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STATE PARKS SPOTLIGHT: Bird lovers rejoice at Lake Shetek
CURRIE — Ornithologists rejoice. Lake Shetek State Park, located between Tracy and Slayton in Murray County, contains the headwaters of the Des Moines River — with its final destination the Mississippi River in St. Francisville, Mo. This makes the park a key natural migration corridor for birds, and...
Richfield crash leaves 1 dead on I-35W
RICHFIELD, Minn. (FOX 9) - A crash that happened on Interstate 35W (I-35W) in Richfield on Friday night left a man dead after a Toyota Tacoma he was driving crashed into another vehicle and a highway barrier. What we know. The Minnesota State Patrol (MSP) identified Eloy Saucedo Gonzalez, 35,...
Fridley bakery closing amid strong job market
A Twin Cities union leader said that he expects 170 people who work at a commercial bakery in Fridley will be able to find similar jobs in other union shops after the facility closes later this year as part of a cost-cutting move. In an email to MPR News late...
Saint Paul's Tech Landscape Flourishes with New Talent Initiatives and Community Programs
The landscape of Saint Paul's tech scene is blossoming with initiatives designed to foster talent and open doors to expansive career opportunities in areas such as advanced manufacturing, med tech, and clean tech. At the forefront, the Minnesota Technology Association's Jumpstart initiative is a central catalyst, helping emerging, and non-traditional talent to network and connect with industry insiders and potential employers. Ismail Ali, Director of Talent Initiatives at Minnesota Technology Association, highlighted the importance of such collaborative efforts for community inclusion in the thriving sectors.
Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge in St. Paul to close for 3-year construction project
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The City of St. Paul is preparing to close the Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge for a three-year construction project that will completely replace the structure connecting downtown to the east side of the city. When is the bridge closing?. The Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge from Broadway...
Walz Promises Southern MN Family “Full Investigation” Into Daughter’s Death
(Pine Island, MN) — Governor Walz is promising a southern Minnesota family a full investigation into their daughter’s death. Walz visited Pine Island yesterday to talk about state resources available to new farmers. He was asked about the charges brought against Minnesota State Trooper Shane Roper following a May crash that led to the death of Owatonna’s Olivia Flores. Walz called the crash “tragic” and said the investigation is needed to determine if policy changes are needed. Roper is facing multiple charges, including manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide.
H5N1 strikes another large layer farm in Colorado, dairy herd in Minnesota
Both of the layer farms are in Weld County in the northeastern corner of the state, where several outbreaks have been reported in dairy cattle. In other developments, Minnesota's Board of Animal Health reported another affected dairy herd, which is located in Stearns County in the central part of the state.
Pop-up storms, humidity returns over the weekend
MINNEAPOLIS — After a few days of respite, spotty, pop-up storms return for the weekend.The greatest chance for storms is across northern Minnesota on Saturday, but on Sunday the storms will likely impact southern Minnesota. The storms are expected to come in the afternoon and evening before dissipating at night. Chances for severe weather remain low.Before the storms Saturday, the humidity returns, with dew points back in the 60s. High temperatures will stay in the low 80s over the weekend.The pattern of afternoon pop-up storms will last through Tuesday.
THC On Tap: Minnesota’s Breweries Embrace A New Era Of Cannabis-Infused Craft Beer!
BLOOMINGTON, MN – Minnesota breweries are making headlines with their new ability to serve THC-infused drinks on tap. This development sets Minnesota apart as the first state to explicitly allow this service, provided all required information is displayed for edibles served outside of packaging. Early Adopters Lead the Way.
Minnesota hospitals, medical systems impacted by CrowdStrike software outage
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota health care systems are working to recover after a technical outage overnight caused Microsoft systems to go down globally.The Minnesota Hospital Association, which represents hospitals across the state including Abbott Northwestern, CentraCare, and Children's Minnesota, says the outage is "reportedly impacting some electronic medical records, medical dictation applications, workforce management functions, as well as individual workstations and a limited range of medical equipment and machines."The association said that their priority is on minimizing impact on patients, and teams will contact patients directly if health appointments need to be adjusted.Allina Health said its teams are working to restore computers...
CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital Named Among State’s Top Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report has released its annual list of Minnesota's Best Hospitals, and CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital is among the top hospitals in the state. CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital was given a four star rating in Patient Experience. The hospital was honored as 'High Performing' in the fields of Orthopedics and Pulmonology.
Driveway Art Fun Night returns to Byron
(ABC 6 News) — Driveway Art Fun Night returned for the fourth year as a part of Byron’s Good Neighbor Days on Friday, July 19. Thirty-two households participated in competition this year by creating works of art completely out of chalk on their driveways. Artists could pick a...
Olmsted County Appoints New Interim Boss
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- There’s a new interim boss in Olmsted County. The appointment follows the announcement that Olmsted County Administrator Heidi Welch is set to take the County Manager position in Dakota County. Welch, who has served as the county’s administrator since 2017, will officially leave the position...
Ortiz provides late spark, Brewers score 5 runs in 12th inning to outlast Twins 8-4
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Joey Ortiz hit the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 12th inning after hustling home for the go-ahead run in the 11th, one of many players to give the Milwaukee Brewers a spark out of the All-Star break and help them beat the Minnesota Twins 8-4 on Saturday night.
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