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US colleges are cutting majors and slashing programs after years of putting it off
Christina Westman dreamed of working with Parkinson’s disease and stroke patients as a music therapist when she started studying at St. Cloud State University. But her schooling was upended in May when administrators at the Minnesota college announced a plan to eliminate its music department as it slashes 42 degree programs and 50 minors.
Rushford to Host Latina Festival
At the August 12 meeting, the Rushford Council learned that local business El Barco Mexican Restaurant would hold a Latina festival over Labor Day weekend. Celebrating culture, music, and food, the two-day festival will be held outside the restaurant on August 31 and September 1. The city has approved the...
Yardley Native Richard Kind Tapped by Fans for SNL Role as Tim Walz
Yardley native Richard Kind is being tapped by fans and even former co-stars to play Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on SNL. Richard Kind, the versatile actor known for his roles in Inside Out, A Serious Man, and Curb Your Enthusiasm, has a deep connection to Bucks County, where he grew up before rising to fame, writes Bedatri D. Choudhury for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Britt Golf Course Issues Mount
The Britt City Council is faced with a heavy burden of what to do with the golf course facility it owns. The golf course board or leasee has been asking the council to help with greens, trees, garage doors on storage facilities, irrigation system, kitchen equipment including walk-in freezers, and the list goes on.
Native views at the DNC
CHICAGO — The energy is much different heading into the Democratic National Convention than when I traveled to the Republican version in Wisconsin a month ago. So much has changed in a month — like the top of the Democratic ticket. The platform Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz will present to voters […]
Minnesota Board of Medical Practice takes action against local doctor
(ST PAUL) – The Minnesota Board of Medical Practice has taken action against a Fargo doctor. Dr. Arden Beachy, of Family HealthCare, had action taken against his Minnesota doctor’s license on July 13 due to ‘engaging in any unethical or improper conduct,’ according to the Board of Medical Practice.
Map of 10K Stories: What's your 'Minnesota Happy Place'?
MINNEAPOLIS — The Map of 10,000 Stories is a new place for KARE 11 viewers to tell us about significant people, places, memories and Minnesota-isms that helped shape who they are today. TL;DR: It's a collection of Minnesota stories — told by Minnesotans. This year at the State...
SCSU Students Prep For Local Weather Balloon Launches
(KNSI) – From the stars to our backyard. A St. Cloud State University program originally meant to study the effects of the solar eclipse on our atmosphere will now be used to help gain a clearer picture of severe weather in central Minnesota. SCSU Assistant Professor Rachel Humphrey explains...
House 19A candidate Allen hopes to make Capitol 'listen to all sides'
Keith Allen was born and raised on his family farm in a small, unincorporated community called Marion, just southeast of Rochester. After meeting his wife in college, she landed a job in the rural Kenyon-Wanamingo area, where they settled down and raised their family. “It worked out perfect because it was close to my family, within 45 minutes, and her family, within a half an hour,” Allen said. “It’s been a great experience so far. The good Lord put us where we needed to be,...
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