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Metro Bus Operator Wins Gold At State Bus Roadeo
ST.CLOUD (WJON News) -- A St. Cloud bus driver is the best in the state. On Saturday the Minnesota Public Transit Association held its 37th Annual Statewide Bus Roadeo at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. For the second year in a row, Metro Bus Dial-a-Ride driver David Peacock took first place...
Is burning wood or trash ‘carbon free’? The utilities want you to think so
A Minnesota law passed in 2023 directed the state’s utilities to generate all of their electricity from “carbon free” sources by 2040 — an aggressive goal meant to make Minnesota a leader in climate adaptation. Now, regulators are grappling with how to implement the plan approved by DFL lawmakers and signed by Gov. Tim Walz while […]
Mental health patients experience delays, study shows
MINNESOTA, USA — Health experts say a new study confirmed what they already know: Some folks don't get the care they need when they need it. Delays in mental health services not only impact patients, but the systems that care for them, according to a study from the Minnesota Department of Health and Wilder Research.
Tuesday marks deadline for MN state primary voter pre-registration
MINNEAPOLIS — Planning to cast your vote in Minnesota's primary election next month? State officials want to remind you the deadline to pre-register is fast approaching. While voters in Minnesota do have the luxury of registering on the day of the election, pre-registration could potentially save you time at the ballot box.
UMN develops new list of recommended species to make forests more resilient
At a seminar on Monday, an expert shared the University of Minnesota Extension’s climate-ready woodlands program. The list of tree species the program provided would help woodland stewards and owners in northern Minnesota better understand what species they can plant to help forests adapt to the changing climate. Anna...
"Mind your own business": Tim Walz says the GOP is "stuck" with Trump and his felony convictions
Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., appeared on Fox News Tuesday and deeply angered Donald Trump by arguing that Republicans are "stuck" with a declining nominee while Democrats are energized by the ascendence of Vice President Kamala Harris. With a smile on his face, Walz blasted Trump during his interview, The New...
10-Digit Dialing Coming to Minnesota Area Code 507
PERHAM, Minn. — The deadline is approaching for residents within the 507 area code in Minnesota to. begin using the 10-digit dialing standard. Starting July 30, 2024, all local calls made within the region must be placed using 10 digits (area code. plus the 7-digit telephone number). From July...
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