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“The Big Dipper” draws a crowd at Minnesota State Fair
The “Big Dipper” has been a big attraction at the Minnesota State Fair. No, not the one in the sky. A 41-yard taconite mining shovel bucket on display at the Iron Mining of Association of Minnesota state fair exhibit has visitors lining up to take photos at the bucket. “The dipper is the big attraction...
Job Interview: Minnesota State Fair baking judge shares what she looks for in the perfect pie
ListenJob Interview: Minnesota State Fair baking judge shares what she looks for in the perfect pie. It’s a job that only takes up about five days out of Mary Bindewald’s year. She travels from Little Falls, Minn., to the state fairgrounds to judge baking and canning competitions at the Creative Activities Building.
Group sues state agency over documents related to aftermath of George Floyd murder
A non-profit government transparency organization has filed a lawsuit against a state agency for its alleged failure to produce documents related to the unrest following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Public Record Media filed the district court complaint Thursday asking the Department of Public Safety to produce documents,...
Weird Walz belongs nowhere near White House
“I love the smell of napalm in the morning,” exclaims the bat-guano nutso Lt. Col. Bill Kilgore in “Apocalypse Now.” The no less bat-guano crazy first lady of Minnesota, Gwen Walz, wife of Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, said the following during a 2020 interview at the time of the George Floyd riots: “I could smell the burning tires, […] The post Weird Walz belongs nowhere near White House first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Walz defends his military record: It's been "out there for over 40 years"
Vice President Harris' running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said in a CNN interview airing Thursday evening that his military record "speaks for itself." Why it matters: Walz has faced accusations from former President Trump and other Republicans that he misrepresented his service record. Context: Walz served in the Army...
The Stories Behind the Buildings on the College of St. Benedict Campus
The Benedictine sisters came to St. Joseph in 1863. The oldest and largest building on the St. Benedict campus is the Main Building. It consists of 5 parts which includes St. Cecelia Hall, which is the oldest part of the main building constructed by the sisters. The next part of the building constructed was St. Benedict Hall followed by St. Scholastica Hall, St. Gertrude Hall and then Teresa Hall. St. Gertrude Hall is identifiable for its turret. Teresa Hall was added when the College of St. Benedict opened as a women's college in 1913 as a gathering location for students.
Man Broke Into Multiple Ottertail Businesses, Now Paying Over $5,000 in Restitution
Ottertail, MN – A man involved in the burglary of multiple businesses has plead guilty in exchange for minimal prison time, but owes the businesses over $5,000. According to court documents, 22-year-old Alexander James Goeller of Blaine and three juveniles were involved in a string of break-ins that occurred on June 7th, 2023 in the City of Ottertail and Wadena. They had forced entry into the buildings and stole items worth multiple thousands of dollars, including a Ram Van. The following day, Goeller and his fellow suspects were part of a high speed chase in Mahnomen County, and were eventually detained, where they confessed to having broke into the four businesses.
Over 2,500 in Faribault lost power in storms; Xcel crews cleared 5,000 trees statewide
Several thunderstorms with winds reaching 50 mph or more left thousands of residents without power Thursday evening, but crews from Xcel Energy were on it for the city and the state at large.
$3.3 Million Available for Biofuel Infrastructure at Minnesota Gas Stations
(The Center Square) – Gas stations in Minnesota may be eligible for funding to upgrade or replace existing infrastructure in the state’s newest move to expand biofuel availability. Gov. Tim Walz announced the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Biofuels Infrastructure Grant Program will award more than $3.3 million to...
Popular Retailer Converting Several Minnesota Locations To New Type Of Store Concept
There are a lot of things playing into nostalgia these days. Whether it's in the movies, fashion, or other elements of pop culture, the "throwback" game is strong these days. A national retailer is embracing this trend, converting a number of their store locations, including several in Minnesota, into "retro" versions of their store.
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