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Round and round … A family in the U.K. lives in one of the most unique houses in the world and has gotten a lot of attention, mostly for their decades of defiance against the local government. David John and Eirian Howatson moved into their house in 1960, when it seemed like a normal, typical…
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A man in India recently lost his wife of 39 years, but she’ll always be with him — because he’s fulfilled her dying wish of creating a life-sized statue of her so they could be together forever. Tapas Sandilya lost his wife to COVID in 2021. While she was in the hospital, she asked that…
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(Minneapolis, MN) — Leading Minnesota antiwar activist Polly Mann has died at age 103. Mann died Thursday at age 103 after suffering a stroke in San Francisco. She was a co-founder of Women Against Military Madness and was active in the group well into her 90s. Mann became active in politics during the 1950s and…
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(St. Paul, MN) — Organizers of the Twin Cities Jazz Festival released the first named artists for the upcoming event this summer. Cuban jazz musician Paquito D’Rivera and bassist Christian McBride will headline. The rest of the lineup will be introduced at a later date. The Twin Cities Jazz Fest starts on June 23rd and…
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(St. Paul, MN) — Music icon Madonna is going back on tour, making a stop in St. Paul this summer. She announced that she will go on the 35-city Celebration Tour, kicking off on July 15th in Vancouver and ending in Amsterdam on December 1st. Madonna will stop at the Xcel Energy Center on July…
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(St. Paul, MN) — Three men are accused of running a sex trafficking operation in the Twin Cities. The defendants are charged with offenses ranging from promoting prostitution, sex trafficking, and receiving profits from prostitution. Two of the suspects are held on a 500-thousand-dollar bond and the third defendant has yet to appear in court.
(Princeton)— An incident involving a Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Deputy led to four suspects charged with felonies and misdemeanors. The deputy tried unsuccessfully over the weekend to serve civil papers to a resident at 2769 56th Avenue. After allegedly being targeted with the laser site of a firearm, the deputy retreated to safety. Charles Rigge, age 77, was charged…
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(Brainerd)— Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity expects a record number of builds this year and is in search of construction volunteers. No experience is necessary; volunteers will learn what to do each work day including framing, flooring, and drywall. Five of the next 7 home builds will be in the Brainerd Baxter area, as well as the…
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(St. Cloud)— The Bernick Family Foundation awarded $150,000 in grants to non-profits which support youth, education, well-being and fitness programs in Central Minnesota. Eligible organizations were required to be a 501(c)3 organization, school or governmental entity and serve one of the seven regions that Bernick’s services. In one example, $20,000 was awarded to the Pillager…
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(Crosby)— Medical Registered Nurse Jeenah Stern was recognized for empathetic and compassionate patient care at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby. The organization’s DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses, implemented in 2022, is chosen by committee and is given at celebrations throughout the year. Stern is the fourth recipient. She was nominated by a couple who were appreciative…
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