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Minnesota Original Music Festival launches its third year in St. Peter
ListenMinnesota Original Music Festival launches its third year in St. Peter. Thursday night kicks off a unique summer music festival in southern Minnesota. It’s the third year of the Minnesota Original Music Festival in St. Peter and it features musicians from across the state. The director of the festival,...
Minnesota Now: July 16 2024
Tuesday is day two of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee and Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer is set to speak. MPR News senior politics reporter Dana Ferguson joined the show to talk about how Emmer fits into the Republican politics of this moment. The suicide and crisis lifeline 988 has...
Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices
Spurred by fed-up consumers, states are trying to curb spiraling prescription drug costs by assembling special public boards to investigate and regulate pricing. The idea is similar to a local utility board: a public group that sets rules or makes recommendations to ensure that what they’re regulating — in this case, prescription medications — is […] The post Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Trump chief pollster says traditionally Democratic states such as New Jersey and New Mexico are ‘toss-ups’
Former President Donald Trump’s chief pollster, Tony Fabrizio, listed Minnesota, Virginia, New Jersey, and New Mexico as toss-ups and implied Maine is in play while speaking to the Florida GOP at the Republican National Convention. None of those states have voted for a Republican since 2004, when both Virginia and New Mexico turned red before […]
Minnesota Power and MNL Introduces New Mowing Method
DULUTH, Minn.– As time goes on, we learn more and more about sustainable living. Minnesota Power partnered up with Minnesota Native Landscapes to try out sheep grazing. The Jean Duluth Solar spans 8.5 acres. And it is filled with precious native plants, pollinator plants, as well as other vegetation.
Minnesota political leaders call for unity in wake of Donald Trump assassination attempt
MINNEAPOLIS — The Republican National Convention is now underway in Milwaukee. Following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, there are calls for unity and toning down divisive rhetoric.After the assassination attempt, Trump wrote on social media, "In this moment it is more important than ever that we stand United."And it's not just happening at the national level — Sen. Amy Klobuchar is among the Minnesota leaders calling for a reset in our conversations."Some of the political rhetoric gets out of hand," Klobuchar said. "That is something, but it goes beyond that. It's also individual citizens, they have to...
Bald Eagle On The Brink Of Official Glory: New Law Could Make It the USA’s National Bird!
WABASHA, MN – The National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Minnesota, along with a bipartisan coalition of U.S. Senators and House Representatives, is championing a legislative effort to officially designate the bald eagle as the United States’ national bird. “While most people assume the bald eagle is our nation’s...
Faribault VFW splits doubleheader with Rochester
Missing their best hitter in Dominic Erickson, Faribault VFW played well in both games of a recent doubleheader, managing to pick up the victory in game two. It was tied 3-3 in the fifth inning of the first game, in which Faribault VFW was hanging tough, scraping together three runs with only one hit. Ben Cunniff started in the first game, throwing 98 pictures, 65 for strikes. He kept a potent Century offense to three runs in the first five innings. ...
Winona Sportsman’s Club Youth Trap Shooting
The Winona Sportsman’s Club recently held its 16th annual Youth Trap Shooting Program on Wednesday nights during the beginning weeks of summer. Sixty-two participants and experienced coaches took part in the five-week program. Instruction and coached practice were a part of each week’s session. Thanks to all the...
Feuring pitches no-hitter in Owatonna VFW's win over Byron
Owatonna’s Legion Post 77 baseball team dominated Byron’s Legion team on Sunday, shutting out Byron in five innings. Owatonna’s VFW team did the same thing to Byron’s VFW team on Monday. The Owatonna VFW 9 and 10 combined team faced off against Byron at home on Monday night. After putting up nine runs in the first two innings, Owatonna won the game in five innings with a score of 11-0. ...
Bryce Stoltz named CSC Academic All-American
AUSTIN, Texas – Winona State University gymnastics student-athlete, Bryce Stoltz, earned College Sports Communicators Second Team Academic All-America® honors after an outstanding season in competition and in the classroom. Stoltz, a junior from Highlands Ranch, Colo., holds an impressive 4.0 GPA in Nursing. Throughout the season, Stoltz posted...
Chris Janson, Hailey Whitters, +More Coming to Owatonna: Get Your Tix Now
The 2024 Steele County Free Fair is quickly approaching, and the time is now to get your grandstand concert tickets. Steele County Free Fair officials encourage you to get your tickets now to avoid standing in line at the ticket booth the night of the show. Hailey Whitters with special...
Tractor Supply Company opens in Dundas
If you need a new pair of work boots, another bird feeder, shampoo for your horse or a kayak or riding mower, then Tractor Supply Company in Dundas might be your one-stop place to shop. The new store, located at 600 Schilling Dr., opened in the spring and celebrated its Northfield Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting June 1. Since the pet friendly, big box store opened its doors, rural and...
Justin Jefferson Hit With Bombshell Ruling In Ex-Girlfriend’s Child Custody Hearing After Pressuring Her To Abort Child
Justin Jefferson — You ARE the father. A judge in New Jersey ruled that Justin Jefferson is the father of a child born to his former girlfriend. According to a court order that was obtained by the Daily Mail, New Jersey family court Judge Aldo J. Russo ruled last month that the Minnesota Vikings wide receiver was indeed the father of a baby girl he shares with a woman named Andrea Galea.
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