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Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
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Glensheen Mansion unveils 10th summer of free concerts, tours, and beer garden
Glensheen Mansion unveils 10th summer of free concerts, tours, and beer garden originally appeared on Bring Me The News. The historic Glensheen Mansion in Duluth has unveiled its series of summer events, including concerts on the pier, as well as new and returning tours. The lineup will include a number of tours, as well as the return of its beer garden and the Concerts on the Pier series, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Of note, the mansion will bring back its "classic" and "full" guided mansion tours during extended hours, from 5–7 p.m., on Fridays and Saturdays in July and August. It will continue to offer its self-guided tours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, as well as its Lock & Key Tour, which offers a guided tour of the "lesser-known and hidden" parts of the mansion. The Beer Garden will also return in June, spotlighting a rotating assortment of brews from local brewers, as well as non-alcoholic drinks, ice cream, and other food options. Additionally, each week, a featured brewer will come by for a talk. Meanwhile, the Concerts on the Pier series will kick off its 10th season on July 2, offering free concerts every Wednesday in July and August, with the shows taking place right next to the water. The lineup includes performances from the Black River Revue, Gliteratti, and Jeremy Messersmith, among others. Here's the full Concerts on the Pier lineup for 2025: July 2: Black River Revue with Dan Israel July 9: Gliteratti with Kayla K July 16: Superior Siren with Jumpsuit July 23: Big Wave Dave and the Ripples with Born Too Late July 30: Breanne Marie and The Front Porch Sinners with Mara Lovejoy Aug. 6: Feeding Leroy with Shane Nelson Aug. 13: Tin Can Gin with Ian George Aug. 20: Sydney Hansen with Climes Aug. 27: Jeremy Messersmith with Sophie HirokoThis story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Air quality alert issued for northern Minnesota due to Canada wildfire smoke
The Brief The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) issued an air quality alert for northern Minnesota. The alert is in place until Friday at 7 p.m. Smoke from wildfires in Canada led to the alert being issued. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for areas in northern Minnesota. What we know An air quality was issued for the majority of northern Minnesota, and is in place until Friday at 7 p.m. MPCA issued a red air quality alert, which is considered unhealthy for everyone, for areas including International Falls, Roseau, and the Tribal Nation of Red Lake. There is an orange air quality alert, which is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, for areas including Bemidji, East Grand Forks, Two Harbors, Hibbing, Ely, Duluth, and the Tribal Nations of Red Lake, Leech Lake, Grand Portage, and Fond du Lac. For a full description of each air quality category, click here. Dig deeper In red air quality areas, wildfire smoke may make the sky look smoky, and the air look hazy. You may also smell smoke. MPCA says this is unhealthy for everyone. Being outside could cause these symptoms: irritated eyes, nose, and throat, coughing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath. Officials say to reduce outdoor activities, and reduce exposure. Orange air quality areas will also make the sky look hazy, and residents may smell smoke. This air quality is unhealthy for sensitive groups, and may aggravate heart and lung disease, and cardiovascular and respiratory conditions. What you can do To keep up to date on the air quality, click here.
