Survey: Nearly 1 in 5 Greater Minnesota teens affected by parental incarceration
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), the University of Minnesota, the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association, six county jails and other partners have joined together in a pilot project designed to help children and incarcerated parents maintain family ties. Having an incarcerated parent can lead to an increased risk of illness, poor mental health, substance abuse and…
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Dekko Center Swimming Lessons pouring in
Ada, MN – The Dekko Center pool in Ada has been extra busy in March, as a site to host swimming lessons for youth according to Dekko Director Brianna Eggen. Eggen says they are providing additional levels of lessons at the Dekko and there are some openings. For information call 218-784-7665, or follow the Dekko…
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Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “Man found dead after trying to start exotic pet business in own home”
Police in Pennsylvania were left rattled by a grim discovery they made at the home of a man they say was planning to start an exotic reptile business. Cops were notified of an unconscious man on the floor of his home and arrived to find him already dead. They were also shocked to discover more…
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Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “52-year-old Spring Breaker arrested in Florida for vandalizing parked car”
A spring breaker arrested in St. Petersburg, Florida for vandalizing a parked car was just doing what wild college students do on spring break — only he’s 52 years-old! A couple noticed a man standing near their car and “making motions” near the driver’s side. When they confronted him, the man “laughed and ran off…
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McGregor School Board meeting from Monday, March 27th
The McGregor School Board met Monday in the High School Library.The Board approved donations from the McGregor Fire Department, McGregor Lions Club, Tamarack Sno Flyers, and Lawler Community Club, for a total of $6,850.The Board also accepted the resignation of Anthony Pierce as Head Boys Basketball Coach and Jared Jensen as School & Community Youth Work.…
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Mille Lacs County Sheriff updates on Homicide Investigation
The body discovered in a tote on the shore of Mille Lacs Lake last week was identified as Rodney Pendegayosh, Jr. A couple has been arrested in the case. Bradley Weyaus of Isle and Alexis Elling of Rochester are currently in custody at the Mille Lacs County Jail. Sheriff Kyle Burton gave an update on the…
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Hillsboro School District Special Election Results
Unofficial results from the Hillsboro School District Special Election on the Debt Limit Increase: 189 YES votes 97 NO votes Passed 66% Canvassing of votes will take place at a Special School Board Meeting on April 10th at 11:00AM in the HS conference room. comments from Hillsboro Superintendent Paula Suda