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Spooner boys top Grantsburg
SPOONER — The Spooner baseball team is picking up steam, winning four out of their last five ball games, including defeating Grantsburg 12-4 on Monday, April 29. Coach Josh Villella and the Rails are now 8-6 following their most recent win over the Pirates. Since April 22, the Rails have been hot and playing well. In that game, they topped Ladysmith 11-5 in Heart O’ North Conference action. ...
Minnesota's Wildcat Sanctuary breaks ground on $1.2 million expansion project
SANDSTONE, Minn. — For the last quarter century, the Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone has rescued dozens of exotic cats. Now, it is breaking ground on a project to help expand its outreach.The new $1.2 million space dubbed "Catio Town" will include 10 indoor suites with their own unique theme and 10 spacious outdoor "catios," a central playroom and year-round space featuring skywalks, water features and grass beds. The area will be able to accommodate 50 small cats."Catio Town will provide a forever home to current and future small and hybrid cats who can't otherwise be rehomed due to legalities and unwanted behaviors," said Founder and Executive Director Tammy Thies.Earlier this year, the sanctuary rescued 24 Asian leopard cats found living in "deplorable conditions" in Texas.The Wildcat Sanctuary rescues most of its animals from private owners, roadside attractions and police seizures, according to Thies. The sanctuary is currently home to more than 50 hybrid cats and more than 30 small wild cats.The Wildcat Sanctuary says it still needs to raise $240,000 by June 30 to be able to complete the project. Every donation will be matched up to $100,00. Donations can be made online.
Running Aces files lawsuit against tribal casino execs
Casino CEO argues other casinos are illegally using some gaming systems, making market unfair Running Aces Casino and Racetrack filed a federal lawsuit against executives at three tribal casinos in Minnesota under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act last week. The lawsuit alleges some of the games offered at three Minnesota casinos, including Grand Casino Hinckley, Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Treasure Island Resort & Casino aren’t allowed under the tribal gaming compacts. According to the lawsuit, the inclusion of those games puts...
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