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MN poised to complete one of nation’s largest solar farms after permit vote
Construction could begin in Minnesota later this year in the final phase of one of the nation’s largest solar energy developments, after state regulators greenlighted a key permit. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Thursday approved the site permit requested by Xcel Energy. The utility is moving forward with...
Global tech outage affects flights, health care, state agencies in Minnesota
The massive technology outage that swept around the globe Friday disrupted flights, affected health care systems and knocked some government agencies offline in Minnesota. The Associated Press reported that the trouble stemmed from a faulty software update issued by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, affecting computers running Microsoft Windows. Crowdstrike said it was not a hacking incident or cyberattack; the company apologized and said a fix was on the way.
FALSE PROMISES: Think tank presentation argues Minnesota is failing young people
A nation, or state’s, future will be determined by its young people. That’s the thinking behind the False Promises tour, a traveling presentation from the Center of the American Experiment, which argues that progressive policies are failing young people in Minnesota. A group of Owatonnans gathered Wednesday for the local stop of the tour, hearing data gleaned from polling and focus groups of young Minnesotans. ...
Popular History Channel Show is Filming in Minnesota this Fall
It's always really exciting when shows or movies decide to film in Minnesota. Even if we can't be involved at all, we're still proud that our state was chosen! But this particular show that will be filming here DOES want our participation. It's a big show from the History Channel...
Popular Festival Now Set to Return to Valleyfair This Summer
Valleyfair has been one of Minnesota's top attractions for nearly 50 years and it just announced that a popular festival will also be returning this summer. There are many places of interest for which we're known here in the North Star State, right? The following are all venues and attractions that instantly scream Minnesota whenever you hear them:
MN berry grower adds solar power to his revenue stream
Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Resource Rural-Public News Service Collaboration. At the end of each growing season, Grand Rapids, Minnesota berry farmer Stuart Lavalier is ready for cold weather to set in, exhausted from the long hours and hard work required to grow high-quality strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and apples for local customers.
Minnesotans react to federal courts ruling state gun law is unconstitutional
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota gun law has gained national attention, after a federal court ruled the state’s law banning 18- to 20-year-olds from getting a firearm permit was unconstitutional. The Minnesota’s Gun Owners Caucus is one of the organizations that challenged this law. Three individuals who were under...
Belle Plaine rallies around newlywed now widowed in CA crash
BELLE PLAINE, Minn. (FOX 9) - A deadly crash killed a 26-year-old man from Belle Plaine and badly injured his wife, just as the newlyweds were building a new life in California. Their small Minnesota community is "All in for Ally" and giving a huge boost to both families. "Two...
Girls flag football is gaining traction in Minnesota, thanks in part to the Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings believe in the equity of football and giving everyone a chance to play the game, which is why the team is sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state.This mission culminated in the first-ever high school summer league championship at TCO Stadium on Sunday.The only four schools in the league competed against each other: Houston, La Crescent-Hokah, Pine Island and Rosemount.Rosemount and La Crescent-Hokah made it to the championship round, and the players weren't holding anything back."This is not old powder puff football, this is legit play-making football," said Terry Donovan, the head coach of the...
Man killed in early morning shooting in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A man died from a shooting in Minneapolis early Friday morning, police said. The Minneapolis Police Department said officers responded to the 2100 block of Thomas Avenue North at 7:40 a.m. Friday, July 19, and found a man suffering from "an apparent gunshot wound." He was...
Icehouse saved as it settles eviction lawsuit, with new owner taking over
“The Icehouse team is very excited to run to the business with the goal to be both financially sustainable and remain one of the most important independently owned clubs in Minneapolis."
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