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MCC runs two, two-day golf camps
HIBBING—Emily Freeman may not be coaching the Hibbing High School boys and girls golf teams, but that doesn’t mean she took time away from golf. No, Freeman became the director of the Mesaba Country Club Junior Golf Camp, which held one session last week, then came back with another session Tuesday and Wednesday at the Mesaba Country Club. Freeman is a member of the Mesaba Youth Golf Association, which stems...
MN Secretary of State visits Ruth’s House to highlight address confidentiality services
Ruth’s House, a crisis shelter for women and children located in Faribault, recently hosted Minnesota Secretary of State, Steve Simon. The purpose of his visit was to discuss Safe at Home address confidentiality services administered by the Secretary of State,…
How Minnesota Fishing Is Being Affected by Flooding
Southern and northern Minnesota have each dealt with quite a bit of rain in the past couple weeks. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says many areas south of the Twin Cities and north of the arrowhead are flooded. Schmitt explains that because of the large amounts of rain there is debris on many northern Minnesota lakes. He says are section of docks and boats that are floating away. Schmitt says southern Minnesota rivers are unfishable right now. He says there are many no wake zones on southern Minnesota lakes and this will likely impact 4th of July weekend. Schmitt says many boat accesses on southern Minnesota lakes are underwater.
Gov. Tim Walz Discusses Aerial Survey, Emergency Relief and More
MANKATO — Governor Tim Walz was in studio earlier to discuss the flooding in Minnesota, particularly the Mankato area, where Walz is from. Walz is from Mankato’s west side and he said, to him, it was really personal viewing damage in a helicopter. He provided an overview of what he saw this week from an aerial survey taken from the sky in a Blackhawk. Walz said the state has submitted a request to the feds for a federal declaration. He also discussed how critical coordination and emergency preparedness by city, county, state and federal workers played a role in mitigating further damage. Listen to the full interview here.
Celebrate MN Music, Art, and More at Wirthstock on Sunday!
The festival celebrates music, art, performance, and creative education for Central Minnesota youth. My two big German Shepherds just hated the Fourth of July. My girl Bella used to run into the bathroom, push the shower curtain aside, and lay down in the tub. My sweet guy Zeus who weighed about 100 pounds would try to get in my lap every time I sat down, or would try to hide in the space between the toilet and the tub!
Where Are They Now? Gary Louris of the Jayhawks
Forty years ago, the earliest iteration of the Jayhawks, one of Minnesota’s most beloved bands, began playing in clubs around the Twin Cities. The four-member band emerged from Minneapolis’ vibrant and diverse music scene of the mid-1980s. Like that scene, the band was tough to categorize, blending elements of country, pop, folk, and rock music with close harmonies and shimmering instrumental arrangements.
State Senate Majority Leader Inspires Students Following St. Cloud Business Roundtable
(KNSI) – Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy and District 14 Senator Aric Putnam met with local students in the CareerONE program during her visit Thursday. Career Solutions Executive Director Tammy Biery says for a student going through the CareerONE healthcare cohort, meeting a nurse who is one of the top politicians in the state like Murphy plants a seed for what their future could be.
Amazon warehouse cited for unsafe working conditions — and other labor news
Protesters shine a light reading "Amazon workers rising" on the retail giant's fulfillment center in Shakopee during a worker rally for higher wages in December 2022. Photo by Max Nesterak/Minnesota Reformer. Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly round-up of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This week:...
Minnesota and St. Croix rivers expected to crest this weekend; governor to provide update Friday
MINNEAPOLIS — As major rivers in Minnesota continue to rise into the weekend, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and a top official with the Federal Emergency Management Agency are expected to provide updates on the flooding outlook Friday. Walz will be joined by FEMA Regional Administrator Tom Sivak for a briefing at 10:30 a.m. where they are expected to address both the outlook and the ongoing emergency response to flooding. Walz is trying to secure more money to help communities recover from the flooding. At this point, it's not known how much the state could receive from FEMA. WCCO will provide updates from the...
Minnesota Man Smashes State Fishing Record Twice In Two Months
This Minnesota man didn't forget to set the hook. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife division highlighted one Twin Cities man for breaking his state record for a Black Crappie in back-to-back months!. Our next record fish highlight is a fan favorite: black crappie!. Nolan Sprengeler of...
Rain to end with a nice day expected for the Vikingland Band Festival Sunday
(Undated)--The National Weather Service says that rain showers and thunderstorms will continue through early Friday with another round of thunderstorms possible Friday afternoon and evening. Officials say the best chance are in southern Minnesota. Lingering rain will be possible early Saturday across central and west central Minnesota before the rain...
Adopted Minnesotans Eagerly Await July 1st – Find Out Why
BIG CHANGES COMING FOR ADOPTED PEOPLE IN MINNESOTA JULY 1ST. If you or someone you know was adopted and have always wanted to know who your birth parents were, things are getting ready to change for you. A law passed in 2023 will now allow adopted people born in Minnesota,...
The key 2024 races that will determine control of the Minnesota Legislature
Minnesota Democrats showed the nation last year just how powerful a trifecta can be — even when their majorities in both chambers are as small as the eye of a needle. They passed paid family leave, universal free school meals, a steeply progressive child tax credit, increased sales taxes for housing and gas taxes for […] The post The key 2024 races that will determine control of the Minnesota Legislature appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
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