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Why Is Harriet Island In St. Paul Called That?
Thousands of people flooded Harriet Island this past weekend to attend Minnesota's first Yacht Club Festival. Harriet Island wasn't always called that. It was known as Waken Island initially before the name was changed to Harriet Island after Harriet Bishop.
Reservoir Woods Park Is A Hidden Nature Park In Minnesota Worthy Of A Day Hike
Ramsey County, home of the state capital and fairgrounds, is the smallest, most urban county in the entire state of Minnesota. Roseville, perhaps best known as a regional shopping destination, is the third most populous city in the county. So, imagine my surprise when I found a forested oasis, just south of a major freeway, in the heart of Roseville. Reservoir Woods Park is a true hidden gem, and it may be my favorite new place for a day hike in Minnesota or, at least, in the Twin Cities.
How to get to and from the Minnesota State Fair
ST PAUL, Minn. — There's only one month left until the start of the Minnesota State Fair and we can already smell the Pronto Pups cooking. Getting to St. Paul and finding a place to park is often the toughest part of a trip to the Great Minnesota Get-Together, as organizers said on an average fair day more than 150,000 can be there.
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...
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.
Watch: St. Croix River water quality discussion
Two experts in protecting and restoring clean water talk about recent efforts in the region. These presentations on July 17 were part of 2024 Hudson St. Croix RiverFest, which is still underway! The event was hosted by Hudson Daybreak Rotary. Thank you to River Channel for recording the event and making them available online.
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