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June 6, 2024

Vikings unveil white helmet as part of ‘Winter Warrior’ uniform

It’s official, the Minnesota Vikings have unveiled an all-white uniform that includes a white helmet. The new-look uniforms are called “Winter Warrior” and feature only a trace of purple that outlines letters and logos, in addition to a purple vertical stripe on the pants that is adjacent to an icy gray stripe. SportsLogos.net reported earlier […]

June 6, 2024

Rock of the North for Week 1 Has Been Found!

Congratulations to Rene Dollahan for finding the first Rock of the North! She’s $500 richer! It was hidden in Smith Park in Montevideo. We’ll do it all again beginning Monday, June 10th.

June 6, 2024

June 6, 2024 – Remembering The Anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy

On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched Operation Overlord—the codename for the massive Allied invasion of Normandy, France—with more than 150,000 troops. Ending with approximately 20,000 casualties on both sides, those who took part witnessed one of the most pivotal battles against Axis forces and the beginning of a prolonged, costly, and ultimately successful campaign […]

June 6, 2024

Applications Open for the 1st Minnesota Cannabis Business Licenses Next Month

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Certain Minnesotans — like veterans and people convicted of cannabis possession before it became legal —can apply next month for the first cannabis business licenses designed to give entrepreneurs a head-start so the legal market is ready to launch in 2025. The Minnesota Legislature this year signed off on a “preapproval” licensing […]

June 5, 2024

Curtis E. Peterson Death Notice

Curtis E. Peterson, age 74, of Astoria, SD passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at the Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Tyler, MN. Funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Monday, June 10th at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Astoria, SD. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6pm on Sunday, June 9th at the […]

June 5, 2024

Linda Schindele Death Notice

Linda Schindele, 81, of Granite Falls, passed away on Tuesday, June 4th at the Avera Granite Falls Care Center. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, June 7th from 5 to 7 pm at the Wing-Bain Funeral Home in Granite Falls. There will be a prayer service at 6 pm. Arrangements with the Wing-Bain […]

June 5, 2024

Governor Walz Announces Funding for Peace Officer Training

[ST. PAUL] – Governor Tim Walz today announced that 35 law enforcement agencies across the state will receive funding for the new Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and Training (ICPOET) Grant Program. More law enforcement agencies are experiencing staffing shortfalls as officers retire, and fewer people are choosing to enter the profession. “Law enforcement is […]

June 5, 2024

Minneapolis Ranked #1 in Most Laid-Back Cities

Living somewhere relaxing is something plenty of us could certainly use. According to one recent poll, Americans feel relaxed for just 40 minutes a day. If this sounds like you, then perhaps you could use a change of scenery. Perhaps one of these cities is calling your name? Here’s a look at a list of […]

June 5, 2024

Fagen Fighters Museum D-Day Event

The Fagen Fighters WWII Museum in Granite Falls is holding an event to highlight Thursday’s 80th Anniversary of the D-Day invasion. The museum will open at 10am, with the program beginning at 11am. The event will also feature vintage warbird flight at 1pm, weather permitting. More information can be found on the museum’s website (click […]

June 5, 2024

“Isaac’s Voice” Bill Passes 2024 Legislative Session

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) A bill nicknamed “Isaac’s Voice” was passed in this year’s legislative session, compelling authorities to let legal guardians of children know when an order for protection (OFP) has been lifted. Co-author of the bill, Republican Representative Dean Urdahl of Grove City, says in 13-year-old Isaac Hoff’s case, his grandmother was never […]