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New ‘Fargo’ set in ‘Bemidji’
The new FX series based on the 1996 Joel and Ethan Coen classic film “Fargo” will be set in Bemidji, not Brainerd. This according to Crystal Dey in the Bemidji Pioneer. “Breaking Bad’s” Bob Odenkirk has been cast as Bill Olson, a Bemidji sheriff’s deputy. Allison Tolman will be playing Molly Solverson, a deputy serving…
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Minnesota minimum wage debate amid labor changes
The debate over raising the Minnesota minimum wage comes north tonight with a community forum on the subject in Grand Rapids at 7 p.m. An statewide interfaith group is pushing an increase of the state’s minimum wage to $9.50. The current minimum wage in Minnesota is $6.15, well below the federal rate of $7.25 and essentially…
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Al Roker seeks Iron Range reality show subjects
Apparently Al Roker’s production company is looking for Iron Range reality show subjects for the NBC weatherman’s new program. Talk comes from the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce in Tower. According to the chamber’s Facebook page, the casting company is looking for independent or family owned businesses, unique siblings and people who are the best at what they…
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Now entering the Minnesota century
Minnesotans experience spring, summer, autumn and, of course, winter the way God intended: entirely, each season accompanied by a unique wardrobe and emotional self-defense strategy. In the dead of another frigid winter or the mires of an ambiguous spring it can be hard to argue for the virtues of this cycle. Further, Minnesota’s place in…
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Great Northern Radio Show in Crosby TODAY
It’s show day! There’s still time to make plans for a day trip to see a free, live broadcast performance of the Great Northern Radio Show in Crosby, Minnesota. We’ll be on the airwaves of Northern Community Radio from 5-7 p.m. Please be in your seats at Crosby-Ironton High School before 4:30 p.m. for the…
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John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon cancelled
The Duluth News Tribune is reporting that the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon has cancelled its January 2014 race. In short, the Beargrease is out of money. Several races over the past few years have been cancelled or delayed due to lack of snow or wet conditions. This has sapped the organization’s reserves. So,…
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GUEST POST: Confessions of a Stay-at-Home Dad
I’m busy producing the Great Northern Radio Show today, but have planned a special treat for you. Clint Edwards is a guy I’ve gotten to know through our modern world’s crazy techo-magic. He’s a fantastic creative nonfiction writer who got his MFA at Minnesota State-Mankato. Lately, he’s been blogging about being a stay-at-home dad with…
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In which Rob Farnsworth challenges Dayton to debate
Hibbing special education teacher Rob Farnsworth, a Republican candidate for Minnesota governor, has challenged Gov. Mark Dayton (DFL) to a one-on-one debate. One criticism of Farnsworth is that he opted to run for governor before running for local or state office. Yeah, he’s not doing much here to instill confidence that he’s ready for prime…
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8 clues to Saturday’s Great Northern Radio Show
This Saturday I’ll be hosting my Great Northern Radio Show live from the Mayberry Auditorium at Crosby-Ironton High School in Crosby, Minnesota. The show will air live on Northern Community Radio from 5-7 p.m. You can tune in at 91.7 KAXE Grand Rapids/Iron Range, 90.5 KBXE Bagley/Bemidji, 89.9 Brainerd, 103.9 Ely, streaming at kaxe.org. We’ll…
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Nolan barely out-raising challenger in MN-8
From Brian Bakst, Minnesota AP correspondent: #mn08 fundraising scorecard: Dem @USRepRickNolan has $261K banked compared to $234K for @StewartMillsMN, but Mills outraised Nolan in 3Q — Brian Bakst (@Stowydad) October 16, 2013 In other words, U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan (D-MN-8) is running roughly even with his Republican challenger Stewart Mills in fundraising for the 2014…
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Great Northern Radio Show: The Company
This week I’m busy preparing the Great Northern Radio Show, which makes its Season 3 debut this Saturday, Oct. 19 at Crosby-Ironton High School in Crosby, Minnesota. Please, consider joining us for the live show in Crosby (seating before 4:30 p.m., free!) or tuning in on the radio or live online feed (5-7 p.m.). Throughout the week I’ll…
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PolyMet’s new ad seeks support amid controversy
PolyMet Mining is up with a new ad in the Duluth, Minnesota, TV market entitled “PolyMet, Yes.” It’s part of a larger public relations campaign. As you can see, Polymet’s new ad focuses on the products that would be made with the minerals PolyMet wants to mine. Structured around the word “Yes” the ad seeks…
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Great Northern Radio Show: Faith Boblett
This week I’m busy preparing the Great Northern Radio Show, which makes its Season 3 debut thisSaturday, Oct. 19 at Crosby-Ironton High School in Crosby, Minnesota. Please, consider joining us for the live show in Crosby (seating before 4:30 p.m., free!) or tuning in on the radio or live online feed (5-7 p.m.). Throughout the week I’ll tell…
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This is a bear playing tether ball
I’ve decided that I have two goals for the blog this week. The first goal is to make sure you know about the Great Northern Radio Show, this Saturday, Oct. 19, broadcasting live from Crosby-Ironton High School in Crosby, Minnesota. The second is to entertain you with posts about forest animals (here, here, and here).…
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DNR: Don’t feed the Park Point foxes
Fox 21 News reports that Minnesota DNR officials are warning residents of Park Point in Duluth not to feed the wild foxes that have taken up residence there. Not everyone likes the Park Point foxes. From the story: DNR wildlife managers are receiving increasing numbers of calls from area residents concerned about habituated foxes approaching people…