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United Way organizing free babysitter trainings for local youth Registration now open to students 11 and older United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) has opened registration for three no-cost babysitter trainings this winter. Trainings are scheduled for January 2 at Backus Community Center in International Falls as well as January 20 and February 17 at…
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The Best Christmas Ever is a community event, captained by Amy Baseraba, here in International Falls, where a chosen family, who has endured hardships, is gifted, from Organizations, Businesses, City and County Departments, and generous members of our community, to have The Best Christmas Ever. At a time of hardship, the chosen family is bestowed,…
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The Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K taking place on November 28, Thanksgiving Day morning at 9am! Hailey Silvers on this event.
Over the weekend in Bronco Arena, the Bronco Girls Hockey started their season at home with a pair of games on Friday and Saturday. Friday’s game was against Dryden where after two scoreless periods from both teams, the Eagles would find the net twice in the 3rd period and get the 0-2 victory over the…
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In Fort Frances, the Muskie Girls Hockey team has been hitting the ice a lot and already has an undefeated start to their season following their domination at the Huskie Invite. I made a stop at IFK Arena to talk to some of the Muskies on the team. And I also asked them how long…
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The Department of Public Safety says the new site is more mobile-friendly, and features additional features and content to improve the experience of Minnesotans. Author: Dana Thiede ST PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) impacts the lives of all state residents, as an umbrella for 12 agencies that handle duties from dealing…
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The collectibles were recognized for encouraging fantasy and storytelling — the kind of creative play the Hall of Fame demands of inductees. Author: CAROLYN THOMPSON (Associated Press) ROCHESTER, N.Y. — My Little Pony finally made it to the winner’s circle. After years as an also-ran, the pastel-colored ponies were enshrined in the National Toy Hall of…
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota man was released from prison after serving 16 years for a murder he did not commit, a local prosecutor announced on Tuesday. Jurors in 2009 found Edgar Barrientos-Quintana guilty of killing 18-year-old Jesse Mickelson in a drive-by shooting. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole. But after a three-year investigation,…
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