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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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The Buxton City Council met in regular session Wednesday evening. Mayor, Travis Soderberg, gave the final updates to the council on the demolition of the property at 317 Broadway, currently owned by Riedhammer Masonry, LLC. All that remains of Buxton’s former hardware store is a shared wall with the Buxton Town and Country Senior Center.…
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The Central Valley School Board met in regular session Wednesday. Newly installed board member, Curtis Hong, participated in his first meeting. Hong says he’s hoping to continue a legacy of service and participation with the district. Hong was elected to the board after a September recall of former member, David Seyfried. In other items, Principal,…
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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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The Traill County Community Giving Project is looking for individuals to participate in their 16th Annual Angel Giving Tree program. Program representative Beth Morrow tells us more about the program, and what they’re asking for from the community. If you are unable to purchase an ornament, but still want to contribute to the program, Morrow…
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The Minnesota Youth Deer season was held over MEA break in October and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released the harvest date from the season. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden shares some harvest numbers for the Youth Rifle Season, as well as numbers from the ongoing Bow season. Results from the Minnesota…
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A grant opportunity will be available through the USDA soon, and businesses and procedures are encouraged to apply once applications are open. MN State Director of the USDA Rural Development program Collen Landkamer tells us more about this program called the Value Added Producer Grant Program. To get an idea for what kind of things…
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The Kiwanis Food Shelf in Hillsboro is seeking donations, as they prepare for the busy holiday season. Food Shelf representative Rich Gehrke says they have seen an increase in demand for food shelf services, and he tells us more about their holiday programs. Due to this increase in demands the food shelf is looking for…
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This week Essentia Health has started bringing a mobile mammography unit to Ada and other communities in Minnesota and North Dakota. Julie Singewald, Essentia vice president of medical imaging, talks about the service. Singewald points out the benefit of having a mobile unit. For more information, or to make an appointment with Essentia Health’s mobile…
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