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Minnesota to swear in first Vietnamese American state court judge
Minnesota will swear in its first Vietnamese American state court judge today. Viet-Hanh Winchell will be sworn in as a state judge at the Washington County Courthouse in Stillwater, Minnesota, Pioneer Press reports. She will preside over the 10th Judicial District, which according to Minnesota Lawyer, encompasses Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington, and Wright counties.
Car slams into section of White Bear Lake Area High School
WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. — Police say a single vehicle slammed into a section of White Bear Lake Area High School Friday. According to a press release on the White Bear Lake Police Department's Facebook page, first responders and officers were dispatched to White Bear Lake Area High School's North Campus for "a motor vehicle crash in which a single vehicle collided with the building structure."According to officials, an adult driver entered the northwest corner of the property and "struck the building with their vehicle." First responders treated the driver on the scene for minor injuries. Police say impairment was not a factor in the crash.The White Bear Lake Area School District sent construction crews to the scene where they repaired and secured the building. MORE NEWS: Two Minnesota gun bills unlikely to pass after key Democrat says he doesn't support themThe White Bear Lake Police Department concluded its release by wishing everyone a safe weekend. "We are grateful for all who remained calm and assisted during this incident. We wish everyone a safe weekend.
Hopkins advances to state True Team as a wild-card entry
Twelve of the best girls track and field teams in Minnesota will vie for the state Class AAA True Team title, beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Stillwater High School. Among those 12 teams is Hopkins, which advanced to state as a wild-card entry. Hopkins placed third in the Section 7AAA Meet May 8 at Hopkins High Stadium. Coach Andrea Yesnes praised her Royals for an outstanding effort across the board. ...
Mental Health Workshops: Shining a light on inclusive spaces where you belong
Even during dark times, we can’t always expect other people to encourage us. We must remind ourselves to hold onto resilience. Not just during mental health awareness month, but all the time. Sheletta Brundidge on what one person is doing to help.
At-home infusion therapy offers lower stress treatment, a greater sense of normality
SOMERSET, Wis. (WCCO) — Home infusion is meant to help patients become independent and resume normal activities while recovering from an illness. The COVID-19 pandemic jump-started the growth of the at-home therapy.Brekken Larson, 11, can be found beating everyone in video games while also receiving treatment as he battles a rare auto immune disease. He is currently in an encouraging spot after years of discomfort from juvenile dermatomyositis, which attacks his skin and muscles."His legs just don't work. It's painful almost like a heavy arthritis. It does deteriorate your muscles unless it's being medicated," his mother Jessica Larson said.For years,...
Van Otterloo is ready to make his mark
Columbus, MN — Justin Van Otterloo, who is set for his first season at Running Aces as a professional trainer/driver, may have taken the long route to get here, but is now making his way in harness racing, the sport that he grew up in and the sport that has deep roots as a tradition in his family.
Softball Game Recap: Amery Takes a Loss
Amery was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They fell just short of the Cumberland Beavers by a score of 7-6. Amery was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Cumberland apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2019.
Schmit and Foote are SAHS Athletes of the Week
Paige Schmit Synchronized swimming The Stillwater synchronized swimming team wrapped the latest in a long string of East Conference championships and Paige Schmit has been a key contributor all season. The senior joined sister Hailey Schmit to win the duet and combined with isana Downing and Annie Gritters to win the trio to help send...
Britton elected to Conservation Congress' District Leadership Council
Mike Britton was elected to the District Leadership Council of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress at its ninth annual convention held in Appleton on May 9-11. Britton is one of two representatives serving Barron, Burnett, Chippewa, Polk, Rusk and St. Croix counties. Across Wisconsin there are 11 districts with two delegates representing each district. In 1934, lead UW professor Aldo Leopold, Chief Warden Harley MacKenzie, Superintendent of Game William Grimmer and...
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