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Revolutionary Inventions You Didn’t Know Came from Minnesota
Lots of cool things were invented in Minnesota. We are all aware of the well-known Minnesota inventions like SPAM, Scotch Tape, and Post-Its (regardless of what they say in Romy and Michele's High School Reunion movie lol). But, there are some things on this list that totally blew my mind like the toaster!
Can You Get a Ticket for Honking Your Horn in Minnesota?
We've all tooted our own horn from time to time, but are there instances in Minnesota where doing that is against the law?. Yesterday afternoon I pulled up to Coborn's on Cooper in St. Cloud just as one of my co-workers was walking along the sidewalk in front of my car. What did I do? I honked my horn to scare the crap out of him of course. Turns out, that may be against the law in Minnesota.
Toddler Taken to Hospital After Being Slashed by Pizza Cutter During Assault at Rochester Child Care Center
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Minnesota woman is in custody after she allegedly cut a toddler with a pizza cutter at a Rochester child care center. That’s according to Rochester Police Department Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson. Officers responded to the assault report around 2:45 Thursday afternoon. Police were advised...
Two Wisconsin Destinations Among The Best In The U.S.
A recent article has highlighted some cool places to visit across the United States. It breaks down the best destinations for tourists to go by each state. Living in Wisconsin, and seeing most of the state, I was curious to see what out-of-towners would say the best place to visit is.
Whoops! Bong Water Containing Meth Found During MN Traffic Stop
Minnesota deputies in Polk County recently conducted a traffic stop on a North Dakota woman and found bong water that was contaminated with Methamphetamine. The woman is now looking at up to 30 years of jail time. NBC News reports that:. Jessica Beske, of Fargo, was stopped in Polk County,...
Is Minnesota Among the Best States For Working Dads?
Alex Lifeson was straight spittin' with these lyrics. Dads of the non-deadbeat variety can relate. We work hard (more or less) for the money. Yaddayadda. Is Minnesota Among the Best States For Working Dads?. Well, that depends JUST KIDDING yes we are. WalletHub took some time away from the lawnmower...
Manager Admits to Massive Theft from Restaurant at Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News)- The manager of a Minnesota fast food restaurant has admitted to stealing thousands of dollars from his employer. That’s according to a news release issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota. Federal court documents accuse him of embezzling the funds from September...
Duluth Native Part Of New Television Mini Series
Put this one on your binge-watch list! There's a new television show coming to a streaming service near you and it has a really cool Duluth connection. First and foremost, the show will be on Peacock. It's called Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist. The series has ten episodes total and will premiere on the streaming service on Thursday, September 5th.
Celebrity Just Spotted at Popular Event in Southeast Minnesota
Looks like a popular event in Southeast Minnesota is getting to be quite the hangout for celebrities. Last year, quite a few fans spotted Gerard Butler, and now, another hero on the screen was walking in downtown Rochester during an event known as Thursdays Downtown. Check Out The Celebrity That...
Too Early to Talk Football? Minnesota Gophers 2024 Schedule
Is it too early to talk football? The Big Ten Conference has unveiled the 2024 football schedule for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The Golden Gophers finished second in the Big Ten's West Division in 2023 with a 6- 7 overall record, and a record of 3-6 in the conference. ...
FDA Issues Serious Class I Recall for Products in MN, WI, and IA
The FDA has upgraded the recall to a "Class I" health risk, meaning there's a high chance that using or being exposed to these products could cause serious health problems or death. The recalled products were sold in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, and South Dakota.
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