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“Don’t Know Much About History” Feat. Historian Travis Zimmerman
Don’t Know Much About History: Minnesota Ojibwe and Contributions of American Indians in History with Travis Zimmerman. Join your library for a presentation on the history and culture of Indigenous people of Minnesota, including Ojibwe culture, contributions to history and an overview of Indigenous military services and the Code Talkers. This program will feature historian and site manager for the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post Travis Zimmerman.
2 Fargo Residents Arrested in Fergus Falls for Theft & Fleeing Officers
Two Fargo residents are facing charges after being arrested earlier this week for theft and fleeing from law enforcement in Fergus Falls, MN. The incident began on Sunday, August 18th, when Fergus Falls Police were dispatched to a local store following a report of theft the previous day. Court documents indicate that the suspects, a man and a woman, were caught on surveillance walking out of the store with two crossbows, valued at around $1,200, without paying. They fled the scene in a sedan without license plates.
Isanti County Man Dies in Thursday Morning Crash on Hwy 65
ATHENS TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- One person is dead and another was critically injured after their trucks collided in an Isanti County intersection. The crash happened on Highway 65 and 269th Avenue NE at around 11:45 a.m. Thursday. The Minnesota State Patrol says a Dodge Dakota pickup driven by 63-year-old...
Voters in Delano area face few contests in quiet primary
There were no surprises in last week’s state primary. Voters in Delano, Montrose, Franklin Township, Loretto, Independence, and Maple Plain only found a couple of races on their short ballots. U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar easily won the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party’s endorsement against four challengers. She captured 94.29% of the vote...
Open: Day 1 postponed at Leech Lake
WALKER, Minn. — B.A.S.S. officials have canceled Day 1 of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Leech Lake presented by SEVIIN due to high winds, shortening the tournament to two days. The decision was made after tournament officials consulted with the National Weather Service and determined high winds and...
The Knute Nelson Community Picnic brought smiles to area residents
(Alexandria, MN)--On Wednesday, a big crowd was on hand for the annual Knute Nelson Community Picnic at the Care Center Campus at 420 12th Ave East in Alexandria. The weather was picture perfect for the picnic. People of all ages came out for the event and had fun enjoying the day's festivities.
Harris, Walz to kick off bus tour in Georgia
Vice President Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) will travel to swing state Georgia next week on a bus tour, marking the ticket’s first campaign stop after the duo formally accepted the Democratic nomination at the convention earlier this week. The visit to the Georgia is also the first time Harris…
Tim Walz's Minnesota neighbors welcome his return home after VP nomination
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz returned on Friday to the Land of 10,000 Lakes after accepting his Democratic vice presidential nomination.A lot has changed since he joined the ticket with Vice President Kamala Harris — most noticeably his enhanced security detail.On Dayton Avenue and Mississippi River Boulevard in St. Paul, it's typical to see bikes fly by and furry friends strolling the sidewalks. It's a neighborhood that is quiet and tucked away.WCCO filmed his motorcade on Friday pulling into Eastcliff, the residence temporarily housing his family while the Governor's Mansion is being renovated. But this time, Minnesota State Patrol troopers...
Walz's family relied on Social Security when his father died. Many don’t know kids are eligible for benefits.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night. In his speech, Walz credited a particular source of support for helping to get his family to where they are today — Social Security survivor benefits. His father died of lung...
National Weather Service changes cold weather headlines
There aren’t many of us in the Northland that want to start thinking about cold weather, but its important to know that the National Weather Service is changing its cold weather headlines beginning October 1st, 2024. Here is what’s being changed:. It is important to note that “wind...
Minnesota’s Conviction Review Unit says man convicted of 2008 murder should be free
Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office said a man convicted of a Minneapolis murder more than 15 years ago should walk free, following a renewed investigation into the case. That man’s fate lies in the hands of a judge. In 2009, then-26-year-old Edgar Rene Barrientos-Quintana began a life sentence...
Downtown St. Cloud’s The Pickled Loon set for America's Best Restaurants filming
ST. CLOUD — Downtown St. Cloud patrons might want to get camera-ready. Media crews will be filming at The Pickled Loon on Sept. 4 as part of the America’s Best Restaurants series. “We’re excited to just kind of let people know what we're all about, get more and new customers in and kind of diversify our customer base,” said Mike Illies, owner of The Pickled Loon. ...
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