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State trooper donates kidney, liver to strangers
Minnesota State Trooper Kristie Sue Hathaway earned a commendation in 2012 for saving a life on the job, but it's not the only lifesaving move she has made.In 2021, Hathaway stepped forward to donate a kidney. In May, she made a second donation, this time giving away a piece of her liver.Both donations were non-directed, meaning the organs went to total strangers. Hathaway told CBS News that she learned about the process of non-directed live organ donation when a friend fell ill. She wanted to donate an organ then, but was the wrong blood type. Still, the situation stirred something...
Star Party in Grand Rapids and Cohasset
Everyone is invited to join the fun for the 5th annual Statewide Star Party! From Sept. 12—14, sites across Minnesota will be hosting Star Parties and giving opportunities to observe the sky. This year, we’ll also be celebrating the moon for International Observe the Moon Night. You can join two Star Parties in our area. The Grand Rapids Area Library is hosting a Star Party on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 3:30 p.m. The City of Cohasset is hosting a nighttime star and moon gazing party...
Minnesota DNR To Auction Off Confiscated Items Online In October
Someone's loss is another's gain, right? That's the case with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources confiscated equipment auctions. There's already been one that took place just a couple of weeks ago in August. The next one is scheduled for a month away and there will be plenty to bid on.
Frost Advisory in Effect for Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin
DULUTH — Issued by the National Weather Service at 2:27 AM on September 7, 2024. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Duluth has issued a Frost Advisory for parts of northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin, including the cities of International Falls, Hill City, Two Harbors, Duluth, Bigfork, Grand Rapids, Grand Marais, and Silver Bay. The advisory remains in effect until 8 AM CDT this morning as temperatures are expected to dip as low as 34°F, leading to potential frost formation that could damage sensitive vegetation.
BE Council denies a fire department request
One item on the consent agenda at the Blue Earth City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3, caused some extra discussion and a separate vote. Most of the time all of the items on the consent agenda are voted on at one time, early in the meeting. But, last Tuesday,...
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