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Fridley bakery closing amid strong job market
A Twin Cities union leader said that he expects 170 people who work at a commercial bakery in Fridley will be able to find similar jobs in other union shops after the facility closes later this year as part of a cost-cutting move. In an email to MPR News late...
One-Day Only Dog/Puppy 50% Sale Friday 7-19-24 At TCHS
Today is your lucky day if you are in the market for a dog or puppy. Maybe you should name your new dog or puppy Lucky?. Tri-County Humane Society has so many dogs and puppies that are looking for their forever family, that they are celebrating and holding a ONE DAY ONLY dog/puppy sale today, July 19th, 2024.
Annual Bemidji Corvettes Show & Shine Focuses on the Classic Car
The fourth annual Bemidji Corvettes Show & Shine, which lets people see the many different generations of Corvettes throughout the years, will be taking place this weekend. The event is free to attend and features a special showcase on the second generation of Corvettes, those built between 1963 and 1967.
Black Crowes cancel Minnesota Yacht Club appearance set for Friday
MINNEAPOLIS - The Black Crowes have canceled their appearance set for Friday at the inaugural Minnesota Yacht Club festival at Harriet Island in St. Paul. The reason is "illness in the band," according to the fest's post on X on Thursday evening. The veteran Atlanta rockers known for the 1990s...
St. Cloud City Council to Discuss SCSU Programming Cuts
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- At least one St. Cloud City Council member wants to have a formal discussion on the St. Cloud State University programming and budget cuts. Karen Larson has requested that the item be added to Monday night's agenda. She says even though the university is a separate entity from the city it directly impacts the city's economy overall.
Pop Up IKEA Store Not Too Far from St. Cloud – Opens TODAY [FRIDAY]
There are those who absolutely love IKEA. To be honest, I have only been in that store one time. And yes, the prices are very good. But you will spend some time putting most things that you buy there together. But that's sometime the price you pay for inexpensive furniture pieces.
Saint Paul's Tech Landscape Flourishes with New Talent Initiatives and Community Programs
The landscape of Saint Paul's tech scene is blossoming with initiatives designed to foster talent and open doors to expansive career opportunities in areas such as advanced manufacturing, med tech, and clean tech. At the forefront, the Minnesota Technology Association's Jumpstart initiative is a central catalyst, helping emerging, and non-traditional talent to network and connect with industry insiders and potential employers. Ismail Ali, Director of Talent Initiatives at Minnesota Technology Association, highlighted the importance of such collaborative efforts for community inclusion in the thriving sectors.
Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge in St. Paul to close for 3-year construction project
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The City of St. Paul is preparing to close the Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge for a three-year construction project that will completely replace the structure connecting downtown to the east side of the city. When is the bridge closing?. The Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge from Broadway...
Reducing caregiver stress improves quality of life
Providing in-home care to a loved one can be daunting, exhausting, at times overwhelming. “Consumer Directions” offers hope and help to the patient and family with a system that helps caregivers who are caring for loved ones at home. This innovative concept is the brain child of Consumer...
Rox To Wrap Up Homestand With Three Weekend Games
The St. Cloud Rox will wrap up a six-game homestand this weekend before getting some time off for the All Star break. The Rox, winners of five straight games and currently in first place in the Great Plains West Division, will host the Bismarck Larks for a 7:05 first pitch Friday night. The Rox beat the Larks 6-0 Thursday night to open the two-game series.
Woodbury Community Honors Late Former City Council Member Julie Ohs with Flags at Half-Staff
The city of Woodbury is marking a somber occasion this week as it mourns the passing of a dedicated former City Council member. Julie Ohs, who served the community for over a decade, died last month at the age of 61. According to a statement from the city, flags will be flying at half-staff today in her honor.
Evans wins international journalism award
Madison Evans, a 12-year-old freelance reporter for the Newsleaders, has been honored with an award from Youth Journalism International. Evans won a second-place “Award for Excellence” in the “Sports News” category for a story she wrote about the U.S. Women’s Open Golf Tournament in Pebble Beach, Calif. last summer. The feature story, published online, was headlined with “Women’s Golf is Changing History, and Young Fans are Noticing the Fun.”
Big Lake Man Injured in Car Accident Friday Evening (7/19)
A Big Lake man was sent to the hospital as a result of a single-vehicle car crash on Friday evening (7/19) in Melrose Township in neighboring Stearns County. 40-year-old Daniel Joseph Holappa was eastbound on Interstate 94 when his GMC Sierra left the roadway, striking the median barriers at the intersection of MN Highway 4.
911 call centers back online in MN after outages
MINNEAPOLIS — Call centers are coming back online after a global Microsoft outage knocked out 911 for counties across the nation Friday morning. Companies that use Microsoft have been affected by the outages across the world starting Thursday night and persisting into Friday morning. Many people are stuck in airport lines or stranded at their destination temporarily as airlines race to get planes back in the air.
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