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Opening Day for the 2024 Wright County Fair
The 153rd Wright County Fair officially begins its five-day run today. For thousands of people from throughout the area, the annual fair is one of the biggest events of the summer. Ward Westphal of Buffalo has been the President of the Wright County Fair Board for some 10 years, and...
As Delta cancellations continue, here are your passenger rights
MINNEAPOLIS — As Delta Air Lines works to get back on track after it canceled hundreds of flights over the weekend, customers are left wondering how they can get reimbursed if they are left stranded at the airport. According to flight aware — 77 flights were canceled at MSP as of noon on Tuesday. All but one are with Delta. Some travelers on Tuesday said they've been able to re-book, but not until the next day. In Some cases, with multiple connections turning a two-and-a-half-hour flight into a 12 hour travel day."It's been an experience. We don't fly very often. So, hopefully...
Mike Lindell's MyPillow agrees to pay nearly half million in overdue rent at Shakopee facility
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — Mike Lindell's MyPillow may dodge eviction from another one of its Twin Cities buildings after a virtual court hearing on Tuesday morning.Delaware-based Exeter Finance filed a lawsuit earlier this month alleging MyPillow is nearly $450,000 behind in rent payments for its Shakopee facility that houses an outlet store and a warehouse. The company has been leasing the space from Exeter since 2017.Both sides reached a payment agreement during Tuesday's hearing that states MyPillow won't be evicted if Lindell pays the remaining "rent and rears plus costs, interest and attorney's fees" by day's end.Lindell is represented in this...
Vikings Re-Sign Fan Favorite After His 1-Year Absence
It’s been a tumultuous offseason for the Minnesota Vikings, especially at the crucial quarterback position. Kirk Cousins exited the building in free agency, while Sam Darnold joined to take his spot. J.J. McCarthy obviously arrived a few weeks later in the draft. The defensive unit, coordinated by Brian Flores, was also revamped.
Metro Bus Operator Wins Gold At State Bus Roadeo
ST.CLOUD (WJON News) -- A St. Cloud bus driver is the best in the state. On Saturday the Minnesota Public Transit Association held its 37th Annual Statewide Bus Roadeo at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. For the second year in a row, Metro Bus Dial-a-Ride driver David Peacock took first place...
Amazon Packages Are Showing Up In Weird Ways In Minnesota
If you had any buyer's remorse from Amazon Prime Days, hopefully that is gone by now. And, hopefully, you actually got your packages too. Between the porch pirates that are popping up and the interesting "packaging" that I'm seeing at my house, I'm amazed that one of ours even showed up. Psst...to help with the porch pirate issue, the tips below should help keep your new items safe.
DFL reports record-breaking fundraising within first 48 hours of Kamala Harris' campaign for president
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Just days after Vice President Kamala Harris began her campaign for president, the Minnesota DFL says it has seen record-breaking fundraising.Within the first 48 hours of the Harris campaign, the DFL says it raised over $200,000 through digital fundraising alone. The first 24 hours of the campaign were the strongest, with more than $100,000 donated online."Grassroots DFLers are turning their enthusiasm into time and resources that will help us keep Minnesota blue in November," said Minnesota DFL Chair Ken Martin. "Our party is energized and ready to help Kamala Harris prosecute the case against Donald Trump."Harris...
Is burning wood or trash ‘carbon free’? The utilities want you to think so
A Minnesota law passed in 2023 directed the state’s utilities to generate all of their electricity from “carbon free” sources by 2040 — an aggressive goal meant to make Minnesota a leader in climate adaptation. Now, regulators are grappling with how to implement the plan approved by DFL lawmakers and signed by Gov. Tim Walz while […] The post Is burning wood or trash ‘carbon free’? The utilities want you to think so appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Mental health patients experience delays, study shows
MINNESOTA, USA — Health experts say a new study confirmed what they already know: Some folks don't get the care they need when they need it. Delays in mental health services not only impact patients, but the systems that care for them, according to a study from the Minnesota Department of Health and Wilder Research.
Tuesday marks deadline for MN state primary voter pre-registration
MINNEAPOLIS — Planning to cast your vote in Minnesota's primary election next month? State officials want to remind you the deadline to pre-register is fast approaching. While voters in Minnesota do have the luxury of registering on the day of the election, pre-registration could potentially save you time at the ballot box.
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