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Smith Foundry shuts down its operations for good
Smith Foundry in south Minneapolis is now a silent sentinel, closed for good. “This is very significant,” declares Dean Dovolis, chair of the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute. “A major change for the future of the neighborhood and a major opportunity for the residents to have really clean air.”
Twins place Byron Buxton on IL, and make an interesting move to replace him
It unfortunately seemed inevitable, but the Minnesota Twins confirmed everyone's worst fears on Thursday. Byron Buxton has been out since midway through Monday's win over the Royals, and he's going to remain sidelined for the time being. Buxton was placed on the 10-day IL with hip discomfort, which is anything...
Farmer’s Almanac’s ’24-25 Winter Forecast for Minnesota is Here
Summer fun is starting to wind down, kids are slowing starting to go back to school, and summer 2024 is already coming to a close. Summers are never long enough in Minnesota!. Naturally, that means that fall is right around the corner, and sooner or later winter will arrive. Is anyone else not looking forward to that?
9 Deaths on Minnesota Roads in 6 Days
Brooklyn Center, MN (KROC-AM News) - The death toll on Minnesota roadways continues to mount. A day after six people perished in crashes on roadways throughout the state, including two young children in a multi-vehicle wreck in the northern Minnesota highway construction zone, police in Brooklyn Center are reporting a fatal motorcycle crash. The deadly incident was reported about 2 PM Thursday.
Anglers eagerly eye diverse waters as Bassmaster Opens head to Leech Lake for the first time
WALKER, Minn. — Leech Lake might not be the final frontier, but it’s certainly the first time B.A.S.S. has visited the remote fishery in northern Minnesota. Leech is far from the great unknown, however, at least to bass anglers here on the fringe of America’s Midwest. To hear them talk, it’s been a destination lake of sorts for several decades now, despite the fact that it’s closer to Canada’s southern border than it is to the state capital of St. Paul (sister city of Minneapolis about 3½ hours southeast).
Ope! Cast your vote in the Gosh Darn Minnesota Phrase-Off, don'tcha know
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — When you mention Minnesota to people across the country, there are a few things that come to mind automatically: our winters, our lakes, the Vikings, and, of course, our accents — you betcha. So as we prepare to gather for the Great Minnesota Get-Together,...
Disgruntled Franchisees Claim Fraud, Deception in Lawsuits Against Nautical Bowls
A Minnesota-based smoothie bowl franchise is accused of breaking the “cardinal rule” of franchise sales by making financial performance representations not listed in its franchise disclosure document to prospective franchisees, among other unlawful practices. A handful of franchisees accused Nautical Bowls of fraud, deception and violating state franchise...
Making the Case for Mass Timber
Mass timber is frequently labeled a luxury that cannot compete in price with traditional construction materials. The theory goes that wood, concrete, and stick-frame styles will be less expensive choices than mass timber, even if they do not have the same back-to-nature charm. But a recently completed two-year research project has found that mass timber, while more costly, is competitive, at least in Minneapolis, Denver, and Atlanta.
Minnesota Aurora women’s soccer team withdraws bid to go pro
The Minnesota Aurora will have to wait a bit longer in their hopes of going professional. The Eagan-based women’s pre-professional soccer team has withdrawn its bid to join the professional level National Women’s Soccer League. In a statement, the team’s board said, “The process is extremely complex and...
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