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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.
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.
Man thrown from boat on Lake Miltona
(Alexandria, MN) -- Authorities in Douglas County say a boater is okay after being thrown overboard Tuesday afternoon on a lake near Alexandria. A local resident saw the incident on Lake Miltona and reported the unoccupied boat was still running in a circle. Sheriff's deputies say witnesses in another boat rescued the man, and they monitored his boat until it ran out of gas. The 66-year-old man from Clarissa told the D-N-R he lost control of the boat motor handle while reaching for something and was thrown into the water. He was wearing a life jacket.
Go with the flow: Minnesota towns see success replacing aging dams with rock rapids
ListenAs concerns grow, more aging dams are replaced with rock rapids to let rivers flow. Last week’s partial failure of the Rapidan Dam near Mankato has renewed concerns about the safety of aging dams across Minnesota. In some communities, old dams have been removed and replaced with a series...
Three Injured in McLeod County Crash
Three people were injured in a two-vehicle traffic crash Wednesday afternoon near Glencoe in neighboring McLeod County. The State Patrol reports that around 1:30 PM, two passenger cars collided at the intersection of Ford Avenue and 120th Street in Glencoe Township. Authorities say a Toyota Corolla was eastbound on 120th...
Minnesotans push through rainy weather to celebrate Fourth of July
MINNEAPOLIS — Runners in Minneapolis were laced up and ready to go, despite inclement weather Thursday.Bad weather canceled and postponed several Fourth of July holiday events — but not the annual Stars and Strides 5K and 10K race at Lake Harriet."It was definitely kind of a debate coming," race finisher Sara Olson said. "It was pouring rain when we got up this morning, but we made a commitment and decided to come out."The rainy morning didn't stop athletes from hitting the pavement in ponchos."As long as you don't have lightning, they'll keep running," race bystander JD Leggott said. "Rain or...
Minnesota Attorney General says big tobacco companies owe the state $58 million after underpaying settlement payments
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a motion Wednesday get big tobacco companies to pay up some money he claims they owe the State of Minnesota.
MN Man Breaks Own State Fishing Record For Black Crappie
A Minnesota man set the state’s fishing record for Black Crappie back in April with a literal saucer of a fish, a 16.25″ Black Crappie, and the state’s Fish & Wildlife Department announced that he just broke his own fishing record with an even bigger fish a month later.
4th of July celebrations across the region
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - If you’re looking for some fun ways to celebrate this 4th of July, many events will be taking place across the Red River Valley. Bonanzaville is hosting a carnival and fireworks. There will be games, pony rides for kids, food vendors, and much more.
18-year-old injured in motorcycle crash
ERHARD, Minn. (KFGO) – An 18-year-old man is in the hospital with serious injuries after a motorcycle crash in Otter Tail County. The crash happened just before 5 Wednesday evening at the intersection of Otter Tail County road 27 and Cozy Point Drive, about 4 miles southeast from Erhard.
Motorcycle Operator Injured Following Accident Near Elizabeth
Elizabeth, MN – At around 4:54 Wednesday afternoon, an 18-year-old was involved in a single vehicle motorcycle crash at the intersection of Highway 27 and Cozy Point Drive near Long Lake. The crash was witnessed by a UPS driver, who called 911 and administered aid to the motorcycle operator...
'Red, White and Boom' is on in Minneapolis while several other surrounding communities cancel fireworks due to weather
MINNEAPOLIS — Thousands of Minnesota Twins fans took shelter amid an Independence Day rout of the Detroit Tigers Thursday afternoon as the rain swept through the Twin Cities. And it's not just Target Field. The weather is dampening several Fourth of July celebrations throughout the metro as communities continue...
New Tool Doesn’t Predict the Weather in Minnesota, it Predicts Mosquitos
So far this summer has been very wet throughout Minnesota. We all want to spend some time outside when we can so checking the forecast is a daily thing so we can make plans accordingly. But then when you get one nice day, you make plans to have a bonfire...
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