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Recall announcement from the USDA
M.G. Waldbaum dba Michael Foods Inc., a Gaylord, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,620 pounds of liquid egg products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains dairy (milk), a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.
Area couple gets closure on family member who died in WWII
Peter and Ann Koch, of rural Gaylord, recently learned the tragic fate of a family member while on a trip to the Netherlands. That family member, an uncle to Ann, was among crew members who perished after their plane crashed into a lake during WWII. See more of this story in the July 4th edition of The Hub.
City wants to identify homes tapping directly into sanitary sewer
In an effort to remedy issues some homeowners are experiencing with sewage backup in basements (following heavy rain), the City of Gaylord wants to begin the process of identify homes which tap directly into sanitary sewer lines. For more details on this story, see the July 4th edition of The Gaylord Hub.
Good Sam will close nursing home, assisted living on Monday, Aug. 26
The Good Samaritan Society nursing home and Fairview Assisted Living facility in Arlington is closing on Monday, Aug. 26. Residents/families and employees at both places were given the news during a meeting on Wednesday afternoon, June 26. Good Samaritan Society – — Arlington has experienced persistent and increasing challenges finding...
Health care ‘implosion’ threatens Greater Minnesota
My mother dreamed of helicopters falling from the sky. In one crash, my uncle died. In another, her children. Again and again, the low thrum of helicopters tore her world apart. These fitful dreams remain mom’s only memories from the month after she suffered a life-threatening stroke on Nov. 19, 2022. That night, just before […] The post Health care ‘implosion’ threatens Greater Minnesota appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Warm, clear Wednesday in Twin Cities, but Fourth of July forecast calls for rain
MINNEAPOLIS — The clouds will clear out and warmer air will move in on Wednesday in the Twin Cities.It will be dry and slightly humid, with a high around 85.Unfortunately for any planned outdoor celebrations, the Fourth of July forecast is much wetter. An area of low pressure will spead showers and storms across the southern half of the state. That system will move in from the southwest starting in the morning before pulling up and peppering the Twin Cities with showers in the afternoon. Then, another cluster arrives later in the evening, bringing stronger storms to the metro, southeastern Minnesota and western Wiscosnin.Keep an eye out for changes to any fireworks shows.Periods of heavy rain will continue into Friday, though there should be some dry time later in the day. Temperatures will drop to the 70s to end the work week.The weekend should bring more dry time, though Saturday could get wet. Highs will rebound to the 80s and stay there into the start of next week.
Soaking Rain Possible in Minnesota on 4th of July
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Multiple rounds of thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall are expected for the 4th of July into Friday. Most areas are expected to see 1-2" of rain but locally higher amounts of 3-4" are possible. Isolated severe storms are possible Thursday afternoon along with a few tornadoes.
Minnesota Motorist Cited After Being Caught Going 106MPH
Hear that barking sound? Yup, that's the dog days of summer calling out to Minnesotans to enjoy the weather. Summer also means more knuckleheads out on area roads some on two wheels, others on four wheels. Recently a motorist in Chisago County was cited for reaching speeds of more than 100mph.
Saints build lead early to earn season sweep of Arlington
An early offensive explosion strong outing from Andy Regner on the mound propelled the St. Peter Saints town team to a 6-3 victory over the Arlington A’s Sunday night. A 6-0 lead that was built throughout the first four innings was enough to hold off the late-charging A’s. St. Peter got things going immediately in the bottom of the first inning with Josh Robb ripping a leadoff single to right field before Tyson Sowder reached first safely on a fielding error at shortstop on a...
Minnesota gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.28 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.21 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.75 on Jan. 22, 2024, and as high as $3.95...
As concerns grow, more aging dams are replaced with rock rapids to let rivers flow
Last week’s partial failure of the Rapidan Dam near Mankato has renewed concerns about the safety of aging dams across Minnesota. In some communities, old dams have been removed and replaced with a series of boulders known as rock arch rapids or riffles. They’re designed to allow the river to flow more freely and fish to swim upstream. They also help avoid costly dam repairs — or worse, a collapse.
What fireworks are legal in Minnesota?
MINNEAPOLIS — Rainy weather could shut down fireworks shows on July 4 and that might spark people to ignite their own backyard performances.But before trying that in the North Star State we wanted to know: What fireworks are legal in Minnesota? Good Question.Before colors burst in the sky, stores like Fireworks Nation in North Hudson, Wisconsin are nearly bursting with excited customers, many of whom are taking their haul back to Minnesota."You don't have to go far," said one Minnesotan who loaded up on fireworks for a show in his home state. "This is of course our busiest week," said co-owner...
Minnesota family fighting for daughter with ultra-rare genetic mutation, others like her
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota family is fighting for their daughter's future.Mae Knopik, 4, has an ultra-rare genetic mutation that affects only about 430 people in the entire world.When she was 1.5 years old, Mae was diagnosed with the neuro-developmental disorder, CTNNB1 Syndrome."She's non-verbal, she's unable to walk unassisted," said Emily Knopik, Mae's mother. "She definitely has that developmental delay, cognitive disability."Emily and Joe Knopik say it's a random genetic mutation that wasn't passed down from them.They've traveled the world to get Mae treatments and therapies. They also started a nonprofit, Mae's Mission.They're raising money for a clinical trial of a...
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