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Fun Facts

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 1:25pm admin

1. Extreme Heat Is Dangerous — and Sometimes Deadly: In a typical year, more than 600 Americans die from extreme heat.

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This Day in History - July 16

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 1:22pm admin

1790 - A site along the Potomac River is designated the permanent seat of the United States government; the area would become Washington, D.C.

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SMAC Gallery to feature Jeremiason’s photos at in-person reception on July 16

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 1:21pm admin

Southwest Minnesota Arts Council (SMAC) Gallery will be hosting an in-person artist reception for Brian Jeremiason of Jeremiason Photography from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 16.

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Yesteryear

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 12:53pm admin

100 YEARS AGO
(July 16, 1926)

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Outside Looking In

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 12:47pm admin

When I came to Willmar many years ago, one of the first things I learned, historically speaking, was a woman named Guri Endreson that had rescued several injured pioneer people from the U.S.