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Weekly Planner for July 22-27 in Northern Minnesota
Summer is in full swing in Northern Minnesota. Here are some ideas for what to do:. Tickets are now on sale for the musical comedy Something Rotten at Wild Rose Theater in Puposky, on July 25-29. Seating is limited and tickets are only for sale at McKenzie Place in Bemidji from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Punishing people for sleeping and camping in public spaces
In late June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled fining or jailing people for sleeping and camping in public places when there is no shelter available does not violate the Constitution. The decision gives local governments the license to criminally punish people in homeless encampments or other public spaces. A recently...
Minnesota Included In Mysterious Listeria Outbreak
Minnesota is one of twelve states named in a recent listeria outbreak, which has been linked to deli meats. 28 people in 12 states have become sick with listeria after eating sliced meats at deli counters in various states. The Outbreak has affected people from the following states:. New York.
Kamala Harris-backed bail fund that freed violent criminals back in spotlight
Vice President Kamala Harris is coming under renewed scrutiny as she embarks on her second White House bid over her promotion in 2020 of a bail fund that helped free convicts, including murderers and serial domestic abusers. Facing heightened pressure from his fellow Democrats, octogenarian President Joe Biden on Sunday dropped out of the 2024 […]
Monday Deadline to Sign Up for Minnesota Senior Games
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Monday is the last day to sign up for the Minnesota Senior Games in St. Cloud. Registration will close at the end of the day. Hundreds of athletes aged 50 and above from across the state and beyond will compete in over 15 events. The...
Minnesota State Flag Soars To Space: A Historic Milestone Achieved
Some Minnesotans (but by no means all) have been saying it all along -- Minnesota's new state flag is out of this world. According to the UMN Mechanical Engineering and UMN Aerospace Engineer team, they "launched the flag together with a research payload earlier today (Wednesday) from Montgomery, MN." And...
Miners down Roseau, get that No. 2 seed in Northwest Border League
HIBBING—It took the Hibbing amateur baseball team a couple of innings to get going, but the Miners laid claim to the No. 2 seed in the Northwest Border playoffs. Trailing 2-1 in the bottom of the fourth inning, Hibbing erupted for eight runs and never looked back en route to a 13-2, seven-inning, 10-run rule victory over Roseau Saturday at Al Nyberg Field. The victory extended the Miners winning streak...
1 dead in rural Itasca County crash
DEER LAKE, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A 91-year-old man has died after being injured in a car crash last week. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash happened on the afternoon of July 18 on Highway 38, about 15 minutes from Grand Rapids. Investigators say a Dodge Ram...
Head of restaurant association hopes short-term pain from RNC leads to long-term gain
MILWAUKEE – Many restaurants and bars didn’t reap the economic benefits of the Republican National Convention. “There were (restaurants) staffed up, were open, and no one was there,” said Kristine Hillmer, CEO of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association. “They had expenses, labor, supplies, in their facility. But we do know one of the reasons why we wanted the RNC to come here was for future long game.”
Grand Rapids North Country Trail chapter makes progress on new route
GRAND RAPIDS — The North Country Trail is a 4,800-mile trail that extends from North Dakota to Vermont, the longest of the country’s national scenic trails. But to Holly Rose, it’s not just a trail. “[There’s] a whole association that goes along with it, that is a...
Twins get screwed by lame loophole in fan interference rule vs. Brewers
While most eyes in Twins Territory were fixed 1,100 miles away from Target Field and on Joe Mauer's Hall of Fame induction speech, some chaos broke out in the Twins-Brewers game. Milwaukee took a late lead in the eighth inning on a Rhys Hoskins home run that initially looked like...
This Quirky Little Michigan Highway Ends At an Off-Ramp Just 4000 Feet Into Ohio
US Highways are generally intended to be long cross-country, multi-state travel. Take some of the routes that pass through Michigan - US 31 travels from Mackinaw City to Mobile, Alabama. US 41 runs from Copper Harbor to Miami while US 23 runs from the Straits of Mackinac to Jacksonville. The...
‘The Kitchen’ owners recognized for good deeds around Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - A Superior couple was recognized for their dedication to the community. On Monday, Representative Angie Sapik (R-Lake Nebagamon) and Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Cameron) presented a “Legislative Citation” to Ed Flood and his late wife Theresa, who ran “The Kitchen” in Superior.
Eminem’s Ex-Wife Kim Mathers Spotted With Apparent Facial Injury in Rare Outing 2 Years After Suicide Attempt
Eminem‘s ex-wife, Kim Mathers, was spotted looking worse for wear as she made a rare outing near her home in Michigan nearly three years after her attempt to take her life. In photos obtained by In Touch, Kim, 49, showed off her new short pixie cut held up with a bandana. She rocked a black tank top and a pair of grey sweatpants.
Lincoln Park's W Third Street Faces Temporary Closure Amid Utility Work, Detours in Place
Lincoln Park residents and visitors who frequent W Third Street are being greeted by barricades and detour signs this week, as a section of the road undergoes closure due to utility work. The City of Duluth has embarked on water service replacements, necessitating the temporary shutdown of the 2800 and 2900 blocks of the street. As per an official document released by the City of Duluth, since yesterday, July 22, the westbound lane from 28th Avenue W to Devonshire Street has been closed to both vehicles and parked cars. The city's statement outlined details for the detour, channeling westbound traffic towards alternate routes including First Street, Truck Center Drive, and Chestnut Street.
Former UWS Forward Jordan Martin Re-Signs with Indy Fuel
SUPERIOR, Wis.- A former UWS Yellowjacket is staying put with his current team. Forward Jordan Martin has re-signed with the Indy Fuel. In 35 games last season, Martin had two goals and six assists. He’s also had stints with the Toledo Walleye and the Birmingham Bulls. Martin last suited...
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