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Beargrease returns to Billy's; crowd forms despite frigid temps
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (766+ words) RICE LAKE " The dogs were nearly hopping out of their colorful booties, they were so ready to race despite the subzero temperatures at the starting line of the 41st annual John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon Sunday morning on Tischer Road. The…...
Pro/Con: Banning kids from social media won't fly in the US
9+ hour, 34+ min ago (544+ words) The world's first social-media ban of users under 16 is now in effect in Australia. Whatever parents' genuine concerns and understandable frustrations around their kids' safety online, the Aussie approach is not the answer and should not be emulated by U.S. lawmakers....
Hundreds at Duluth City Hall condemn ICE
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (863+ words) DULUTH " Hundreds gathered Friday at Duluth City Hall to condemn the actions of federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minnesota, during a day of coordinated statewide protest that saw many businesses close their doors in support. "This is impacting…...
Snowmobile races planned in Minnesota, North Dakota
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (639+ words) Todd Myers has been doing this week what he's been doing for the past 15 years " preparing for the next cross-country snowmobile race. He's not a racer, but as owner of Cor Powersports, he manages the Pro National cross-country race series,…...
Paying tribute to the man who played tribute: Event honors Todd Eckart
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (433+ words) DULUTH " For the past decade or so, the Duluth Armory has held its annual fundraiser as a 1950s-themed Winter Dance Party. The event honored the music of the late Buddy Holly, Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens, who played the Armory…...
How a Minnesota woman turned her layoff and a cancer scare into a thriving career
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (898+ words) PERHAM, Minn. " When Jennifer Zick lost her job nine years ago, she shifted the potential crisis into a business opportunity. When the marketing firm she worked for told her that her position was being cut, Perham, Minnesota, native retreated to…...
St. Cloud autism center has license suspended; owner charged with fraud
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (210+ words) ST. CLOUD " Star Autism Center LLC, based in St. Cloud, has had its license suspended after its owner, Abdinajib Hassan Yussuf, was federally charged with wire fraud. The Jan. 23 order from the Minnesota Department of Human Services comes as Yussuf,…...
Northland Nature: Black knot a common sight on cherry trees
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (543+ words) The recent foggy days with temperatures in the 20s and 30s were not what we expect to experience during this month. But the morning walks still had a lot to offer. The stillness of this calm foggy time allowed sounds of active…...
Olympics in the blood of Lake Nebagamon veterinarian
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (1555+ words) LAKE NEBAGAMON, Wis. " Ninety years have passed since Kris Matlack's parents met on the slopes of Mt. Rainier during tryouts for the United States' first Olympic downhill ski team. Downhill skiing was a new sport at the 1936 Games in Garmisch-Partenkirchen,…...
Dahlmeir finding his footing, winning in Bulldogs crease
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (1248+ words) DULUTH " Sophomore goaltender Ethan Dahlmeir, who transferred to Minnesota Duluth last spring after playing at Miami as a freshman, has posted a .894 save percentage and 3.10 goals against average in two starts and a relief appearance this season. Neither number is…...