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Some Minnesotans now able to apply for pre-approval for cannabis business license
MINNEAPOLIS — Applications opened Wednesday to begin the process of starting some of the state's first legal marijuana dispensaries.People already verified as social equity applicants can now apply for pre-approval for a cannabis business license.Social equity applicants include people who were convicted of cannabis crimes, are veterans or live in high-poverty areas, to name a few of the possible criteria.Angela Dawson is a fourth-generation farmer who qualified with her new venture, True North Farms."The area I farm in has a high poverty rate," she said. "It has a high food insecurity rate, and it also has a high rate of policing...
Family child-care providers raise concerns over proposed regulations in St. Peter listening session
At Amy Lee Sellner’s home daycare in Le Center, things can get a little messy. It’s a common sight to find kids with fingers sticky from making crafts and soles coated in sand after sticking their toes in the sandbox out back. During the summer, there’s not a day that a kid doesn’t go home with black feet. But muddy shoes are a point of pride for Sellner, who advertises her home daycare as a place where kids can learn social skills through the power of play. ...
Six Olympic athletes to compete using Minnesota company's bike spokes
HOPKINS, Minn. — When it comes to biking, Charlie Spanjers knows a thing or two."IWe first had the idea for this bicycle spoke company," he said.Three University of Minnesota students wanted to change the future of cycling."We created the first prototypes in my apartment," Spanjers said.It started with removing the typical metal spokes in the wheel."People say it looks like spaghetti until you get it into a wheel," Spanjers said.Berd spokes are made out of something called "Dyneema" — a high-performance material that is 15 times stronger than steel."It's a braided fiber and the braided fiber goes...
Warmer: Storm chances return this weekend
From the National Weather Service • Duluth • July 25, 2024. Warmer temperatures expected and gradually becoming humid. Hazy sunshine expected today with patchy clouds. Highs 73 to 82 °F. Clearing tonight. Patchy fog. Lows 52 to 64 degrees °F. A little warmer with hazy sunshine Friday. Highs 73 to 88 °F. Lows 58 to 70 °F.
Water Levels Being Drastically Reduced To Save A Minnesota Lake
Sometimes, drastic measures need to be taken now to create a healthier situation later on. That can be true in our personal and professional lives, and it's also true in other things, including nature. An example would be when a lake becomes unhealthy, also known as impaired. Experts say that...
Bulls, Barrels, and Broncs Coming to the Benton County Fair
If you love watching rodeo events, and would like something a bit closer to home, you will want to head to the Benton County fairground next Friday night, August (yes, August begins next week) 2nd. Bulls Barrels and Broncs rodeo is put on by 3T Productions. And you can still...
Hot Summer Shows at The Ledge Amphitheater: Primus, Jewel, YES, Stray Cats & More
(KNSI) – The concert calendar at The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park is going to be as hot as the weather over the next two weeks. It starts on Friday, July 26th with quirky, funk rock band Primus and special guest hard rockers Coheed and Cambria. The box office opens at 3:30 p.m., parking opens at 4:00, the doors open at 5:00 and the show starts at 6:30. Come hungry as food trucks from Dana’s Kitchen, Mr. Twisty. ODB’s Meat and Greet, Waldo’s Pizza and Buddy’s Burritos will be lined up to fill your tummy.
St. Cloud Rox To Begin Four Game Homestand Thursday
The St. Cloud Rox will return from the All Star break with a four-game homestand beginning Thursday, July 25th. The Rox enter the home stretch of the season with a 33-21 overall record and a 15-6 second half mark- good for first place in the Great Plains West Division standings with 16 games remaining in the regular season.
What You Need To Know About This Weekend’s Firefest Concert
It's going to be a BUSY weekend in Central Minnesota, especially on Saturday! Not only is former President Trump coming to St. Cloud for a rally, but there is a HUGE party going on in Cold Spring, with Firefest happening on Saturday afternoon/evening too. We took the time to share what you need to know before attending this year's benefit festival.
St. Cloud to vote on moving municipal elections
ST. CLOUD — St. Cloud might change when local elections take place. The city council on Monday night approved the language for a Nov. 5 ballot question asking voters to move St. Cloud’s municipal elections to odd-numbered years. The initiative was announced by Mayor Dave Kleis in April when he announced he isn't seeking reelection. He said the proposed change is an effort to bring more attention to local races that could get overshadowed by statewide and...
Family fun night, free root beer floats Thursday for Corn Capital Days
(Olivia MN-) Dirks Park in Olivia will be the place to be this evening for Olivia Ambulance Family Fun Night from 5 til 8 p.m. as Olivia Corn Capital Days Continue. Other events Thursday include the used book sale at The Olivia Library from 11 to 7 p.m., FM Bank and Olivia FFA free root beer floats from 1 to 3 at the FM Bank parking lot, home run derby at Dirks Field from 5 to 8, and league volleyball starting at 630 at Bryly's Den.
Victim is identified in a fatal crash involving a semi in western Minnesota
(Traverse County, MN)--Authorities have released the name of the victim in a fatal crash in western Minnesota earlier this week. Authorities say one person died in the crash in Traverse County near Graceville on Tuesday morning. A Kenworth Semi-Trailer and a Ford Escape were both traveling southbound Highway 75 when the two collided. Officials say a passenger in the Ford Escape, Wyatt Tritz, 29, of Dumont, died in the crash.
Rural MN communities gain expanded public transportation options
Traveling around rural Minnesota can be difficult but in more than half the state, nonprofit transit systems are helping people get where they need to go. Now, the system is expanding. Arrowhead Transit will begin service in the Hibbing area on Aug. 1. The system already delivers fixed route and...
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