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Gov. Walz visits southeast Minnesota farms; highlights assistance programs for new farmers
(ABC 6 News) – Governor Tim Walz visited a small farm in Pine Island to meet with local farmers and talk about opportunities for the future. The governor’s trip came as part of an effort to highlight the available resources for new farmers throughout Minnesota. For many interested...
CDL legislation eases career path for commercial drivers
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Obtaining a Commercial Drivers License has become much easier in Minnesota. The 180-hour CDL training mandate was officially lifted July 1. Minnesota lawmakers spearheaded the initiative to address testing backlogs, allow training programs to expand, and help grow the work force. Lawmakers gathered at M-State in Moorhead on Thursday to speak about the new legislation and the impact it will have on the industry.
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation celebrates 75 years in Minnesota
CENTER CITY, Minn. — The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is celebrating 75 years in Minnesota. During that time they've treated nearly 23,000 people with addiction. In 1949 a group of people wanted to change the stigma surrounding addiction. So, they bought a farm in Center City from a woman named Hazel and named it "Hazel's Den.""And out of this farm grew a social reform movement that changed the conversation about addiction and recovery in America," said Dr. Joseph Lee with the foundation.The founder of McGarvey Coffee was on board from the start — one of the reasons why coffee is a staple at...
Global technology outage disrupts flights at MSP, airports nationwide
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A global technology outage is causing flight cancellations and disruptions at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and other airports nationwide on Friday morning. Here’s what we know about the outage. The CEO of the cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike posted on X that the defect came...
Big League Bound: RCK Grad Drafted By Minnesota Twins
Not to brag, but there's been a ton of talent coming out of the Hudson Valley lately when it comes to professional sports. All eyes were on Wappingers. The Hudson Valley, and us Wappingers residents specifically, have been proudly following the career of Tyler Adams for a while, and loving the fact that he hasn't forgotten his local roots with all of his success.
New painting program teaches the art of fatherhood
Registration is open for an art-based retreat for fathers of children attending Minneapolis Public Schools. Fa(r)ther Paint will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 and Sunday, Aug. 4 in gallery 321 in the Northrup King Building at 1500 Jackson St. NE, Minneapolis. Both days have 15 spots available. Registration ends July 27.
MN berry grower adds solar power to his revenue stream
Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Resource Rural-Public News Service Collaboration. At the end of each growing season, Grand Rapids, Minnesota berry farmer Stuart Lavalier is ready for cold weather to set in, exhausted from the long hours and hard work required to grow high-quality strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and apples for local customers.
'Frustration' for airline passengers as tech outage pauses flights worldwide
MINNEAPOLIS — Several major U.S. airlines have temporarily halted departures Friday morning as a widespread technology outage affected multiple industries worldwide. Delta's worldwide flight schedule remained grounded as of 7 a.m. ET. "Delta has paused its global flight schedule this morning due to a vendor technology issue that is...
Reserve Your Spot for the September 8 Mill City Farmers Market Harvest Social
Gather in the historic Mill City Museum Courtyard for a social hour featuring craft cocktails and music by world-renowned jazz singer Lila Ammons, followed by a market-to-table dinner highlighting yesterday's farm-fresh ingredients. The live auction and fund-a-need support the Next Stage Grant Program for local, sustainable farmers and food makers.
Emmer’s Misleading Republican Convention Claim about Harris
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. During his speech at the Republican National Convention, Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota talked about “rioters” in Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd in 2020, and misleadingly said that Vice President Kamala Harris “freed” from jail one of “the criminals” who “went on to murder a man” in neighboring St. Paul. Emmer is distorting the facts.
Catastrophic Coal Waste Spill: ONE MILLION Gallons Leaked From Minnesota Power Plant!
ITASCA, MN — A massive spill of coal wastewater has sent shockwaves through Cohasset, Minnesota. Officials confirmed that a staggering one million gallons of contaminated water leaked from a nearby coal power plant, eventually making its way into Black Water Creek and Black Water Lake. The Origin of the...
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