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New "Kids in the Park" Rent Assistance Program Launches for Families in St. Louis Park
Heads up, residents of St. Louis Park with kiddos in tow! There's a new lifeline for those struggling to make rent, and it just went live. Dubbed the "Kids in the Park" program, this initiative aims to provide a financial cushion for families with school-age children by offering rent assistance for up to a notably lengthy period of four years. It's an open call for applications starting bright and early at 9 a.m. on August 19, with the early bird window closing at noon on August 30, as per the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
MSR celebrates its 90th Anniversary in grand style
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder launched its 90th Anniversary Celebration weekend in style this past Friday night on its annual Legacy Yacht Cruise. Setting sail down the St. Croix, the historic Majestic Star was at full capacity, and a few early spells of rain ultimately gave way to bright sunshine and a beautiful night sky high above one of America’s original National Scenic Riverways.
In the News: Seth Ketron Featured on WCCO-TV’s ‘Good Question’ Segment
Seth Ketron, marketing professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with WCCO-TV’s Kirsten Mitchell about what makes jingles so effective as a marketing strategy. From the story:. The first known radio jingle debuted on WCCO Radio in 1926, advertising General Mills’ Wheaties cereal....
Forepaugh's in St. Paul reopens after years-long renovation
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Irvine Park neighborhood of St. Paul is rejoicing. Forepaugh's — a historic and haunted restaurant — has reopened its doors after a mega renovation.The million-dollar renovation got big fast, but it stayed true to the home."That was the whole mission stay true to the home. Don't do major changes, keep it with what is familiar and comfortable for people," John Sugimura said. "It's bright and clean and that was the objective of the renovation — can we make it bright, can we make it clean, can we make it current?"A historic preservation team helped with...
St. Paul on the hook for $1.8 million electric fire truck after federal funding fell through
St. Paul's new electric fire truck was on display downtown during Mayor Melvin Carter's 2025 budget address on Aug. 13, 2024. Photo by Russ Stark/St. Paul Chief Resilience Officer. Minnesota’s first electric fire truck is expected to be ready for its first run in St. Paul next month, a shining...
Brian Flores breaks silence after Miami Dolphins star Tua Tagovailoa slammed ex-head coach as ‘terrible person’
MINNESOTA Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores has responded to Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s scathing criticism of his coaching. The former No. 5 overall NFL pick worked with Flores during his two-year stint as the Dolphins head coach between 2020-2021. And the two didn’t have the greatest relationship, Tagovailoa, 26, said recently. The Hawaii native […]
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz now official Democrat Party nominees for president, vice-president in Kansas
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Vice-President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz are now officially certified as the presidential and vice-presidential nominees for the Democrat Party in Kansas. The Kansas Secretary of State’s (SOS) Office shared Monday, Aug. 20 through a social media post that Harris and Walz are the Democrat Party’s nominees for the presidency […]
This Classic Movie Filmed In A Minnesota College Cafeteria Nearly Thirty Years Ago
I was ten years old when the first Mighty Ducks movie came out in 1992, which put me squarely in the Disney hockey movie's target demographic. I absolutely LOVED the first movie and especially enjoyed seeing the many Twin Cities filming locations that I recognized.
The Highest-Earning Food Vendors Now at the Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair starts August 22nd and runs through September 2nd. The event attracts 2 million people who come for the agricultural exhibits, animals, music, entertainment, attractions, rides, and, of course, tons of delicious food!
The Star Tribune becomes The Minnesota Star Tribune
(St. Paul, MN)--The Star Tribune is now The Minnesota Star Tribune. The state's oldest newspaper has rebranded saying it has refocused its news philosophy. This is to better serve the community and increase business. The organization aims to be the heart and voice of The North by broadening its coverage beyond the Twin Cities to the entire state of Minnesota. With a goal of a 200-percent increase in paid digital subscriptions over the next five years, the newspaper is offering introductory deals to entice new subscribers.
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