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Anderson ready to fight again at age 65
Now that former heavyweight champion George Foreman is retired from the boxing ring, another wave of senior fighters is on the rise. Medina’s Rick Anderson, who owns Rumble Boy Gym, is leading the drive to make prize fighting a lifetime sport. Last week he signed a contract to box against Marty “The Wolfman” Lindquist in the main event of a card in Northwood, Iowa Saturday, Dec. 14. The winner will...
Forgotten MN History: Minnesota’s First KFC Store Is Still Standing
Have you ever wondered what a building used to be when you look at it? I worked in an old piano factory during my time in Southern Minnesota, and much like the song says, Time Marches On. One older Minnesota building that is still standing, was home to Minnesota's first physical KFC Store, and remained unchanged for nearly 30 years. Here's the story behind this quirky Minnesota building along Hennepin Ave.
Providence football is 3-1 at halfway point
Providence Academy’s football team has a zoo-like matchup for homecoming at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. The Lions (3-1) take on the Tigers from Delano (0-4) on Providence’s home field in Plymouth. “Delano might be the best 0-4 team I have seen in 17 years,” Providence head coach Colin Rooney said. “It is a potential trap game for us with Orono coming up the following week.” ...
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