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Local officials work toward new rules as cannabis comes to town
BEMIDJI — Since last summer’s legalization of the recreational use of cannabis in Minnesota, local governments have continued to grapple with the “where” and “when” of weed businesses coming to town. While tribal nations in the state are leading the way with official dispensaries...
Minnesota Power and MNL Introduces New Mowing Method
DULUTH, Minn.– As time goes on, we learn more and more about sustainable living. Minnesota Power partnered up with Minnesota Native Landscapes to try out sheep grazing. The Jean Duluth Solar spans 8.5 acres. And it is filled with precious native plants, pollinator plants, as well as other vegetation.
Policies at center of Albert Lea school board meeting
The Albert Lea school board reviewed a series of policy changes Monday night that mostly go hand-in-hand with changes approved at the state Legislature. Policies referenced everything from dress and appearance to literacy, attendance, student discipline and school resource officers, among others. Regarding dress and appearance, the policy updates language to specify that inappropriate clothing […] The post Policies at center of Albert Lea school board meeting appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Minnesota political leaders call for unity in wake of Donald Trump assassination attempt
MINNEAPOLIS — The Republican National Convention is now underway in Milwaukee. Following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, there are calls for unity and toning down divisive rhetoric.After the assassination attempt, Trump wrote on social media, "In this moment it is more important than ever that we stand United."And it's not just happening at the national level — Sen. Amy Klobuchar is among the Minnesota leaders calling for a reset in our conversations."Some of the political rhetoric gets out of hand," Klobuchar said. "That is something, but it goes beyond that. It's also individual citizens, they have to...
City to spray for mosquitos Friday
The City of Austin will be spraying for mosquitos on the following date on Friday According to a Tuesday release, this date is tentative due to weather conditions, wind and rain having the greatest impact to scheduling. This will be a ground application and spraying will start after 7 p.m. and will continue throughout the […] The post City to spray for mosquitos Friday appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
City Council okays preliminary planning funds for Whitewater Project
Editor’s note: Corrects to show proper ownership of the Fourth Avenue NE dam which is the City of Austin The Austin City Council, by a vote of 6-1 Monday night, approved going forward with the city’s part of the preliminary design process for the whitewater project on the Cedar River. In January of this year, […] The post City Council okays preliminary planning funds for Whitewater Project appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Nation of Patriots tour stops in Albert Lea
The 2024 Patriot Tour arrived in Albert Lea Sunday afternoon for a ceremony in the North Broadway parking lot. The tour, through the Nation of Patriots, travels across all 50 states in 120 days, carrying the American flag and raising money to support families of wounded veterans. Several Albert Lea American Legion Riders members participate. […] The post Nation of Patriots tour stops in Albert Lea appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Worth Co. 4-H successful at State Recognition Day
The Worth County 4-H was again very successful at the annual 4-H State Recognition day at Iowa State University earlier this year. Pictured above are the 4-H members from across the state who were recognized at the State 4-H Conference award ceremony recently. Worth County 4-Her’s Adylyn Petersen and Addyson Runde were named to the prestigious National 4-H Conference Washington D.C. delegate team of six Iowa 4-H members. Winning seats on the 2024-2025 State 4-H Council were Kamryn Backhaus, Jessika Ausborn, Ben Meier and Weston Willand. Backhaus, Landen Nelson and Willand were recognized as representatives to the National 4-H Congress Award trip to Atlanta Georgia with Meier and Runde selected as Iowa State 4-H Healthy Living Ambassadors representing Iowa next March in Washington D.C. Worth County was also well represented with five State 4-H project members including Adylyn Petersen (poultry), Kelsi Liddle (horticulture), Jessika Ausborn (dairy), Ben Meier (communications), and Addyson Runde (horse).
Winnebago County Fair Board Updates Exhibit Hall
Are you heading to the Winnebago County Fair in Thompson this week? The fair board has been working hard to update the grounds, including renovating the building used to house non-animal exhibits and building the new Exhibit Hall. That’s Winnebago County Fair Board President Sam Dugan, who spoke with Coloff...
Evictions in the Twin Cities persist since COVID-19 pandemic
Minnesota is one of the top states in the country when it comes to evictions. According to national data, the Twin Cities are second in the nation in eviction increases since before the pandemic, with nearly 12,000 filings in just the last year.
Albert Lea finance director to retire in December
Jennifer Walsh, executive director of finance and operations for Albert Lea Area Schools, will retire in December, according to action taken Monday by the school board in its regular vote of appointments, retirements and other movement of employees in the district. Walsh, who has worked in the role since July 2019, prior to that worked […] The post Albert Lea finance director to retire in December appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Lawyers for transgender powerlifter say Minnesota Supreme Court will hear gender discrimination case
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Supreme Court will soon hear the case involving athlete JayCee Cooper, who alleges USA Powerlifting discriminated against her because she is a transgender woman.Gender Justice, the legal and policy advocacy group whose attorneys represent Cooper, announced on Monday that the high court added the case to its docket last week.Cooper and her legal team allege USA Powerlifting violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act when it denied her entry into its women's competitions in 2018, and denied her petition to allow her to use the gender dysphoria medication spironolactone.In 2019, Cooper filed and then withdrew a complaint...
Minnesota woman sentenced for North Iowa home invasion
FOREST CITY, Iowa – A Minnesota woman is sentenced for her part in a violent home invasion in Winnebago County. Shanoh Marie Armstrong, 47 of Albert Lea, MN, pleaded guilty to second-degree burglary and second-degree theft. She’s been ordered to spend up to five years on supervised probation and complete all recommended substance abuse treatment.
SPAM introduces 12th new flavor
AUSTIN, Minn. — It ain't like the stuff your mom used to make. Minnesota-based Hormel Foods announced last week that it's offering a new flavor of SPAM product, calling the Korean BBQ flavor "sweet yet spicy." “SPAM Korean BBQ Flavored is a nod to the relationship the SPAM brand...
All-day bus tour to teach area farmers best practices for healthy soil
After years of drought, the area finally got some much-needed rain. Then, more rain. And more. And more. It might even be more than farmers in Rice and Steele counties bargained for, which could impact the health of their farmland. Farmers with concerns about soil health might consider signing up for a new Soil Health Bus Tour from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 31. The free event is organized...
Blooming Prairie Ribfest cooking up funds for fundraiser
It’s hard to turn down an afternoon of barbecue ribs and supporting children and you can do both when the Blooming Prairie Youth Club hosts its 13th annual Blooming Prairie Ribfest from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, at the Blooming Prairie Servicemen’s Club. The event supports the club’s mission of providing K-6 before and […] The post Blooming Prairie Ribfest cooking up funds for fundraiser appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
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