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Minnetonka Launches ReLeaf Program with $338,900 Grant to Combat Emerald Ash Borer Invasion
The city of Minnetonka is bolstering its defenses in the ongoing battle against the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) by leveraging a substantial grant to launch the ReLeaf program. Per details from the city's official announcement, $338,900 in grant funds have been allocated from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, aiming to improve community forest health. The ReLeaf initiative is designed to lend a hand to property owners who are financially eligible, covering the full cost for the removal of EAB-infested ash trees on their land.
Skateapalooza Rolls into Carpenter Park, Free Skating Extravaganza and Pro Exhibitions Set for July 24 in St. Louis Park
Thrills on wheels is rolling into Carpenter Park this July, with the community set to experience Skateapalooza, a free event for all ages. For those itching to master the half-pipe or just looking to witness some gravity-defying stunts, mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 24, from 5 to 8 p.m. Notably featuring pros from 3rd Lair, attendees will have the chance to snag free skate items, soak in awe-inspiring skate exhibitions, and even catch some lessons from the experts themselves.
Minneapolis Park Workers Strike Over Wages, City's Green Spaces Caught in Labor Dispute
Minneapolis parks workers have decided they've had enough. As of Independence Day, about 40% of the employees at the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB), represented by Local 363, made a statement in the form of a strike. It's a significant move because this group includes more than 300 workers, and according to a statement provided by the MPRB, the full throttle of this strike won't be felt until Monday. The parks brass, however, appears unshaken by the standoff—ostensibly confident in its playbook purportedly designed to keep things running with minimal public disruption.
Maple Grove Invites Residents to Unite for National Night Out at Central Park for Community Engagement and Fun
Maple Grove residents, mark your calendars for a community-building affair that promises a rich blend of fun and civic engagement. On Tuesday, August 6, the National Night Out kickoff event will reemerge in Central Park of Maple Grove from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. According to an announcement on the city's official website, families can dive into a range of activities including an emergency equipment show and various child-friendly amusements.
UPDATE: Minnesota’s Moondance Jam Festival FINALLY Offers Refunds Amid Fan Outrage
Update: Moondance Jam shocks fans with a sudden lineup change and refund policy update just weeks before the festival! 🎸 #News #Minnesota #Festivals. Moondance Jam Offers Refunds Amid Lineup Controversy!. Editor’s Note: On July 3, we published: Moondance Jam Festival SHOCKS Fans With Canceled Headliners And NO REFUNDS! Here’s...
VIDEO: Anthony Edwards Breaks The Internet By Entering Team USA Training Camp Sipping Interesting Choice Of Milkshake
After putting forward their basketball prowess with their respective teams, NBA stars are now joining forces to bring success to Team USA. The excitement is visible as these elite players gather for training camp, each making a grand entrance. However, it was Minnesota Timberwolves’ star Anthony Edwards who particularly caught everyone’s attention with his humorous entry.
Team provides cell service in disasters
MINNEAPOLIS — Access to data and phone service is critical for first responders in a natural disaster, especially those events that take down existing services. Verizon is one of the companies that can fill that void, by bringing mobile crisis response experts and equipment to first responders. One of the company's most important tools is a trailer called Spot that includes a generator, satellite dish, and portable cell service.
Summer Games Done Quick 2024: Watch Day 7 here
Another glorious week of speedrunning is coming to an end. This year's Summer Games Done Quick is wrapping up today. The world's best speedrunners will run through some of the most memorable games of the past and present for one more day. As always, they'll do it for charity in front of a worldwide audience on Twitch.
Central Wisconsin Faces Ongoing Flooding; NWS Issues River Flood Warning
Green Bay, WI – Flooding continues to impact central Wisconsin, with warnings issued for multiple counties following severe storms. A River Flood Warning remains in effect for the Little Wolf River south of the Manawa dam until late Monday morning. According to the US National Weather Service Green Bay, residents should stay updated on river levels and avoid driving on flooded roads. On Friday, flash flood warnings were issued for several counties, including Waupaca, Outagamie, and southern Brown. Over five inches of rain fell near Manawa, causing major street flooding and prompting evacuations, including a local nursing home.
Ojibwe tribes from Wisconsin back EPA in lawsuit by 12 states over water rights
Two Ojibwe tribes from Wisconsin have come to the defense of the Environmental Protection Agency against a lawsuit filed by 12 states over water rights. The Lac du Flambeau and Sokaogon (Mole Lake) tribes joined five other tribal nations from around the country in defending the EPA’s new tribal water rights rule under...
Unemployment is low, the labor market tight. But more Wisconsinites are on FoodShare, or food stamps, than before COVID
The number of people enrolled in the food assistance program FoodShare in Wisconsin remains above pre-pandemic levels, according to a new Wisconsin Policy Forum report. As of April, a little over 700,000 people were enrolled in FoodShare, the Wisconsin program part of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, that helps low-income households buy food, according to the latest figures published by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. ...
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