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Minnesota-Based Target Introduces New ‘Denim Take Back’ Program
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle is a phrase we've been taught from a young age. Reduce the number of things you throw out, Reuse what you can, and Recycle anything that can have a new life, like clothes that don't fit anymore could be donated to a thrift store for someone else to wear.
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....
Midwest sees surge in calls to poison control centers amid bumper crop of wild mushrooms
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The warm, soggy summer across much of the Midwest has produced a bumper crop of wild mushrooms — and a surge in calls to poison control centers. At the Minnesota Regional Poison Center, calls from April through July more than tripled over the same period last year, said Samantha Lee, the center’s director. The center took 90 calls for potential exposures over that period, compared to 26 calls for the same months in 2023. Exposures include people who have had actual or suspected contact with potentially poisonous mushrooms and who may or may not develop symptoms, she said. The cases can include kids who didn’t know what they were doing and foragers who make mistakes, she said. But those numbers don’t include people who are merely curious about whether the mushrooms popping out of their yards are good to eat. “Fortunately the majority of the time these tend to be mild symptoms,” Lee said. “A lot of these are mushrooms that were in the yard or nearby parks. Many of these cause upset stomachs, vomiting and diarrhea, but every year we do get some cases with serious outcomes.”
Another Recall Could Impact Minnesota Side-By-Side Owners
Last week I wrote about a Side-by-Side Model that had been recalled that could be sitting in your garage, barn or on your property that you might need to know about. Well, there’s been another one from a different manufacturer. If you are one of the Minnesotans who loves...
Multiple reports of shots fired outside apartments in SE Rochester Monday night
ROCHESTER, Minn. - According to the Rochester Police Department, on Monday, July 29, shortly after 9 p.m., dispatch received multiple reports of shots fired outside apartments along the 1900 block of 8 ½ St. SE. Officers did not locate anyone who had been struck but found several shell casings.
Electric vehicle charging stations available outside some Olmsted County government buildings
ROCHESTER, Minn. – Olmsted County says electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are now available outside county government buildings on Campus Drive SE. Each location has one ChargePoint EV charging station that employees and visitors can use. Each station can charge up to two vehicles at a time. They are located outside County Government Campus buildings 2100, 2117, 2118, and 2122. Red circles on the map below indicate where EV charging stations will be located.
University of Minnesota Rochester is named a College of Distinction
ROCHESTER, Minn. – The organization Colleges of Distinction is honoring the University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR). Since its founding in 2000, Colleges of Distinction has awarded schools for their successful implementation of high-impact educational practices and hands-on learning. Unlike traditional ranking systems based on numerical data, its selection process involves extensive research and detailed interviews with the institutions, accepting only those that adhere to the Four Distinctions: Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Community and Successful Outcomes.
Affinty Plus Foundation donates $30,000 to Three Rivers Community Action
ROCHESTER, Minn. – Three Rivers Community Action (TRCA) is getting a $30,000 grant to support its “Achieve Homeownership” program. The money is coming from the Affinity Plus Foundation, the charitable arm of Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union. The foundation says the money will specifically fund staffing support for an initiative connecting aspiring BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) homeowners from underserved communities with mentors who share similar life experiences. These mentors guide participants through the often complex process of financing and owning a home, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their dream of homeownership.
Hormel Foods Commits to Reducing Packaging by 10 Million Pounds by 2030
Hormel Foods Corp. has announced a significant commitment to sustainability by pledging to reduce its annual packaging material by 10 million pounds over the next six years. This initiative is part of the company’s broader effort to promote sustainable practices across its operations. The Austin, Minn.-based company plans to...
RCTC instructor receives special recognition
(ABC 6 News) — An instructor at Rochester Community and Technical College is receiving special recognition for her hard work. Spanish instructor Lilyam Arroyave received the Paul Harris Fellow Award from the Greater Rochester Rotary Clubs. Arroyave was selected based on her work initiating and leading a project that...
Dodge and Olmsted Community Corrections host kickball tournament
(ABC 6 News) — Dodge and Olmsted Community Corrections is inviting the community to join in a Drug Court kickball tournament. The tournament will be held at McQuillan Field in Rochester on August 24th. It begins at 9:30 AM with a warmup, and the tournament begins at 10. Aside...
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