Lumberjack World Championships underway in Hayward
HAYWARD, Wis. (Northern News Now) - The tradition of competition between lumberjacks started in the 1890s, but the first Lumberjack World Championships wasn’t held until 1960 when Tony Wise founded the event. Since Hayward was born from the logging industry, he felt there was no better place to celebrate...
Review: In his farewell St. Paul show, Barry Manilow doesn’t act like it’s over
At 77, Sir Elton is retired from performing except maybe for a cameo appearance. Joel, 75, is willing to do one or two shows a month, sharing a stadium bill with the likes of Sting or Rod Stewart. Manilow, 81, is on tour for the rest of August before resuming his residencies in Vegas and New York City.