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Hungry Jack and Tuscarora win bragging rights in 2024 Trail Cup
The Gunflint Trail Canoe Races took place on the evening of Wednesday, Jul. 17. The annual event is a fundraiser for the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department, and a chance for the lodges, camps, and outfitters on the Gunflint Trail to engage in some friendly competition. While individuals can also...
Ashland County Sheriff’s report
7/1 Caller requests to speak to law enforcement because she believes her sister is in her basement on North Third Street in Butternut. Caller at a gas station on Highway 2 in Odanah reports a gas drive off worth about $35. Caller reports there’s an injured fawn at the bottom of Hidgbridge Hill. ...
911 call centers report outages: Here's which counties are affected
MINNEAPOLIS — A global Microsoft outage is affecting safety for Minnesotans across the state as 911 call centers flicker out alongside banks and airlines. Microsoft users across the world are affected by the outages starting Thursday night and persisting into Friday morning. As for emergency services, 911 call centers may not receive your call.
Thank You, Stranger: A barista never knew one regulars’ name, but years later reconnected in a special way
ListenThank You, Stranger: A barista never knew one regulars' name, but years later reconnected in a special way. Our “Thank You, Stranger” series is about the people who come into our lives and lend a little support, maybe make our days a little brighter. This time, we’ll hear how a customer let a former barista reflect on her career in an unexpected way.
Celebration of Ag highlights how Minnesota’s agriculture industry has grown
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Five years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic had everything on lockdown, and farmers across the region were wondering what they could do to bring some excitement into the community. “It was hard,” said Sam Ziegler. “Everybody was down, and it was...what can we do to think about...
Missing Child Scam Circulating In Minnesota
All scams are terrible and there are plenty of them to go around these days. However, this one might be one of the worst thanks to the nature of the scam. There have been so many scams in Minnesota and Wisconsin lately that the Duluth Police Department recently shared some basic scam tips to help us all avoid becoming a victim.
Moodance Jam Begins Thursday With New Lineup And Sets Refund Deadline
WALKER, Minn. (KVRR) — Some people who bought tickets to this weekend’s Moodance Jam in Walker, Minnesota are upset with the refund process. Organizers announced two weeks ago that they had cut all national touring acts from this years lineup due to “the present economic climate”.
Bucking the GOP establishment: Northwestern Wis. Republicans challenging their own party’s incumbents
A trio of Northwestern Wisconsin Republicans are challenging incumbents within their own party, and Aug. 13 will see if they prevail in upending the GOP status quo after the ballots are counted. Jim Swenson, Scott Harbridge and Jay Calhoun sat down on Wednesday in Anderson Park in Barron to discuss their reasons behind throwing their hats in the ring in challenge to either GOP incumbents or party-endorsed candidates. The three...
What To Know About This Growing Driving Threat On Minnesota Roads
Minnesota drivers know that wildlife can pose a risk while driving on the state's roadways. Deer are certainly the most common animal that comes to mind when it comes to animal risks on Minnesota roadways. Heck, the phrase "Watch out for deer!" is part of most Minnesota goodbyes!. While less...
Closing Time In Brainerd As Newspaper Printing Facility To Close Down
It was a sad day for community members in the Brainerd area yesterday. The Brainerd Daily Dispatch newspaper announced it was closing its local printing facility and moving its operations to the Detroit Lakes area by the end of September. In a sign of the times post from the newspaper,...
Single-wheel enthusiasts from around the globe descend on Bemidji for Unicon 21
ListenSingle-wheel enthusiasts from around the globe descend on Bemidji for Unicon 21. It was likely a first for the Sanford Arena. On the second night of Unicon 21 the Bemidji venue hosted unicycle sumo. And by all accounts, the event was a slobberknocker. Competitors balanced on unicycles battled around a...
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