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Minnesota State Fair's "Miracle of Birth Center" won't have cows this year amid bird flu concerns
A popular event at the Minnesota State Fair that features an array of baby farm animals and their moms will go on this year — but without birthing cows as fears of bird flu create worry within the dairy cattle industry.State agricultural industry officials said Thursday that fair organizers will exclude cows and calves from the popular Miracle of Birth Center, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported. The move is a precaution as bird flu continues to spread to mammals, including dairy cattle.The exhibit will continue to showcase dairy cow-calf pairs, but the calves will be weaned and the cows won't...
Central MN American Legion Baseball Update
2024 MINNESOTA AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL DIVISION 1 PLAYOFF TOURNAMENT SUB-STATE 11 HOSTED BY: ORTHOPEDIC SPORTS FIELD (OSF) SARTELL/SARTELL HIGH SCHOOL (SHS) (THURSDAY JULY 25) SAUK RAPIDS POST 254 3 ST. CLOUD CHUTES POST 76 2 The Sauk Rapids Post 254 defeated their rivals the St.Clou...
Texas man swindled northern Minnesota woman out of $100K in gold bars, $36K in cash, charges say
MARSHALL COUNTY, Minn. — A 23-year-old Texas man faces charges for his role in swindling $36,000 in cash and $100,000 in gold bars from a northern Minnesota woman.Charges filed in Marshall County say that a 66-year-old woman said she sent the money to a man in Texas because he had told her he had access to her Social Security number. She said she'd sent the cash in $100 bills and tucked the money into books, which she sent to two different CVS stores in Texas.She added that he had also bought $100,000 worth of gold bars online in August of last...
Ones to watch: These Minnesota men are running for Liberia at the Paris Olympics
Last week, Jabez Reeves, a sprinter at Minnesota State University, Mankato, stretched by himself on the end of the school’s track. He then ran three full-speed sprints, as his coach at Mankato watched on. Three days later, Reeves was on a flight to Paris, where he’ll compete on the...
Despite Trump claim and 2020 tweet showing support, Harris never donated to Minnesota Freedom Fund
MINNEAPOLIS — Former President Donald Trump is using a 2022 Minnesota murder case to attack Vice President Kamala Harris.Trump claims Harris helped raise millions and personally donated to a fund that got extra support to bail out protestors in the aftermath of George Floyd's death."One of the dangerous criminals Kamala helped bail out of jail was Shawn Michael Tillman," Trump said at a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina. "You know that name. A repeat offender who, with Harris's help, was set free. He then went on to murder a man on a train platform in St. Paul, Minnesota, shooting him...
‘Summer Blast’ fundraiser for the Veterans Honor Flight
MOORHEAD, Minn. (Valley News Live) - The American Legion Post 21 in Moorhead is hosting a “Summer Blast” event to raise money for the Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota. The event is happening July 26 through the 28 and a traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is...
Minnesota Bankers Association chair champions community impact, highlights Howard Lake net-zero library project
Andy Schornack, the newly elected Chair of the Minnesota Bankers Association (MBA), took office on June 11 with a message of collaboration and community engagement. Schornack, president of Security Bank & Trust Co. of Glencoe, urged member banks to share stories that showcase their positive impact on local communities. One...
White Sidewalls takes everyone back to the 50s and 60s on the DC Courthouse lawn
(Alexandria, MN)--The White Sidewalls, and their oldies hits from the 1950s and 1960s, brought in the largest crowd of the season, so far, on Thursday evening on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn in Alexandria. It was a picture perfect evening of great songs and memories for the Summer Concert Series put on by the Red Willow Arts Coalition.
Legacy of the Lakes Benefit Advisors ribbon cutting took place on Thursday
(Alexandria, MN)--Legacy of the Lakes Benefits Advisors, formerly known as AFLAC (Anderson), held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 25 to celebrate its rebrand and new office space in the Cedar Building located at 700 Cedar St., Ste. 185. Legacy of the Lakes Benefits Advisors, owned by Terry Anderson, now...
Habitat announces the addition of three new board members
(Alexandria, MN)--Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County recently elected three new Board Directors: Tim Madson, Bobbie Jo Sellnow, and Janelle Wunderlich. “We are delighted to welcome Tim, Bobbie Jo, and Janelle to the Habitat Board,” said Executive Director Lori Anderson. “Their combined experience and expertise will be invaluable as we strengthen our impact in the county. Each of them brings unique insights and skills which will enhance our strategic initiatives and help us achieve our goal to build and serve more.”
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