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Minnesota National Guard honored for evacuation efforts in Afghanistan
BRAINERD, Minn. — A central Minnesota Army National Guard unit is being honored with the U.S. Military's highest unit award. On Friday, a ceremony was held for the 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 194th Armor Regiment, based in Brainerd, for lives saved during the evacuation of Afghan citizens and Allied personnel.It was a moment in time three years ago that most Americans and Afghan people will never forget. The images from Kabul, Afghanistan and the thousands who tried to leave the country when American troops pulled out and the Taliban took over.Minnesotans assigned to the 1st Combined Arms Battalion worked alongside Air Force and...
Doobie Dabbler celebrates all things cannabis in Minnesota
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — Sever's near Shakopee is known for their corn maze and fall festivals, but this weekend they'll be host to a different kind of festival.The Doobie Dabbler starts Friday and goes through Saturday. It involves dozens of THC and cannabis vendors from across the country."Fall is upon us, so it really feels very Minnesota this time of year," said Mitch Michaelson of Sever's.That means many of the usual fall traditions will be happening at Sever's. But for the next two days, the focus won't be on corn, it'll be on cannabis."These are beautiful grounds and it's really a...
The Dark Side Awakens: Palpatine to Join Vader at Twin Cities Con
The mother of all Minnesota nerd conventions just embraced THE DARK SIDE. The man who became Emperor (Palpatine) - Ian McDiarmid - will appear at Twin Cities Con this November, and he joins an ever-expanding list of top-tier nerd favorites!. Twin Cities Con 2024 is November 8-10 McDiarmid joins his...
Statewide pheasant numbers similar to 2023
Wet spring and summer conditions impacted the nesting and brood-rearing season Pheasant numbers in the 2024 Minnesota August Roadside Survey were similar to 2023 and 19% above the 10-year average, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “The stability in pheasant numbers across the state and most regions is welcome news after the wet […] The post Statewide pheasant numbers similar to 2023 appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Rising auto, home insurance premiums stinging Minnesotans
Minnesotans are feeling the pain of some of the fastest-rising home and auto insurance rates in the country — with no signs of slowing. Why it matters: Avoiding these costs is tough; drivers are required to have insurance in Minnesota and most banks require home insurance for mortgages. Driving...
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