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U of M engineers send new Minnesota flag into space
MINNEAPOLIS — Whether or not you think the design of the new Minnesota state flag is stellar, there's no denying its interstellar thanks to some engineers at the University of Minnesota.On X, the university said an engineering team sent the flag on its first flight to space. The school also shared stunning pictures of the flag flying above the earth.The American flag and the U of M flag were hoisted among the stars, too.Ognjen Ilic, an assistant professor at the U, said mechanical and aerospace engineers teamed up to launch the flag from Montgomery with a research payload.Minnesota's new flag...
Liquor store to help fire squad
Manager John Nelson of the River Bend Liquor Store recently announced to the city council that the store will host a fundraiser event soon with income tabbed to go to the Windom Fire Department. The store will accept donations as well, but the main income will come from a percentage...
Emmer’s Misleading Republican Convention Claim about Harris
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. During his speech at the Republican National Convention, Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota talked about “rioters” in Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd in 2020, and misleadingly said that Vice President Kamala Harris “freed” from jail one of “the criminals” who “went on to murder a man” in neighboring St. Paul. Emmer is distorting the facts.
Catastrophic Coal Waste Spill: ONE MILLION Gallons Leaked From Minnesota Power Plant!
ITASCA, MN — A massive spill of coal wastewater has sent shockwaves through Cohasset, Minnesota. Officials confirmed that a staggering one million gallons of contaminated water leaked from a nearby coal power plant, eventually making its way into Black Water Creek and Black Water Lake. The Origin of the...
Arrest made following early morning stabbing in Mankato
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A 19-year-old has been arrested following an early morning stabbing in Mankato. The Mankato Department of Public Safety is investigating the stabbing that just before 1 AM Friday at the Sibley Parkway Apartments. Police say a 16-year old had been stabbed in the abdomen following a...
Electrical fire likely cause of house fire that killed elderly couple, says sheriff
LE SUEUR COUNTY, Minn. — The Le Sueur County Sheriff says an "electrical component" likely caused a house fire that killed an elderly couple last Sunday. The Montgomery Fire Department was one of four departments that responded to a 911 call at nearly 1 a.m. and discovered Betty, 73, and Roman Jindra, 76, dead in their kitchen. The sheriff says Betty had called to say the couple was trapped inside.
Man Killed in Tragic Farm Accident Near Staples
Staples, MN – At around 6:13 Thursday evening (July 18th), the Wadena County Sheriff’s Department responded to a farm equipment rollover accident in rural Bullard Township, north of Staples. First responders arrived to the scene and located a front-end loader tractor lying upside down in the ditch along...
See Shaboozey In Minnesota This September
He's one of the biggest rising stars in music right now and you have a chance to see him in Minnesota later this year!. Shaboozey is hitting the road this fall on his recently-announced 'Where I've Been Isn't Where I'm Going Tour' and that includes a stop in Minneapolis. Concert...
Minnesota has third highest rate of melanoma in the U.S. and dermatologist says it's time to take extra precautions
Minnesota has the third highest rate of melanoma in the United States and as summer continues to heat up, dermatologists are reminding people to take extra precautions.
Brown County Historical Society has a Busy August
Brown County Historical Society Executive Director Amy Johnson covered an event filled August. This is the month for the U.S. Dakota War Commemoration beginning Wednesday, August 21st. Visit their web site for complete schedule of events. The Kiesling House is open Fridays and Saturdays thru Labor Day with special programs on Saturdays-August 3, August 24 and August 31. Enjoy some delicious popcorn from the Popcorn Wagon this Saturday 9am-5pm in downtown New Ulm.
Samaritan's Purse helps Waterville residents
WATERVILLE, Minn. (KEYC) - Waterville residents are gutting their homes and salvaging what they can after devasting floods destroyed the area. Such is the story for Chris Nordin and his family. The Nordin family had been doing everything they could to keep the water out, but their sandbag wall and...
Despite a recent rebound, Minnesota bee farmers are facing a year of hardship
According to new state data, the number of bee colonies in Minnesota grew nearly 32% in the last five years. But Ames Bee Farm owner Brian Fredrickson says that’s mostly due to a new homesteading trend.
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