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Minnesota High Schoolers Excel with University-Level Courses Through U of M Programs
High schoolers across Minnesota are hitting the books with a collegiate twist, taking University of Minnesota courses while still navigating the hallways of their secondary education. In a recent interview with the U of M, Emily Hanson, the Program Director in the College of Continuing & Professional Studies, discussed multiple programs offered to these students, including College in the Schools (CIS) and Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO).
One Of Minnesota’s Biggest Gas Stations Closing 1,000 Locations
It seems like a lot of big brands across the United States are facing bankruptcy, downsizing, or closures. Take Red Lobster, for instance. They just recently announced even more closures in Minnesota. Meanwhile, familiar Holiday Gas Stations have been rebranding as Circle K slowly across the region. Major Gas Station...
New buoys improve Minnesota North Shore forecasts
For over 11 years Jay Austin and his research team at the University of Minnesota Duluth have carefully tended to a crop of bright-yellow meteorological buoys floating on Lake Superior. Each buoy captures real-time data used for weather forecasting, marine safety, commercial fishing charters, paddlers, swimmers, boaters, researchers and by anyone curious about the largest of the Great Lakes.
Briggs Priem scores twice as No. 21 Knights win season lid lifter
NORTHFIELD, Minn. – Midfielder Briggs Priem scored two goals and assisted on another as the No. 21-ranked Carleton College men's soccer team opened the 2024 campaign with a 3-0 victory over visiting Bethany Lutheran College. Priem got Carleton (1-0-0) on the scoreboard less than 90 seconds into the match....
Bly drills walk-off field goal to give Saints season-opening victory
One full live practice after a summer of preparing for a chance to compete for the St. Peter Saints football. That's what junior Lathe Bly, a varsity cross country runner for the Saints, had in his back pocket as he lined up a potential game-winning 27-yard field goal with three seconds left in regulation. After having his first attempt wiped off the board due to a false start resulting in the longer kick, Bly felt confident as he took his steps behind holder Ethan Potts. ...
New Richland Council adjusts rates, appoints new councilor
The New Richland City Council has boosted sewer rates and cut water rates, following a recommendation from Abdo Consulting to look for ways to boost funding for its sewer fund while taking advantage of the opportunity to lower water rates. Under the updated rates, the base connection fee for water will lower from $8 to $7 and water rates from $10 per 1,000 gallons to $9. Meanwhile, sewer rates will rise, the base connection fee going from $10 to $11.50 and rates going from $12...
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