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07/24/2026
Question: I saw your recent article about the visually impaired and white canes. I don’t think a lot of people are aware for something similar for the hearing impaired. Can you talk about that?
Answer: You are correct. Minnesota has a law that when a totally or partially deaf person with a service...
07/24/2026
By Deane Morrison
This year, August serves a smorgasbord of celestial delights in both the morning and evening skies.
In the west, Venus is still bright, though steadily sinking into the sunset. On the 16th, its beauty will be enhanced by a young crescent moon shining next to it.
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07/23/2026
Crowd Safety Tips
Whether you're attending a concert, festival, sporting event, parade, or community celebration, taking a few precautions can help you stay safe in large crowds.
Be aware of your surroundings. Identify exits, emergency routes, and landmarks as soon as you arrive.
Wash your hands...
07/22/2026
Driver Profile for: “Joshua Bitker”
year old Joshua Bitker of Bemidji races in the highly competitive Wissota Pure Stock class at Bemidji Speedway. He got his start in racing as a pitman for several fellow racers Sterling Knaeble and Deryk and Devyn Weleski.
“I get to share this hobby...
07/21/2026
Summer tractor ride!By Auctioneer Eric W. Mickelson
In my lifetime often when we purchased a new tractor or combine I would usually have the job of driving it home. Regardless of how far or how slow it was always a lot of fun. So I guess I would tell you I love to drive a tractor down the road...
07/20/2026
Bear hunters: Remember to buy license, check regulations
Contact: Dan Stark, large carnivore specialist, 218-328-8871.
Bear hunters who entered the lottery for bear hunting licenses should check their mail to see if they were selected for a license. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources...
07/20/2026
Strategic Farming: Let’s talk crops! session talks farm stress
Media Contact: Angie Peltier, apeltier@umn.edu, (218) 281-8692
St. Paul, MN. (7/13/2026)— On July 8, Meg Moynihan, Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) ‘farm stress lady’ and Angie Peltier, UMN Extension crops educator joined UMN...
07/20/2026
Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians
Run-off Elections Unofficial Results
July 15, 2026
Chairman – Darrell G. Seki Sr. (incumbent) – 1944
-Floyd “Buck” Jordain - 1597
Ponemah Representative – Eugene R. Standingcloud (incumbent) – 320...
07/20/2026
The little purple flowers upon the stamp, upon the envelope, was telltale that something good was within. Little purple flowers noted upon my pathways always seem to refresh.
Receiving encouragement from someone I’ve never met, brought comfort as the letter landed in my mailbox at just the right...
07/20/2026
It’s a rare treat to have old Jasper Blankenship come down from the diggins to stock up on supplies. And he favored us with stories at the Mule Barn this bright morning over coffee, too.
“Well, Doc,” Jasper said, “you’re right. I wasn’t always a miner. Back during The War I had a job in the city...
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