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Eden Prairie Community Center Launches Rooftop Solar Project to Advance City's Sustainable Future
In a move to embrace sustainability within the community of Eden Prairie, the city's Community Center has announced the commencement of its rooftop solar project. According to a news release, this initiative aligns with Eden Prairie's Climate Action Plan, aiming at a carbon-neutral future by 2050. Turning the page towards a greener chapter, earlier this week, the rooftop garden was completed and began to feed energy into the local grid.
Kickers FC U14 Boys Earn Second Pool Play Win of USA Cup
The Kickers FC under 14 boys, a soccer team based out of Brooklyn Park, earned their second win of pool play at the USA Cup with a 1-0 victory over 1v1 Futbol Dreams Academy of Manitoba. No scoring took place in the first half with Kickers goalie Davin Enno making...
SE School Board votes to close the swimming pool
The Sibley East School Board, during its regular monthly meeting in Arlington on Monday night, July 15, voted 5-1 and approved a motion to close the swimming pool by the end of August. In addition to the motion, the swimming pool will close immediately if there is a major repair.
U of M engineers send new Minnesota flag into space
MINNEAPOLIS — Whether or not you think the design of the new Minnesota state flag is stellar, there's no denying its interstellar thanks to some engineers at the University of Minnesota.On X, the university said an engineering team sent the flag on its first flight to space. The school also shared stunning pictures of the flag flying above the earth.The American flag and the U of M flag were hoisted among the stars, too.Ognjen Ilic, an assistant professor at the U, said mechanical and aerospace engineers teamed up to launch the flag from Montgomery with a research payload.Minnesota's new flag...
Gov. Walz Highlights Resources for New Farmers
PINE ISLAND, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz traveled to a farm in Pine Island to highlight resources available for new farmers. He says a shortage of new farmers and financial barriers to farming threaten the future of agriculture. Some of the resources for farmers in Minnesota incude Beginning...
Popular History Channel Show is Filming in Minnesota this Fall
It's always really exciting when shows or movies decide to film in Minnesota. Even if we can't be involved at all, we're still proud that our state was chosen! But this particular show that will be filming here DOES want our participation. It's a big show from the History Channel...
Despite a recent rebound, Minnesota bee farmers are facing a year of hardship
According to new state data, the number of bee colonies in Minnesota grew nearly 32% in the last five years. But Ames Bee Farm owner Brian Fredrickson says that’s mostly due to a new homesteading trend.
FAFSA completion rates still down in Minnesota, though things are improving
Despite progress in recent months, FAFSA completion rates among high school seniors in Minnesota are still lower than in previous years. The post FAFSA completion rates still down in Minnesota, though things are improving appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Minnesota couple living with disabilities builds accessible orphanage and clinic in Liberia
BLAINE, Minnesota (WCCO) -- A Twin Cities couple emptied what little savings they had to start a mission and a movement that is saving hundreds of abandoned children. Agnes and Prince Cole know the struggle. "Living in Africa with disabilities was really, really hard. I went through a lot," Agnes...
Minneapolis vacant building fines, rehab ordinance approved by leaders
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Hoping to allow property owners to benefit from resources in its Vacant Building Registry (VBR) program, while also looking to curb those abusing the system, Minneapolis city leaders have adopted a new policy that could lead to fewer vacant buildings throughout the city. A property in...
Jack And Jill To Celebrate Leadership And Legacy At 46th National Convention
The Jack and Jill National Convention, a landmark event for America’s preeminent African American family organization, is set to unfold in Minneapolis from July 23-28. This gathering, themed “Celebrating A Masterpiece of Life, Love, Leadership, & Legacy,” marks the 46th iteration of the organization’s convention. According to a press release, the Jack and Jill National Convention will showcase an array of signature events, pay tribute to distinguished alumni, and foster engagement with organizational partners. Highlights include a teen leadership summit, community health fair, and legislative luncheon. “This convention promises to be a memorable gathering,” National President Kornisha McGill Brown said, emphasizing...
Twins hoping to add rental starter ahead of trade deadline
The 54-42 Twins enter the second half of the 2024 season sitting a dozen games over .500 and in possession of the second wild-card spot in the American League. After falling behind both the Guardians and Royals early in the year, they’ve leapfrogged Kansas City (54-45) and sit a manageable four and a half games back of Cleveland (58-37) for the division lead. They’re lining up to act as clear buyers at the deadline, and Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports that Minnesota would like to add another arm in the rotation — likely a rental.
Gophers and Beavers women’s hockey to play Hall of Fame game in Lakeville
The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum announced Thursday that the University of Minnesota women’s hockey team will participate in the 2025 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum Women’s Face-Off Classic. The Golden Gophers will face the Bemidji State University Beavers on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 at 5 p.m. CST at Lakeville Hasse Arena in Lakeville, Minn.
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