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Balloon Blast! Minnesota Faces Surprise Layoffs as Medical Company Announces Workforce Reductions
MJP – A medical company has just revealed surprising staff reductions in Minnesota as part of a strategy to streamline operations by consolidating service centers and production facilities. ICU Medical is getting ready to shut down a service and distribution center in Oakdale, Minnesota, and dismiss all 83 workers...
Dangerous synthetic drugs are changing the way some Minnesota prisons are processing mail
FARIBAULT, Minn. — Contraband isn't new to prisons, but investigators are warning that Minnesota's prison system is being inundated by mail laced with synthetic opioids."I've been in this department for 27 years, and this is one of our largest problems," John Melvin, director of the office of special investigations at the Minnesota Department of Corrections, explained to WCCO Investigates. "Our investigators are very overwhelmed by trying to help stop this introduction."Melvin shared several examples of compromised mail that was confiscated and tested for drugs. They included everything from handwritten birthday cards to what appeared to a package from an attorney's office."It...
Minnesota Awesome celebrates state pride, Olympian Suni Lee
EDINA, Minnesota — There are so many things that make Minnesota great — or better yet — awesome. "Things are nice here, and scenic, and lots of lakes," said Dan Gordon, who grew up in Bismarck but moved to Minnesota in his early twenties. Dan and his...
Billboards hope to shine light on missing Indigenous people in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety unveiled a new series of billboards meant to raise awareness about missing Indigenous relatives in the state.Eight billboards feature eight missing Indigenous people from Minnesota: Leo Coleman Cortez, Kateri Mishow, Mato Dow, Nevaeh Kingbird, Melissa Eagle Shield, Melissa Burt, Jeremy Jourdain and April Geyer.The DPS says the billboards can be seen in Minneapolis, Burnsville, Shoreview, Mounds View, Maplewood and Columbus Township.The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) office worked with Missing Children Minnesota and Clear Channel Communication on the billboards. Clear Channel Communication leased the billboard space for a $1 contract, according...
Waseca Legion downs Marshall to open sub-state tournament
The Waseca Senior Legion baseball team began postseason play Wednesday afternoon in New Ulm when they faced off against Marshall, who served as the home team in the game. A strong pitching performance from Sabastian Teague and aggressive baserunning performance led Waseca to earn a 6-2 victory to advance in the tournament. Teague pitched six and one third inning of two-run ball, allowing just six hits throughout the game. Tyson Reger entered the game in relief and earned the final two outs of the day...
Historic Janesville Walk preserves the town’s history
JANESVILLE, Minn. (KEYC) - Janesville is the oldest town in Waseca County. Established in 1856, it carries memories almost two hundred years old, which is why its current residents decided to put together a history walk to tell its story. The move was spearheaded by Diana Summers - but in...
Westbound detour on I-90 at Hwy 105 scheduled in Austin
(ABC 6 News) — According to MnDOT, one more detour is coming on Interstate 90 on Austin’s west end. Westbound I-90 motorists near the Highway 105/Oakland Avenue bridge will be detoured up the exit and down the entrance ramps overnight on July 29th as crews set the decking material on the new bridge beams.
Bus drivers needed as Faribault Transportation gears up for new school year
Come this fall, parents throughout the city will be sending their children off to school, hoping they will learn something new and exciting each and every day. Before they even get to their destination, however, many parents will be entrusting other adults to safely transport those same children safely. Faribault Transportation is gearing up its back-to-school campaign to recruit more bus drivers. Drivers have a lot of freedom in how...
38th annual Cannon Cruisers Country Cruise is Friday, Aug. 2
The 38th annual Cannon Cruisers Country Cruise will be Friday, Aug. 2, with some changes compared to prior years. This year, the lineup for the event will be at Cannon Falls High School beginning at 5 p.m. instead of starting at Artisan Plaza. The cruise starts at 7 p.m. with an end time of 8 p.m. back at CFHS.
City of Rochester sends out survey to improve city
ROCHESTER, Minn. - The City of Rochester is looking to see how to make it a better town and that's why they're having a National Community Survey where residents can respond. This week they sent out postcards to 4,200 households in Rochester. They'll have 10 categories of questions and some questions include: Safety, Natural Environment and Mobility. On Aug.11-25 it will be available for everyone on the National Community Survey page.
Lonsdale Community Days grand marshal announced
Scott Pelava, owner of Lonsdale Auto Works, was chosen as the 2024 grand marshal for Lonsdale Community Days, happening on Saturday, August 10. Pelava opened Lonsdale Auto Works in 2005, providing service to the Lonsdale area for 19 years so far. He has been an active member of the Lonsdale Area Chamber of Commerce (LACC), serving two terms on the board of directors for them. Chamber Executive Director Shanna Gutzke-Kopp says that he has been “constructively working with staff, committee members & business leaders.”
Former North Dakota St Standout Signs with Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings have made a couple of roster moves in the wake of recent happenings at training camp, including adding some local talent. Second-year cornerback Mekhi Blackmon reportedly tore his ACL during Wednesday's training camp opener, leaving the team with a hole at the position. The Vikings addressed that...
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