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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...
Buckthorn-Busting Volunteer Named Maple Grove Days Parade Grand Marshal
A Maple Grove resident is teaching others about a shrub that’s proving be a thorn in Mother Nature’s side. Mary Parenteau is helping to lead an effort to rid nature of buckthorn. The invasive shrub spreads easily, choking out native plants. Parenteau doesn’t want to see it take...
Delano delivers dazzling display of fireworks
People across the metro area packed into Delano on Saturday night for what many consider to be the area’s best fireworks. Organizers expected tens of thousands of spectators to enjoy the city’s annual pyrotechnic show. If that projection were accurate, that would be several times more people than the entire population of Delano, which numbers 7,142, according to an estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau.
City Council approves study of Delano Fire Department
The Delano City Council voted July 2 to approve a proposal to move forward with a feasibility and facility study for the city’s fire department during a brief, 20-minute meeting held before the Fourth of July holiday. Brunton Architects & Engineers have submitted a proposal to conduct the study...
Brooklyn Park Swears in Nine New Police Officers
The Brooklyn Park Police Department swore in nine new police officers Thursday afternoon at the Community Activity Center, bringing its ranks to 97. Those officers, alongside Sergeant Brandy Gelle, took the oath in in front of fellow officers and loved ones. They also recognized two new K-9s: Boris and Duke.
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