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Minnesota’s Largest Fireworks Display to Proceed Rain or Shine
Final preparations for Minnesota's largest fireworks display are underway. Organizers say the event will happen rain or shine and will feature delicious food trucks and live music, and best of all, it's completely free to attend!
Worsening floods and deterioration pose threats to US dam safety
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Early last week, floodwater in rural Minnesota pushed debris against a more than century-old dam and then carved a path around it, eroding so much of the riverbank that most of a house fell into the river. Several days later, intense rain damaged a dam that holds drinking water for Houston, forcing officials to issue a potential failure warning. “Something like this could happen, and it has happened, all over the country,” said Del Shannon, former president of the U.S. Society...
Minnesotans Can Get a Free 7-Day State Park Pass
Public libraries...what can't they do? Teach you some manners, Greg. F#@%ing Greg... On top of books and internet access (and waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more), you can also "check out" a 7-day pass to a Minnesota State Park from participating public libraries across the state. Minnesota State Parks Library Program. The program will...
Some Jerk Tossed a Cat from the 12th Floor of Minnesota Building
I can't believe how awful this story is, the fact that someone would throw a cat from the 12th floor of a building with no regard for its life is so sad. Home for Life is a sanctuary for animals in need, especially those overlooked for adoption due to special care requirements, they are based in Stillwater, MN, they were contacted by Minneapolis Animal Control about a cat that desperately needed some help.
Urdahl says Gov. Walz discussed special session for flooding
(Grove City MN-) Representative Dean Urdahl of Grove City says Governor Tim Walz approached him last week and said the state may need to call a special session to deal with flooding... Your browser does not support the audio element. ...Urdahl is the lead Republican on the House Bonding Committee....
Minnesota providing three million free summer meals for children under 18
Minnesota’s free summer meal program is well underway. Three million. That’s how many free meals were provided to young Minnesotans last year through the Summer Food Service Program across close to 1,000 locations statewide.
Now 24 Minnesota Counties Have Deer Feeding + Attractant Bans
With all that nature has to offer throughout the state, owning land in Minnesota is a pleasure many enjoy. In fact, privately owned land covers more than 75 percent of the state. Those who own land in Minnesota also play a vital role in protecting Minnesota's diverse habitats. The Minnesota...
RECALL: Minnesota Eggs Sold in Nine States Mislabeled
More than 4,000 pounds of liquid egg products manufactured in Minnesota and sold to food service locations in nine states across America are being recalled after they were mislabeled with undeclared allergens. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reporting that Gaylord-based Michael Foods Inc. failed to disclose the presence...
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.
Minnesota Guest Scores Big Jackpot with $5 Bet at Iowa Casino
I can't even imagine how exciting it would be to win a huge jackpot at a casino. When the slot machine's lights start flashing or the dealer announces the winning hand, my heart would race with disbelief and joy. That rush of adrenaline would be like nothing else. Two weeks...
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.
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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