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Huge Caledonia fire blamed on stray welder’s spark
Desperate drenching tactic. Firefighters on an aerial ladder aim into flames to slow the out-of-control fire at the Joe Rud trucking operation. The fire burned into the night. As sun setting. Caledonia volunteer firefighters target remaining hot spots from heir aerial ladder truck. Tallest rmainjng remnant. Heat-bent and twisted and...
Stretch Your Dollars with These Minnesota State Fair Deals & Discounts
$13 for Kids 5-12 Seniors Day (Monday, 8/26):. Military Appreciation Day (Tuesday 8/27): Discounted admission for active military, their spouses and kids; retired military and their spouses; and military veterans and their spouses. Requires valid documentation of service. $13 for Adults 13-64 $13 for Seniors 65+. $13 for Kids 5-12.
US colleges are cutting majors and slashing programs after years of putting it off
Christina Westman dreamed of working with Parkinson’s disease and stroke patients as a music therapist when she started studying at St. Cloud State University. But her schooling was upended in May when administrators at the Minnesota college announced a plan to eliminate its music department as it slashes 42 degree programs and 50 minors.
Detour plan for Fourth Street NW bridge moved forward out of council work session
The Austin City Council on Monday night agreed to move forward out of its work session a plan for an upcoming detour resulting from the continued Interstate 90 bridge construction project. According to City Engineer Steven Lang, work is slated to begin on the third bridge of the project — Fourth Street NW — in […] The post Detour plan for Fourth Street NW bridge moved forward out of council work session appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Rushford to Host Latina Festival
At the August 12 meeting, the Rushford Council learned that local business El Barco Mexican Restaurant would hold a Latina festival over Labor Day weekend. Celebrating culture, music, and food, the two-day festival will be held outside the restaurant on August 31 and September 1. The city has approved the...
Yardley Native Richard Kind Tapped by Fans for SNL Role as Tim Walz
Yardley native Richard Kind is being tapped by fans and even former co-stars to play Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on SNL. Richard Kind, the versatile actor known for his roles in Inside Out, A Serious Man, and Curb Your Enthusiasm, has a deep connection to Bucks County, where he grew up before rising to fame, writes Bedatri D. Choudhury for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Dubuque Man Charged With Stealing Thousands From Elderly Mother-In-Laws Account
A Dubuque man was arrested and charged with stealing nearly $43-thousand dollars from his elderly mother-in-law living in a nursing home. According to Dubuque Police 54-year old Shawn Small was charged on Friday with financial exploitation of an older individual. The investigation started after the administrator of the care facility reported a large amount of money disappeared from the woman’s bank account.
Britt Golf Course Issues Mount
The Britt City Council is faced with a heavy burden of what to do with the golf course facility it owns. The golf course board or leasee has been asking the council to help with greens, trees, garage doors on storage facilities, irrigation system, kitchen equipment including walk-in freezers, and the list goes on.
Native views at the DNC
CHICAGO — The energy is much different heading into the Democratic National Convention than when I traveled to the Republican version in Wisconsin a month ago. So much has changed in a month — like the top of the Democratic ticket. The platform Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz will present to voters […]
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