CBS News
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Here's your Pride Month 2025 guide for the Twin Cities and around Minnesota
There are lots of events in the Twin Cities and around greater Minnesota celebrating the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month. Here's a list of some of the highlights of Pride Month festivities, followed by a more comprehensive list down below. June 7: East Central Minnesota Pride When: June 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Robinson Park, 200 Fifth Street Southeast in Pine City Robinson Park, 200 Fifth Street Southeast in Pine City What: East Central Minnesota Pride, sometimes called "the first rural Pride event" in the country, celebrates small towns in Minnesota. They'll have performances in the afternoon as well as a Drag Queen story time. The event is tobacco, e-cigarette and alcohol-free. East Central Minnesota Pride, sometimes called "the first rural Pride event" in the country, celebrates small towns in Minnesota. They'll have performances in the afternoon as well as a Drag Queen story time. The event is tobacco, e-cigarette and alcohol-free. More information: Click here June 7: Youth Pride When: June 7 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. June 7 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Como Park, 1199 Midway Parkway, St. Paul Como Park, 1199 Midway Parkway, St. Paul What: A free event for young LGBTQIA+ people ages 13 to 22. A free event for young LGBTQIA+ people ages 13 to 22. More information: Click here June 8: Trans Joy Fest When: June 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Park Point Recreation Area, Duluth Park Point Recreation Area, Duluth What: The 4th Annual Trans Joy Fest will feature vendors, community resources, a free clothing giveaway and an iron forge demonstration. The 4th Annual Trans Joy Fest will feature vendors, community resources, a free clothing giveaway and an iron forge demonstration. More information: Click here June 14: St. Paul Pride When: June 14 and 15 June 14 and 15 Where: Dual Citizen Brewing Company Dual Citizen Brewing Company What: You can expect live music, cultural performances, youth and family music as well as several merchandise vendors and food trucks. You can expect live music, cultural performances, youth and family music as well as several merchandise vendors and food trucks. More information: Click here June 21 and 22: Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus When: June 21 at 7:30 p.m. and June 22 at 2:30 p.m. June 21 at 7:30 p.m. and June 22 at 2:30 p.m. Where: Ordway Concert Hall Ordway Concert Hall What: A 2-hour show with anthems from Broadway's leading ladies with guest artist Britney Coleman. A 2-hour show with anthems from Broadway's leading ladies with guest artist Britney Coleman. More information: Click here June 28: Twin Cities Pride Festival When: June 28 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., June 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 28 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., June 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Loring Park, 1382 Willow Street, Minneapolis Loring Park, 1382 Willow Street, Minneapolis What: Loring Park will be filled with over 650 vendors, community resource groups, artists and more. The parade will take place on Sunday June 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., starting at Third Street and Hennepin Avenue. Loring Park will be filled with over 650 vendors, community resource groups, artists and more. The parade will take place on Sunday June 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., starting at Third Street and Hennepin Avenue. More information: Click here June 28: Minneapolis People's Pride When: June 28 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. June 28 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis What: A non-corporate alternative Pride event in Minneapolis, People's Pride will feature vendors and free food. A non-corporate alternative Pride event in Minneapolis, People's Pride will feature vendors and free food. More information: Click here Ongoing: Mill City Museum exhibits When: Ongoing through the month of June Ongoing through the month of June Where: Mill City Museum Mill City Museum What: "We Will Always Find Each Other" features over 400 images of flyers, photographs, t-shirts and publications related to local LGBTQ history. The "Going Out, Coming In" exhibit explores the sights and energy of downtown Minneapolis' LGBTQ community spaces through the 20th century. "We Will Always Find Each Other" features over 400 images of flyers, photographs, t-shirts and publications related to local LGBTQ history. The "Going Out, Coming In" exhibit explores the sights and energy of downtown Minneapolis' LGBTQ community spaces through the 20th century. More information: Click here Ongoing: Pride at the Parkway When: Tuesdays through June Tuesdays through June Where: Parkway Theater Parkway Theater What: Movie screenings including "But I'm a Cheerleader," "The Birdcage" and "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert." Before each movie, tehre wwill be a burlesque show hosted by Queen Von Curves. Movie screenings including "But I'm a Cheerleader," "The Birdcage" and "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert." Before each movie, tehre wwill be a burlesque show hosted by Queen Von Curves. More information: Click here Other events around Minnesota Twin Cities Greater Minnesota
