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Millions in damage avoided in Coon Rapids thanks to forward thinking: "This was a save"
COON RAPIDS, Minn. — For Todd Williams, it was perhaps a moment of vindication — or at least, confirmation, that city buildings are safe and secure.It started with an emergency alert to firefighters in the early morning of July 8. Crews were dispatched to a fire at Sand Creek Park. When they got there, the fire was already out. "This was a save," Williams said. "This saved the city probably over $1.5 million."The "save" came thanks to a trio of fire sprinklers installed along the park's main building. Fire crews later learned the fire started when a group threw...
Girls flag football is gaining traction in Minnesota, thanks in part to the Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings believe in the equity of football and giving everyone a chance to play the game, which is why the team is sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state.This mission culminated in the first-ever high school summer league championship at TCO Stadium on Sunday.The only four schools in the league competed against each other: Houston, La Crescent-Hokah, Pine Island and Rosemount.Rosemount and La Crescent-Hokah made it to the championship round, and the players weren't holding anything back."This is not old powder puff football, this is legit play-making football," said Terry Donovan, the head coach of the...
CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital Named Among State’s Top Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report has released its annual list of Minnesota's Best Hospitals, and CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital is among the top hospitals in the state. CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital was given a four star rating in Patient Experience. The hospital was honored as 'High Performing' in the fields of Orthopedics and Pulmonology.
Minnesota poised to complete one of nation’s largest solar farms after permit vote
BECKER, Minn. (Valley News Live/MN News Connection) - Construction could begin in Minnesota later this year in the final phase of one of the nation’s largest solar energy developments, after state regulators greenlighted a key permit. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Thursday approved the site permit requested by...
After 46 Years Minnesota’s ‘Golden Road’ Has Been Restored!
It's been nearly 50 years but Minnesota's 'golden road' has been restored. The 'golden road' is a portion of I-90 that runs through Faribault County, down in Southern Minnesota, and it's gold in color for a reason. When I-90 was being built to span America from the East to the...
Warning: Avoid Swimming In This Toxic Minnesota Lake
Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but right now, only 9,999 are fit to swim in after a warning was just posted about staying out of this toxic lake. The hot, humid summer weather that's been prevalent across the North Star State this July might make you want to take a dip on one of our 10,000 lakes to cool off, right? But local officials in this Minnesota city are urging you to avoid any contact with this lake that's now unsafe.
Pleasant Friday in Twin Cities before showers return this weekend
MINNEAPOLIS — We will wrap up the week with departing high pressure, leaving us with a pretty nice Friday forecast in the Twin Cities.We'll warm up a bit more thanks to a southwest wind, with a forecast high of 83 degrees. This will also increase the dew point some before we hit the weekend. Showers show up late Friday, but mainly west and up north. Highs will be in the lower 80s this weekend. On Saturday, there's a chance for isolated showers and even a few thundershowers. There isn't anything severe in the forecast at this time, but some cells with lightning and downpours are possible. The afternoon and evening hours are going to be most vulnerable to a passing shower. Sunday's system looks to be more concentrated to the Interstate 94 corridor, so anticipate a passing thundershower in the evening hours.It will be fairly unsettled heading into next week, with isolated showers and thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday. There are some signs of warmer and drier weather late week or into next weekend.
What To Know About This Growing Driving Threat On Minnesota Roads
Minnesota drivers know that wildlife can pose a risk while driving on the state's roadways. Deer are certainly the most common animal that comes to mind when it comes to animal risks on Minnesota roadways. Heck, the phrase "Watch out for deer!" is part of most Minnesota goodbyes!. While less...
Report for America unveils 2024 Impact Report
Report for America unveiled its 2024 Impact Report last night to a room filled with journalists, media industry leaders, philanthropists, and other supporters of local journalism at the Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis. While the focus of the evening was panel discussions on growing statewide support for local news in Minnesota, sharing the report was an opportunity to underscore the unique benefits the nonprofit program brings to local journalism across the nation.
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