Author: Augustus Schmitt

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Pirates of the Riverside Tickets Available

Ahoy, me hearties! The time has come to set sail for a night of adventure and merriment at the Piratesof the Riverside Gala! Join us on Saturday, September 14th, at the Fort Frances Curling Club for aswashbucklin’ evening ye won’t soon forget! Secure yer passage now, with tickets priced at $75 each. This price includes…
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August 9, 2024 0

Samsung is recalling more than 1 million electric ranges after numerous fire and injury reports

by the Associated Press Samsung is recalling more than 1.12 million electric ranges used for stovetops after reports of 250 fires and dozens of injuries. According to a Thursday notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, these slide-in ranges have front-mounted knobs that can be activated by accident if humans or pets unintentionally contact…
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August 8, 2024 0

Successful defense of Restore the Vote Act

Minnesota Supreme Court unanimously rejects attempt to disenfranchise Minnesotans from the office of Attorney General Keith Ellison In a unanimous decision today, the Minnesota Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the Restore the Vote Act, which restored voting rights to about 55,000 people. As a result of the decision, the Act remains the law. People who…
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August 8, 2024 0

White Bear Lake wrestler grapples with toughest opponent

After suffering brutal headaches and blurred vision, Gabe Kessel was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer that to this point, has no cure. by Audrey Russo of KARE 11 Legendary wrestler Dan Gable once said, “once you’ve wrestled, everything else in life is easy.” That may not always feel true for a high…
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August 6, 2024 0

Attorney General Ellison reaches settlement with youth soccer nonprofit to address violations of charities laws

All In Minnesota failed to meet board governance requirements, including financial controls and board scrutiny of conflicted transactions from the office of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison today announced a settlement with All In Minnesota (“AIM”), a youth soccer charity in Vadnais Heights founded by the organization’s former president, Mark Bigelbach, in…
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August 6, 2024 0

Attorney General Ellison obtains compensation for homeowners who lost their equity when in foreclosure

Dwell Equities, LLC will pay Minnesota almost $240,000 and stop purchasing residential homes and equities in foreclosure proceedings from the office of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced today that his Office has reached a settlement with Dwell Equities, LLC (Dwell) over the company’s failure to comply with legal requirements for foreclosure…
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August 5, 2024 0

Attorney General Ellison reaches settlement with Reynolds, Walmart over deceptive marketing of ‘recycling’ bags that are not recyclable

Companies to stop selling products in Minnesota for 2 ½ years, can reenter market only if bags are clearly marked as non-recyclable; will also pay $200K, equivalent of 100% of profits AG Ellison sued companies in June 2023 over deceptively marketed ‘recycling’ bags that were not recyclable and rendered all materials in them unrecyclable, even…
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August 2, 2024 0

Voyageurs National Park’s Annual Star Party to be Held August 9 – 10

by Mark Miller of VNP Experience the beauty and wonder of the night sky at the annual Star Party, featuring a series of free astronomy events taking place August 9-10 at Voyageurs National Park.  Join us to explore the cosmos and celebrate the importance of preserving our dark, starry skies. Hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy, the…
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August 2, 2024 0

Story & Song From Mallard Island at Faith Untied Church

On Friday, August 2nd Faith United is gonna continue their Open Range Concert Up North series with a performance at 7pm provided by artists from Mallard Island. We had the opportunity to speak to Peggy Kelly of Faith United again, along with Prudence Johnson who is a songbird that contributes to the musical part of…
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August 1, 2024 0