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Girls Diving: Olson wins section diving championships

ELK RIVER — Izzy Olson captured first place with a score of 374.25 at the Section 8-2A diving championships Friday, Oct. 23. Brenna Deason finished in fifth place while Sabrina Buffatta was an eighth place finisher and Meghan Wirtz was 12th. Olson and …

Luverne cracks JCC, H-BC rolls on; H-LP dominates in Iowa playoff game

LUVERNE -- In a battle of two 1-1 Big South Conference high school football teams Friday night, host Luverne was impressive in a 32-0 shutout over Jackson County Central. The Cardinals racked up 271 yards of total offense compared to just 104 for the …

BHS teacher home after 5 days in ICU with COVID-19

Somewhere inside Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd, nurses and doctors tended to her 53-year-old husband, whose labored breathing on the eighth day of suffering from severe COVID-19 symptoms could no longer adequately enrich his own …

Ask the Master Gardener: Steps to care for tropical and citrus plants in winter

Dear Master Gardener: I bought a hibiscus at the beginning of the summer and had it on my patio. I just brought it in last week before the weather turned cold (and snowed). How do I take care of it over the winter? Answer: Here are the steps to take to …

Request to Postpone MN 2nd District Election Denied

(AP) - A federal appeals panel on Friday rejected a Minnesota Republican's request to delay voting in his congressional race to February due to the death of a third-party candidate. The ruling handed a victory to Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig, who …

Conversation: HL-O legend Burns enjoyed remarkable athletic career

Question: Congratulations on your recent induction into the Richfield Coaches Hall of Fame, Pat. That must mean a lot to you. Answer: Thank you. It certainly does. Q: You were such a great basketball player. It must have been difficult for you to give up …

Letter: Superintendent requests following COVID-19 guidance, requirements

I am writing today to ask for your help. We are a month and a half into the school year and have already needed to change learning models due to the spread of COVID-19. Continued increases in the cases may determine the model that we will need to implement …

Aitkin capital levy seeks funds for technology, transportation

Declining enrollment and subsequent dwindling state funding over the past few years led to staffing cuts in Aitkin, and more could be on the way if the proposed capital projects levy isn’t passed, the school district reported. The levy requests an extra $ …

Our Opinion: Prepare now for a long winter

Well, that escalated quickly. A mere two weeks after summer-like temperatures in the 80s, the Brainerd lakes area is now awash in snow and cold. And not just in a dusting of snow, but about 5-7 inches of it total between Tuesday and Thursday. And there is …

Yellowjacket swimmers prepare for section tournament

Swimmers and divers spent the last few weeks preparing for the Section 8A tournament being held Friday and Saturday in Bemidji. Head coach Jensen Maiden said that her team has had a strong season and a strong attitude this year despite all of the …

Appeals court rules Minnesota's 2nd District race should proceed

In doing so, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals panel left intact a judge’s ruling this month to let the race go on despite the death of one of three candidates on the ballot. The death of Legal Marijuana Now Party nominee Adam Weeks put federal law around …

Private Firm Mobilizing Armed Gang For Election Day Stands Down After Minnesota Warning

A private firm from Tennessee agreed Friday to stop recruiting military Special Operations veterans to battle imagined “antifas” at Minnesota polling stations on Election Day.  The chilling plan to deploy the armed gang was targeted earlier this week in a …

AG Ellison: Atlas Aegis Won’t Recruit Or Provide Security In Minnesota Around Election Day

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota Attorney General says that a group described as a private security company run by veterans has agreed not to recruit former special forces to “guard polling places” in Minnesota on Election Day. Following reports that the …

Tennessee company agrees to abandon efforts to hire armed guards for Minnesota polling places

In the Star Tribune, Stephen Montemayer writes: “The Tennessee-based company that advertised for ex-Special Forces members to serve as armed guards at Minnesota polling places on Nov. 3 has told the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office that it is rescinding …

