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County's reasons for flag, seal opposition falls flat
Earlier this year, Minnesotans engaged in heated discussion over a redesign of the state flag and seal, eventually enticing a number of counties and municipalities to formally oppose the redesign. Rice County was among them, citing in its resolution the “substantial public costs” that would come with replacing the many state seals on uniforms and squad cars of the Rice County Sheriff’s Office, and any other changes that might be needed. But that reasoning appears to have been overblown. ...
Minnesota #DNR Conservation Officer Reports-July 22, 2024
CO Tom Hutchins (Crookston) reports taking bear-related complaints this week. Time was also spent checking anglers and watercraft operators on area lakes. ATV activity was also monitored. CO Andrew Ladzinski (Bemidji #1) spent time patrolling local lakes and assisting with CO Academy duties. He followed up on calls for service....
Meet the Minnesotans to Watch at the Paris Olympics
At the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials in Minneapolis, two Minnesotans got their tickets to Paris: Suni Lee and Shane Wiskus. However, they’re not alone—they’ll be joined by nearly 30 other athletes with Minnesota roots or connections, representing 11 different countries. Meet the Minnesotans headed to the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, which will be held from July 26 to Aug. 11.
Pair of Glenwood suspects arrested Monday
(Glenwood) -- Glenwood police report a pair of Monday arrests. The Glenwood Police Department says 36-year-old Kyra Milton of Glenwood was arrested on a Mills County warrant for three counts of child endangerment. Milton was taken to the Mills County Jail and held without bond until seen by a magistrate...
Brito's Burrito opens in downtown St. Cloud
ST. CLOUD — Downtown St. Cloud welcomed a new Mexican restaurant on June 15 when Brito’s Burrito made its way to 515 W. St. Germain St., near the old Polito's Pizza. Brito’s Burrito comes to St. Cloud after successfully opening other Minnesota locations, primarily near the Twin Cities, with its first location opening roughly three years ago in St. Louis Park. ...
Brooklyn Park PD handles another dog attack call
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - Days after a boy was seriously hurt in a dog attack, Brooklyn Park police say they responded to another 911 call involving a dog harming a child on Tuesday. This time, officers responded around 4:40 p.m. for a dog that had injured a 7-year-old...
Manhattan Man dead after crash near Missouri/Iowa border
A Manhattan resident is dead following a Sunday crash on Interstate 35 in Missouri. Four people were inside a Kia Sorento at the time of the crash. Victor B. Imad, 31, of Manhattan, died in the crash, and the three other occupants, all from Minnesota, were seriously injured in the crash.
Minnesota Vikings to honor rookie killed in Upper Marlboro crash
MINNEAPOLIS — A funeral is set for Friday for a Minnesota Vikings rookie and his two former high school teammates. The three men were killed in a car crash in Upper Marlboro earlier this month. Isaiah Hazel, A.J. Lytton and Khyree Jackson were all teammates on Wise High School's...
J.J. McCarthy's Starting Status Gets Crucial Update From Vikings Coach
The Minnesota Vikings used a first-round pick to get former Michigan Wolverines star quarterback J.J. McCarthy during the 2024 NFL Draft. Many view McCarthy as the Vikings’ future long-term quarterback following the departure of Kirk Cousins. However, it remains uncertain when exactly ...
What to Know about Minnesota’s New Child Safety Seat Law
As we get ready to turn the page to another new month on the calendar, things are about to change for Minnesota parents transporting their young children. August 1, the state's new Child Passenger Safety Law goes into effect, with a few changes to the existing statutes. The new changes...
How Minnesota's Native Americans are safeguarding their musical traditions
At summertime social powwows and spiritual ceremonies throughout the Upper Midwest, Native Americans are gathering around singers seated at big, resonant drums to dance, celebrate and connect with their ancestral culture. "I grew up singing my entire life, and I was always taught that dewe'igan is the heartbeat of our people," said Jakob Wilson, 19, using the Ojibwe term for drum that's rooted in the words for heart and sound. "The absolute power and feeling that comes off of the drum and the singers around it is incredible."Wilson has led the drum group at Hinckley-Finlayson High School. In 2023, Wilson's...
A break in the rain this week?
Call it the Soggy Summer of 2024. I started counting rain days since the beginning of meteorological summer on June 1. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport recorded at least a trace of rain on 18 of 30 days in June. July brought rain on 16 of 23 days so far this month.
Minnesota regulators greenlight final site permit for Xcel’s massive solar project
Xcel Energy’s plan to help replace an enormous retiring coal plant with one of America’s largest solar farms got closer to becoming a reality when the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on July 18 voted ... Read More » The post Minnesota regulators greenlight final site permit for Xcel’s massive solar project appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
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