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Rochester Has Surpassed Twin Cities as State’s Job Growth Engine
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The latest unemployment report from the state shows Rochester surpassed the Twin Cities metro area for year-over-year job growth in July. Data released by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development shows the Rochester metropolitan area, which includes portions of some surrounding counties, has added nearly 5700 jobs since last July for a job growth rate of 4.7%. By comparison, the year over year job growth rate for the Twin Cities was only a tenth of a percentage point for the net gain of just over 2100 jobs.
After George Floyd’s killing, policing defined Tim Walz’s tenure
Public safety has proven to be the most difficult governing and political challenge of Gov. Tim Walz’s tenure. The pandemic fueled a spike in violent crime, while Minnesotans marched against police brutality after the murder of George Floyd. While most protested peacefully, others looted stores and set buildings on fire, including the Minneapolis Police Department’s […]
Walton completes the Knights’ coaching staff with Luke Lopez and Ida Steingas
NORTHFIELD, Minn. -- Carleton College head volleyball coach Abby Walton announced the additions of Luke Lopez and Ida Steingas to the Knights' staff as assistant coaches. Lopez and Steingas come to Northfield with a wealth of volleyball experience, both as collegiate players and coaches at the high school and club levels.
Iron Deficiency Common, Often Persistent
THURSDAY, Aug. 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Iron deficiency (ID) is common in an American statewide health system, and the time to resolution is prolonged, according to a study published online Aug. 15 in Blood Advances. Jacob C. Cogan, M.D., from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, and colleagues...
With State Fair 1 week out, a refresh on parking, pricing and more
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Great Minnesota Get-Together is now just one week away.Over 12 consecutive days, a total of close to 2 million people are expected to visit the state fairgrounds. New this year: six additional food vendors, 30 new food items and even an iOS and Android app. Fair organizers are reminding anyone planning a trip to do just that – plan. It starts with getting to the fair, and there are options, including:31 free park and ride locations13 sites featuring state fair express bus service (for a small fee)Two designated drop off zones for app-based ridesharing servicesMetro Transit...
MDH warns of rise in Pertussis cases in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is reminding residents about an increase in the number of pertussis, or whooping cough, cases across the state. "Minnesota is experiencing a significant rise in pertussis cases with patients ranging in age from 1 months to 86 years and a median age of 15 years," said the MDH in a release.
Harris and Walz, avoiding press, interview each other and discuss ‘white guy tacos’
Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) have not given a full press conference or media interview since entering the presidential campaign, but they did sit down and interview each other in Detroit. In the 10-minute spot, the pair discussed music, football, and “white guy tacos” at Aretha’s Jazz Cafe. The engagement was […]
Tim Walz has a sick burn for Tommy Tuberville about 'dumbest' football coaches
Kamala Harris’s running mate in the United States presidential race Tim Walz, as you may know, was a successful high school football coach. And Alabama senator Tommy Tuberville — who literally refers to himself as “coach” on his senate site — was known for being a successful coach all over college football, from Ole Miss to Auburn to Texas Tech to Cincinnati.
Unofficial results from Tuesday’s primary
Minnesota held its statewide primary elections Tuesday, Aug. 13, in preparation for November’s general election and the unofficial results are in as of Thursday, Aug. 15. The Cannon Falls and Randolph areas both saw primaries to set the field for Congress. For U.S. Representative in District 1, which includes...
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