2020 voter guide: Minnesota House District 11A

Jeff A. Dotseth Political party: I will be a voice for all, but I am endorsed by the Republican Party. Age: 52 Occupation: Small business owner, real estate broker Family: Married; 3 adult children; 2 grandchildren Website: dotsethmn.com Facebook: Jeff …

Feds say far-right group coordinated attack on Minneapolis police precinct during protest

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota on Friday announced that the FBI brought charges against a member of the far-right “Boogaloo Bois” group for organizing and participating in an effort to “incite a riot” outside a Minneapolis police …

'Boogaloo Bois' member charged in Minneapolis police station shooting also attended Austin protest, officials say

AUSTIN (KXAN/NBC) — A Texas man and apparent member of the “Boogaloo Bois”, who was charged in connection with a shooting at a Minneapolis police station during the George Floyd protests, was pulled over by Austin police during a protest in June. Ivan …

Close personal encounters and memories of Sid Hartman

Mike Sanford Jr. eagerly awaits debut as Gophers offensive coordinator

Imagine you were just handed the keys to a new Corvette and were getting ready to take it on a spirited drive. Suddenly, all roads are closed and will open only sporadically over the next seven months. That’s the situation Mike Sanford Jr., the Gophers’ …

Arméniens menacent de terreur la chaîne de télévision TF1

Les français d’origine arménienne ont déchaîné un flot d’insultes et de menaces de terreur contre la chaîne de télévision TF1 et sa journaliste Liseron Boudoul. PARIS, FRANCE, October 24, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Les français d’origine …

DESPITE WINNING FINAL PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE, BIDEN MISSPEAKS ON ENERGY INDUSTRY

MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bruce Aitken and Nogsong Fonkem, the authors of a new book, TRADE CRASH: A Primer on Surviving and Thriving in Pandemics and Global Trade Disruption, commented on the final …

Coronavirus – Kenya : COVID-19 Response - Perspectives on Kenya Symposium at Serena Hotel

Information, Communication and Technology Cabinet Secretary John Mucheru accompanied by Health Chief Administrative Secretary Dr Mercy Mwangangi when he represented Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe at the official opening of Aghakhan University …

Coronavirus - Sierra Leone: COVID-19 update (23 October 2020)

New cases: 3 Total confirmed: 2,343 Deaths: 74 Recovered: 1,782 Total in quarantine: 175 Discharged from quarantine: 11,783Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information and Communication, Sierra Leone.

Coronavirus - Zambia: Daily status update (23 October 2020)

Cumulative Cases: 16,095 Total Recoveries: 15,179 COVID-19 Deaths: 115 COVID-19 Associated Deaths: 231 Active Cases: 570Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI).

Coronavirus - Nigeria: Updated Guidelines for Phase III of the Eased Lockdown

Guidelines for the phase III of the eased lockdown has been updated Please Take Responsibility to stay safe & protect yourself & loved ones from COVID-19 Adhering to guidelines for public spaces Reopening of NYSC camps, schools & contact sports …

Coronavirus - South Africa: COVID-19 statistics in South Africa (23 October 2020)

Tests conducted: 4 657 116 Positive cases identified: 712 412 Total recoveries: 643 523 Total deaths: 18 891 New cases: 1897Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa, Department of Health.

Statement on the situation in The Federal Republic of Nigeria

Download logo Political Affairs Cluster The African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC), the civil society organ of the African Union with a mandate to promote the principles and ideals of good governance and Human Rights in the continent …

Coronavirus: African Union Member States reporting COVID-19 cases as of 24 October 2020, 9 am EAT

African Union Member States (55) reporting COVID-19 cases (1,696,285) deaths (40,922), and recoveries (1,394,094) by region: Central (59,604 cases; 1,132 deaths; 52,959 recoveries): Burundi (553; 1; 472), Cameroon (21,570; 425; 20,117), CAR (4,862; 62; 1, …

Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Signing of a Ceasefire in Libya

Download logo The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat welcomes the signing of a ceasefire between the parties in Libya following negotiations within the framework of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission in Geneva, Switzerland. . …

