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St. Cloud’s Coborn’s, CentraCare Make List of Biggest Minnesota Employers
Two St. Cloud-based companies have made this year's list of the 40 biggest employers in the state of Minnesota. In an analysis done by The Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal [behind paywall], employment numbers for St. Cloud-based CentraCare shrunk in 2024 from 2023 levels, while St. Cloud-headquartered Coborn's Inc grew. Health...
Heat and humidity ratchet up this weekend in the Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS — Plenty of sunshine is back on tap Friday in the Twin Cities, with heat in the upper 80s and heat indices in the low 90s.Some upper-level energy passes to our north this weekend, bringing back isolated storm chances, but the warmth and mugginess remain. We warm even more to the low 90s Saturday through Monday with heat indices closer to 100. This would be our first 90-degree day of the year.Some storms may be strong and severe on Saturday, with a level 2 out of 5 risk, but the weekend is still largely dry.A stray storm is possible again on Monday, but less likely on Tuesday and beyond as we cool back down closer to 80.
Hamel Rodeo Continues Tonight (Friday)
The 2024 Hamel Rodeo continues tonight. The event is in its 43rd year, and offers all the excitement of the rodeo events, plus a number of special features. Performances will be held at 7:30 PM tonight through Sunday evening. A special 1 PM Family Day performance will also be held Saturday afternoon, all at the Corcoran Lions Park.
With new home energy rebates on horizon, MN wants to emphasize equity
Minnesotans this month have a chance to share their thoughts on how the state should distribute home energy rebates. With federal incentives coming in, officials want to ensure equal access to new technologies. Starting next Wednesday, the Commerce Department will host a series of public hearings on rebates funded through...
Minnesota proposes water pollution permit for 3M plant that makes forever chemicals
The 3M Cottage Grove chemical plant that contaminated 200 square miles of east metro drinking water has been operating on a water pollution permit that expired more than 20 years ago. The post Minnesota proposes water pollution permit for 3M plant that makes forever chemicals appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Hennepin Tech Buys High-Tech Squad Cars for Student Training
Students enrolled in Hennepin Technical College’s law enforcement program in Brooklyn Park just got a big upgrade to their equipment. The technical college now has 10 new squad cars to help prepare student for their future careers. The state-of-the-art vehicles come with lights, radios, pre-recorded messages, and a place...
St. Cloud’s Coborn’s, CentraCare Make List of Biggest Minnesota Employers
Two St. Cloud-based companies have made this year's list of the 40 biggest employers in the state of Minnesota. In an analysis done by The Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal [behind paywall], employment numbers for St. Cloud-based CentraCare shrunk in 2024 from 2023 levels, while St. Cloud-headquartered Coborn's Inc grew. Health...
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