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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.
MN school districts consider cell phone policies ahead of state law deadline
WAYZATA, Minn. (FOX 9) - For many students, cell phones are as common in school as backpacks. But that could soon change in some districts, thanks to a new Minnesota state law. "People are going to use their phones. Everyone is on it at high school," said Rena Youngquist, a...
Bobby Pierce Earns Sixth Consecutive World of Outlaws Late Models Win in USA Nationals Opener
NEW RICHMOND, WI (Aug. 2, 2024) – Bobby Pierce added another piece of history to his World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series resume Friday afternoon at Cedar Lake Speedway. The Oakwood, IL driver took the lead from Tim McCreadie on Lap 2 and drove to his...
SE Wisconsin July weather recap; mostly below average temps
MILWAUKEE - Another month of summer is marked down in the books as July came and went in the blink of an eye. July's coldest temperature was recorded on the first of the month with a low of 55 degrees, while the warmest temperature recorded was on the last day of the month with a high of 91 degrees.
Wisconsin State Fair hosts affordable concerts
Rockford, Ill. (WTVO) — The Wisconsin State Fair is officially open, and they have a ton of affordable fun!. Kristi Chuckel is chatting with us about the mainstage performances, food, and farm activities. The fair will be open until August 11, and you can get tickets by heading to...