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Wisconsin Water Utility Shocked Me With Urgent Phone Call
I got a call yesterday that shocked me for good and bad reasons, but in the end, I'm glad they called. The call came in the afternoon, and it certainly sent me into a mini panic to get to the source of their call and avoid a huge cost down the road.
WCCO investigates the state of Minnesota's dams and what's being done to reduce the risk
MINNEAPOLIS — Images of the Rapidan Dam from last month show what a powerful force water can be. A partial failure pushed the Blue Earth River around the dam, taking land and a home with it. That wasn't the only dam that failed during the historic rainfall and flooding — two others had issues as well. Minnesota is home to 1,162 dams. So how likely is it to happen again?Across the metro and the state, dams control flooding on waterways, maintain lake levels for recreation and help fish and wildlife. Some are big structures. Others you might miss. Each has a...
North Minneapolis nonprofit Appetite for Change publishes cookbook
After a hard day at work, what Princess Titus wanted most was to “feed her heart,” which, at the time, craved fried chicken and hot sauce. Titus, senior engagement officer and one of three co-founders of Appetite for Change, a north Minneapolis organization centered on food and urban agriculture, was set to meet that night to cook with members of AFC’s youth program. But when they met, she told them there had been a change of plans. Instead of cooking food together, Titus told them to take her credit card and “go across the street and get 50 wings from Hooks.”
Sawatzke family is feeling the love
Aug. 9 Big Daddy Benefit will help former MLE principal. Eight years ago, Andy Sawatzke was the new guy in town. Maple Lake Schools had just hired him to replace the well-known and much loved elementary principal Kris Harlan who was retiring. “They took a chance on him,” said Lisa...
Compost program turns food scraps into soil instead of waste in Washington and Ramsey Counties
Whatever foods you have leftover or you bought too much of, or forgot was in the fridge, you put them in the special compost bag the city sends you and throw it in your regular garbage container with the rest of your garbage. Sheletta explains more.
Water Lantern Festival at Phalen Park in St. Paul + Discount Tickets
The Water Lantern Festival is Saturday, July 27th at Phalen Park in St. Paul- keep reading for discount ticket information!. Have you ever been to the Water Lantern Festival in Phalen Park? It’s beautiful night of connection and peace, when people gather to release lanterns onto the water. Of course many of the lanterns represent passed loved ones, some represent the closing of life chapters, new beginnings, milestones, etc. Whatever you reason, you are welcome to create your own lantern and join in the event!
Dollar General opens new store in Big Lake
Dollar General announced last week its new DG Market at 90 Lakeshore Dr in Big Lake is now open. The new DG Market store format features an expanded selection of fresh meats, fruits and vegetables, as well as the same categories, brands and products customers trust Dollar General to carry.
Dr. Allen Magnuson Park Photo Shoot Looking for Participants
Fergus Falls, MN – Landscape Structures Inc. and Dakota Playground are hosting a professional photo shoot at Dr Allen Magnuson Park on Monday morning, July 29th from 10 to 11. The City of Fergus Falls is looking for 30-40 participants ages 5-12 and 10-15 ages 2-5. Photos and videos...
Blue-green algae detected at Lake Nokomis beach; advisory issued
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is warning beach-goers about the presence of blue-green algae in a sample from Lake Nokomis. Parks officials released a statement Wednesday saying the latest sample taken from the lake's main beach revealed exceeding levels of Microcystin, a toxin produced by blue-green algae (cyanobacteria).
MSR: The Launa Q. Newman years
Launa Q. Newman and her late husband, Cecil Newman, who founded the Minneapolis Spokesman and the St. Paul Recorder, were an effective Black journalist dynamic duo as the two fiercely advocated for the Twin Cities Black communities. After her husband’s death in 1976, Mrs. Newman eventually took control and ran...
Justin Jefferson Blown Away by Sam Darnold’s “Bombs” Early at Vikings Training Camp
Minnesota Vikings training camp is underway, and Sam Darnold was throwing "bombs" to an ecstatic Justin Jefferson. The post Justin Jefferson Blown Away by Sam Darnold’s “Bombs” Early at Vikings Training Camp appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
Vikings Could Sign Familiar Running Back
Former Minnesota Viking Cam Akers signed with the Houston Texans this week after a couple of months of fans’ belief that Akers would reunite with the purple team. No cigar. However, Minnesota could be interested in former Golden Gophers standout running back Mohamed Ibrahim. KSTP’s Darren Wolfson said on...
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