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Bailey Builds Sets up Shop at the Minnesota State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Owners of a local art business are representing the Northland by setting up shop at the State Fair. This is the fourth year Bailey Builds has had a booth at the State fair. People shopped a wide range of wood mosaics, Lake Superior based art, and other goods. The fair experience was a little different for Bailey Builds this year, as their booth was located on the north end of the fair grounds and the new location is beneficial to Bailey Builds during their time at the fair.
Minnesota OSHA issues citations to Wayne Transports after worker died in confined space
Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA) Compliance has issued a $621,600 penalty to Wayne Transports, Inc. due to a lack of confined-space safety requirements at its facility in Virginia. This follows a worker fatality in a tanker in March 2024. The Virginia Police Department has identified the worker as Justin Le Erickson. “Work...
With flannel, football and pheasants, Harris and Walz make a play for Trump territory
Expect to see more of Tim Walz this fall — in orange. Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, will be donning a bright vest while pheasant hunting. That’s when he isn’t wearing tacky flannels, talking about cleaning his gutters or singing, “Save big money at Menards.”
High School Football Roundup: Wayzata upsets Lakeville South
Wayzata 17, Lakeville South 14: Fresh off a two-win season, Wayzata delivered the shocker of the night on Thursday, knocking off what many people feel is a state title favorite in Class 6A. Kyle Boutwell’s 29-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter put the Trojans up by 10. Gaven...
Another Invasive Water Species Disrupts Minnesota’s Ecosystem
Invasive species. We hear about them a lot these days. The Spiny Waterflea is another one; except this one is microscopic, and also known as 'zooplankton.' The Spiny Waterflea lives in open water, and is almost clear; just an opaque color. The Spiny waterflea has one single long tail, that...
Winter Junior Champs Finalist Ethan Kosin staying in-state at University of Minnesota (2025)
Kosin is also a state champion, having won the 100 back in 48.67 and taking 3rd in the 100 free in 45.89 at the 2024 Minnesota HS Boys State Championships Current photo via Ethan Kosin. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and...
Burnsville Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Eagan Teen's Fentanyl Overdose
A Burnsville man has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in the fatal fentanyl overdose of a 16-year-old Eagan resident, Dakota County Attorney Kathy Keena announced today. Sadiq Aden Isack, 29, was sentenced to 60 months in prison by Dakota County Judge Dannia Edwards for providing fentanyl-laced pills that...
Minnesota dental practice celebrates 50 years of service
A dental practice in Lakeville, Minn., has reached the milestone of 50 years of service, according to an Aug. 28 report by Sun This Week. Lakeville Dental was opened in 1974 by Jack Harrison, DDS, when he moved to Minnesota from Maryland. In 2009, Dr. Harrison's daughter, Jennifer Harrison-Larson, DDS,...
NP students well above state average on MCA exams
Results from the annual Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) given last spring show New Prague students are still well above the state average for proficiency in math, science and reading. The results the Minnesota Department of Education released today, Thursday, Aug. 29, indicate districtwide 63.4% of New Prague students were proficient...
Weekly Bomber, Rocket athletic results
Below are last week’s Cannon Falls Bomber and Randolph Rocket athletic results:. The Cannon Falls girls tennis team started its season with a triangular at Le Seuer-Henderson and the Bombers split their duals against the host and St. Peter. They lost to St. Peter 6-1 with the lone Cannon Falls win coming from Josie Sjoquist at No. 2 singles 6-3, 6-1. Livia Tennessen lost No. 1 singles 6-1, 6-0; Sophia Nerison fell at No. 3 singles 6-4, 6-0; and Miranda Mandelkow lost No. 4 singles 6-2, 6-2. Cami Anderson and Abby Roepke lost No. 1 doubles 6-1, 6-0; the team of Malena Mandelkow and Jillian Sjoquist fell at No. 2 doubles 6-0, 6-2; and Noelle Swenson and Dani Jeseritz lost No. 3 doubles 6-2, 6-3.
Lakeville Firefighters Achieve 95% Containment of Gulch Fire Near Old Adobe Road
Firefighters in Lakeville have contained the Gulch Fire, which erupted yesterday afternoon near Old Adobe Road and Tunzi Lane. According to CALFIRE LNU, multiple agencies swiftly responded with air and ground support to combat the vegetation fire, which was being driven uphill by the wind. The blaze was reported to be 10 acres in size and was initially spreading moderately, with one structure completely engulfed and another threatened.
Minnesota Zoo’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Returning For Sixth Year In Apple Valley [GALLERY]
The Minnesota Zoo has announced the return of its extremely popular Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular for a sixth year in 2024!. The zoo will be lit up by 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins from September 28th through November 2nd, 2024. Here's a look at some of the coolest pumpkins from 2023's event:. It is...
Gophers miss last-second FG to lose home opener to Tar Heels
North Carolina's primary goal for this work-in-progress season is figuring out how to avoid the late fade that spoiled the last two years with star quarterback Drake Maye.This finish in the season opener at Minnesota was a good first step.Noah Burnette made four field goals, three of them after quarterback Max Johnson was sent to a hospital with a leg injury, a clutch performance highlighted by the go-ahead 45-yarder with 1:44 left for the Tar Heels in a 19-17 victory over the Gophers on Thursday night."We talked about doing every little thing possible to help with their confidence, to help...
Firefighters are the unhappiest St. Paul employees — and other labor news
Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly round-up of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This week: poor morale in the St. Paul Fire Department; trucking company fined $621,600 following worker death; Minnesota minimum wage to rise to $11.13 per hour; Americans’ support for unions near all-time high; and Australia legalizes ignoring your […]
Yam Haus band member crushed by tree, recovering in hospital
MINNEAPOLIS — A band member in the local band Yam Haus is recovering after he was crushed by a tree while cleaning up debris from the storms in the metro. The Minneapolis-based band produces indie pop music and has about 122,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Guitarist Zach Beinlich posted on Instagram that he was helping his parents move debris after Monday's storm and "had a tree at least 1,000 pounds fall and crush [his] body."
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