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More Than 1/2 Of The Twin Cities Largest Shopping Centers Have This Anchor
I was surprised to learn that many of Minnesota's largest shopping centers seem to share the same stores, namely one store, with loose "Minnesota-ties" as one of it's anchor stores. Would you believe that the store that many of Minnesota's largest shopping centers share is...Macy's?. Macy's, which filled the whole...
MINNESOTA DNR ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR PRAIRIE CHICKEN HUNTING LOTTERY
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for this year’s prairie chicken hunting season. The 9 day season begins September 28th and only 125 permits will be issued. The hunt will be held in northwestern Minnesota between St. Hilaire and Breckenridge. The deadline to apply is August 16th.
Midwest sees surge in calls to poison control centers amid bumper crop of wild mushrooms
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The warm, soggy summer across much of the Midwest has produced a bumper crop of wild mushrooms — and a surge in calls to poison control centers. At the Minnesota Regional Poison Center, calls from April through July more than tripled over the same period last year, said Samantha Lee, the center’s director. The center took 90 calls for potential exposures over that period, compared to 26 calls for the same months in 2023. Exposures include people who have had actual or suspected contact with potentially poisonous mushrooms and who may or may not develop symptoms, she said. The cases can include kids who didn’t know what they were doing and foragers who make mistakes, she said. But those numbers don’t include people who are merely curious about whether the mushrooms popping out of their yards are good to eat. “Fortunately the majority of the time these tend to be mild symptoms,” Lee said. “A lot of these are mushrooms that were in the yard or nearby parks. Many of these cause upset stomachs, vomiting and diarrhea, but every year we do get some cases with serious outcomes.”
REFRESHER: What’s the Difference Between a Watch and a Warning?
With severe weather possible the next few days across southern Minnesota, it's a good time for a refresher on the difference between a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado 'WATCH,' and a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado 'WARNING.' Here's the scoop:. The next three days feature warm and humid conditions with chances for...
Wisconsin has one of the highest-attended state fairs in the country, survey finds
The Wisconsin State Fair is gearing up to welcome thousands of visitors starting Aug. 1 in West Allis. The fair, which runs through Aug. 11 this year, regularly lands among the highest attended state fairs across the country. But, if you're wondering which one is the best, well "of course it's Wisconsin...
Enbridge poses an existential threat to the Great Lakes
Think about someone in your life who has needed major surgery. Then imagine you found out that the surgeon about to treat your loved one had a terrible record. The surgeon has a long history of violating critical protocols that prevent infection, sending 35 patients to the intensive care unit after botched procedures. His list […]
Popular Wisconsin Attraction Featured as Jeopardy Question
Jeopardy continues to be a cultural icon, so whenever a question pops up with a local twist, it's always fun to take a look at what it was. This Wisconsin attraction was recently featured as a question on the popular game show Jeopardy. What is the Freshwater Fishing Hall of...
Rochester Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Bust & Arrest
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A traffic stop over the weekend led to a cocaine bust in Rochester. That’s according to Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office Captain Tim Parkin. He said deputies initiated the traffic stop after learning a man was driving a vehicle without a valid license. The stop...
Showing gratitude and honor to those who served with the honor flight
ALBERT LEA, Minn.-The city of Albert Lea is raising money for nonprofit 'Honor Flight Twin Cities'. The nonprofit helps veterans of WWII, Vietnam, Korea and other wars get the recognition they deserve for fighting for their country. Honor Flight Twin Cities co-founder Jana Kyser says, "Many of our veterans are...
REPORT: Shocking New Details Emerge On Minnesota Vikings Star WR Jordan Addison’s Likely Suspension & Future With The Team
Jordan Addison’s tenure with the Minnesota Vikings could be nearing its end. Two weeks ago, police arrested Jordan Addison for suspicion of driving under the influence outside the Los Angeles International Airport. This came a year after a Minnesota state trooper cited Addison for speeding and reckless driving. Given...
Sink hole evacuates 8 homes on Sutherland Terrace Place: HFD on the scene
HOUSTON - A large sinkhole near Memorial City caused multiple evacuations on Saturday, according to the Houston Fire Department. Eight homes were evacuated as a precaution on 405 Sutherland Terrace Place due to a ground collapse, officials say. No one was reported injured and building engineers are at the scene...
Summer Weather Returns to Wisconsin - Heat, Humidity & Storms
WHAT WE ARE TRACKING: Update: Right now the storms to the north, near Ladysmith and Eau Claire (and potentially to central Wisconsin later today) have produced up to 0.75" - 1.50" of rainfall so far. Estimates show 1.00" - 2.00" of rain are possible this afternoon. Here in La Crosse, we have a 30% chance for isolated thunderstorms into the 4pm to 6pm late afternoon and evening hours.NEXT 24 HRS: Today we have a marginal risk for damaging wind, the only threat to our region are storms over Ladysmith and portions of Eau Claire, for now. Tuesday, there was a slight risk for severe weather...
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