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Play structure removed from Playfront Park in Duluth
A popular play structure was removed from Playfront Park in Duluth on Wednesday, August 7. Kelli Latuska, the Public Information Officer with the city, said the X-Wave play structure was removed due to manufacturer discontinuation. “While the X-Wave play structure is a playground favorite, the structure and its parts are...
Bright Spot: KAXE volunteer DJ Ironsides cycles along Mississippi
GRAND RAPIDS — Each year, DJ Ironsides takes a long trek on his handcycle bike. For many years, the man also known as Dan Zorman has been part of the adaptive sports cycling team at Ragbrai in Iowa. This year, his quest is to ride the Minnesota section of the Mississippi River Trail.
Woman from Otter Tail County is arrested for allegedly stealing pull tab funds
(Otter Tail County, MN)--A woman from Otter Tail County has been arrested for allegedly stealing pull tabs. According to the report, Crystal Lynette Fulford, 63, of Perham, appeared in Otter Tail County District Court last week on felony theft charges related to the theft of over $62,000 in cash from pull tabs over multiple years and businesses in the Perham area. She has been charged with theft by swindle.
Paul Bunyan Communications announces broadband expansion to multiple counties
Paul Bunyan Communications has announced it will be expanding its all-fiber optic network the GigaZone®, to over 430 locations in areas of Kimberly, Spencer, Jevne, Flemming, and Morrison Townships east of the city of Aitkin and west of the city of Jacobson. Anyone interested in getting connected to the all-fiber optic broadband network should sign up for service now. That can be done online, over the phone, or in person at our Grand Rapids Customer Service & Technology Center or Cooperative Headquarters in Bemidji. To...
Minnesota weather: A bright and fall-like feel on Thursday
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A cold front is cooling things down and giving Minnesota a more fall-like feeling for the next couple of days. A cold front is moving through, giving us fall-style temperatures compared to our average high of 82 degrees. Thursday’s daytime high in the metro is 71...
Minnesota in the Top 10 for Education Despite This Setback
Depending on where you live, it seems like some states or regions around the United States really focus on education, and others focus on the environment, sports or just learning enough to "get by" and continue with their lives. There are some stereotypes regarding education, and mostly higher education. whether...
Former geography teacher Tim Walz is really into maps
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz really, really likes maps. The former Mankato geography teacher, now a vice presidential candidate, identifies as a “GIS nerd” and proclaimed November 15, 2023 as Geographic Information Systems day, writing that an understanding of maps and data “helps community leaders and government officials make data-driven decisions” governing important policy issues like […]
Uncommitted Minnesota delegates pressure Democratic Party to call for cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota is home to the largest number of "uncommitted" delegates heading to the Democratic National Convention in a few weeks.Eleven of the state's 75 delegates chose not to support President Biden back on Super Tuesday.On Wednesday, the battleground state blitz took off, just one day after Vice President Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate.Despite Walz on the ticket, some Minnesota Democratic delegates say it isn't enough to quiet their concerns."I don't think anybody wanted to be in this position right now," said Asma Mohammed, a lead organizer for Uncommitted Minnesota.Mohammed is one of...
4 Arrested After Alleged Robbery at Bemidji Park
The Bemidji Police Department says they arrested four individuals Tuesday afternoon in connection with a robbery after the individuals allegedly threatened to assault a juvenile male unless he gave them his scooter and bag. According to a press release, Bemidji police responded to a report of a robbery occurring near...
INVASIVE INSECT CONFIRMED IN MINNESOTA FOR THE FIRST TIME
(Minneapolis, MN) — A new invasive insect, the elm zigzag sawfly, has been confirmed in Minnesota for the first time. The insect, native to east Asia and first found in the U.S. in 2021, was discovered on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. While the potential impacts of the sawfly are still unknown, most defoliated elm trees can recover from the insect’s feeding. The unique leaf damage pattern left by the larvae can help identify the insect, and the public is encouraged to report sightings to state agriculture officials. Experts are working to learn more about the best management practices for dealing with this invasive species.
Red Lake Nation's Delores Cloud-Hammitt remembered for advocacy, cultural preservation
RED LAKE - Delores Cloud-Hammitt dedicated her life to Ojibwe culture and sharing it with others. With a lengthy track record of advocacy and political involvement, Cloud-Hammitt lived her values throughout all of her leadership endeavors. "She was born 'Omaamikwe' and Omaamikwe is a leading lady," Delores' husband, Monte, said....