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Six Olympic athletes to compete using Minnesota company's bike spokes
HOPKINS, Minn. — When it comes to biking, Charlie Spanjers knows a thing or two."IWe first had the idea for this bicycle spoke company," he said.Three University of Minnesota students wanted to change the future of cycling."We created the first prototypes in my apartment," Spanjers said.It started with removing the typical metal spokes in the wheel."People say it looks like spaghetti until you get it into a wheel," Spanjers said.Berd spokes are made out of something called "Dyneema" — a high-performance material that is 15 times stronger than steel."It's a braided fiber and the braided fiber goes...
Coon Rapids Recycling Center Offers Free Paper Shredding Event for Anoka County Residents
Residents and small business owners in Anoka County, take note—no need to let old, sensitive documents stack up. The Coon Rapids Recycling Center is hosting a free paper shredding event to help you declutter those old tax returns, bank statements, and other confidential papers without a second thought about security. According to a recent announcement on the City of Coon Rapids website, the event is slated for Saturday, Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., or until the truck reaches its full capacity.
Pine City Council addresses metal debris on roadways
The Pine City Council held an emergency special meeting on Wednesday night to address metal debris on city roadways. The council voted unanimously to take immediate action to remedy the situation for the safety of Pine City residents. The meeting took place after concerns were brought up during the Planning...
Follow the Yellow Brick Road: St. Cloud Hosts The Oz Escape This Weekend
(KNSI) – Come skip down the yellow brick road in St. Cloud this weekend. A handful of tickets remain for Saturday’s The Oz Escape, billed as an immersive outdoor escape room-style experience in St. Cloud. Participants will use their phones to follow hidden clues, solve puzzles and complete challenges as they walk around the city.
Bulls, Barrels, and Broncs Coming to the Benton County Fair
If you love watching rodeo events, and would like something a bit closer to home, you will want to head to the Benton County fairground next Friday night, August (yes, August begins next week) 2nd. Bulls Barrels and Broncs rodeo is put on by 3T Productions. And you can still...
Lester Prairie’s Odin & Salem creates one-stop shop for families with kids, dogs, or both
According to US Census data from 2022, the share of families with children under 18 is around 40%; meanwhile, Forbes has reported that roughly 66% of US households own a pet as of this year. Lester Prairie-based business Odin & Salem hopes to serve the families who fall into both...
Vikings Host Veteran Running Back for Workout
The Minnesota Vikings tried to re-sign Cam Akers after his torn Achilles, but he surprisingly joined the Houston Texans. His reasons remain mysterious, but he likely either failed his physical or the Texans made him a better offer. Another addition might come soon, as the Vikings are one running back short of the desired number.
Report for America hosts 2024 National Gathering in Minneapolis
Report for America brought journalists from every corner of the country to Minneapolis last week for the service program’s 2024 National Gathering. It was an opportunity for corps members to connect and learn from one another in a way that can only be done in person. “We can do...
Minnesota Twins, Kepler Walk-off Phillies
MINNEAPOLIS -- — Max Kepler's infield single drove in the winning run with one out in the ninth inning, giving the Minnesota Twins a series-clinching 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Trevor Larnach was hit by a pitch by Philadelphia left-hander Gregory Soto (2-4) to open the...
2024 Wright County Fair Rolls On
(image: wrightcountyfair.org) It’s day two today (Thursday) for the Wright County Fair. Dairy, poultry meat and dairy goat shows, plus the fashion revue and clothing judging are among the 4-H activities during day two of the fair. Other happenings include an antique tractor pull and garden tractor pull, the kids coin scramble, and a drawing for 2 kids bikes on the midway for those who purchased armbands.
One Injured Following Head-On Collision in Ottertail
Ottertail, MN – At around 6:49 Thursday morning (July 25th), the Minnesota State Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision in the City of Ottertail. According to officials, a Subaru Outback was heading south on Highway 78 and a Chevy sedan was heading north, when the two collided near County Road 1.
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