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One Of Minnesota’s Biggest Gas Stations Closing 1,000 Locations
It seems like a lot of big brands across the United States are facing bankruptcy, downsizing, or closures. Take Red Lobster, for instance. They just recently announced even more closures in Minnesota. Meanwhile, familiar Holiday Gas Stations have been rebranding as Circle K slowly across the region. Major Gas Station...
SANFORD DROPS FROM HUMANA SENIOR PLAN
(Bemidji, MN) — Sanford Health says it is dropping out of the network for Medicare Advantage plans from Humana. Sanford says the Kentucky-based health insurer continually delays patient care and denies coverage for services. According to the Minnesota Star Tribune, nearly 10,000 patients in Minnesota are being notified that the change will take effect next year. Humana is one of the nation’s largest operators of Medicare Advantage health plans where seniors elect to receive their government health care benefits through a private managed care company. Sanford Health has significant operations in western and northern Minnesota including hospitals in Bemidji, Thief River Falls and Worthington.
Tim Walz says he's "proud" of son Gus, who lives with neurodivergence
SAVANNAH, Ga. — In a new interview on CNN, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he's proud of his son, whose emotional moment at the Democratic National Convention went viral. Walz sat alongside Vice President Kamala Harris, his Democratic presidential running mate, and told interviewer Dana Bash he was taken by surprise in the best way possible when his son stood, clapped and tearfully shouted "That's my dad!" during his vice presidential nomination speech. The governor and his wife recently told People their son is a "brilliant" teenager whose "secret power" lies in his neurodivergence, as the teen lives with ADHD, an anxiety disorder and a non-verbal learning...
Applications For Central MN Special Needs Grant Is Open
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A grant that helps organizations that serve those with special needs is now open. The Central Minnesota Community Foundation's Special Needs Fund grant supports programming that serves those with complex intellectual and physical disabilities. Last year the fund awarded $15,000 to three area organizations. ConnectAbility...
This Formerly ‘Ugly House’ In St. Cloud Has Been Remodeled And Relisted [GALLERY]
A famous St. Cloud house has been remodeled and is now back on the market. The 'Poseidon House' on County Road 1 in St. Cloud is listed for $749,000. The price has been cut down to $699,000 as of 3/30. As of August 30th, the home's price has been dropped...
Pillsbury Doughboy, Donna Kelce host bake-off contest
MINNEAPOLIS — Back for its 52nd iteration, the Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest enlisted the help of Donna Kelce, also known as Mama Kelce, mother of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce. Pillsbury, a General Mills brand, originally introduced the contest in 1949...
Bloomington Unveils Home Energy Rebates to Ease Bills and Promote Efficiency
Bloomington residents have a shot at curbing those pesky energy bills, thanks to a suite of home energy rebates aimed at boosting household efficiency. The city's latest incentive program opens the door to savings for those investing in energy conservation measures such as insulation, efficient heating systems, and modern heat pumps. A potpourri of rebates from CenterPoint Energy, federal tax credits, and low-interest loans beckon homeowners toward a more sustainable future.
Vikings finally make a move at quarterback but not even close to what fans would want
At some point, we are going to have to seriously ask ourselves if Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah knows what he is doing. Whether it be his methodology in NFL Drafts or how he choses to let star players go in free agency, it is hard for me to get behind what he is doing. I love Kevin O'Connell as a head coach and an offensive mind, but he is never given the best of ingredients.
$3.3 Million Available for Biofuel Infrastructure at Minnesota Gas Stations
(The Center Square) – Gas stations in Minnesota may be eligible for funding to upgrade or replace existing infrastructure in the state’s newest move to expand biofuel availability. Gov. Tim Walz announced the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Biofuels Infrastructure Grant Program will award more than $3.3 million to...
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