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A woman in Nottinghamshire, England, says her cat saved her life by pounding on her chest to wake her up while she was having a heart attack. While sleeping at home, 42-year-old Sam Felstead suffered a heart attack. Somehow, some way, Sam’s seven-year-old cat, Billy, figured out something was wrong, jumped on Sam’s chest and…
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Executive Director Lisa Krahn from the Seven County Senior Federation discussed September being a “quiet month” before information on Medicare Open Enrollment is available, Congressional changes for Medicare and Drug costs, and her upcoming visit to Shamrock Town Hall on October 4th:
A Florida woman walked up to police officers outside a bar in St. Petersburg and asked them to arrest her. She told them she had drugs on her and should go to jail. She then took two baggies of meth out of her pocket and handed them to the puzzled officers. A field test of…
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McGregor Schools Superintendent and Elementary Principal Brad Johnson gives an update on school construction, the start of fall sports, the beginning of the school year, staff openings and more:
Use neutral tones–Using a neutral base is a surefire way to elevate the look of any space. Feature a neutral base for large furniture pieces and rugs (colors such as white, off-white, cream, beige, or grey, for instance) and use pops of color through accessories like pillows and throw blankets. Hang mirrors–Not only do they…
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(Chicago, IL) — A 17-year-old Chicago boy is accused of taking part in eleven carjackings on the city’s South and Southwest Sides. The juvenile is charged with eleven felony counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm and two felony counts of criminal damage to government supported property. Nine of the armed carjackings took place…
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(Brentwood, TN) — Dolly Parton is releasing her own doggy clothing line. On Wednesday, the country music singer announced her collection called “Doggy Parton,” saying “‘Puppy Love’ was my very first record, and six decades later, my love for pets is stronger than ever.” The “Doggy Parton” line will include pink cowgirl hats, denim and…
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Crosby-Ironton School’s Superintendent Dr. Jamie Skjeveland talks wrapping up construction projects for Summer 2022, previewing what projects lie ahead, and the 2022-23 School Year
Operations Lieutenant at Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office, Craig Katzenberger, joins us to discuss what he and the staff at the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office do day to day in the Brainerd Lakes Area, especially as we approach Labor Day Weekend.