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Last-minute cancellation leads Faribault Harley-Davidson to create track, host race
With about a month until the race, organizers were shocked to hear the venue was cancelling. The Cannon Falls City Council had convinced the board of Cannon Valley Fairgrounds to cut ties with Faribault Harley-Davidson, following complaints about noise associated with the race. The venue pulled out as the host of the race. The chair of the Fair Board had just built a “totally gorgeous” go-kart track earlier this year,...
Summerset Theatre is set to open ‘Bright Star’
Summerset Theatre will open its second show of the season with “Bright Star,” on Wednesday, July 31. Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, “Bright Star” first opened on Broadway in 2016. The musical tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich […] The post Summerset Theatre is set to open ‘Bright Star’ appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Austin Living: Opening Doors to Music
Pacelli music teacher Katy Bisanti is using her opera background to invite students and public into its emotional pull On May 24, Pacelli Catholic Schools music teacher Katy Bisanti stood before the choir composed of students for what was their final performance of the year. It was the school’s commencement and the songs of […] The post Austin Living: Opening Doors to Music appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Motorcyclist Taken to Hospital After Crashing in Fillmore County
Rushford, MN (KROC-AM News)- A motorcyclist was taken to a hospital after crashing in Fillmore County. First responders were dispatched to the crash shortly after 10:15 Saturday morning. The motorcycle was the only vehicle involved. The State Patrol says the crash occurred along Hwy. 43 about a mile south of...
Jobs Data Show June Was a Record-Setting Month in Rochester Area
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The latest jobs data released by the state shows the Rochester area economy experienced a record-setting month in June. The statistics published by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development shows the size of the local labor force had an all-time high and total employment tied a record set earlier this year.
Nurses union posts major gains in northern Minnesota — and other labor news
Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly round-up of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This week: Minnesota nurses union’s organizing blitz at Essentia; Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board reaches tentative agreement with striking workers; Medical staffing agency required to pay $336,000 to workers charged illegal fees; Unions line up behind Harris for […]
Former St. Cloud legal aid attorney now a Minn. Supreme Court judge
A former St. Cloud legal aid attorney is now on the Minnesota Supreme Court bench. In a formal ceremony focused on justice for all Minnesotans, Sarah Hennesy took the oath of office as the Minnesota Supreme Court’s newest associate justice, according to a release. ...
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Offers Assurance To Those Seeking Abortions, Stating “You Are Welcome Here”
While Iowa is set to enforce some of the toughest abortion laws in the country, elected officials in Minnesota are taking a different approach by welcoming out-of-state abortion seekers to access the necessary services. Starting Monday, Iowa will put into effect its rule prohibiting most abortions after six weeks, a...
Direct balloting opens in Olmsted County ahead of primary elections
(ABC 6 News) – Eighteen days ahead of the primary election on August 13, Olmsted County has started accepting direct ballots for absentee voters at two locations in Rochester. “Direct balloting is faster, more convenient, and honestly more popular for voters,” said Luke Turner, associate director for Olmsted County...
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