Archive for Mar. 8 2017
School Transportation Bill Could Help Struggling School Districts
It’s a service that is relied on across the state, transportation to and from school. But for years some school districts in Greater Minnesota have been battling a continual deficit…
Read MoreThunderhawks Head Back To State Eyeing First Title In Nearly Four Decades
After a 20-7-1 season and a thrilling, 3-2 double-overtime victory in the section championship, the Grand Rapids boys hockey team is heading back to state. But a three game losing…
Read More27th Annual Liftathon Takes Place In Brainerd
The 27th Annual Sertoma Sunshine Warrior Liftathon took place yesterday and today at Brainerd High School in Brainerd. The event brings together over a hundred students in a weight lifting…
Read MoreLocal Businesses Announced As IDEA Competition Finalists
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation has announced the six local businesses as finalists for the 2017 IDEA competition. The IDEA competition turns ideas into businesses and provides training, business coaching and…
Read MoreDairy Queen Serving Scoops On Free Cone Day
What better way to celebrate the first day of Spring than with ice cream? Dairy Queen will host a Free Cone day on Mar. 20 where customers can treat themselves…
Read MoreSen. Franken Returns Campaign Contributions
U.S. Sen. Al Franken has turned over nearly $41,000 of campaign contributions from a Boston law firm being investigated for improper donations, according to the Associated Press. The Federal Election…
Read MoreCompany Wants To Enable Minnesotans With Solar Energy
A non-profit organization wants to develop innovative projects that enable low-income Americans in Minnesota to go solar. The Rural Renewable Energy Alliance (RREAL) is one of the applicants to participate…
Read MoreMinnesota Twins Offer New Deals
The Minnesota Twins have a new way to entice fans to Target Field: a $99 spring ballpark pass covering 30 games in April and May, according to the Associated Press.…
Read MoreFirst Fatal Motorcycle Crash Of The Year
The first motorcycle fatality of 2017 took place over the weekend leaving a 60-year-old man dead. The Redwood County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened Mar. 5 around 6 p.m.…
Read MoreThe Son Of Former Vice President Candidate Arrested
According to the Associated Press, the youngest son of U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton’s running mate in her 2016 presidential bid, was one of six people arrested during a…
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