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"We look to open stores in close proximity to DIYers and professional customers, such as local repair shops," said Reid Williams, a public relations specialist with Advance Auto Parts.

Along with simultaneously being spicy and sweet, the new Spam has a smoky flavor.

Waite Park and Sartell Aldi stores are among the locations growing their teams to prepare for the fall season.

In early September, Aldi announced it will hire more than 13,000 store and warehouse associates as it prepares for the upcoming holiday season and continues adding new stores across the U.S. Aldi is growing its team of more than 49,000 employees along with raising its national average hourly pay, according to a company release.

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Watertown Public Opinion Early morning Saturday, a 33-year-old Watertown man was involved in a fatal car crash southwest of Watertown.

U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., on Thursday introduced the "Returning Education to Our States Act" that would eliminate the U.S. Department of Education.

After Utah and Nebraska, South Dakota pays the most per capita on public broadcasting. Noem's proposal could cut funding by as much as 65%, SDPB says.

President-elect Donald Trump raillied in July at St. Cloud State University, addressing 8,000 supporters. The St. Cloud Times captured the event in photos.

Mayor Jake Anderson appointed St. Cloud Fire Chief Matthew Love to serve in this position while a national executive search is conducted to replace St. Cloud's former City Administrator Matthew Staehling, who has accepted a city administrator job in Duluth..