African Risk Capacity and Government of Lesotho partner to strengthen Management of Climate Disaster Risks

The African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group and the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to address persistent climate risks and scale up national disaster risk management and financing efforts. The MoU serves as a …

Original handwritten lyrics to the 1956 Elvis Presley hit song Heartbreak Hotel will be auctioned November 19th-20th

The lyrics are an expected top lot in the online-only Thursday-Friday sale planned by Weiss Auctions, based in Lynbrook, N.Y., at 10 am Eastern time both days. LYNBROOK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The original …

Prime Minister Modi Urged to Ensure Assistance to Sri Lanka is Not Used Against Tamils - Requests Justice Wigneswaran

Letter Also Thanks Prime Minister Modi for Requesting Sri Lankan Prime Minister to fully implement the Thirteenth Amendment to Sri Lanka’s Constitution. COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, October 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a letter to the Prime …

Utility Poles Market Expected to Reach $58.8 billion at 3.2% CAGR by 2026

Global Utility Poles Market 2019-2026: Business Development and Growth Opportunities by Industry Expert PORTLAND, OREGON, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global utility poles market was valued at $45.6 billion in 2018, and …

Mountain Peaks Family Practice Delivers Outstanding Service

In over 250 Google reviews, Mountain Peaks Family Practice earns 4.6 out of 5 stars. Here's what satisfied parties say about Mountain Peaks. OREM, UT, USA, October 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mountain Peaks Family Practice (www. …

Dr. Angus Friday Joins the Waitt Institute as the Blue Economy Director

The former World Bank’s Ocean Representative and Grenada Ambassador brings experience and solutions for Blue Prosperity Coalition Partners SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, USA, October 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Angus Friday, an accomplished blue …

EasyRapidNOW™ Nasal Swab Antigen Rapid COVID Test Kits Now Available to Businesses & Brands Through DERMACARE PACKAGING

Easy Rapid (Nasal Swab) Covid Test Kits Now Available to Businesses & Brands Through DermaCare Packaging & Private Label (DermaCare Line) DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, USA, October 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Private Label Industry …

Digital Signatures Market 2020, Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast - 2025

A New Market Study, titled “Digital Signatures Market Upcoming Trends, Growth Drivers and Challenges” has been featured on WiseGuyReports. PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA, October 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Summary A New Market Study, titled “ …

Food Packaging Testing Market 2020, Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast - 2025

A New Market Study, titled “Food Packaging Testing Market Upcoming Trends, Growth Drivers and Challenges” has been featured on WiseGuyReports. PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA, October 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Summary A New Market Study, …

IAM Security Services Market 2020, Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast - 2025

A New Market Study, titled “IAM Security Services Market Upcoming Trends, Growth Drivers and Challenges” has been featured on WiseGuyReports. PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA, October 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Summary A New Market Study, titled …

AV Installation Worksop

Audio Visual installation in a new Gym in Worksop, South Yorkshire with the installation of a Cloud Electronics Speaker Installation LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, October 24, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AV Installation Worksop – we have …

LookingYellow.com can turn you into the ultimate character

LookingYellow.com can turn you into the ultimate character MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Giving people the chance to turn into a character that is truly part of this universe is what the team loves to do. …

MakeMeYellow.com can help you become part of the yellow universe of the Simpsons

MakeMeYellow.com can help you become part of the yellow universe of the Simpsons MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The challenge of giving more people the Simpson treatment is one that this crew is happy to …

MakeMeYellow.photos seeks to give everyone the change to be transformed into a Simpson character

MakeMeYellow.photos seeks to give everyone the change to be transformed into a Simpson character MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The fun that comes from being one of the yellow characters in the simpsons is …

LookingYellow.com is giving the fans the chance to become yellow and become part of the Simpson madness

LookingYellow.com is giving the fans the chance to become yellow and become part of the Simpson madness MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- There is no shortage of fun happening in the world of the simpsons and …