DNR Out In Full Force Checking Boats For Zebra Mussels
On Monday, some hearty people took the day to launch their boats for the season. But before they got in the water, their boats had to be inspected for invasive species.
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On Monday, some hearty people took the day to launch their boats for the season. But before they got in the water, their boats had to be inspected for invasive species.
The sizzle you hear on the grill could be record high prices we're now paying for beef, which couldn't come at a worse time: The start of summer grilling season.
From 2006 to 2007 Mike Simon served in Iraq. His life changed forever when he was hit by a rocket propelled grenade, suffering a major head injury. After the blast, Mike's wife Marno noticed a change in her husband. "He was able to call home once a week for about twenty minutes, started making really odd comments," Marno said.
The other part of Memorial Day is, of course, the outdoor traditions. But swimming and boating was at a minimum today.
On Monday, our nation will take time to remember those who've lost their lives while serving our country. Memorial Day ceremonies and parades are scheduled throughout Minnesota. One of the largest was at Fort Snelling Cemetery, where thousands attended Monday morning's event. Many noted that, to be at Fort Snelling on Memorial Day served as a reminder that the holiday isn't about taking the day off from work, setting up a picnic or firing up the BBQ. It's a day to honor the military members who've lost their lives while serving.
Victims of last week's deadly tornado in Oklahoma say they will rebuild. And Minnesotans want to help.
North Dakota's uncongested airspace and tumultuous weather conditions make the state an ideal spot for a civilian drones test site, say officials who are leading the campaign to land the federal project.
By Michael Hill's estimation, 90 percent of the people pumping gas at his station just south of the U.S.-Canada border in Washington state are Canadians.
Dustin Allison was riding in an armored vehicle at the head of a convoy in Iraq one morning in 2007 when an improvised explosive device went off, killing the driver and leaving Allison badly wounded.
June is just around the corner, and with it comes the arrival of LGBT Pride Month. At least two or three of the choices I highlight below could arguably be said to assist in getting in the spirit of the festivities, though admittedly only one is explicit about it.
The family of a missing toddler will release balloons Monday afternoon as a way to say happy birthday and "we'll miss you."
NFL MVP Adrian Peterson says he has family members who are gay whom he loves and respects. But on gay marriage, the Minnesota Vikings running back says "that's not something I believe in."
A family of four is reportedly missing after going out for a boating trip on Lake Superior Sunday, according to CBS affiliate Northland's NewsCenter. The station reported that the family left Silver Bay on Sunday afternoon and were heading to the Palisade Head area.
The Coen brothers' 1960s folk revival "Inside Llewyn Davis" earned the Grand Prix, Cannes' second most prestigious award. The film's breakout star, Oscar Isaac, accepted the award for the Coens, who won the Palme in 1991 for "Barton Fink."
As Memorial Day weekend marks the opening of many public pools, a Twin Cities foundation is pushing parents toward a water safety pledge. Edina-based Abbey's Hope is promoting the Water Watchdog Tag, a physical reminder for parents.
