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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Ashley King from Wild & Free Animal Rehabilitation talks upcoming events “Pints for Purpose” and “Ripple River Gallery Fall Open House and Wild and Free Benefit”; fun facts about birds, and their Wishlist:
(Columbus, OH) — A man from Ohio is fighting for his life after being stung by bees more than 20-thousand times. Austin Bellamy was trimming his grandmother’s tree when he accidentally cut open a bee hive, releasing thousands of African killer bees. He was immediately swarmed by the hive as they began stinging him, and…
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–Go to bed, you’ll feel better in the morning” is the human version of “Did you turn it off and turn it back on again?” –Dogs understand several human words. I don’t understand any dog barks. Dogs may be smarter than me. –If my calculator had a history, it would be more embarrassing than my…
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(Los Angeles, CA) — The first trailer is being released for a Winnie the Pooh inspired horror film. “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” follows Pooh and Piglet as they go on a murderous rampage after Christopher Robin leaves them to go to college. The two characters turn feral without any human influence and hunt…
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Japan is launching a contest to encourage young people to drink more alcohol. The country’s National Tax Agency wants people ages 20 to 39 to come up with new ideas to help breathe new life into the sagging alcohol industry. Japan blames falling sales on declining birth rates, an aging population, and the coronavirus pandemic. …
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Amanda Voller from JET (formerly NEMOJT) in Aitkin talks about the re-brand to JET, what services they offer for high school students, college students, and those getting back into the workforce, and a preview of the Interactive Career Fair on September 21st