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New faces, same goal for Rum River Bandits
The Rum River Bandits feature a number of familiar faces year after year since the 2007 season when the team was formed. Tom Koplitz was the manager; the everyday lineup often featured Kevin Auth, Mike Koplitz and Andy Julkowski; and typically Nate Knudsen or Shawn Motl were among those who took the mound. This year? Much has changed. ...
Top Ten Reasons to Attend Taste of Minnesota, July 6 & 7
The Taste of Minnesota returns this year on July 6 & 7 on the Nicollet Mall from 11AM to 8PM both days. It’s a great mid-summer celebration with food, music, family fun and over-the-top people watching. Get your free tickets here. We asked the organizers why we should attend...
What's open and what's closed on Fourth of July in Minnesota?
MINNEAPOLIS — Thursday marks the Fourth of July holiday, and if you need to run out for some last-minute supplies or stock up for travel, WCCO has you covered.With the forecast for much of Minnesota looking rainy, those cookout plans may be, well, cooked, so many are wondering what restaurants are open as well.Here's a breakdown of what's open and what's closed on July Fourth.What's open on July 4?Most big box retailers, including Minnesota-based Target, will be open.Many chain restaurants will also remain open, though hours may vary by location.Most grocery stores, including Cub and Lunds & Byerlys, will be...
‘Minnesotans are resilient’: Flooding assessments continue; Walz visits flood-damaged Rapidan Dam site
Gov. Tim Walz visited the site of the Rapidan Dam and updated residents on flooding relief as well as conditions of the County Road 9 bridge after suffering damages from the raging floodwaters. The post ‘Minnesotans are resilient’: Flooding assessments continue; Walz visits flood-damaged Rapidan Dam site appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Election forecaster moves Michigan, Minnesota in Trump’s direction
Nonpartisan election handicapper Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics is shifting two Midwestern states toward former President Trump’s direction postdebate. Sabato’s Crystal Ball managing editor Kyle Kondik wrote in an analysis Wednesday that the election handicapper was moving the presidential horse race in Michigan from “leans Democratic” to “toss up,”…
Minnesota Guest Scores Big Jackpot with $5 Bet at Iowa Casino
I can't even imagine how exciting it would be to win a huge jackpot at a casino. When the slot machine's lights start flashing or the dealer announces the winning hand, my heart would race with disbelief and joy. That rush of adrenaline would be like nothing else. Two weeks...
Workers and lawmakers celebrate new Minnesota law preventing non-compete contracts
Several new laws taking effect in Minnesota as July begins. Among them is one that prevents companies from including non-compete contracts with workers, some of which are drawn up without employees knowing about it.
Flooding impacting dozens of parks and recreation areas ahead of holiday weekend
ST. PAUL, Minn. — You might be thinking of spending time outdoors this holiday weekend, but there's a warning from state officials about the impact of flooding.The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reporting dozens of closures in its parks and rec areas, including to trails, beaches and some other amenities. Fort Snelling State Park, however, is the only state park that is fully closed."Even with the recent flooding around the state, there are a lot of great opportunities to enjoy the outdoors this 4th of July," DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen said. "As long as you do a little...
Rep. Angie Craig, Sen. Amy Klobuchar introduce bill to prevent fentanyl trafficking on social media
HASTINGS, Minn. — Rep. Angie Craig and Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Tuesday morning touted a bill they're sponsoring in Congress aimed at cracking down on fentanyl trafficking on social media platforms, a pathway for young people to get access to the deadly drug.Klobuchar introduced the Senate version of the bill last year, which has since passed through the judiciary committee and will head to the floor.The legislation is an effort to curb the opioid epidemic, especially among young people. One third of nationwide fentanyl cases in a recent five-month period have involved social media, and in Minnesota, opioid-related deaths have more...
Spotlight On: Jim Rogers, Chief Business Development Officer & Senior Administrator for Generative AI, Mayo Clinic
July 2024 — Invest: spoke with Jim Rogers, chief business development officer and senior administrator for generative AI at Mayo Clinic. He discussed how the use of AI has already been pivotal in enhancing positive patient outcomes, how generative AI can further transform healthcare, and how Mayo Clinic protects its data.
Southern Minnesota to Adopt 10-Digit Dialing
Residents and businesses in the 507 area code, which includes cities like Rochester, Faribault, Owatonna, Mankato, and Winona, will need to switch to 10-digit dialing starting July 30th. This change is necessary because the 507 area code is projected to run out of numbers by early 2025, prompting the addition of a new 924 area code.
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