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Land Of 10000 Stories

Minnesotan who's taken a photo a day for 27 years reaches 10,000

Land Of 10000 Stories

At 101, WWII vet finally gets his high school commencement

Harlan Olson was ordered to start his military service before his graduation
Land Of 10000 Stories

He finished high school at 8. Now, a Minnesota boy reaches a new milestone.

15-year-old Elliott Tanner just received his master’s degree from the University of Minnesota.
Land Of 10000 Stories

Crocheting prodigy is now a high school junior and prolific philanthropist

Jonah Larson uses proceeds from crocheting to make life better in his native Ethiopia.
Land Of 10000 Stories

Teacher knits hats for her entire kindergarten class based on her students' designs

To surprise her class, Jody Abraham spent six weeks knitting 18 hats.
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Family harvests crop after suicide of farmer who planted it

Brian Webster's family shares a message about farmers and depression.
Land Of 10000 Stories

Fifth grader builds wheelchair for his teacher's dog. And not just any fifth grader

As a 3-year-old, Emmett Rychner gained internet fame for his friendship with WWII veteran Erling Kindem.
Land Of 10000 Stories

Two girls form 'sister' bond while waiting months in the hospital for hearts

Maddy Fleischacker & Rinken Braun have been inseparable since their April arrivals at Children's Minnesota, and now both have new hearts.
Land Of 10000 Stories

Best of the Land of 10,000 Stories: (Part 2)

KARE 11 recaps the best of Boyd Huppert's Land of 10,000 Stories in 2021, in the second part of a two-part special. Rights
Land Of 10000 Stories

A 15-year-old decided his town needed a veterans memorial. He raised $77,000 and built one

Dominique Claseman built Olivia, Minnesota a veterans memorial for his Eagle Scout project. He finished it before his 17th birthday.
Land Of 10000 Stories

Land of 10,000 Stories: Best of 2021 (Part 1)

KARE 11 recaps the best of Boyd Huppert's Land of 10,000 Stories in 2021, in the first of a two-part special.
Land Of 10000 Stories

Man who paid $75 for Chevy truck 44 years ago, just sold it to prior owner's grandson for $75

Bob Sportal bought the old truck in his 20s and drove it to work every day until he retired.

Washington County judge warns quorum court of theft allegations at sheriff's office

Bella Vista city council member endorses opponent in runoff election

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Fort Smith/Fayetteville News | 5newsonline KFSM 5NEWS | Get the local news and weather where you live from 5NEWS. Covering Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Bentonville, and all of Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.

Minnesotan who's taken a photo a day for 27 years reaches 10,000

At 101, WWII vet finally gets his high school commencement

He finished high school at 8. Now, a Minnesota boy reaches a new milestone.

Crocheting prodigy is now a high school junior and prolific philanthropist

Teacher knits hats for her entire kindergarten class based on her students' designs

Family harvests crop after suicide of farmer who planted it

Fifth grader builds wheelchair for his teacher's dog. And not just any fifth grader

Two girls form 'sister' bond while waiting months in the hospital for hearts

Best of the Land of 10,000 Stories: (Part 2)

A 15-year-old decided his town needed a veterans memorial. He raised $77,000 and built one

Land of 10,000 Stories: Best of 2021 (Part 1)

Man who paid $75 for Chevy truck 44 years ago, just sold it to prior owner's grandson for $75

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