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Big Lots Closing Stores Nationwide, Including Minnesota And Wisconsin Locations
Another one bites the dust! A ton of big businesses have announced closures lately, or at the very least, the scaling back of some of their locations. A recent example of this is Italian chain Buca di Beppo, which abruptly closed thirteen locations across the country over the summer. Another...
After 10 Years Popular MN Tubing Park Will Be Back This Winter
Winter. It's coming whether you like it or not. And yes, there are some Minnesotans that absolutely love winter, and when the rest of us say anything about it, we get the "well if you don't like it, move". By the way, we all like the 4 season changes, we just wish winter wasn't quite so long and extreme. For the record, I loved last winter. It was perfect.
Minnesota child care providers put a pause on revising licensing standards
By Kyra Miles When Cyndi Cunningham heard the Minnesota Department of Human Services was not going to present its revised child care standards in the 2025 legislative session, she said she was excited and relieved. “What was most concerning was not as much the detail as the disrespectful process,” Cunningham said. In 2021, DHS announced […] The post Minnesota child care providers put a pause on revising licensing standards appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Minnesota State Fair Youth Scholarship recipients announced
A pair of Austin siblings are among 22 recipients of the Minnesota State Fair Scholarship. Abigail and Katherine VanPelt, as well as 20 others in the state, each received $1,000. These scholarships are available to rural youth or those enrolled in an agriculture program in 2023-24. In addition, two $2,000 Trade Scholarships are awarded to […] The post Minnesota State Fair Youth Scholarship recipients announced appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Did You Know That Railroad Police Exist In Minnesota + Wisconsin?
I was driving to the Nemadji Golf Course in Superior, Wisconsin yesterday and I was running late for my tee time. I noticed in the distance what looked to be a squad car, but it wasn't the normal city's squad car color. Instead, it was a white SUV. I tapped...
Walz is winning the popularity contest, despite GOP attacks
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has had a stunningly successful rollout as the Democratic vice presidential nominee, despite Republican attacks on his record in office and in the military. Walz has a positive 5-point net favorability score, according to averages from Decision Desk HQ, which stands out as many of the top politicians around him are underwater. …
New Rules Take Effect on Realtor Commissions
New rules from a national court settlement have changed the way commissions and payments work for real estate agents. The National Association of Realtors settled a lawsuit related to commissions months ago. It took effect this week. “The class-action lawsuit really was claiming that there were issues with the way...
‘Business as usual’: Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan steps into governor role while Walz away
MONTICELLO — Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan on Friday attended a celebration in Monticello to mark the start of construction on I-94 from Albertville to Monticello, and Gov. Tim Walz’s absence was palpable. “I want to be very clear — the governor is still the governor,” Flanagan said with...
Walz posts first ‘TimTok’ video alongside pup Scout
Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz posted his first TikTok video on Friday with his dog Scout, jokingly referring to the popular social media app as “TimTok.” “Hey everybody,” he said in the brief video. “Tim here with Scout at the dog park along the Mississippi, doing our first entry into TikTok, or as he…
Minnesota Loses A Staggering Amount Of Daylight In August
It seems to happen so fast every year, and I'm always caught off guard. The days get short, and it almost feels like someone hit a switch. Just a couple of weeks ago it was still bright at 9 pm. Then, it hit me. Last night I looked at my wife at about 8:40 pm and said, "Holy, it's already pitch black out."
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