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Former South Dakota trooper announces candidacy for secretary of state
Watertown Public Opinion - South Dakota
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Terrence Davis, a 39-year-old former state trooper, announced his candidacy for South Dakota Secretary of State. Davis, a Democrat, could potentially face incumbent Republican Monae Johnson in the general election. A 39-year-old former state...
Police Need Help Now Locating Golf Cart Stolen From Popular Minnesota Course
Mix 108 - Minnesota
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August 5, 2025
Several times throughout the year, police departments in Minnesota reach out to the public to help them with an active investigation. I often write about these instances to help spread the word, because when more people who are aware and share on...
Top 10 NFL players at each offensive position for 2025: CBS Sports staff ranks best QBs, RBs, WRs and more
CBS Sports - Florida
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August 6, 2025
The real 2025 NFL season is fast approaching, which means it's almost time to get a full look at football's best talent. We've had all offseason to watch teams collect and swap and challenge players through spring workouts, summer training camp...
TV meteorologist pauses severe weather forecast to text family in viral video
AOL
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A Minnesota meteorologist is making no apologies for text messaging his wife to ensure his family was safe while he was live on-air during severe weather. A video posted on Facebook with more than 8 million views shows Nick Jansen, Rochester news...
Tough Cuts Coming at Four Positions for the Houston Texans
Houston Press - Texas
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August 13, 2025
We are nearly 75 percent of the way through training camp, in terms of number of practices, and still have two preseason games left, and yet, the Houston Texans have a handful of position battles that still haven’t come fully into focus yet. This...
What Is Chess Pie? Google Searches in Minnesota Are Off the Charts
Quick Country 96.5 - Minnesota
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August 5, 2025
Minnesota is famous for its comfort food classics like Juicy Lucys and Tater Tot Hotdish, but there’s one dessert that’s suddenly trending here. It’s called Chess Pie, and if you haven’t heard of it yet, you’re not alone. I'd never heard of Chess...
Things to do in Minnesota: 6 things to do this weekend (Aug. 8-10)
FOX 9 - Minnesota
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The Irish Festival of Minnesota in St. Paul. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - There's plenty to do this weekend in Minnesota, from festivals celebrating the Irish and garlic, to a Twins game and more. Irish Fair of Minnesota Aug. 8-10 Harriet Island, St....
Northwest Sports Update: M’s take on White Sox, Bells near regular season end, the Storm’s big trade and more
KPUG 1170 - Washington
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Mariners News The Mariners are opening their series against the Chicago White Sox at T-Mobile tonight. The M’s are coming off a monumental series win over the Texas Rangers that gave them more space in the division standings and solidified their...
Washington Commanders vs New England Patriots Preseason Week 1: Schedule, TV, Radio, Online Streaming, Odds, and more
Hogs Haven - Washington D.C.
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August 6, 2025
The Washington Commanders had a joint practice with the New England Patriots on Wednesday, and will now play them in Foxborough for their first preseason game. Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota(lower leg strain) won’t play tonight, so it will be...
‘Hockey Is For Me’ introduces sport to children of color
FOX 9 - Minnesota
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota may be the state of hockey, but not everyone here participates in the popular sport. My favorite part is scoring What we know: Amir Kadir is about to start kindergarten in the fall, but he's already following in...
Minnesota Ranked No. 24 in United Soccer Coaches Preseason Poll
Gopher Sports University of Minnesota Athletics
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August 1, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS - The University of Minnesota women's soccer team has earned national recognition, debuting at No. 24 in the United Soccer Coaches preseason poll. Minnesota's schedule features six teams ranked in the top 25. The Golden Gophers will...
Lord Huron’s homecoming and more live music in the metro area this weekend
The Oakland Press - Michigan
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August 6, 2025
Lord Huron has existed in one form or another since the mid-’90s, and for 15 years in what founder and frontman Ben Schneider notes is “this incarnation of the band.” And after five albums and three EPs, you’ll be hard-pressed to find anybody more...
Beloved local TV anchor dies aged 69
Daily Mail
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August 5, 2025
Beloved Boston TV anchor Byron Barnett has died at the age of 69 after a brave battle with cancer. The veteran journalist, who reported for WHDH for nearly four decades, passed away peacefully on Sunday in his hometown of Minneapolis, surrounded...
Lakes Area Music Festival pairs movement and music in Yoga + Live Music experience
Brainerd Dispatch - Minnesota
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August 5, 2025
BRAINERD — As part of its enchanting MYTHS & MAGIC season, the Lakes Area Music Festival invites audiences to find stillness and connection through Yoga + Live Music, a unique outdoor experience combining gentle movement and soulful sound. The...
In Vergas, Minnesota, dashing dachshunds go paw to paw in ‘Running of the Wieners’
Duluth News Tribune - Minnesota
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August 5, 2025
VERGAS. Minn. — Vergas, Minnesota, is home to the world’s largest loon statue. So, it’s only fitting that its yearly celebration called “Looney Days” pays tribute to the moniker by amping the “loony” up all the way to 11. And this past Saturday,...
Famous musician says she was on turbulent Delta flight from hell that saw jet FREE FALL towards ground
Daily Mail
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August 5, 2025
By GERMANIA RODRIGUEZ POLEO, US CHIEF REPORTER Published: 15:54 EDT, 5 August 2025 | Updated: 16:23 EDT, 5 August 2025 EDM musician Kristine W has revealed she thought she was going to die aboard a Delta flight that nose dived over 1,500 feet as...
Crosslake Art Clubs celebrates 40 years with 40 artists Aug. 7-9
Brainerd Dispatch - Minnesota
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August 5, 2025
CROSSLAKE — The Crosslake Art Club is hosting its 40th annual Crosslake Art Show 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 7-9 at the Crosslake Community Center located at 14126 Daggett Pine Road. The show is free of charge. Forty artists will be at the show and...
Largest corn maze in world? Minnesota maze plants a whopper for 10th anniversary
Duluth News Tribune - Minnesota
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August 5, 2025
EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. — Valley Corn Maize near East Grand Forks, Minnesota, wanted to do something different to celebrate its 10th anniversary this season. Matthew Krueger and his family were thinking of something big — something bigger than...
14 New ‘Plant Destroyers’ Just Found in Minnesota, Bad News For Our Trees
Minnesota Now
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A team of researchers at the University of Minnesota just made a discovery that sounds like it’s straight out of a plant horror movie. More than a dozen new water molds infamous for wiping out trees, crops, and ornamental plants around the world...
NFL insider throws cold water on Vikings' JJ McCarthy, warns Minnesota fans of disappointment
Sporting News
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August 6, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings are entering the J.J. McCarthy era. Although McCarthy is in his second year in the NFL, he missed all of last season due to injury, making this feel more like his rookie year from an experience standpoint. He's set to start...