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Minnesota activist dies, leaves behind legacy of championing disability rights
MINNEAPOLIS — The legacy of disability activist Margot Imdieke Cross is everywhere. From Minnesota state parks to the Senate building or Target Field, she advocated for accessibility that is now in place for all residents. The Minnesota Council on Disability (MCD) released a statement Friday saying Imdieke Cross died...
Diversity Seen Across the Region
Hefty Seed Business Development Lead Jeff Preston serves Minnesota and the Dakotas. At the Ag PhD Field Day in Baltic, South Dakota, Preston said his geography covers a variety of conditions. “It’s very diverse agriculture with sugarbeets, dry edible beans, potatoes and more so our people have to know recommendations because of carryover and things like that in chemistry,” said Preston. “Down here it’s predominantly corn and beans.” Preston, who is based in Hillsboro, North Dakota, said soil types also vary greatly across the region.”The (Red River) Valley is very unique and we work all the way out to the Montana border. We go from irrigation to heavy clay/high magnesium soils to bull sand. So it’s very diverse and it takes different agronomy skills and expertise to work with farmers.”
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...
How Iowa National Guard soldiers balance part-time service on top of busy lives
LITTLE FALLS, Minnesota (Gray Television Iowa Capitol Bureau) - This week, around 3,000 soldiers from the Iowa National Guard are undergoing their annual summer training in Minnesota. Most of these soldiers aren’t in uniform full-time. 80% of Iowa’s soldiers in the National Guard serve part-time. Captain Tim Hadley...
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...
UPDATE: University Drive construction now lasts until mid-Aug.
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Construction on and around a St. Cloud bridge will now last longer than initially planned. On Friday, July 26, the City of St. Cloud announced that construction on University Drive South will now remain in effect until mid-Aug., weather permitting. The City initially planned the...
The Panda Project to Help Veterans is Saturday in Sauk Centre
Any chance to help end veteran suicide is the best chance, and you can help. The Panda Project "A Walk to End Veteran Suicide" is taking place this Saturday (July 27th, 2024) at Eagle's Healing Nest in Sauk Centre. The Panda Project "A Walk to End Veteran Suicide" Saturday, July...
Read All About It! Large Book Sale In Cold Spring
Do you love to read? I've been buying the Dune series of books, and each one of the books ranges from $16 to $21. If you love to read, you'll want to take advantage of this big book sale this weekend, where you can get great reads from some of the most popular authors for as low as $1 per book.
23 Grants Awarded in Central Minnesota Totaling Over $195,000
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Over $195,000 has been granted through three grant rounds offered through the Central Minnesota Community Foundation. This year's Difference Maker focus was on mental health. Grants ranging between $15,000 and $20,000 went to organizations like the Center for Victims of Torture, The Village Family Service Center, and The Yes Network.
Meet Ricardo Perez, Chair of METRO Blue Line Extension’s new Anti-Displacement Working Group
Ricardo Perez, organizer for the Blue Line Coalition, has been chosen as chair of the next iteration of the Blue Line Anti-Displacement Work Group, a new 26-member board. Sheletta on what that means.
Bird flu prompts change at State Fair's 'Miracles of Birth' barn
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — A popular spot at the Minnesota State Fair that features an array of baby farm animals and their moms will go on this year, but without birthing cows as fears of bird flu create worry within the dairy cattle industry. Fair organizers announced Friday that...
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