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Regional volunteers are being called on this summer to help feed local children through United Way of Northeastern Minnesota’s Meet Up and Chow Down program, which returns June 8th.The free summer lunch program serves children ages 1 through 18 across northeastern Minnesota, but organizers say volunteer shortages are putting some locations at risk. Right now,…
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Check out the May 19th edition of the Oh Canada Show, hosted by Ed Gackley!
This year is proving to be heavy for many of Minnesota’s Latino residents. But a new documentary reveals hope that’s been building for some time.“Nuestro Norte” is a short film directed by Martín Blanco, a first-generation immigrant from Venezuela who arrived in Minnesota at age 10. His movie is a portrait of five community leaders…
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As we continue our coverage of our Koochiching County’s Treatment Court Program, we welcome in a participant of the program, Kim Burnell. Kim gives us her experiences with addition, acceptance into the program, and the changes because of the support that she receives from the program, and the people that is making our Treatment Court…
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A Ontario Provincial Police investigation in Fort Frances has resulted in impaired driving charges against a local resident. Police say officers with the Rainy River District OPP, assisted by the Treaty Three Police Service, responded Saturday to a report of a suspected impaired driver. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop, later determining…
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A proposed data center project in Hermantown is drawing continued debate as communities across the country weigh the benefits and concerns tied to the fast-growing industry.Critics have raised questions about environmental impacts, tax incentives, and water use connected to massive facilities designed to process artificial intelligence and other digital data.Meanwhile, Minnesota-based Geronimo Power is promoting…
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Minnesota pollution officials say residents should prepare for another active summer for poor air quality tied to wildfire smoke and ozone pollution. State meteorologists predict between 12 and 16 smoke-impacted days this summer, along with up to six high-ozone days during hot weather. MPCA Commissioner Katrina Kessler says air quality affects every Minnesotan. Officials encourage…
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