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Goodwill Stores in Minnesota Will Not Accept These Donations
It's the perfect day to open the windows and deep clean your house. Find those things that haven't seen the light of day for a good while. I love decluttering and donating stuff I'm not using anymore. There's something so freeing about getting rid of "junk," and you know what they say - one person's junk is another's treasure. ;)
New Minnesota Laws For Kids Riding In Cars Go Into Effect August 1st
A new child restraint law will come into effect for Minnesotans on August 1st. The new law includes a requirement that all children under 13 years old MUST sit in the back seat of any motor vehicle that has one. “Every driver who transports a child or children under the...
St. Cloud Man Accused of Pointing Loaded Handgun at Kids
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A St. Cloud man faces two felony charges of 2nd-degree assault with a dangerous weapon after an incident involving a handgun. According to the charges filed in Stearns County District Court, 41-year-old Corey Self is accused of pointing a loaded handgun at two kids. St....
Woody’s Trucking of Willmar named Women-Owned Small Business of the Year
Woody’s Trucking of Willmar named Women-Owned Small Business of the Year. Woody’s Trucking, Inc. is cleverly branded. Black and orange decorate the office, and the serious woodpecker dressed in a ready-to-work outfit decorates the details. The brand comes from customer service and a sense of culture that emulates the space. Terri Wood, president of Woody’s Trucking, shared the story of a family and a business that grew with it with the KCED Marketing and Communications Specialist.
Man Witnessed Cutting Copper Pipes and Wiring in St. Cloud
The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a burglary on the 400 block of 1st Avenue South. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crime Stoppers says a witness interrupted a bearded white male inside a vacant building cutting copper pipes and wiring. She says the suspect fled the scene before police arrived. The suspect was further described as wearing a blue shirt with dark colored shorts and left the area in a maroon car.
Duluth Golf Course Previously Closed Could Get New Life
A Duluth golf course that had been permanently closed could have a new future as a nonprofit explores revitalizing it to be more accessible. The nonprofit, Barrier Free Golf, has shown interest in the Lester Park Golf Course following its closure in 2023. According to a Northern News Now report, the course was originally closed due to financial struggles and is now boarded up and overgrown.
IKEA Pop-Up Grand Opening in Maple Grove
Head to the IKEA Pop-Up Grand Opening in Maple Grove Friday, July 19th!. IKEA is opening a new Pop-Up location in Maple Grove at the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes this Friday from 11 am – 3 pm. Stop by for tours, giveaways, sampling, brand-new inspiration, games, and more!. And...
Gluek's Bar and Restaurant in downtown Minneapolis celebrates 90 years
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - At Gluek's Bar and Restaurant, history is almost as important as the signature pilsner that flows through its taps. "It's not a miracle, but it's a testament that we are still here after nine decades," Gluek's co-owner Dave Holcomb told FOX 9. Holcomb is part of...
Naming ceremony in Minneapolis for The Paul D. Wellstone Federal Building
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – A historic building that covers one square block in downtown Minneapolis is now known as The Paul D. Wellstone Federal Building. Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith helped pass the bi-partisan bill renaming the Federal Building in honor of the late Senator Wellstone. They took part in a naming ceremony Tuesday with the Wellstone family and other friends and colleagues.
Landscaping companies go electric, reduce emissions thanks to Minneapolis grant
MINNEAPOLIS — A public-private partnership that has successfully reduced harmful emissions from auto-body shops and dry-cleaners in Minneapolis is now working with landscape companies.The program is leading to quieter neighborhoods and cleaner air.When Parkway Lawn Service grooms a lawn, it's at much lower decibel levels.Owner Greg Kroth recently replaced multiple gas-powered mowers and other lawn equipment with electric models thanks in part to grants from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the City of Minneapolis.The city's Green Cost Share Program helps businesses pay for upgrades that save energy, reduce air pollution and cut carbon emissions."The process takes forever but with...
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