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Minnesota College Tuition Program Has North Dakota Worried

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota higher education officials are deeply worried about losing students and revenue in 2024 when neighboring Minnesota makes public college and university tuition free for thousands of residents. Officials estimate around 15,000 to 20,000 Minnesota…

Microchips Good For Shelters, Owners, Pets

If you have a pet, there's not much worse than the feeling you get when it disappears or gets lost. That is why many people showed up at Animal Allies on Thursday. No, it was not to find a lost…

Demolition Of UWS Field Bleachers Gets Underway

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- A piece of UWS’ history that's been part of the athletics department since the 1950s is being bulldozed. We're talking about the bleachers at the Ole Haugsrud Field. UWS officials said the…

Motorcycle Crashes Near Ely

ELY, MINN. -- First responders and law enforcement responded to a motorcycle crash just north of Ely on Friday. The 65-year-old driver reported that he lost control of the bike while he was…

FDLTCC Narrows President Search to Two Finalists

CLOQUET, Minn. - The number of candidates that could be the next president of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is down to two. A search advisory committee selected Anita Hanson and Kimberly Spoor as finalists. Anita Hanson is FDLTCC’s…

Wrenshall High School 2023 Graduation

WRENSHALL, MINN. -- The class of 2023 at Wrenshall High School finished their high school career Friday as they took part in the graduation ceremony. The Valedictorian for the class was Janae Sjodin, who…

Duluth's "Other" Train Back on Tracks in July

The Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad will soon be back on the tracks. It looks a little quiet right now, but things will definitely be picking up as they get ready to reopen in…

Trapping Begins for Spongy Moths in Northeastern MN

NORTHEASTERN, Minn. --As temperatures warm up and summer gets underway, it also brings some big problems. The trapping of spongy moths has begun in Minnesota. Formerly known as gypsy moths, they have been wreaking havoc on trees for years. Northeastern…

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