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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...
Men's Soccer Falls to No. 21 Carleton
Box Score NORTHFIELD, Minn. - The Bethany Lutheran men's soccer team Friday afternoon took on No. 21 Carleton College and fell to the Knights by a tally of 3-0. With the loss the Vikings fall to 0-1 on the season while the Knights move to 1-0. Carleton got out to...
St. James breaks ground on new splash pad
ST. JAMES, Minn. (KEYC) - Thursday night, locals held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new splash pad in St. James. This is something that’s a long time coming - and it’s something the community was enthusiastic about. The push was spearheaded by several of the town’s small businesses....
Laundromat opens in New Richland
New Richland Farm and Home Supply, formerly Gambles, owner Bruce Meyer opened what he calls a “basic and efficient” laundromat along New Richland’s main street earlier this summer. He says he is glad it was an option for those who had extra cleanup to do after recent flooding, and for those whose washers or dryers may have been damaged. He points out customers can accomplish their work more quickly at the laundromat because they can use more than one machine at a time.
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL NOTEBOOK: PAS takes mid-game leads, but Waseca still sweeps
NEW ULM — Here’s the good news. The Pipestone Area Schools volleyball team possessed the lead in each of the first two sets versus Waseca during the Big South Crossover Saturday at New Ulm High School. Now, it’s time for the sad news — the Bluejays still swept...
Mayo announces permanent closure of New Richland clinic
In late June, the Mayo Clinic Health System clinic building in New Richland experienced significant damage from weather-related flooding, which resulted in a temporary closure. After a thorough assessment, Mayo Clinic Health System has determined that the building is no longer safe for staff or patient care and will not reopen. The news came the same day as the announcement that the Waterville Mayo Clinic also will not reopen. “Providing...
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. At least in Faribault, there were about 2,700 customers left without power just after 7 p.m., as the intense winds tore branches from trees and slammed power lines with debris. The biggest issue for the city was intersections without power for stop lights, Faribault Police Chief John Sherwin said. ...
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