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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...
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 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."
Trump blasts Tim Walz over ties to Muslim cleric who shared pro-Hitler film
Former President Donald Trump took aim at Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) on Thursday over the governor’s ties to a Muslim cleric who promoted a pro-Hitler movie. “He’s praised a Hitler-supporting radical Muslim iman named Asad Zaman, calling him a ‘master teacher,'” Trump said in a speech in New Jersey to Jewish […]
Metallica members join Pantera for ‘Walk’ performance
Pantera‘s last-minute club show at Minneapolis’ First Avenue on Thursday featured a surprise appearance by Metallica‘s Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo. The pair took the stage with the reformed metal outfit — now consisting of vocalist Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown alongside Black Label Society‘s Zakk Wylde and Anthrax‘s Charlie Benante in place of the late Abbott brothers, “Dimebag” Darrell and Vinnie Paul, respectively — for a performance of their signature song, “Walk.” You can see footage of the onstage collaboration via Pantera’s Instagram Story.
Stolen art from Wisconsin State Fair honors widow's husband
NEW BERLIN, Wis. - It's not a Renoir or Picasso, but for a New Berlin woman, it's an irreplaceable piece of art. Police say someone stole it from the Wisconsin State Fair. Diane Bruening said she crafted the piece with items that honor her husband, who died suddenly in February. She said it's a keepsake for her family that cannot be duplicated.
Vikings K Will Reichard continues to impress during training camp
Minnesota fans have bad memories of the Vikings drafting kickers out of college. The Vikings drafted Blair Walsh (Georgia) in 2012 and while he started off strong, fans won’t forget his playoff miss against Seattle. Then Minnesota took Daniel Carlson (Auburn) in 2018. The Vikings waived Carlson early, and he turned out to be a good enough kicker for the Raiders.
Young Minnesota baking prodigy sweeps county fair contest
FOREST LAKE, Minn. — Marais Bower mixes her mint brownie batter with the ease that comes with experience. "I don’t really know," she says. "But I've been baking for a long time." Marais is 6 years old. The girl from Forest Lake has spent half her life entering...
A St. Paul, Minnesota Habitat for Humanity project will offer affordable housing without fossil fuels
Construction is underway in St. Paul, Minnesota, on a major affordable housing development that will combine solar, geothermal and all-electric appliances to create one of the region’s largest net-zero communities. Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity broke ground in June on a four-block, 147-unit project on the site of a...
West St. Germain Closing On August 24th For Common Roots Festival
(KNSI) – The Common Roots Festival will take over St. Cloud next weekend, closing down West St. Germain Street on Saturday, August 24th. On its final day, a bazaar will be set up in the street with local vendors selling various goods and merchandise. The city is closing down West St. Germain from 5th Avenue to 6th Avenue between 9:00 a.m., and 4:00 p.m. Nine different businesses will have music stages set up with two and sometimes three different performers.
Friends tackle tough renovations to give neighbors a grocery, convenience store
MINNEAPOLIS — Sugar, spice, everything "nice." Nice Time Market + More is a new, women-owned grocery and convenience store in Minneapolis' Corcoran neighborhood, offering to-go meals, fresh produce and prepackaged items ranging from candy to cooking spices. Owners Tatum Barile and Heather Olsen say, prior to opening the market,...
Tom Brady Rumors Ignite for Vikings
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy tore his meniscus last weekend, sidelining the young Wolverine for all or most of the 2024 campaign. The injury shoved veteran passer Sam Darnold to the top of the depth chart — if he wasn’t there already — and Darnold will take the first snaps of the season in 23 days at the New York Giants.
Family mourns loss of Minneapolis entrepreneur found dead in Brazil
MINNEAPOLIS — Authorities in Brazil are investigating after a Minneapolis entrepreneur was found dead while on a business and vacation trip.D'Wayne Morris, 43, was the president and founder of Blue Waters Consulting and Soul Community Development Corporation. The Roosevelt High School graduate had strong ties to community. "He was a fun partner to have, " said Tamatha Richman, Morris' life partner. She said he made everyone he met feel as if they were his best friend."He has a way about himself that everybody believes they are the most special person, when he is interacting with them within the last week the...
Little Crow Ski Team back home for show Friday night
(New London MN-) The Little Crow Ski Team is back home for a show tonight at Neer Park in New London, starting at 7 p.m. The team took first place trophies in jumping, barefoot pyramid and highest individual score at the national show ski competition in Indiana last weekend. Team President Jan Ruby said it was a long 652 mile drive each way with a lot of team members and equipment...
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