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Storms rip through west central Minnesota, knocking out power to many
West Central Tribune - Minnesota
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July 28, 2025
SUNBURG — Powerful thunderstorms rumbled through west central Minnesota on Sunday evening, packing winds that upended and snapped trees, downed power lines and damaged buildings. The Sunburg, Spicer and New London areas in northern Kandiyohi...
Carlos Correa brings spark to Astros, but production questions linger
The New York Times
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August 3, 2025
BOSTON — Carlos Correa’s second chapter as a Houston Astro started in earnest during the seventh inning of Friday night’s game at Fenway Park. The Boston Red Sox trailed by one, but runners stood at first and second base with no outs. Right-handed...
3 turning points that derailed Minnesota Wild’s 2024-25 season ft. back-to-back losses against Vegas
Sportskeeda
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July 28, 2025
The Minnesota Wild hit the 2024-25 season with relatively low expectations. Few analysts had picked them to make the playoffs. Yet the Wild rode a strong start to a playoff spot. While the first-round exit was certainly disappointing, the Wild...
Minnesota Democrat lawmaker resigns after being found guilty of burglarizing stepmother’s residence
One America News Network
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July 25, 2025
Former state Democrat Sen. Nicole Mitchell. (Photo via: Minnesota state Senate – govt.) OAN Staff Brooke Mallory 5:22 PM – Friday, July 25, 2025 A Democrat state legislator from Minnesota resigned from office on Friday following her guilty verdict...
Forecasters warn of “rare” derecho storm, heat advisory through southern Minnesota
Mankato Free Press - Minnesota
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NORTH MANKATO — After Sunday’s severe thunderstorm watch, 1.65 inches of rain and six power outages affecting 44 people according to Xcel Energy, residents of southern Minnesota face another high-impact storm late this afternoon and into tonight....
It’s time to take a summer vacation
Pope County Tribune - Minnesota
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July 28, 2025
By Pat Spilseth, Columnist Back to school ads flood the newspaper pages. Already half the summer has flown by. It’s time to “get up North” for an annual summer vacation at a cozy little cabin by one of our many Minnesota lakes. Driving up to the...
Quality of crops was a surprise in trip to southern Minnesota
Pope County Tribune - Minnesota
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July 28, 2025
Published on July 28, 2025 at 1:06pm CDT By John R. Stone Every now and then we take a day trip to see what’s going on in the state. On a recent Sunday that trip coincided with a visit to a surprise birthday party for a person with whom I had...
How Minnesotans aided the Underground Railroad and freedom seekers
MinnPost - Minnesota
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July 28, 2025
Artscape The latest news and events across all forms of the arts. Delivered every Friday. Although long ignored in Underground Railroad scholarship, evidence indicates that small groups of Black and white abolitionists in Minnesota aided freedom...
Drunk Driver Sentenced for Killing 2 at Minnesota Tavern
KDHL Radio - Minnesota
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July 28, 2025
St. Louis Park, MN (KROC-AM News) - The man responsible for the deaths of two people during a drunk driving incident in the Twin Cities last year has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. Fifty-seven-year-old Steven Bailey was behind the wheel of...
Jeff Duncan: John McKeithen was right. The Superdome is the greatest stadium ever built.
The Advocate - Louisiana
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We haven’t done a lot right in New Orleans over the last 50 years. But the Superdome is certainly one of our city's greatest achievements, something we can boast about with unabashed civic pride. The Superdome is not only one of the most iconic...
The best ways to travel to Italy with points and miles
The Points Guy
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July 28, 2025
Between pasta, pizza, wine, beaches, designer stores and some of the world's fastest supercars, Italy is the perfect place for both a relaxing getaway and a jam-packed adventure, no matter your interests. You can visit the historical sights in...
Delta Crash Survivor Sues Airline, Claims Pilot Was Inexperienced
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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A passenger who survived the February crash of a Delta-operated flight in Canada is suing the airline, claiming the pilot was inexperienced and poorly trained. Vanessa Miles, a Michigan resident and employee of Endeavor Air, was traveling as a...
How to Make a Small Room Look Bigger With Wallpaper — 9 Tricks That Are Like 'Spatial Sorcery'
Livingetc
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August 3, 2025
Wallpaper is a powerful thing. Like paint, it can completely transform a room by adding color, pattern, and personality when it's needed most. The right design doesn't only have the power to turn dull, drab walls into a stunning focal point,...
Minnesota sees hazy, smoky skies as Canadian wildfires rage
CBS 4 - Minnesota
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As wildfires rage in Canada, officials there are warning of major challenges for crews trying to contain them. The worst of the flames are in the provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, just to the northwest of Minnesota "A lot of the prairies...
Love Escape Rooms? Best in the Country Here in Minnesota
Power 96 - Minnesota
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July 28, 2025
I have always loved trying to figure out puzzles. They can be fun, give you a sense of accomplishment, and usually challenging. Although that last part can be on a scale. Something that can be challenging for one person might not be challenging at...
Flying alone? You may be paying more than if you travel with someone else
WSOC 9 - North Carolina
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July 28, 2025
CHARLOTTE — Some airlines may be charging more for solo flights. You go online and type in the cities, dates, and number of passengers. Well, put two passengers, and each of you may be cheaper than if you put one. “Our team ran hundreds of...
What’s a tree worth? Bemidji area lost some 9 million trees, but doesn’t qualify for FEMA relief.
Star Tribune - Minnesota
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August 2, 2025
BEMIDJI - A month after a derecho ripped through the region, sparing lives but devastating the forest canopy, Bemidji area officials shared a rough estimate of how many trees fell victim to the storm.Despite the vast acreage of knocked down and...
Yuen: Teacher helped thousands of Minnesotans who are blind learn how to navigate life
Star Tribune - Minnesota
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July 28, 2025
If you were a student of Kelly McCrary, you learned how to climb stairs and board buses, open doors and cross streets, each step a bit closer to a more independent life. Countless Minnesotans have learned from McCrary how to use the “white cane,”...
Entrepreneur blends egg production with tourism near Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls Live - South Dakota
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July 28, 2025
Stephanie Peterson of Brandon started out raising free-range chickens and selling dozens of eggs to local restaurants. Free range is an understatement. Her 150 chickens, including five roosters whom she has named, roam through the seven-acres of...
Your food probably traveled a long way before reaching the grocery store. Here's why
WVPE - Indiana
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July 28, 2025
This story is part of Food Routes, a Harvest Public Media series about local food. Stop at the produce section at your local grocery store and you’ll take a small trip around the world. Bananas from Ecuador and Costa Rica. Tomatoes, avocados and...