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New Owners? Could Minnesota’s Top Coffee Company Be Sold Off?
Could Minnesota's favorite coffee brand be on the move? No, not literally, but it appears the ownership group behind Caribou Coffee, as well as some other brands like Einstein's Bagels, is looking to sell off the 'bou. According to Reuters, "Panera Brands is exploring a sale of Caribou Coffee and...
24 cited during protest outside Sen. Klobuchar's office in response to Netanyahu's speech
MINNEAPOLIS — Two dozen pro-Palestinian protesters were cited Wednesday evening for blocking the street outside Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar's office in downtown Minneapolis.The Free Palestine Coalition organized the protest in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before Congress earlier in the day, which Klobuchar attended.The protesters called for an immediate and permanent cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas War, as well as the end of all U.S. federal, state and local aid to Israel.The Minnesota State Patrol says troopers cited and released 24 people during the protest for blocking the road.The Minneapolis Police Department reports one woman in attendance was arrested for...
Minnesota presidential ballots have not been finalized, secretary of state says
MINNEAPOLIS — In the wake of President Biden ending his reelection campaign Sunday, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon in a statement Tuesday shot down what he called "misinformation" circulating on social media that presidential ballots in Minnesota and other states have been finalized."This is not accurate," he said. "Minnesota law makes it clear that major political parties have until August 26, 2024 to report the names of their presidential and vice-presidential candidates for the November 5 General Election."After Mr. Biden said he would no longer run for a second term, Vice President Kamala Harris entered the race and is the likely Democratic...
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Minnesotans Aren’t Happy
The head of Olive Garden's parent company is serving up a decision that's leaving Minnesota customers with a sour taste in their mouths. It's no secret that restaurants are struggling nationwide as more and more people choose to stay home to save money. Because of this, many chain restaurants like...
WCCO investigates the state of Minnesota's dams and what's being done to reduce the risk
MINNEAPOLIS — Images of the Rapidan Dam from last month show what a powerful force water can be. A partial failure pushed the Blue Earth River around the dam, taking land and a home with it. That wasn't the only dam that failed during the historic rainfall and flooding — two others had issues as well. Minnesota is home to 1,162 dams. So how likely is it to happen again?Across the metro and the state, dams control flooding on waterways, maintain lake levels for recreation and help fish and wildlife. Some are big structures. Others you might miss. Each has a...
Alpine Bar in Biwabik damaged after morning fire
BIWABIK, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A fire broke out in downtown Biwabik Thursday morning. According to Biwabik Fire Chief Danny Mackey, reports of fire alarms at the Alpine Bar first came in around 10:20 a.m. Seven additional Iron Range agencies responded and contained the fire to the first floor.
A New Source of Minnesota Road Rage: Traffic Calming?
"Traffic Calming Measures". Sounds like an oxymoron of rage-inducing poppycock [haha...poppy]. It's a real thing, though, and it's been implemented in Minneapolis. And it's working so well that the application process is as backed up as traffic on Highway 10 North on a Friday afternoon. Minnesota Traffic Calming Program Works,...
Minnesota Looking to Increase Numbers of This Animal
The Minnesota DNR in collaboration with the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa plan to move elk from the northwestern part of the state to the northeastern part of the state near Cloquet and north. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says the plan is to transfer 15 to 20 elk from the northwestern part of the state to the northeastern part with the hopes of growing the herd. Schmitt says elk used to live in that part of the state many years ago. He explains the plan is to do this annually starting in 2026 until the elk reproduce on their own.
Update: Vulnerable Minnesota Man Who Vanished During Trip to Buy Battery Found Safe
(UPDATE) The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension announced Thursday afternoon that the missing person alert for 61-year-old Thomas Biatek had been canceled. They update indicated the Lino Lak man has been located and is safe. Lino Lakes, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has issued a statewide...
Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center recognized as top project statewide
Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center recognized as top project statewide Essentia Health is proud to announce that the replacement St. Mary’s Medical Center has been recognized as 2023’s top project in Minnesota by Finance & Commerce, an independent newspaper dedicated to business reporting. The new St. Mary’s opened last July after almost four years of construction. Among those who played such an integral role in making this transformative medical facility...
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