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Richfield educator’s equity work shows impressive results
Latanya Daniels wanted to be an engineer. She never necessarily pictured herself as a teacher, much less second in command of an entire school district. But that’s exactly where she has found herself as assistant superintendent at Richfield Public Schools. Her first experience teaching came at the Science Museum...
More than 300 to be laid off from St. Cloud distribution center
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Hundreds of people will be out of a job by the end of the year after officials with a St. Cloud distribution center announced it would be permanently closing its facilities. Fulfillment Distribution Center, Inc. (FDC) President Dave Baldwin sent a letter to the Minnesota...
STATE PARKS SPOTLIGHT: Bird lovers rejoice at Lake Shetek
CURRIE — Ornithologists rejoice. Lake Shetek State Park, located between Tracy and Slayton in Murray County, contains the headwaters of the Des Moines River — with its final destination the Mississippi River in St. Francisville, Mo. This makes the park a key natural migration corridor for birds, and...
Richfield crash leaves 1 dead on I-35W
RICHFIELD, Minn. (FOX 9) - A crash that happened on Interstate 35W (I-35W) in Richfield on Friday night left a man dead after a Toyota Tacoma he was driving crashed into another vehicle and a highway barrier. What we know. The Minnesota State Patrol (MSP) identified Eloy Saucedo Gonzalez, 35,...
Precast concrete provider Wells acquires GATE Precast
A Minnesota prefabricated concrete firm with locations in Wisconsin has acquired another precast company, growing to 20 locations nationwide. Albany, Minn.-based Wells Concrete on Tuesday announced it acquired GATE Precast, a subsidiary of GATE Petroleum Company based in Jacksonville, Fla. The two companies together have 110 years of combined experience.
Fridley bakery closing amid strong job market
A Twin Cities union leader said that he expects 170 people who work at a commercial bakery in Fridley will be able to find similar jobs in other union shops after the facility closes later this year as part of a cost-cutting move. In an email to MPR News late...
Report for America ‘movement’ gathers in Twin Cities, announces GroundTruth Award
MINNEAPOLIS – From every corner of the United States, nearly 200 of our Report for America corps members came together here this week for our national gathering, a revival meeting of sorts for the spirit of public service journalism and why it matters more than ever in this post-truth era.
Lueck named head women’s basketball coach
NORTHFIELD, Minn. – The St. Olaf College Athletic Department and Interim Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator Kelly Mahlum announced the hiring of Megan Lueck as the 10th head coach of the St. Olaf women’s basketball program on Friday. Lueck comes to St. Olaf after spending the last six seasons as an assistant coach for the women’s basketball program at NCAA Division I South Dakota State University, where she helped the Jackrabbits to an overall record of 157-42 (.789), five Summit League regular-season titles, three Summit League Tournament titles, and six national postseason appearances, including a run to the “Sweet 16” in…
Saint Paul's Tech Landscape Flourishes with New Talent Initiatives and Community Programs
The landscape of Saint Paul's tech scene is blossoming with initiatives designed to foster talent and open doors to expansive career opportunities in areas such as advanced manufacturing, med tech, and clean tech. At the forefront, the Minnesota Technology Association's Jumpstart initiative is a central catalyst, helping emerging, and non-traditional talent to network and connect with industry insiders and potential employers. Ismail Ali, Director of Talent Initiatives at Minnesota Technology Association, highlighted the importance of such collaborative efforts for community inclusion in the thriving sectors.
Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge in St. Paul to close for 3-year construction project
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The City of St. Paul is preparing to close the Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge for a three-year construction project that will completely replace the structure connecting downtown to the east side of the city. When is the bridge closing?. The Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge from Broadway...
Vikings’ Bargain Playmaker Could Elevate to Top Receiving Option at TE
The Minnesota Vikings have an opening, at least temporarily, in the starting lineup and a former rival pass-catcher is in line to grab it. Minnesota added tight end Robert Tonyan this offseason, formerly of the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers. Two-time Pro Bowler T.J. Hockenson suffered a knee injury late last season and may miss several games to begin the 2024 campaign, which leaves a hole in the position group from a receiving perspective.
Vikings captain blames himself for recent Jordan Addison arrest
Heading into his second season with the team, the Minnesota Vikings have high hopes for wide receiver Jordan Addison and what he could potentially achieve. However, Addison's standing with the Vikings certainly took a big hit last week when he was arrested for suspicion of DUI. It's the second year...
H5N1 strikes another large layer farm in Colorado, dairy herd in Minnesota
Both of the layer farms are in Weld County in the northeastern corner of the state, where several outbreaks have been reported in dairy cattle. In other developments, Minnesota's Board of Animal Health reported another affected dairy herd, which is located in Stearns County in the central part of the state.
Pop-up storms, humidity returns over the weekend
MINNEAPOLIS — After a few days of respite, spotty, pop-up storms return for the weekend.The greatest chance for storms is across northern Minnesota on Saturday, but on Sunday the storms will likely impact southern Minnesota. The storms are expected to come in the afternoon and evening before dissipating at night. Chances for severe weather remain low.Before the storms Saturday, the humidity returns, with dew points back in the 60s. High temperatures will stay in the low 80s over the weekend.The pattern of afternoon pop-up storms will last through Tuesday.
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