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See Iowans’ Surprising Top Choices for Property Protection
Iowans have shown a quirky twist in their perception of property crime lately. Despite an overall 12% drop in worry, The latest Safewise State of Safety survey has folks chirping about a 7% uptick in actual incidents—putting more locks on their concerns at 29%, up from 27% last year.
Nurses union posts major gains in northern Minnesota — and other labor news
Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly round-up of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This week: Minnesota nurses union’s organizing blitz at Essentia; Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board reaches tentative agreement with striking workers; Medical staffing agency required to pay $336,000 to workers charged illegal fees; Unions line up behind Harris for […]
Discovery of Thousands of Fentanyl Pills in Minnesota Hotel Room Leads to Federal Guilty Plea
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Minnesota man is now awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to a charge connected to a massive fentanyl bust. A news release issued Thursday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota says the bust happened at a Twin Cities hotel in February. Law enforcement found...
Road closures and overflow parking expected for Trump rally Saturday
SAINT CLOUD – St. Cloud State hockey fans may be used to bad gameday traffic, but expect heightened security and road closures Saturday for Donald Trump's presidential rally with J.D. Vance at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center. Although postgame traffic is bad enough as is, the crowd leaving SCSU’s hockey center on Saturday will have to deal with the additional headache of a presidential motorcade. ...
Referred pipeline law puts Summit Carbon Solutions' permit quest in limbo
An Iowa company seeking regulatory approval to run a carbon dioxide pipeline through South Dakota and four other states said a delay in its plan to re-apply for a permit has nothing to do with a November vote on the project. After Summit Carbon Solutions gained approval from the Iowa Utilities Board in...
Lake Mills Takes Steps to Maintain its Public Pool
The Lake Mills City Council was made aware of an issue that recently developed at their public pool. According to City Clerk Diane Price, the pool had to take action to quickly remedy the situation. The council was asked to approve the purchase of a reserve pump. Price explained why...
Dubuque Business Leads the Way for Solar Energy Across Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
Eagle Point Solar, a leading solar energy provider based in Dubuque, is making waves across the Tri-States. Recognized on the 2024 Top Solar Contractors List by Solar Power World, the company ranks 162nd nationally and 184th in the Solar + Storage Installers category. This recognition highlights Eagle Point Solar's role in bringing clean energy solutions to homes and businesses in the region.
Iowa Politics with Jeff Stein — Fri. Jul. 26, 2024
When I was growing up, I always wanted to visit Washington, D.C. – maybe even work there some day. The capital of our country, its majestic buildings, the history…pretty impressive. I finally made it there during my first semester of college. I joined a student group in part...
See Iowans Surprising Top Choices for Property Protection
Iowans have shown a quirky twist in their perception of property crime lately. Despite an overall 12% drop in worry, The latest Safewise State of Safety survey has folks chirping about a 7% uptick in actual incidents—putting more locks on their concerns at 29%, up from 27% last year.
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