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In boosting clean energy in Minnesota, Walz lays foundation for climate influence if Harris wins
When Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz strolled onstage to welcome a conference of clean power advocates to Minneapolis in May, he was quick to note that his state is now getting a little over half of its power from renewables. In the next breath, Walz said Minnesota would never get to 100% — a goal he helped set — without changing what he called “outdated” permitting laws.
Drunk Driver Injured in Becker County Crash
Evergreen, MN – At around 7 o’clock Sunday morning, the Minnesota State Patrol responded to a single vehicle accident near Evergreen, east of Frazee. According to officials, the Dodge Ram pickup was travelling west on Highway 87 near County Road 43, when it left the road and hit the guardrail.
Braves bash Twins starter Bailey Ober before storm delay and then breeze to 10-6 victory
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Matt Olson hit a three-run homer and a two-run double in the first two innings against Bailey Ober before the game was stopped by a thunderstorm, powering Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves past the sputtering Minnesota Twins 10-6 on Monday night. Fried (8-7) endured the 86-minute delay for his first win since June 23, finishing five innings and allowing only one earned run. “We know that he always wants the ball,” Olson said. “I personally thought that someone was going to tell him no, but I thought it was cool.” Braves manager Brian Snitker gave Fried the rare option to return after the rain.
St. Paul mayor threatens legal action over The Lowry Apartment conditions
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Mayor Melvin Carter threatened legal action Monday evening against downtown's largest property owner, calling conditions at The Lowry Apartments on Wabasha Street "one of the most disgusting things I've ever seen in my entire life." Carter arranged a news conference just minutes after touring the...
Former Vikings Pro Bowl RB to reportedly meet with Cowboys
It's that time of year around the NFL where teams are getting ready to trim their rosters to 53 players and some players who are familiar to certain teams like the Minnesota Vikings might get opportunities elsewhere. One player who hasn't made the most of his opportunities outside of a...
‘For us, by us’: Black Entrepreneur State Fair kicks off on Minneapolis’ Cedar Avenue
The weeklong event, now in its fifth year, offers a launching pad for business owners to start small and scale up. The post ‘For us, by us’: Black Entrepreneur State Fair kicks off on Minneapolis’ Cedar Avenue appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Shakopee man charged in drive-by shooting that injured elder outside Minneapolis mosque
A man has been charged in the shooting of an elder outside a north Minneapolis mosque, an incident which left the Muslim community “shaken.”. The shooting occurred at about 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 19 as people were leaving Masjid An-Nur after the third prayer of the day. The man who was shot, a 75-year-old respected elder in the community, remains hospitalized.
DNR sends back CAFO expansion application after accusations of false manure spreading agreements
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has sent back a factory farming operation’s application to expand a Pierce County farm after local residents raised concerns that properties listed in the application as sites where manure would be spread on fields had never agreed to that arrangement. The Appleton-based Breeze Dairy Group has requested permission from […]
New Solid Waste Collection Franchise Agreement – Sweetman Sanitation
On August 20, 2024, the Redwood Falls City Council approved a new Solid Waste Collection Franchise Agreement with Sweetman Sanitation (Ordinance No. 93, Fourth Series). Sweetman Sanitation will service all residential units in Redwood Falls as of October 1. Recycling services (yellow can) will continue to be serviced by West Central Sanitation through Redwood County. Commercial accounts can continue to use any of the approved licensed providers. Your current garbage/recycling pickup day (Tuesday/Thursday) will NOT be changing.
Beloved Maple Grove Police K-9, Calo, Laid To Rest
A beloved former Maple Grove police K-9 was laid to rest this weekend. Calo, who police describe as an energetic German Shepherd, retired from the force in 2023. According to a social media post from the Maple Grove police Sgt. Keith Stuart made the decision to put down Calo on August 23. Maple Grove Police Chief Eric Werner said the dog’s health was continuing to decline.
Humane Society seeking funds to finish animal shelter
As its long-awaited animal shelter approaches completion, the Steele County Humane Society is seeking help to clear the final hurdle. The humane society is hosting a fundraiser Sept. 7 at the Elks Lodge, calling community members and local animal lovers to raise the funds necessary to finish the shelter. Without a shelter, the humane society is solely reliant on foster homes to house cats and dogs, but they've been looking...
Cardinals manager’s comments about Twins rookie should fire fans up
A second youth movement is attempting to purify the waters of the Minnesota Twins roster, but this time it's on the defensive side of things. Last year Royce Lewis, Edouard Julien, and Matt Wallner led a turnaround that powered the Twins first postseason victory in almost two decades, and it's a group of young pitchers trying to do the same this season.
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