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Cardinals manager’s comments about Twins rookie should fire fans up
A second youth movement is attempting to purify the waters of the Minnesota Twins roster, but this time it's on the defensive side of things. Last year Royce Lewis, Edouard Julien, and Matt Wallner led a turnaround that powered the Twins first postseason victory in almost two decades, and it's a group of young pitchers trying to do the same this season.
Former Gopher Casey O’Brien battling cancer for 6th time
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Casey O’Brien was diagnosed with and beat cancer five times during his time as a holder on special teams with the University of Minnesota football team. He got to be on the field to hold an extra point at Rutgers in 2019, one of the...
University of Minnesota welcomes freshmen on scorching move-in day
MINNEAPOLIS — Thousands of students across the state are moving into their new homes Monday. College campuses and universities welcomed incoming freshmen on one of the hottest days of the year. "It's so hot. I'm like drenched in sweat," said Nerys Coleman, a University of Minnesota freshman. It's the first time many of these U of M students have set foot inside their new home. And it also might be their first official workout on campus — as they moved boxes in 90-degree heat. On Monday, 2,300 students moved into nine different residence halls on campus. They got help from nearly 500 volunteers, including...
Minnesota officials vote to tear down dam and bridge that nearly collapsed
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A southern Minnesota dam and nearby bridge that almost collapsed last month after a bout of heavy rain and prompted a federal emergency declaration will be torn down, officials said Tuesday. The Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners voted to remove the Rapidan Dam near the city of Mankato, about 80 miles (130 kilometers) south of Minneapolis, and replace the County Road 9 Bridge, both of which were at risk of crumbling. The officials jumpstarted what will likely be a yearslong rebuilding process as the structural integrity of the dam and bridge remain uncertain. The...
Schools return to session with updated cell phone policies
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - It’s finally time to go back to school, and new legislation will require some adjustment to school policies. School districts are now required to have specific policies regarding cell phone use by students. Most districts already have some kind of policy for cell phones but...
New Ulm Area Emergency Food Shelf exceeds its Goal
New Ulm Area Emergency Food Shelf thanks everyone who donated money during its ” Open Your Heart Summer Challenge. They exceeded its goal. The Next Produce Tuesday is September 10th 10:15am-12:15pm. Volunteers are needed at the Food Shelf, visit newulmfoodshelf.com for more information.
New federal grant will help Lake Superior communities ward off costly flooding
A $1.45 million federal project will help communities across Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan prepare for floods by building up resilience along the Lake Superior coast and reestablishing the land’s ability to store water and release it slowly. The project, which is funded by the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act, is one of 19...
Roti becomes the latest fast casual brand to file for Chapter 11
Roti, a fast casual brand operating in Illinois, Minnesota and the Washington, D.C., area, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections, according to court documents filed last week. The brand, which has 19 stores according to a court filing, saw its unit count drop from a pre-pandemic high of 42...
Minnesota Drivers Beware: This Tiny Culprit is Causing Auto Insurance Rates to SKYROCKET
If you live in Minnesota and were shocked at your last auto insurance bill, you might be even more shocked to find out what's behind it. Minnesota is in the crosshairs of the insurance companies, with the highest percentage of increase projected in the entire nation for 2024, premiums in the state could see more than a 60% increase.
MSR&PC, AURI show off soy rejuvenate that extends the life of your shingles
Brought to you by Roof Maxx, along with the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) and the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) While the average asphalt shingle roof lasts around 15-20 years, soybeans could help extend the life of your roof by up to 15 years more and with a serious cost savings, too. Roof Maxx, along with the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) and the Minnesota Soybean Research...
**USPS Proposes Changes to Delivery Times to Save $3 Billion**
Starting January 1, 2025, Minnesota’s minimum wage will increase to $11.13 per hour for all workers. This new rate applies to all employers, regardless of size, and includes specific provisions for different categories of workers:. – **General Minimum Wage**: $11.13 per hour for all employees. – **Training Wage**: $9.08...
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