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Critics of Georgia's abortion ban push for clarity after another case makes international news
Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes speaks at against Georgia's abortion law at the state Capitol. Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder Georgia Democrats are calling for clarity in the state's abortion law as the case of Adriana Smith continues to grab headlines worldwide. Undiagnosed blood clots in Smith's brain left the 30-year-old nurse brain dead months ago, but doctors have kept her organs functioning through medical devices. Family members told media outlets Smith's body was being kept alive despite no chance for her to recover because she is pregnant and removing her from life support could violate the state's ban on most abortions after six weeks. Georgia's top lawyer disagrees with that interpretation of the law. 'There is nothing in the LIFE Act that requires medical professionals to keep a woman on life support after brain death,' Attorney General Chris Carr said in a statement. 'Removing life support is not an action 'with the purpose to terminate a pregnancy.'' But a public statement does not come with the force of law, said Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes, a Duluth Democrat, and when it comes to the practice of medicine, legal gray areas can lead to tragic outcomes. Speaking at a press conference Thursday at the state Capitol, Islam Parkes called on Carr to issue a legally binding opinion to answer a series of questions she said would spell out when doctors could treat a pregnant woman in a way that could harm or kill the fetus: Is a hospital legally required to maintain a brain dead pregnant woman on life support? What precisely constitutes a medical emergency under the law? Under what conditions does a pregnancy meet the threshold of incompatibility with life? How does the law affect legal standing of advanced directives and end-of-life planning for pregnant Georgians? 'These questions are not theoretical,' Islam Parkes said. 'They're urgent, because as long as this law remains vague, we will continue to see families traumatized, providers criminalized and patients left behind. Doctors are being forced to make impossible choices, families are trapped in grief and fear and women are dying.' Islam Parkes was referencing two high-profile deaths, Georgians Amber Thurman and Candi Miller, who both died in 2022 after suffering complications from taking abortion pills. Thurman died in a hospital after doctors waited nearly a day to perform a routine procedure to remove fetal tissue from her uterus; Miller died after family members said she was afraid to seek medical care because of the recently enacted law. Democrats said there are likely more cases that do not end in death. of Gwinnett said she had already picked out a name for her unborn daughter, Sawyer Nicole Christian, but in March, a day after Maruscak held a gender reveal party, she discovered her daughter's heart had stopped beating. 'In a matter of seconds, we went from preparing to welcome her into our lives to trying to figure out how to say goodbye,' she said at the Capitol press conference. 'My doctor was sympathetic, but because of the restrictive abortion laws, my care was limited to a list of abortion clinics. No follow-up plan, no guidance and no support. Over the next two days, I called clinic after clinic, continuously having to repeat and relive that Sawyer did not have a heartbeat. My insurance recommended me to go to the emergency department because of increasing septic symptoms, so I did. I spent seven hours there in pain, in grief, and in shock, only to be discharged with no treatment, no resolution and no care.' Maruscak said she spent more than a week carrying her daughter's remains. 'What happened to me is not rare. It is not an outlier. It's happening every day,' she said. 'One in four women experience a miscarriage. Over half of them need medical intervention to complete it safely. This is not just a political issue, it's a medical one.' Senate Minority Leader Harold Jones made no bones about the party's ultimate goal of repealing the six-week abortion ban, which went into effect in 2022 after the United States Supreme Court overturned the federal right to abortion and left the matter to states. 'As that fight continues, we must stand with and demand clarification from our governor and attorney general,' Jones said. 'What rights do women have under this law? Georgians have been asking this question. We as legislators have been asking this question and the people standing here today have been asking this question, yet Georgia's leadership has stayed silent.' The author of Georgia's abortion bill, Acworth Republican Sen. Ed Setzler, accused Democrats of playing politics in an attempt to drum up headlines. 'My heart goes out to Adriana, her family, and the young son inside of her who is struggling for his life,' Setzler said. 'Nabilah Islam Parkes and the Democrats are sickening at the depths they will go to drag Adriana's hurting family, who is trying to save the life of their grandson, through a sick political debate about expanding abortion.' 'The Democrats are making attacks as loudly as they can to try to seize media attention,' he added. Conservative radio host and Georgia Life Alliance board member Martha Zoller said tragic cases like Maruscak's are not the result of the state's abortion ban – sometimes referred to by supporters as the 'heartbeat bill' – but of hospitals misunderstanding or misapplying it. 