Mountain View
Paula Carlsen
Where to witness Minnesota's native tallgrass prairie
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Minnesota's west and southern region is home to remnants of the rolling and pancake-flat prairie that once covered North America. In less than 2-hour drive from the Twin Cities, you will be able to reach the vast flat prairie.
WINONArts: The Winona way to appreciate arts and culture
WINONA, MN - Programs in Winona's Arts and Culture (WINONArts) stimulate economic growth while improving the community's quality of life for everybody. The City's Entrepreneurship and Outdoor Recreation activities, combined with these innovative efforts, are the three pillars that drive growth and assure livability.
Eight places around Minneapolis for beer, wine, and spirits connoisseurs
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - The southwest corner of Minneapolis is well-known for its many attractions, such as the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. Recently, those area has become a sweet spot for beer, wine, and spirits connoisseurs.
Minneapolis City Council extends the health emergency in response to the outbreak of the delta variant
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - The City Council approved and extended Mayor Jacob Frey's declaration of a local public health emergency in response to COVID-19 on Friday, August 20. The resolution was adopted on March 16, 2020. The emergency declaration will stay in place until November 7, 2021, unless the City Council decides differently through official action.
Pine Island city offers a variety of facilities for rent
PINE ISLAND, MN - As its name suggests, Pine Island is named after a Native American phrase, Wa-zu-wee-ta, which means the Isle of Pines. Located on the banks of the Zumbro River, a lovely stretch of waterway. Today, the town's population has grown to 3,400 people, and the options for pleasure and business are abundant. Pine Island provides buildings and facilities for rent to maintain the bond and help support the community to develop.
Observe the Minnesota Zoo's learning zone and see all it has to offer!
APPLE VALLEY, MN - The Minnesota Zoo was founded in 1978 to bridge the gap between humans, animals, and the natural environment to conserve biodiversity. Modern displays allow tourists to interact with animals and their habitats, introducing them to various species from throughout the world. A variety of educational activities are offered at the Zoo and around the region, and internationally. In addition to protecting endangered species, conservation initiatives also help to conserve vital ecosystems.
What you should know about Jose Dominguez Skyway Installation: It's Okay to Laugh
ST. PAUL, MN - In his project It's Okay to Laugh, Jose Dominguez, a Twin Cities-based artist, paints the skyway windows above Robert Street with vibrant and vivid vinyl patterns of imaginary creatures. While the skyway system is dynamic, these figures capture it. People pass through it frequently, yet they always run into new folks.
Get involved with City of New York Mills' Recycling Center to create a better environment
NEW YORK MILLS, MN - There is only one Earth and a finite number of natural resources available to us. Due to the fact that fewer raw materials are used in the production process, recycling conserves natural resources. Using recycled materials to create new products uses significantly less energy compared to using virgin resources. Recycling also saves water, as most materials extraction and processing require water, and recycled materials require less processing than new ones.
More than $3,8 million provided to 40 groups to help young people find jobs and training
ST. PAUL, MN - During the 2021-2022 state fiscal year, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, or DEED, has awarded $3,893,100 to 40 groups to assist young people with workforce development and training opportunities.
Moody's Investors Service and Standard & Poor's have reaffirmed Plymouth's top bond ratings
PLYMOUTH, MN - The top bond ratings of the City of Plymouth have been maintained by two bond credit rating agencies. On August 19, Standard & Poor's assigned Plymouth the highest possible rating of AAA, while Moody's Investors Service assigned Plymouth the same highest possible rating of Aaa.
Fares on Plymouth Metrolink will be reduced to $1 in September and October
PLYMOUTH, MN - Plymouth Metrolink, in collaboration with Metro Transit and other regional transit companies, is reducing regular prices to $1 in September and October. "We are joining Metro Transit to reduce fares as a thank you to our riders," Metrolink Transit Administrator Nur Kasin said. "We also see it as an opportunity to welcome new riders and to showcase what we can offer for commuters."
Veterans Restorative Justice Act provides social assistance and probation instead of jail time for Minnesota Veterans
ST. PAUL, MN - Gov. Tim Walz signed the Veterans Restorative Justice Act, a bipartisan bill to provide veterans caught up in the criminal justice system with social assistance and probation rather than jail time, into law on Tuesday, August 10.
Hennepin County pledges almost $74 million to affordable housing relief and recovery efforts
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MN - On Tuesday, August 17, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approved spending $73.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to improve affordable housing, reduce homelessness, and assist renters facing eviction.
5 places to find classic ice cream in St. Cloud
ST. CLOUD, MN - A variety of malts shakes and froyo choices may be found across the greater St. Cloud area, in addition to the traditional cone and sundae selections. This is the place where you may cool your head while also satisfying that insatiable sweet appetite of yours. For additional information on each location, please click on the name of the establishment. Please enjoy responsibly (or not).
Top 3 historical museums in Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - The Minneapolis metropolitan region contains a total of 55 museums. This amount will keep people occupied from their first visit through the several subsequent visits. Museums in the Twin Cities provide a wide range of topics, from historical documents to gastronomic inheritance.
Lisa Jacobson was elected Mayor of Brooklyn Park by a razor-thin margin of two votes over Hollies Winston
BROOKLYN PARK, MN - The Brooklyn Park City Council confirmed the results of a special election on Monday night, August 23, in which Council Member Lisa Jacobson narrowly defeated DFL-endorsed candidate Hollies Winston by two votes to become the city's new mayor. This comes after a recount on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Jacobson will be sworn in the next Week.
Hennepin County now mandates all employees to be COVID-19 vaccinated
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MN - On August 17, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners established a policy requiring workers, contractors, and volunteers to attest to their COVID-19 vaccination status and confirm immunization by October 1, 2021, or to comply with obligatory COVID-19 testing regularly.
Lateasha, a YWCA St. Paul Sweet Success 2021 honoree, shares her experience of fighting for her son
ST. PAUL, MN - Lateasha M., a Sweet Success 2021 honoree of the YWCA St. Paul, shares her story. She worked with YWCA St. Paul case managers to secure a steady, living-wage job and establish a local community to lay the groundwork for her son's future success.
Minnesota introduces new, free COVID-19 testing choices for schools
ST. PAUL, MN - The Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Department of Education announced improvements to the state's statewide education testing program on August 17. Schools will now choose from several testing choices as they seek to build local testing programs that keep children and staff healthy, safe, and in their classrooms. MDE will also provide grants to support school-based testing programs.
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