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Rain tomorrow but expect a sunny Labor Day
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a hazardous weather outlook for eastern Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin, with possible flash flood and tornado conditions for points west but northwest Price County could see damaging winds, according to the press release. The weather service notes that for the next two days there will be strong northeast winds that lead to a high risk of rip currents through this evening Minnesota and Wisconsin Point beaches. A beach hazards statement is in effect. ...
Minnesota transport company fined over $600,000 for worker's death
VIRGINIA, Minn. — Minnesota-based transport company, Wayne Transports Inc., is cited to pay $621,600 in penalties after a worker died in their tanker in March 2024, according to Minnesota's Occupational Health and Safety Administration. An investigation by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry found that Wayne Transports "did not adequately protect employees from confined-space hazards," ultimately leading to the death of one of their employees. Findings from the OSHA investigation showed that Wayne Transports committed a number of violations for permit-required confined spaces such as: they did not identify and evaluate hazards prior to an employee's entry, did not implement means,...
Ways to Explore Minnesota Over Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer in Minnesota. Jake Juliot from Explore Minnesota highlighted many ways for kids and adults alike to explore the state. ELEMENTERY & PRESCHOOL Aquariums & Zoos Do your kids go wild for animals? Visit one o...
Celebrate MN’s Latest Championship Team at Surly on Sept 12th!
You can celly the 'chip with the Wind Chill at Surly Brewing on Thursday, September 12th from 6pm-10pm. Check out highlights from the championship game below, and Let's Get Chilly!. To help you discover some of the best local brews, Stacker put together a list of Minnesota's top-rated breweries based...
HomeTown names Corcoran as next CEO following Westphal's retirement
After an illustrious career spanning 34 years, Kim Westphal, CEO of HomeTown Credit Union, has announced her retirement, effective March 2025. During her tenure, Westphal has been instrumental in driving the credit union’s growth, expanding its reach, and solidifying its reputation as a trusted financial partner in the community. Westphal joined HomeTown Credit Union in 1990, contributing significantly to its transformation from a small, employee-based credit union with $8M in assets and 3,500 members to a robust financial institution serving over 24,500 members across 26...
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