'Once you've had a miscarriage or you're in the process of a miscarriage, there is no heartbeat, so there should be no reason for care to be withheld or anything like that,' she said. 'That's the over-legalization of the medical care business with not allowing providers to be providers and to do what's best for patients. And that has nothing to do with the heartbeat bill. That has to do with the structure at the hospital. The care for a miscarriage is not denoted as something that's a method of abortion in the heartbeat bill, and once you've had a miscarriage, there is no heartbeat, so the heartbeat bill doesn't come into play.' 'It's a travesty that the Democratic caucus continues to mislead women and scare them for their own political purposes,' she added. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
Associated Press
30-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
The Financial Partners Celebrates 15 Years of Premium Finance Excellence Grounded in Expertise and Legacy
05/30/2025, Duluth, Georgia // PRODIGY: Feature Story // The Financial Partners Group (TFP), a premier life insurance brokerage agency specializing in premium finance, is celebrating its 15th anniversary, marking a milestone in an industry where trust, precision, and consistent performance are paramount. Founded in 2010 by veteran advisor Michael (Mike) Smith (and now retired partner Kathleen M. Donnelly), TFP has earned a national reputation for delivering highly specialized, mathematically sound premium financing strategies for high-net-worth clients through its TFP Legacy Plan. The Financial Partners What started as a means to capture profit and control over business placed outside a former general agency has evolved into a powerhouse niche firm that is now synonymous with integrity and success in the premium finance life insurance (PFLI) sector. 'Most people in financial services shy away from life insurance. I leaned in,' says Smith, whose journey began in 1983 and took a pivotal turn in 2011, when a prominent family office trusted him to restructure a portfolio of life insurance assets. His recommendation, premium financing, was bold, and it set TFP on a trajectory that would define its identity. That project became the proving ground for what would later become the TFP Legacy Plan: a customizable framework that combines leverage, tax advantages, and equity index performance to create maximum death benefit or tax-free retirement income with minimal out-of-pocket cost. 'Premium financing is conceptually simple, but in practice, it's highly complex. If this isn't what you do every day, you shouldn't be doing it without a committed, knowledgeable partner,' Smith explains. That belief underpins the firm's client-first, advisor-supported approach. Smith is hands-on in every major client engagement, guiding strategy design and participating in early client conversations to ensure the plan fits both the client's financial goals and risk tolerance. Despite the controversy that sometimes surrounds premium finance, TFP's track record is a point of pride. Smith further shares, 'We may not be able to prevent everything, but our commitment to due diligence, documentation, and constant client engagement is what has protected our clients.' The TFP Legacy Plan continues to adapt to changes in the market of interest rates, inflation, and estate tax exposure, offering high-net-worth individuals a structured, scalable way to leverage life insurance for tax-free income, estate planning, and wealth transfer. Smith credits his early mentor, a retired industry expert, for urging him to build independent models, a move that now defines TFP's continuous innovation. He shares, 'We've taken the design further, deeper. Every model is custom-built, and every assumption is stress-tested. And if a client isn't mentally or financially suited for premium finance, we'll tell them not to do it.' That honesty has built trust. As for the future, TFP is built to last. In late 2024, Smith finalized a succession plan that included his daughter, Kennedy Smith, and rising team member and Director of Logistics and Case Management, Harris Vinson, each now a minority stakeholder in the firm. 'I want clients to know that this business isn't just about me but a legacy for us and them. Kennedy and Harris are deeply committed, capable, and already driving growth. There's a real, living succession plan here.' Fifteen years long-standing, TFP now enters its next chapter with the same clarity that shaped its founding: delivering precise, customized, and responsibly managed premium finance solutions that protect legacies and amplify wealth. There is no offer to sell, no solicitation of an offer to buy, and no recommendation of any security or any other product or service in this article. Moreover, nothing contained in this should be construed as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security, or to engage in any investment strategy or transaction. It is your responsibility to determine whether any investment, investment strategy, security, or related transaction is appropriate for you based on your investment objectives, financial circumstances, and risk tolerance. Consult your business advisor, attorney, or tax advisor regarding your specific business, legal, or tax situation. Media Contact Name: The Financial Partners Group Email: [email protected] Source published by Submit Press Release >> The Financial Partners Celebrates 15 Years of Premium Finance Excellence Grounded in Expertise and Legacy
