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Osseo Falls 8-1 in Gopher Classic Legion Baseball Opener
The Osseo American Legion baseball team lost its opening game Friday in the Gopher Classic Tournament, falling 8-1 to Box Elder, South Dakota. Box Elder scored a run in the second inning and added five more in the second, capped by Ian Beer’s two-run single. Osseo scored its lone...
Early bird registration is open for the District 279 Foundation 14th Annual Reading is Fun 5K
Early bird registration is open for the 14th Annual Reading is Fun 5K which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Elm Creek Park Reserve. More than 600 community members attend this family-friendly event to raise funds to purchase learning resources for media centers (libraries) in Osseo Area Schools.
This Minnesota Suburb Has the Worst Credit Card Debt in the State
Credit Card debt is soaring throughout the United States and Minnesota is no exception. However, certain cities are racking up debt far more than others. On average, one Twin Cities Suburb has the highest amount of debt in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes. As for the least, one surprising...
‘For our grandkids’: Seniors take action on climate change, urge bank to divest from fossil fuels
Dave Mann, 74, decided to retire in 2019 following decades of organizing around issues from racial and economic equity to renewable energy. But as Mann consumed more news articles and studies about the globe continuing to get warmer, and the disastrous effects a changing climate will have on future generations, he felt compelled to make a comeback.
Federal funding approved for 13 new EV fast-charging stations in Minnesota
“This is a critical step in our efforts to make sure no matter where you travel in this great state, you’re able to quickly charge your electric vehicle and get back on the road exploring Minnesota.”
MN teen’s family demands answers after drowning death
WAITE PARK, MN — The family of a teen who drowned after jumping off a cliff into the water at Quarry Park and Nature Preserve is asking questions. Authorities say 17-year-old Emmanuel Seward Jr. of Brooklyn Center never resurfaced after plunging from a ten-foot cliff into the water, and his body was later recovered by a diving team in around 30ft feet of water.
Minnetonka Braces for Enhanced Connectivity as Private Utility Companies Kick Off City-Wide Infrastructure Overhaul
Private utility companies are on the move in Minnetonka, gearing up for a city-wide installation and maintenance spree of their facilities. According to a recent announcement from the City of Minnetonka, these essential upgrades will span from replacing old gas lines to establishing advanced fiber optic cabling, promising to escalate the broadband service landscape for both residential and commercial beneficiaries.
Discover the Surprising Rainfall Capital of Minnesota
It's been a rainy summer in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes, but one small town in the southeast part of the state is used to it by now. While it may be surprising to some, Minnesota isn't even close to the top when it comes to the rainiest states in the U.S. In fact, according to Statista, the North Star State Ranks 30th in terms of total precipitation annually.
Minnesota Water Park Investigating Source of Explosive Diarrhea Causing Parasite
One Minnesota water park is working with state officials to determine the source of a parasite that caused a "diarrheal illness" to guests. The Minnesota Department of Health says the guests got the illness that can cause symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps and pains, and a fever from Cryptosporidiosis, which is spread from the stool of an infected person.
Heat and humidity with chance for severe storms on Saturday, Sunday
MINNEAPOLIS — There is a severe storm watch for northwestern Minnesota until midnight. The National Weather Service has also issued a severe thunder storm watch for the metro area until 4 a.m. Sunday. The storm impacting the northwestern part of the state is expected to make it's way southeast along the I-94 corridor.The major threat with this storm is possible hail and strong winds.Severe weather rolled through parts of Minnesota Saturday evening. The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado in Rice county. The National Weather Service also reported that golf ball sized hail was reported in Rice County and quarter sized...
Minnesota TikTok stars speak out against potential ban
MINNEAPOLIS — The popular app TikTok will be banned in a matter of months unless it's sold to an American company.The social media giant is fighting that new law in the courts and the court of public opinion.TikTok chose to do its media presentation in the Twin Cities on Thursday at Glam Doll Donuts in south Minneapolis. Among the presenters were two local women who are thriving on the platform."If TikTok went away, so would my business," said entrepreneur and mom Jen Shaffer.Since Shaffer started her own TikTok genealogy business with the account @theformidablegenealogist, she has doubled her income and...
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