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Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Minnesotans Aren’t Happy
The head of Olive Garden's parent company is serving up a decision that's leaving Minnesota customers with a sour taste in their mouths. It's no secret that restaurants are struggling nationwide as more and more people choose to stay home to save money. Because of this, many chain restaurants like...
WCCO investigates the state of Minnesota's dams and what's being done to reduce the risk
MINNEAPOLIS — Images of the Rapidan Dam from last month show what a powerful force water can be. A partial failure pushed the Blue Earth River around the dam, taking land and a home with it. That wasn't the only dam that failed during the historic rainfall and flooding — two others had issues as well. Minnesota is home to 1,162 dams. So how likely is it to happen again?Across the metro and the state, dams control flooding on waterways, maintain lake levels for recreation and help fish and wildlife. Some are big structures. Others you might miss. Each has a...
July 25 Another Double Feature In A Busy July–We Get The Latest From The Headwaters Science Center & Get You Ready For Taco Fest!
Lee Furuseth was in to talk about everything going on at the Headwaters Science Center. Meanwhile, the Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival is back next week…and with it Sanford Health’s Taco Fest! We get the details from Kayla Winkler of Sanford Health and Denae from the United Way.
Community Health Day - Thursday, July 25, 2024
Starts with Registration for "Hike for Health" at 8:45 AM at the Redby Health Station and continues at Oshkiimaagitahdah. Starts with Registration for "Hike for Health" at 8:45 AM at the Redby Health Station and continues at Oshkiimaagitahdah.
3rd annual Anishinaabe Art Festival set for July 26-27
BEMIDJI - To showcase spectacular Indigenous art and entertainment, the third annual Anishinaabe Art Festival is returning on Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27, at Bemidji State's Hobson Memorial Union, 1500 Birchmont Drive NE. Held this year in the Beaux Arts Ballroom, the two-day event will host a wide...
Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Neglect Resulting in Death of a Child on the Red Lake Reservation
MINNEAPOLIS – A Red Lake man has been sentenced to five years in prison followed by two years of supervised release for child neglect following the death of a child on the reservation, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According to court documents, between January 1, 2022, and December...
A New Source of Minnesota Road Rage: Traffic Calming?
"Traffic Calming Measures". Sounds like an oxymoron of rage-inducing poppycock [haha...poppy]. It's a real thing, though, and it's been implemented in Minneapolis. And it's working so well that the application process is as backed up as traffic on Highway 10 North on a Friday afternoon. Minnesota Traffic Calming Program Works,...
Update: Vulnerable Minnesota Man Who Vanished During Trip to Buy Battery Found Safe
(UPDATE) The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension announced Thursday afternoon that the missing person alert for 61-year-old Thomas Biatek had been canceled. They update indicated the Lino Lak man has been located and is safe. Lino Lakes, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has issued a statewide...
Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center recognized as top project statewide
Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center recognized as top project statewide Essentia Health is proud to announce that the replacement St. Mary’s Medical Center has been recognized as 2023’s top project in Minnesota by Finance & Commerce, an independent newspaper dedicated to business reporting. The new St. Mary’s opened last July after almost four years of construction. Among those who played such an integral role in making this transformative medical facility...
Minnesota weather: Sunshine, last of the 'comfy warmth' Thursday
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A pleasant day is in store for Thursday before the heat and humidity return. Thursday will be the last comfortable day in the near future for much of Minnesota. There will be lower humidity and temperatures in the lower 80s with a daytime high of 82 degrees in the metro.
Midwest Braces for Extreme Heatwave in Early August
Kansas City, MO – The Midwest is set to experience extreme heat in early August, with temperatures significantly above normal across the region. The US National Weather Service has issued a forecast predicting a widespread heatwave from August 1-7. According to the NWS, this heatwave will encompass much of the Midwest, pushing daytime highs into the upper 90s and low 100s.
Commission on Judicial Selection Opens Application Process for Vacancies
(KNOX) – The Commission on Judicial Selection announced two vacancies in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. The vacancies will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Janet L. Barke Cain and the Honorable Timothy J. McManus. These seats will be chambered in Hastings in Dakota County. The application process...
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