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New Book Chronicles Minnesota’s Legendary Acme Comedy Co.
Writer Patrick Strait’s newest book about the local comedy scene, Home Club: Up-and-Comers and Comebacks at Acme Comedy Company, is a thorough exploration of the venue’s rise and success. Released in March, the book is a tribute to the hundreds of...

Dozens of Brand New, Out-of-This-World Foods and Drinks Were Just Announced for the Minnesota State Fair
It's that time of year again—The Great Minnesota Get-Together starts in August, and as usual, dozens of new foods, drinks, and vendors will make their debuts. I know you'll want to try them all, so dust off your fairgrounds map, fire up a...

MINNEWASKA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #2149 GLENWOOD, MINNESOTA MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MINNEWASKA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #2149 GLENWOOD, MINNESOTA MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The Minnewaska Area Schools Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, June 16, 2025 in the Minnewaska Area School District Office...

Sports Roundup – July 26
LOCAL SPORTS At the Provincial Special Olympics on Friday, three athletes from Eastern Highlands Special Olympics won Gold medals: Lauchlin Delorey in the Long Jump, Rodney Snair & Nicole Roberts in the 400 Metres. Competition continues through...
Former NDSU Bison thrower Payton Otterdahl primed for another high finish at U.S. Outdoor Championships
FARGO — Payton Otterdahl feels like he's primed for a big performance in the men's shot put. For the former North Dakota State thrower, Sunday, Aug. 3, in Eugene, Oregon, would be the ideal time hit that big mark. A spot on the world stage is at...

Submissions open for Watermark Art Center's 'It's Only Clay' exhibit
BEMIDJI — Watermark Art Center is seeking submissions for its 20th annual "It's Only Clay National Competition and Exhibition" through Aug. 31. The exhibit is a juried ceramics competition focusing on and dedicated to functional clay vessels. Each...

Celebrate 135 Years Of Albany This Weekend With Food, Music, And Parades
Happy Birthday, Albany! The Stearns County city along Interstate 94 turns 135 years old this year. And folks are getting ready to celebrate their Heritage Day this weekend on Friday, August 1st and Saturday, August 2nd. Friday, August 1st Heritage...

Nebraska Volleyball will make at least 19 regular-season national TV appearances
LINCOLN, Neb. (Huskers.com) - The Big Ten Network announced its 2025 volleyball TV schedule on Monday. The Huskers will make at least 19 regular-season national TV appearances on Big Ten Network, FOX, FS1, NBC, ABC and ESPN. Twelve of Nebraska’s...

Delta pilot on Minneapolis-to-SF flight arrested on arrival for alleged child sexual assault
Federal agents and sheriff's deputies stormed the cockpit of a Delta Airlines flight from Minneapolis to San Francisco over the weekend and arrested the co-pilot on child sexual assault charges, authorities said. Flight 2809 had just arrived at...

Snap Tales County League Baseball
County League Baseball was a big deal when I was a kid. Our community was in a league that played on Sunday afternoons and included such renowned opponents as Spang, Blackberry, Bigfork, Pengilly, Swatara, Bovey, Inger, Squaw Lake and Ball Club....

Vikings training camp recap, Day 8: Theo Jackson, J.J. McCarthy's day
Vikings safety Theo Jackson has been ready for the opportunity that's now in front of him for a while. Poached off of the Titans' practice squad as a rookie in 2022 after Lewis Cine got hurt, Jackson has impressed behind the scenes over the last...

Two Minnesotans die in Wisconsin wrong way driver collision
DEFOREST, Wis. – Two west-central Minnesotans died after a head-on crash in Wisconsin. 19-year-old Brady Heiling of Clara City died Friday after nearly a week in critical care. His passenger, 18-year-old Hallie Helgeson of Montevideo, died shortly...
Big Ten Volleyball Announces 2025 TV Schedule
Via University of Minnesota Athletics, 42m ago MINNEAPOLIS – The Big Ten Conference has released the television schedule for the 2025 Big Ten Volleyball season. The Golden Gophers will be featured on the Big Ten Network or streamed on B1G+ for...
Showstoppers presents Disney’s “Newsies” Musical
Cast, crew and directors of the Minnewaska Showstoppers put on four performances of “Newsies” in front of a packed house, Wednesday through Saturday nights at the Minnewaska Area High School Auditoriuim. The local production was directed by Jeff...

Sports on TV, radio: July 26-28, 2025
• Formula 1: Sprint Race, 4:55 a.m., ESPN • Formula 1: Qualifying, 8:55 a.m., ESPN2 • NTT IndyCar Series: Practice, 10:30 a.m., FS1 • Indy NXT Series: Qualifying, noon, FS1 • NTT IndyCar Series: Qualifying, 1:30 p.m., FS1 • NASCAR Cup Series:...
New Music Reviews (7/28)
Each week, Music Director Chris Sanley and Associate Music Director Alex Ruder share brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation. These reviews help our DJs decide on what they want to play. See what we added this week below...
All-school reunion stirs fond memories
When asked what their favorite memories from high school are, a lot of Park Rapids alumni smile mischievously and say “I’m not sure I can share.” Some alumni attending the Park Rapids All School Reunion this weekend shared newspaper-appropriate...

Support Local Art And Volunteer At The Same Time
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Whether you are an aspiring artist or a professional, the United Way of Central Minnesota is looking for your art. The organization is seeking one-of-a-kind pieces for its "Time for Art" Silent Auction. They are looking...

Sports News | Thorbjorn Olesen Takes the 2nd-round Lead in the 3M Open
Blaine (Minnesota, USA), Jul 26 (AP) Thorbjorn Olesen worked out of trouble more than once Friday at the TPC Twin Cities to take a one-stroke lead over Jake Knapp into the weekend in the 3M Open. Olesen followed an opening 9-under 62 on Thursday...

Psychiatrist reveals how to 'trick' your brain into craving tasks you hate
Dr. Kyra Bobinet, California behavioral neuroscientist and author of "Unstoppable Brain," told Fox News Digital that there is a growing awareness of "brain rot" and its consequences. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Dreading a task at...