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Did Minnesota's sweet corn crop survive the record rains?
ELK RIVER, Minn. — Country star Luke Bryan once famously declared "Rain makes corn," en route to saying, "Rain is a Good Thing." In theory, Bryan's statements are very true. As rain became scarce the past few years for Minnesota's sweet corn farmers, it put the crop in jeopardy more than once. This year, however, the rain came – and came in massive quantities. "That's mother nature," said Elk River-based farmer Dave Nathe. "You have to take what it's going to give you and work through it."Nathe, who has operated Riverside Farms for 44 years, says this year's rain came as his...
Shooting on downtown Minneapolis' Nicollet Mall injures 4, shatters several windows
MINNEAPOLIS — Four people were hospitalized and several businesses sustained damage after a shooting late Wednesday night on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.Police say multiple 911 callers reported a man beating up a woman just before shots rang out at about 11:15 p.m. on the mall near Sixth Street South.Officers a few blocks south on the mall heard gunfire and rushed to the area, police say, discovering several bullet casings scattered on the mall between Fifth and Seventh streets. Several windows in the area were also shot out, including on a skyway above.Police say three people soon approached officers and...
Tribes in Minnesota are paying the steepest price for the steel industry’s mercury pollution
Demand for steel is on the rise globally, driven by population growth and the expanding economies in developing nations. The material will also be important to the green energy transition, forming the backbone of infrastructure like wind turbines, solar panels, and hydroelectric dams. Every part of the steel supply chain is heavily polluting, and the places in the U.S. where the steel industry is concentrated are disproportionately low-income and nonwhite, highlighting yet another instance in which the promises of development and climate solutions come at a steeper cost for some communities. What’s more, the country’s steel production is dominated by just two companies: U.S. Steel and Cleveland Cliffs.
Neighbors help neighbors during days-long power outage
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - In Nadine Babu's yard, there are still remnants from last weekend's storms. But one of the brightest spots from the last few days came from Babu's home being plunged into darkness. "It was just one of those really considerate things that I wouldn't even think about,"...
Local restaurant union drive at Kim’s, Colita, and Café Cerés finds success in community support
Workers at three major Southwest eateries have been unionizing over the summer. Workers at Kim’s, Colita, Café Cerés’ four locations are unionizing with hospitality union UNITE HERE Local 17. Kim’s is owned and operated by James Beard award-winner Chef Ann Kim. Colita and Café Cerés are owned by Daniel del Prado, who was nominated for a James Beard award in 2024.
Maple Grove Announces Road Closure for Hemlock Lane Resurfacing from July 22-23, Detours in Effect
Attention Maple Grove drivers: Prepare for some rerouting as roadwork is on the horizon. Hennepin County is set to start resurfacing work on Hemlock Lane/Zachary Lane (County Road 61) stretching from Arbor Lakes Parkway to 85th Avenue (County. Road 109). The project, aimed at improving the road conditions and safety for drivers and pedestrians alike, according to the City of Maple Grove.
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