June 2024

TL/DR - The National Weather Service confirmed several tornadoes in north-central Minnesota on Wednesday, causing substantial damage to properties, especially in Aitkin County. The storm damaged homes, campers, cabins and boats, particularly along Rabbit Lake and Clamshell Lake. The National Weather Service has not yet determined if the tornadoes…

TL/DR - A project is underway in West Michigan to connect trail systems along the Grand River, creating a total of 85 miles of non-motor vehicle trails. The initiative involves several organizations and has been supported with almost $1 million in funding for the completion of the Bass River Segment of the Idema Explorers Trail. The Vice…

TL/DR - The article is a notice from the publisher of Independent Newsmedia, Charlene Bisson. It informs that visitors to their website, YourValley.net, will be limited to five stories per month unless they subscribe for $6.99 per month. The article emphasizes the importance of supporting local, unbiased journalism and that the financial…

TL/DR - The Biden Administration has announced an $11 million investment to expand medical residencies in rural communities, with fifteen medical systems across the US set to benefit. In Wisconsin, $750k of the investment will go to UW-Health’s OB-GYN program, while the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra has…