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Large data center to be built in BE
A new business is soon going to locate in Blue Earth and they will be a large consumer of electricity. AAIM Data Centers, headquartered in Delaware, will begin construction of one of their new data centers in Blue Earth very soon. The data center will be located on Highway 169,...
Cam Akers Didn’t Re-sign with the Vikings After All
Former Minnesota Vikings' running back Cam Akers is not officially back with the Vikings but recently worked out for the Houston Texans. The post Cam Akers Didn’t Re-sign with the Vikings After All appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
CenterPoint Energy Launches Extensive Gas Line Replacement Project Across Minneapolis Neighborhoods
Minneapolis residents can expect a flurry of activity from CenterPoint Energy as they embark on a significant project to replace aging natural gas lines across several neighborhoods. According to an update released by CenterPoint Energy, this initiative, which runs from 2023 through 2025, aims to install more corrosion-resistant pipes and improve the city's gas infrastructure. Commencing on July 22 and stretching into early August, Northrop will see the replacement of small-diameter natural gas plastic mains, and the relocation of meters from inside to outside of homes, affecting several streets including parts of 43rd and 44th Streets E. from Chicago Avenue S. to 10th Avenue S., along with a stretch of 46th Street E.
Jason Mraz Bring Pop Music Mix To The Ledge [PHOTOS]
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- The Ledge Amphitheater was the place to be on Saturday night. Jason Mraz helped fans dance the night away with his Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride Summer Tour. People got to hear many of his top hits like "I'm Yours," "The Remedy (I Won't Worry),"...
Minnesota Vikings 2024 Training Camp Preview
Minnesota Vikings 2024 Training Camp Preview After an injury-riddled 2023 campaign, the Minnesota Vikings are entering the 2024 NFL Season in a new era with new faces behind center! They made improvements around their roster this offseason and could be a sneaky threat to steal the NFC North crown. How do we view them ahead […] The post Minnesota Vikings 2024 Training Camp Preview appeared first on Vendetta Sports Media.
3-Year-Old Child Critically Injured in Brooklyn Park Pit Bull Attack, Police Shoot Aggressive Dogs
A 3-year-old child is in critical condition after being attacked by two pit bulls in Brooklyn Park, as confirmed by the Brooklyn Park Police Department on July 19. The incident, which took place in the 7500 block of Brooklyn Park Drive N., led to officers shooting both animals, resulting in the death of one and the injury of the other. According to the police report, the officers were dispatched at 12:45 PM and found the dogs actively attacking the child upon arrival.
Flash flood warning in parts of metro until Sunday afternoon
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The National Weather Service (NWS) is issuing a flash flood warning that includes St. Paul, Eagan and Maplewood which is expected to last until 12:45 p.m. Sunday. What we know. Some parts of the Twin Cities metro area are under a flash flood warning...
Minneapolis Park Workers' Strike Enters Third Week, Prompting Concert Cancellations and Unfair Labor Charge
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's (MPRB) workers represented by Local 363 continue their strike for the third consecutive week, with no resolution in sight despite ongoing mediation efforts. An official statement released by the MPRB on July 19th detailed the current status of negotiations and operations. The statement outlined that around 54% of Local 363 park workers remain on the job amidst the labor dispute and that forestry crews have been diligently responding to tree-related service calls following a recent storm. Despite these efforts, a $1.4 million wage gap persists between the proposals of the MPRB and Local 363.
Pohlads Unlikely to Approve ANY Increase in Twins Payroll at MLB Trade Deadline
What will the Minnesota Twins do at the MLB trade deadline? Who knows, but the Pohlads reportedly don't want to spend AT ALL. The post Pohlads Unlikely to Approve ANY Increase in Twins Payroll at MLB Trade Deadline appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
Chick-fil-A Free Kids Meal + Plush Cow Adoption Event
Head to your local Chick-fil-A in the Twin Cities or St. Cloud on Tuesday 23rd for a free Kids Meal + a plush cow adoption event. Do your kiddos love Chick-fil-A? I don’t know many kids who don’t! So mark your calendar for Tuesday, July 23rd from 5-7pm for their special event FREE Kids Meal and Plush Cow Adoption Event. Kids meals will be FREE for all kids 12 and under, plus if you head into the restaurant for dine-in, your kiddos can “adopt” a plush cow, while supplies last.
Waite Park City Council Passes Drone Ordinance
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- Operating drones in the City of Waite Park now has some guidelines. The Waite Park City Council unanimously passed the city's drone ordinance at its last meeting. The ordinance outlines regulations for flying drones by the city, police, and the public. The public rules include...
Controversial former Vikings QB a major snub on recent all-time list
Creating any list comprised of all-time greats can be a real challenge. There is always the fear of forgetting one of the GOATs off the list and making anyone who looks at the ranking question its validity. When it comes to former Minnesota Vikings players, omitting a legendary player can...
Indoor Slide Park Coming to Maple Grove
Something unique is in the works for Maple Grove; it’s billed as the “world’s first indoor slide park.”. Slick City Action Park announced it’s planning to open in the Fountains at Arbor Lakes shopping area. The park uses proprietary slides and considers itself a “waterless water...
Vikings wanted to do with Kirk Cousins exactly what the Falcons have done
When quarterback Kirk Cousins was asked whether he would have signed with the Falcons if he’d known they’d be using the eighth overall pick on a quarterback, Cousins said, “I don’t really deal in hypotheticals.”. That was a soft way of saying, “Hell no.”. A...
Star Bank Chair and CEO Harry Wahlquist loses cancer battle
Harold G. “Harry” Wahlquist, chair and CEO of Star Bank, Maple Lake, Minn., passed away July 19, 2024, after an approximately year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Wahlquist, whose career in banking began in 1960, was 85. Wahlquist was born in Minneapolis and lived most of his adult life...
Epic Fun Alert: Minneapolis Aquatennial 2024 Kicks Off With Awesome Events & Star Power!
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The Minneapolis Aquatennial is back next week with a lineup of free events, including its famous parade and spectacular fireworks show. This fun Minneapolis event is one of the most epic summer festivals in Minnesota!. What is the Minneapolis Aquatennial?. The Minneapolis Aquatennial is the city’s...
County Bd. questions salary hike
A proposal by the University of Minnesota Extension to increase the cost of the total employment package by 24 percent for the County Extension Educator/4-H Youth Development director was met with resistance by the Faribault County Commissioners at their board meeting on Tuesday, July 16. Christy Kallevig of the U...
BE OKs Three Sisters demolition
The Blue Earth City Council voted to proceed with demolition of the Three Sisters buildings in downtown Blue Earth during their meeting last Monday night, July 15. The decision was made to accept one of six bids for the demolition. That bid was from G&S Excavating of Blue Earth and was in the amount of $164,800.
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