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Governor Walz Co-Chairs Council of Governors Meeting
(KNOX) -Minnesota Governor Tim Walz co-chaired the Council of Governors’ 29th plenary meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah. The meeting focused on progress made on issues of homeland security, cybersecurity, emergency management and disaster response, issues impacting the Air and Army National Guard, and strategic defense budget planning. “It...
Calling All Barbie Fans! Major Barbie Exhibit Coming To Minnesota
With over 60 years of cultural impact from toys to movies, Barbie is a worldwide phenomenon that has lived on for generations from toys to movies. In conjunction with the 65th anniversary of Barbie, a major Barbie exhibition will be coming to Minnesota, set to be hosted at the DECC in Duluth over the course of several weeks later this year.
Minnesota lottery a regressive tax on the working class, state data show
The Minnesota Lottery delivers tens of millions of dollars to state coffers each year, funding everything from parks to education to gambling addiction services. “Each dollar spent on a lottery ticket in Minnesota not only fuels the dreams of potential winners, but also drives millions of dollars toward crucial state services and vital projects that […] The post Minnesota lottery a regressive tax on the working class, state data show appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Owners of Anderson Farm speak out
(ABC 6 News) — The owners of Anderson Farms are speaking out against their dogs being taken from their property back in February. 15 dogs were seized from the Le Roy farm dog breeding operation over concerns that the dogs were being malnourished and living in kennels with urine and feces, according to court documents.
Thousands of job openings available for State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minnesota — People are what make the Great Minnesota Get Together happen, and the fair is hiring thousands of workers. The Minnesota State Fair hires about 3,000 people throughout the summer to work in various departments for the 12-day event. Jobs include ticket sellers, ticket takers, parking and park & ride attendants, rides & games ticket takers, barn attendants, custodians and more, according to a press release.
Justin Liles: Dangerous heat and humidity with strong weekend storms coming.
Temperatures and humidity continue to increase through the weekend. Dangerous heat in the upper 80s to low 90s are possible along with tropical type humidity. Heat indices will be well into the 90s with 100s toward Minneapolis. There will also be potential for strong to severe storms on Saturday and Sunday. The severe thunderstorm potential will hinge on whether thunderstorms can break through the warmer air higher up in the atmosphere known as the cap.
Grouse Numbers are Up in Minnesota; When to Fish This Weekend
The DNR has released preliminary results on the grouse population based on drumming counts. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. Schmitt describes drumming as when male grouse beat their wings quickly with the intent of signaling territory and attracting females. He says the DNR has people count the amounts of drumming. Schmitt indicates this is just an estimate which has been done every year since the early 1940s. He says the results show the drumming counts are the highest they've been since 1972. Schmitt says grouse go through population swings and this uptick in population doesn't insure good hunting this fall.
Professional Help: Help me make socially responsible investments
ListenProfessional help: Help me make socially responsible investments. We all need a little help to get through life sometimes. From everyday questions to more complex problems, we’re asking the experts to lend us a hand. Throughout the series, we’ll hear some direct advice, for us not-so-direct Minnesotans. Our...
Charges may mount for alleged ruby slippers heist accomplice
The Crystal Police Department has requested six additional charges against Jerry Hal Saliterman, a resident of that Minneapolis suburb who has already been charged with the theft of the famed ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz.”. Saliterman was indicted in March for his alleged...
Delano Royalty crowns new Ambassadors, Little Misses at 4th of July kickoff ceremony
Delano’s 4th of July Celebration began on a bittersweet note Wednesday evening as the Delano Royalty program said goodbye to last year’s ambassadors and little misses and chose another group of women to represent the city. Ambassadors Grace Reiffenberger, Chloe Semeizer, and Katie Harder, and Little Misses Rilynn...
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