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Minnesota high school graduates reflect on challenges in college admissions, financial aid
Mariam Elias, a recent graduate of White Bear Lake Area High School, can’t bank on using her or her family’s money to pay for four years of schooling. For her, working for scholarships and seeing what she qualified for was essential, so she planned to apply for federal student aid as soon as she could. […] The post Minnesota high school graduates reflect on challenges in college admissions, financial aid appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Statewide Missing Persons Alert For Missing Minnesota Teen
Moorhead, MN (KROC-AM News) - A statewide missing person alert was issued today by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for a young man who was last seen on Monday. The BCA issued the alert on behalf of the Moorhead Police Department, which has been actively searching for 19-year-old Arthur Wiebe. He was last seen Monday night walking away from his family's shop in Moorhead.
Unsettled pattern continues through the weekend, bringing afternoon rain
MINNEAPOLIS — Spotty showers on Friday morning will taper off, but there's still the threat of an isolated storm in the afternoon.It'll stay mostly dry on Friday evening and Sunday morning. But two systems will pass through this weekend, keeping Minnesota in an unsettled pattern. Storm chances will be greatest during the afternoon but will drop off in the evening.Temps will stay on the cooler side of average in the 70s through the weekend before hitting the 80s next week, when a high pressure system moves in and rain chances move out.
Target Teams Up with Shopify to Offer More
For years, Target has been a favorite for people, not just in Minnesota, but around the country, for quality products. Some will argue that their prices are reasonable, but it’s hard to argue the quality of choices you get at Target. The selection of items they offer isn’t a...
For the first time in decades, a new meat cutter apprenticeship program is underway in Minnesota
During the Fourth of July, many fire up the grill for a barbecue. For the first time in decades, a new meat cutter apprenticeship program is underway in Minnesota. The program at St. Paul Technical College was started by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. It’s designed to bring skilled meat cutters into the industry, which has lost jobs over the years due to a lack of training in the workforce.
Minnesota Homeowner Hit With MASSIVE Mortgage Payment Hike: Are YOU Next?!
BLOOMINGTON, MN – Trevor Richards, an IT consultant from Bloomington, Minnesota, is among the many homeowners facing a financial dilemma. When he refinanced his home with an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) in 2017, he enjoyed the benefits of a low introductory rate. But now, as interest rates rise, Trevor’s monthly payments are set to increase by $1,500.
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.
3 Million+ Meals Served: Minnesota’s Summer Food Service Program Nourishes Kids Across the State
Minnesota’s Summer Food Service Program is currently providing three million free meals to children at nearly 1,000 locations statewide, aiming to bridge the nutrition gap during the summer months with accessible, no-questions-asked meal options. Minnesota’s Summer Food Service Program Offers Free Meals to Children Across 1,000 Locations This Summer According to the Audacy, Minnesota is […]
City of Willmar, officer sued by man claiming wrongful arrest
WILLMAR, Minn. – The city of Willmar and a police officer are being sued by a man who claims he was wrongly arrested and harassed two years ago. Derrick Gilbert of Willmar is seeking $50,000 in damages, claiming he was arrested for “walking while black” in June 2022.
Willmar School District considering installing solar panels on 5 school buildings
(Willmar MN-) The Willmar School District is preparing to apply for a grant to put solar panels on the roofs of 5 school district buildings. Superintendent Dr. Bill Adams says the panels would generate electricity and save on the district's energy bill... Your browser does not support the audio element.
Spicer fireworks moved to Friday night
(Spicer MN-) Spicer's Fourth of July celebration continues today with fun events this afternoon for the kids. Due to rain, last night's fireworks have been moved to tonight at 10 p.m. Spicer Commercial Club Administrator Neila Duschene says things kick off this morning with a boat parade... Your browser does...
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