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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:
Court: State Patrol can be sued over K-9 dog attack
ST PAUL, Minn. — A decision handed down by the Minnesota State Supreme Court will allow a woman to sue the State Patrol after she says a K-9 attacked her at her workplace in 2019. In an opinion filed Wednesday, the court ruled that the State Patrol has no...
Capturing Cokato exhibit is now open at The Cokato Museum
The Capturing Cokato exhibit at the Cokato Museum opened July 1 and showcases the legacy of the Gust Akerlund Photography Studio. The Museum Director, Johanna Ellison, said the studio was built in the 1890s as far as they can tell, and the studio is on the National Register of Historic Places list, which, according to the National Park Service, is “the official list of the nations historic places worthy of preservation.
HLWW gets creative in its effort to maximize classroom space
In recent years, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted has emphasized maximizing the available space in its middle and high school building, and the school board approved a project that will further accomplish that goal at its meeting Monday. With the project, a portion of a storage area located near the high school office...
Premier Minnesota Festival Suddenly Cancels Popular Festivities
The Northland is full of great summer traditions that we look forward to every year. There's the opening of businesses like Gordy's Hi-Hat and the Portland Malt Shoppe, outdoor concerts at Bayfront Festival Park, Movies In The Park, and other fairs and festivals. We assume that every year these things...
City of Winsted plans to implement new utility bill payment system
The Winsted City Council approved the purchase and adoption of a new online payment system for utility bills and other city fees from Nuvei during its meeting Tuesday night. The system is known as Paya. It will replace the city’s current system and provide several benefits to residents and city staff.
AMATEUR BASEBALL: Blazers pull away late in win over Winsted
WINSTED – A back-and-forth affair between Winsted and Mayer ultimately ended with the Blazers running away with things. Mayer, who has shaken off a sluggish start to the season, kept things rolling in the right direction with a 12-5 win over the Wildcats at Denis M. Campbell Filed July 9.
Law enforcement and public drone use sees new regulations in Waite Park
WAITE PARK — The Waite Park City Council unanimously approved a new drone ordinance Monday night, following more than a year of discussions. "The City of Waite Park continues to see more usage of drones throughout the city and has not had a drone ordinance in place that provides some direction on where drones can be used throughout the city," a staff memo states.
Mayoral candidate James Trantina III talks about goals, St. Joseph residency allegations
ST. CLOUD — With the Aug. 13 primary election nearing, the St. Cloud Times spoke with mayoral candidate James Trantina III about his policy agenda and allegations that he resides at a St. Joseph address. Trantina, who is the CEO of Collins Brothers Towing of St. Cloud, said as mayor he would focus on public safety, affordable housing, city infrastructure and economic development. He said bringing these elements together could make a better St. Cloud. ...
Minneapolis Health Department Expands Vaccine Outreach to Underserved Communities with Bilingual Resources
The Minneapolis Health Department is doubling down on its efforts to boost vaccine outreach and combat vaccine hesitancy, particularly among the city's marginalized communities where access to healthcare often falls behind, according to an official statement released by the department. Sebastian Cervantes, a Senior Public Health Specialist at the Health Department, with nine years under her belt, has been at the forefront of this initiative; her connection to the Hispanic community she grew up in fuels her determination to uplift those who've historically been left on the sidelines of the healthcare spectrum.
MN Senate leader visits Moorhead
A visit to northwest Minnesota for Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy. The St. Paul DFL’er was in the Moorhead area Thursday meeting with state Senator Rob Kupec. Murphy says the visit gave her the chance to look at growth generated by past investments made by the state and a look at some of the challenges that remain…
Twins hoping to add rental starter ahead of trade deadline
The 54-42 Twins enter the second half of the 2024 season sitting a dozen games over .500 and in possession of the second wild-card spot in the American League. After falling behind both the Guardians and Royals early in the year, they’ve leapfrogged Kansas City (54-45) and sit a manageable four and a half games back of Cleveland (58-37) for the division lead. They’re lining up to act as clear buyers at the deadline, and Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports that Minnesota would like to add another arm in the rotation — likely a rental.
St. Peter schools looking for new superintendent
ST. PETER, Minn. (KEYC) - The St. Peter Public School District seeks a new leader. After four years with the district, Superintendent Bill Gronseth has submitted his resignation. Without specifics, he announced today he’d accepted a position in another school district. Gronseth will remain with St. Peter Schools through...
Moodance Jam Begins Thursday With New Lineup And Sets Refund Deadline
WALKER, Minn. (KVRR) — Some people who bought tickets to this weekend’s Moodance Jam in Walker, Minnesota are upset with the refund process. Organizers announced two weeks ago that they had cut all national touring acts from this years lineup due to “the present economic climate”.
School Board approves $7.77M facilities bond, 10-year plan
With a slate of facilities projects on the horizon, Owatonna Public Schools has put a plan in place for when to complete them and how to pay for them. The Owatonna School Board approved a 10-year long-term facilities maintenance (LTFM) plan at its Monday meeting, as well as facilities bonds totaling $7.77 million. Both resolutions were approved in a 5-0 vote, with board members Elizabeth Hedlund and Deborah Bandel absent. ...
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