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Minneapolis works to clear storm debris and fix thousands of power outages across metro area
Thousands of Minneapolis and Twin Cities metro residents remained without power Monday afternoon following severe thunderstorms over the weekend, but electric utility and city cleanup officials said the vast majority of outages will be fixed by Tuesday. As of Monday afternoon, there were roughly 12,000 Xcel Energy customers in Minnesota...
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Dakota, Anoka counties
OAKDALE, Minn. — Another day, another rainshower and another target on Metropolitan Mosquito Control District's map of hotspots.At Oakdale Discovery Center, field crews were out on Monday collecting samples before helicopters returned to the region to apply mosquito control."We've been really busy," MMCD spokesman Adam Carlson explained to WCCO News. "Every time it rains an inch or more we have to check the wetlands where larvae are most likely to develop, which has been a lot. There's been excessive rain, and every week we've had to send up our helicopter for treatment. We'd like a break."To date, Carlson said the district...
Rep. Dan Wolgamott Secures Police Endorsement, Focuses on Law Enforcement Funding Goals
(KNSI) – A St. Cloud lawmaker has been endorsed by the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers’ Association for reelection. State Representative Dan Wolgamott announced the backing of the boys in blue on Monday. The endorsement is one of the state’s most coveted. Wolgamott received the recommendation for helping to increase funding for law enforcement across the state. His next goal is to work on legislation to boost recruitment and retention and achieve first-responder status for 911 dispatchers.
Xcel Energy hopeful it can restore power to thousands across Twin Cities Metro by end of day Monday
Xcel Energy says it hopes to restore power for thousands in the Twin Cities metro by the end of the day Monday after severe storms knocked-out power for 135,000 customers early Sunday morning. Around 80 percent had been restored as of 10 a.m. Monday.
Warning for 'storm chasers' following damaging hail
ST MICHAEL, Minnesota — Fast winds, hail, rain, thunder and lightning lit up parts of Minnesota this weekend. As many pick up the pieces from the severe weather, people in Big Lake reported "storm chasers" were out going door to door. The Better Business Bureau refers to storm chasers as illegitimate contractors that seek to exploit homeowners' victims of severe weather.
Minnesota farmers turn to regenerative agriculture to deal with climate extremes
COLD SPRING, Minn. — Farmers in Minnesota are in a tough spot. Climate extremes, things like floods and droughts, are hurting production and the state is asking them to cut emissions and do their best to farm sustainably. So what does that look like? At Derek Schmitz's farm in Cold Spring, they follow a set of land management principles known as regenerative agriculture — essentially trying to work with nature instead of against it to restore and enhance the ecosystem."The reason we moved to it is that it just made sense. Mother Nature always wins," Schmitz said.Just ask farmer John Willenbring....
Essentia Health Warns Of New Scam Impacting Minnesota + Wisconsin
Sadly, we can't seem to through an entire week without having a new scam to warn you about. Heck, we're lucky if we get two scam-free days in a row!. Recently, Cook County officials warned that a new text scam was reportedly circulating through the Grand Marais area. There is...
URGENT! 3,400+ Kids in SE Minnesota Need Help With School Supplies This Year
Not trying to wreck your summer right now but just a heads up, school starts again in about a month (plus or minus a week or two depending on where you live in Minnesota). Target, Walmart, and all of the stores are getting ready to show you ALL of the fancy and new pencil pouches, backpacks, and items that are needed for your kid this year in school.
Twin Cities libraries accessible beyond posted hours
Just after noon one cloudy Sunday, Burnsville resident Fay Li found herself in a study room at the Burnhaven library studying for an exam to become a registered nurse. The library, however, wouldn’t open for another hour. Li got access to the library as part of initiatives by two south metro libraries, called Extended Access, to allow patrons access to facilities during hours when the building is officially closed and when staff isn’t present.
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