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How the Incoming La Niña Could Affect Minnesota’s Winter This Year
Talks of a La Niña have been going around for a little while, but now experts are getting a better idea of when they believe the La Niña will hit the US. They also have predictions for how it could affect our winter in Minnesota this year. El...
Trail by Trail: Minnesota, Ely, Grand Marais
MINNESOTA - ATV clubs can request additional funding to cover trail repairs that happened this year with all the rainfall. During a recent legislative session, ATV Minnesota got thousands of dollars added to the Grant-In-Aid fund. Clubs are able to request a supplement once they have spent most of their existing funding. ATV Minnesota President Ron Potter says that clubs need to keep at least $1 in their current grant account otherwise it will be closed because you can’t supplement a closed account. You can check the DNR website for the forms to request supplements.
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.
Walz Promises Southern MN Family “Full Investigation” Into Daughter’s Death
(Pine Island, MN) — Governor Walz is promising a southern Minnesota family a full investigation into their daughter’s death. Walz visited Pine Island yesterday to talk about state resources available to new farmers. He was asked about the charges brought against Minnesota State Trooper Shane Roper following a May crash that led to the death of Owatonna’s Olivia Flores. Walz called the crash “tragic” and said the investigation is needed to determine if policy changes are needed. Roper is facing multiple charges, including manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide.
CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital Named Among State’s Top Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report has released its annual list of Minnesota's Best Hospitals, and CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital is among the top hospitals in the state. CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital was given a four star rating in Patient Experience. The hospital was honored as 'High Performing' in the fields of Orthopedics and Pulmonology.
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.
Minnesota Trades Academy gives teens an 8-week crash course in the trades
ROGERS, Minn. — Many kids grow up playing with construction trucks in the sandbox, but driving the real thing isn't as easy as it looks. Fifty seven teenagers from across the Twin Cities got to test their skills on a few construction trucks Wednesday as part of the Minnesota Trades Academy.
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...
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