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Uniquely WNC: “Chair nerds” pass on tradition and craft with unique education center

By Meghan Danahey Click here for updates on this story     ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — Silver River Center for Chair Caning in the River Arts District is home to the only dedicated full-time chair weaving school and museum in the country. Co-owners Brandy Clements and Dave Klingler call themselves “chair nerds,” having collected over 300

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Family of Waukesha teen who died from heart condition facilitates EKG tests for kids

By Emerson Lehmann Click here for updates on this story     WAUKESHA, Wisconsin (WDJT) — Kai Lermer was your standout high school student. A three-sport athlete, Kai was an honor student at Waukesha North High School. “He was an influencer,” his dad, Mike Lermer, said. “Keeping the team positive through cracking jokes. Just an all-around lovable

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Feds quietly change rules to allow one-time ArriveCAN exemption at land border crossings

By Melissa Lopez-Martinez Click here for updates on this story     Aug. 13, 2022 (CTV Network) — The federal government has quietly updated its rules at the border to allow fully vaccinated travellers entering through the land border a one-time exemption from fines or quarantine requirements if they unknowingly fail to submit the required health documents

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Black Art Theater Festival: Arts used to help heal families affected by gun violence

By Bryant McCray Click here for updates on this story     MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — The Milwaukee Black Art Theater festival is underway, and Friday, Aug. 12, a powerful gathering of families affected by gun violence was held. The theater company ran their production of “Milwaukee Voices of Gun Violence: Resolute, Resilient, Revolutionary.” The performance was put

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Court halts MNDOC’s plans to reincarcerate people released on conditional medical release during pandemic

By WCCO Staff Click here for updates on this story     MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Ramsey Court judge has issued a temporary restraining order that halts the Minnesota Department of Corrections from reincarcerating people who were released from prison during the pandemic due to medical risk. The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota (ACLU-MN) and other

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