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EVELETH—Eveleth Floral and Greenhouse has been at 516 Grant Avenue since 1920 and this year turned 104 years old with many years to come. Owner Jamie Falkowski, in an email interview, said, “I grew up in this business, and everything I know came from my parents Jim and Virginia Squillace. They mentored me throughout the transition into their retirement. Even though they never actually completely retired. I was fortunate enough to have them around to answer questions while I was still learning. So, I have...
Minnesota Twins New Top Prospect Puts System in Rarefied Air
The Minnesota Twins farm system continues to reap accolades as they gain another top 100 prospect in the form of Zebby Matthews. The post Minnesota Twins New Top Prospect Puts System in Rarefied Air appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
St. Cloud Team Wins MN Legion Softball State Title
St Cloud Hype Post 76 captured the MN Legion Softball State Championship held in Bemidji by defeating La Crescent 3-2 Sunday. Ella Voit threw the complete game, giving up 3 hits, 0 earned runs, and struck out 10 batters. Sam Dingmann drove in the first run with a single in the top of the 4th inning. St. Cloud added a run in the 4th on a wild pitch. La Crescent scored a run the bottom of the 4th on an error by St Cloud. Ella Voit drove in an insurance run in the top of the 6th after an Ellie Meyers triple. La Crescent added a run in the bottom of the 7th and had the tying run at 2nd base, but a strikeout ended the game and St Cloud won the championship in their first year as a Legion team.
89-year-old man works 3M Open for the seventh year
BLAINE, Minn. — At 89-years-old, it’s hard to keep Jim Ekman off the golf course. “Just nine holes every Monday night,” Ekman said. He plays in a league where he’s the oldest by 25 years. “I call them kids and they call me dad,” he said....
Read all about it … Nauman signs off at Register
After 48 years – almost to the day – in the publishing business in Blue Earth, Faribault County Register publisher/general manager Lori Nauman has announced her retirement with her last day to be Friday, Aug. 2. “It was May 7, 1976, that I started my first day at...
Bulls sweep region opener, Frogs are swept
The Jackson Bulls finished off a sweep of the Pipestone A’s on Friday night and the Lakefield Frogs had their season end after getting swept by Luverne. The second-seeded Bulls won 12-5 against the seventh-seeded A’s to finish off the sweep. Jackson will now play Fairmont in a...
2024 3M Open money: Purse, winner’s share, updated prize money payout
The 2024 3M Open prize money payout is from the $8.1 million purse, with 75 professional players who complete four rounds at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minn., earning PGA Tour prize money this week. The winner's share of the 3M Open prize pool is at $1,458,000, with the second-place...
Minnesota Pastor Blasts Paris Olympics as ‘Last Supper’ Mockery Sparks Tech Ad Boycott!
ST. PAUL, MN – Drama erupted at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, leaving one major US tech company fuming as religious leaders in Minnesota weigh in. Retired Pastor T.M. Johnson, a respected figure in St. Paul, Minnesota, has been vocal about his thoughts on the recent controversy at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Known for his years of service he is now enjoying his retirement but remains an active voice in his Christian community.
Brooklyn Park Community Center Extends Registration for Kid's Safety Camp in August
Brooklyn Park Community Center is keeping its doors open a little longer for registrations to its upcoming Safety Camp aimed at teaching kids aged 8 to 10 important safety skills. The camp is a blend of education and fun, designed to ensure children come away with knowledge that could one day save their life, or the life of a friend or loved one.
Family speaks at benefit held in honor of Olivia Flores
(ABC 6 News) — Fly High Olivia, a banquet honoring the life of 18-year-old Olivia Flores, was held on Saturday, July 27 at the Owatonna Eagles. Olivia Flores died in a crash involving Minnesota State Trooper Shane Roper in May. Roper now faces multiple charges related to the crash.
American Legion Baseball Playoff Update
2024 MINNESOTA AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL DIVISION 1 PLAYOFF TOURNAMENT SUB-STATE 11 HOSTED BY: ORTHOPEDIC SPORTS FIELD (OSF) SARTELL/SARTELL HIGH SCHOOL (SHS) (Friday July 26th) SARTELL POST 277 9 SAUK RAPIDS POST 254 0 The Sartell Post 277 defeated their rivals the Sauk Rapids Post 254, to punch their ticket to the state tournament. The...
Minnesota prepares for Iowa’s abortion restrictions to take effect on Monday
One of the nation’s strictest abortion laws will take effect in Iowa on Monday. Abortion care providers in Minnesota expect an increase in patients as another border state limits abortion access. The post Minnesota prepares for Iowa’s abortion restrictions to take effect on Monday appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Gas Prices Fall in Minnesota
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 3.0 cents in the last week, averaging $3.29 per gallon. Nationally average gasoline prices have risen 0.7 cents per gallon, averaging $3.47 per gallon. The national average price of diesel has fallen 1.2 cents in the last week and...
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