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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...
Minneapolis Constituents Invited to Community Office Hours with State Rep. Sencer-Mura and County Commissioner Conley
Minneapolis residents, mark your calendars for a chance to get up close and personal with your local government representatives. State Rep. Samantha Sencer-Mura and Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley are teaming up for a community office hours session, a face-to-face opportunity for constituents to engage, inquire, and express concerns about the issues affecting their lives and neighborhoods, as per Jason Chavez - Minneapolis Ward 9.
Lake Michigan community halts any new short-term rentals, considers more limitations
SPRING LAKE TWP., MI -- For the next six months, no new short-term rentals will be established in Spring Lake Township. That’s due to a moratorium, or a stop-hold, that was placed on the property type by the township’s board of trustees this past Monday. If you purchase...
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