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Duluth Named The Second Cleanest City In America
Here's something we can celebrate. According to a new study, Duluth is one of the cleanest cities in the country. Not only was Duluth named one of the cleanest cities in the country, it was named the second cleanest. It was only beat out by Lynchburg, Virginia. While this study...
A Big Change Is Now Happening at McDonald’s in Minnesota
A major change is taking place at McDonald's restaurants across the country, and may have already happened here in Minnesota. Anytime a major fast-food chain makes a change, it's big news. Especially when it's a fast-food staple like McDonald's, which has a TON of locations across the U.S. and right in our own backyards in Minnesota. This Visual Capitalist story says McDonald's has 13,444 locations in the U.S., second only to Starbucks and Subway.
HGTV Has Spoken! This is the Most Charming Town in Minnesota
Minnesota should be called the land of 10,000 fabulous small towns. I know there aren't that many small towns, but there definitely are lots of wonderful little cities throughout the state. Which is the most charming of them all?. HGTV recently did a little digging to find what they're calling...
Blooming Prairie is Home to the Ultimate 4th of July (and 3rd) Celebration
When you think of a real 4th of July Celebration in America, you may not realize it -- but you're picturing the annual two-day celebration in Blooming Prairie. And they're piling on this year, for the 50th annual celebration. From a car show to parade, live music to games, bingo...
Young Faribault Man Identified as Murder Victim in Minnesota Amazon Warehouse Shooting
Lakeville, MN (KROC-AM News)- The man shot and killed at the Amazon fulfillment center in Lakeville over the weekend was a Faribault resident. That’s according to a news release issued by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office Sunday afternoon. Lakeville Police Officers responded to the deadly shooting around...
Looks Like Another Minnesota Fireworks Show is Cancelled
With the 4th of July just around the corner, everyone is super excited for a day off. Yeah, you thought I was going to say fireworks. ;0 People are excited about that as well. Unfortunately, flooding has already canceled one huge 4th of July event. Sadly, word just got out that another huge fireworks display has also been canned for the upcoming holiday.
32 Items that Are Better Than Tootsie Rolls at Minnesota Parades
Summer in Minnesota is full of fun for kids! The swimming pools are open, playgrounds are busy with new friends, and the lightning bugs are out. But one of the best parts of summer is when you hear that a parade is happening! A parade is like a scene from "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" for kids because where else can you just stand on the side of the road and have candy thrown at you?
Minnesota Took in 16% More Than Expected in Tax Revenues in May
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News) - Minnesota tax collections were significantly higher than expected last month. A monthly report issued by the Minnesota Office of Management and Budget shows the state's net general fund revenues exceeded $2.1 billion in May. The total was $304 million or 16.7% above the amount that was predicted by the most recent State Revenue Forecast.
Tiny Minnesota Towns to Visit on 4th of July Weekend
Minnesota has plenty small unique towns in the state. Explore Minnesota's Jake Juliot joined me on WJON to talk about some of them. Like rainbow sprinkles on a cold scoop of vanilla, Minnesota’s small towns are both abundant and delightful. From well-known small towns like Ely, Pipestone and Nisswa, to the truly tiny towns highlighted below, there’s nothing quite like exploring a small Minnesota town with family, friends or even solo.
Governor Walz Requests Federal Major Disaster Declaration
The request covers 42 counties.
Bent Paddle Creates New Beer For Women’s Sports Bar In Minnesota
Late last year, news broke that a first-of-its-kind sports bar dedicated to women's sports was opening in Minnesota. Owner Gillian Hiscock got the idea for the bar when she and a group of friends went out to a Minneapolis area sports bar to watch the University of Minnesota Gophers Softball team play in the national tournament. She noticed all the TVs featured men's sports, even a cornhole tournament, but they had trouble watching the women's softball game.
We Now Know the Five Deadliest Cars on the Road in Minnesota
Many of us here in Minnesota and across the country are expected to pack the family in the car, truck or SUV and head out on vacation sometime during this 4th of July holiday. But are you driving one of the deadliest cars in the North Star State?. Minnesota is...
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