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St. Paul & Minnesota Foundation honors four Minnesotans for anti-racism efforts
The St. Paul & Minnesota Foundation on Wednesday named four Minnesotans who won its annual anti-racism awards. This is the 18th year the foundation has given out its Facing Race Awards to Minnesotans who help foster "a state where all communities and people thrive." Winners are selected by past recipients and each receives a $7,500 grant to give to a nonprofit of their choice.
After a breakdown last year, the State Fair's "Space Tower" is ready to launch again
The Space Tower at the Minnesota State Fair is fixed and ready to launch. Just four days into last year’s “Great Minnesota Get-Together”, the Space Tower broke down. Old technology made fixing it quite an adventure.
Democrats trying to reverse election losses in rural America urge focus on economy
CHICAGO — Democrats should focus on pocketbook issues to win back rural voters, speakers including Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said at a Rural Council meeting at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday. Beshear urged the group of rural Democrats to reject social issues and a left-right ideological framing. Most voters, he said, were not worried about […]
Minnesota’s Rural Communities Will Struggle to Pay for Needed Water Infrastructure
Minneapolis built a new $57 million tunnel to carry excess stormwater from downtown streets to the Mississippi River. The existing, century-old tunnel system was stressed due to development and more intense rainstorms. Statewide water infrastructure needs are estimated at about $11 billion. Fifteen years ago, new to his role as...
Discussion over payments to engineering firm at Willmar City Council meeting
(Willmar MN-) The Willmar City Council Monday night tabled action on contracting with Bolton and Menk to do engineering on the city's proposed Open Access Fiber network. City Administrator Leslie Valiant says the city is looking to spend a little over $400,000 with the engineering firm for the project that will involve laying fiber optic cable to every home and business in the city. Valiant says the action was tabled while City Operations Director Kyle Box figures out how much the city has spent so far and the value of the work...
GRHS announces the addition of Katelyn Krueger, PA-C to their team
(Glenwood, MN)--Glacial Ridge Health System (GRHS) is excited to announce the addition of Katelyn Krueger, PA-C, to our team. Katelyn brings a wealth of experience and passion for patient care back to the area she considers home. Joining GRHS full-time, Katelyn will see patients of all ages for dermatology care at Glenwood, Starbuck, and Brooten Medical Centers.
Minneapolis City Council fields allegations that contractor mistreated homeless clients
A coalition of anonymous service providers and homeless encampment organizers expressed concerns about how Helix Health and Housing Services spent $1 million in city funding and how it treated the unhoused. The post Minneapolis City Council fields allegations that contractor mistreated homeless clients appeared first on Sahan Journal.
"Sheen" seen on Mississippi River being investigated, officials say
COON RAPIDS, Minn. — It may sound like something from an episode of "The X-Files," but officials say there's nothing to fear about a "sheen" floating down the Mississippi River.The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said the sheen was first seen in Coon Rapids Tuesday afternoon and is traveling downstream."We continue to gather information about the extent of the sheen and estimated volume," the agency said. "The type of substance is still unknown."The water in Minneapolis and St. Paul is safe to drink, the agency said. Crews diverted the sheen from the water intakes for both cities.There was a second sheen spotted near West Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park on Wednesday. Both sheens are under investigation, and officials are not yet sure if they are connected.The Minnesota Department of Health is analyzing samples of the sheen and multiple state agencies are monitoring it.
Vikings Win a Rare Waiver Claim
The front office had a busy Wednesday filled with various moves. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and his staff acquired a pair of players. Interior offensive lineman Matthew Cindric returned after a few months away from the team. The former Cal center had been released in May to make room for Dalton Risner. But he isn’t the only new player.
Latest Vikings signing could mean bad news for Dalton Risner in Minnesota
When Dalton Risner re-signed with the Minnesota Vikings earlier this year, many assumed he was probably going to end up making the team's final 2024 roster either as a reserve or a starting guard. However, Risner hasn't practiced in a while due to a back injury, and his status with...
Gus Walz wins the night
Sure, it was a good speech and all, especially since Gov. Tim Walz kept it less than 20 minutes. Walz accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president of the United States by introducing himself to the American public with a mix of biography and shots at the Republican ticket. But the star of the third […]
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