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Root beer is considered an ubiquitous beverage in the Unites States, but its modern blend is a far cry from its indigenous origins as a tea brewed by peoples in both North and South America. How did an herbal tea transform into a highly popular, effervescent soft drink commercially sold to the masses as well…
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Millions of Americans sweated through a scorching weekend as temperatures soared across the U.S., while residents were rescued from floodwaters that forced evacuations across the Midwest. One person died during flooding in South Dakota, the governor said. From the mid-Atlantic to Maine, across the Great Lakes region, and throughout the West to California, public officials cautioned residents about the dangers of excessive…
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The 16U/18U Jackpine Savages softball team competed in the Bemidji Blaze Tournament over the weekend. There were 20 teams in the 16U/18U pool. The Savages went 0-4 for the weekend. It was not the outcome that they expected but gives them something to build on for the second half of the summer season! Here is…
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by Krystal Frasier of KSTP State and county agencies say heavy rainfall is causing multiple roads to be closed across Minnesota as crews deal with the aftermath of flooding — and in some areas — washouts. In Carver County, authorities say they have already closed Highway 30 near New Germany from Yale Avenue to the…
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Over in the Fort France Library, starting at 10:15am, there’s gonna be a Drag Storytime with special guest Pharoah Moans coming to read some books to children. We had the opportunity to talk to Brittany Renaud of the Fort Frances Library about the event. She was asked if the library does these Drag Storytimes annually.…
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The National Eagle Center says the survival rate of juveniles is roughly 40%, making the story on the four eaglets even more exciting. by Morgan Wolfe of KARE 11 Walking along the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove brings Nancy Nygaard peace and also excitement. Observing Bald Eagles has become one of her favorite hobbies in…
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New law reforms medical-debt collection, wage garnishment, and bankruptcy, including banning automatic transfer of medical debt to one’s spouse, banning reporting medical debt to credit bureaus, and banning denying necessary medical care over unpaid bills Governor Walz signs Debt Fairness Act that went from bill to law in less than four months; Biden administration moving…
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For all parents and children wanting to find a fun event to go to with BMX shows, games, and prizes then head on over to the Minnesota Discovery Center at 5pm in Chisholm for their 4th Annual Youth Mental Health Night! We had the opportunity to speak with Cassie Liubakka, Director of the Family Services…
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The Dryden Public Library is gonna be playing host on Tuesday, June 18th to Dryden Pride’s Rock, Paper, Buttons event at 3pm! I had the opportunity to talk to Catherine Kiewning, a volunteer and past chair for the Dryden Pride Committee, and she told us about the event. She then shares about the origins of…
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This past Saturday, June 12th Borderland Pride held their Pride March that was one of the few, if not only Pride March that crosses an international border. As Douglas Ludson, one of the Co-Chairs and Founders of Borderland Pride, tells us about the event that began in International Falls and crossed over to Fort Frances.…
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