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Lislegard, Hauschild recognized as 2024 Legislators of Distinction
ST. PAUL—The League of Minnesota Cities has recognized 25 state lawmakers, including Rep. Dave Lislegard (DFL-Aurora), Rep. Roger Skraba (R-Ely) and Sen. Grant Hauschild (DFL-Hermantown), as 2024 Legislators of Distinction. Chosen legislators are honored for specific actions that aided efforts of Minnesota cities during the past year’s state legislative session. Hauschild was also recognized by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities. Legislators of Distinction are approved annually by the League’s Board of Directors in recognition of the collaboration of state and city officials needed to...
Tony Stewart and Matt Hagan Shine at NHRA Sonoma Nationals and Look Ahead to Lucas Oil Nationals
Racing legend Tony Stewart secured a Top Fuel runner-up finish at the NHRA DENSO Sonoma Nationals, aiming to make history with wins in four different racing disciplines. Despite a quicker reaction time, Stewart was outpaced by Antron Brown in the final round, marking an impressive performance in just his 12th professional event.
10-digit dialing begins on July 30, 2024, for customers with the Minnesota 507 area code
In preparation for the new 924 area code, all customers located within the 507 area code region should prepare for 10-digit dialing. According to a release from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Monday, Beginning July 30, all local calls made within the 507-area code region must be placed using 10 digits (area code plus […] The post 10-digit dialing begins on July 30, 2024, for customers with the Minnesota 507 area code appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
EPA cut use of cancer-causing sterilizer prolific in med-tech. A Minnesota company might have a fix
In March, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency decreed a cut to sterilization chemical ethylene oxide, calling it "one of the most potent cancer-causing chemicals." Eliminating its use, however, isn't so simple. Med-tech companies deploy the chemical often when cleaning their inventions and equipment before they make it to medical professionals and patients. State trade group Medical Alley, immediately responded to the ruling with concern about how this would hamper Minnesota's many med-tech businesses.
American Pickers In Search of Minnesota Rusty Gold
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A popular History Channel show is coming to Minnesota this fall. American Pickers is planning to come through the area in September looking for rusty gold. The show was in Minnesota last year as well and this will be their 7th visit to the state....
The northern lights are expected to light up Minnesota's sky early this week. Here's the latest forecast.
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesotans, consider this your aurora borealis alert. The northern lights are likely to light up the sky early this week, but there's still uncertainty in the forecast.A geomagnetic storm watch is in effect through Wednesday due to several coronal mass ejections, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center. While the CMEs could reach Earth as early as Monday, the brunt of the activity is expected on Tuesday.When CMEs arrive at Earth, a geomagnetic storm — accompanied by northern lights — can result. When's the best chance to see the northern lights? According to data from...
In long-sought change, states must consider tribal rights when crafting water rules
In the 1800s, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa joined other tribes in signing a pair of treaties with the federal government, giving up massive swaths of land in return for the creation of a reservation in eastern Minnesota. The treaties included a guarantee: Tribal members would be able to return in […]
Community fears increase after violent weekend
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis residents and visitors might notice more squad cars around the city Monday."We're just, we're kind of overwhelmed when so many cases happen so quickly, with staffing being so short," Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said in a rare Sunday evening news conference.The city is reeling after a violent and deadly weekend of crime. Three murders, a stabbing and two fatal shootings, plus seven others were hurt in gunfire, all within four days. O'Hara pointed to what he called the Penn Avenue corridor, in north Minneapolis, as a problem area. Half of the incidents over the weekend happened on...
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