Fireworks show to be July 3

The city of Kearny’s annual Independence Day celebration will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 3, at the Kearney Amphitheater in Jesse James Park.

After two free concerts, a fireworks show will begin over the amphitheater at about 9:30 p.m.

‘Jewel in our own backyard’

Tucked away in the peaceful Clay County countryside, down a little gravel driveway is an average-looking Morton building. The only clue to what happens inside is a unique life-size bronze statue of a Diatryma dinosaur that has taken up residence next to the garage door.

It’s the residence and studio of artist Gary Staab, a world-renowned artist known for his sculptures used in museum exhibits, films and books from coast to coast, continent to continent. His work has been commissioned by well-known names like that of The National Geographic, The Smithsonian, Harvard, Polaroid and Walt Disney.

RUGBY 101: Football’s ‘cousin’ takes hold in Northland

It’s a game often referred to as the father of American football. It attracts thousands of players each year because of its non-stop action and raw, aggressive nature. And it’s becoming a popular sport in the Northland.

National team finds talent in Northland

When Nick Mahoney returned home this past weekend from the USA Rugby national camp in Ohio, his phone never rang.

There were no voicemails waiting for him when he stepped off the plane. Heading home half asleep with the clock near midnight, Mahoney started to face the reality of disappointment. But once he opened his e-mail before he hit the sack late Sunday night, the Liberty High junior-to-be found out he will be representing the United States of America at least one more time.

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