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Gov. Walz Highlights Resources for New Farmers
PINE ISLAND, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz traveled to a farm in Pine Island to highlight resources available for new farmers. He says a shortage of new farmers and financial barriers to farming threaten the future of agriculture. Some of the resources for farmers in Minnesota incude Beginning...
Popular History Channel Show is Filming in Minnesota this Fall
It's always really exciting when shows or movies decide to film in Minnesota. Even if we can't be involved at all, we're still proud that our state was chosen! But this particular show that will be filming here DOES want our participation. It's a big show from the History Channel...
Changes to Minnesota’s Child Passenger Safety Law go into effect Aug. 1
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KTTC) – Families and caregivers should prepare for changes to the Minnesota Child Passenger Safety Law. Beginning on August 1, new guidance on child seats, booster seats and seat belts go into effect that may change how children ride in a vehicle. Every driver who travels...
FAFSA completion rates still down in Minnesota, though things are improving
Despite progress in recent months, FAFSA completion rates among high school seniors in Minnesota are still lower than in previous years. The post FAFSA completion rates still down in Minnesota, though things are improving appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Popular Festival Now Set to Return to Valleyfair This Summer
Valleyfair has been one of Minnesota's top attractions for nearly 50 years and it just announced that a popular festival will also be returning this summer. There are many places of interest for which we're known here in the North Star State, right? The following are all venues and attractions that instantly scream Minnesota whenever you hear them:
Court: State Patrol can be sued over K-9 dog attack
ST PAUL, Minn. — A decision handed down by the Minnesota State Supreme Court will allow a woman to sue the State Patrol after she says a K-9 attacked her at her workplace in 2019. In an opinion filed Wednesday, the court ruled that the State Patrol has no...
Biden campaign slams Trump/Vance on abortion issue
MILWAUKEE — The Biden/Harris campaign used the backdrop of the Republican National Convention to highlight the abortion issue. A morning news conference Wednesday featured a trio of speakers including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Congresswoman Veronica Escobar from Texas. Providing a real-world experience that reflected views on the abortion debate was reproductive rights advocate Amanda Zurawski of Austin, Texas who shared her ordeal with a life-threatening failed pregnancy. “In the...
Premier Minnesota Festival Suddenly Cancels Popular Festivities
The Northland is full of great summer traditions that we look forward to every year. There's the opening of businesses like Gordy's Hi-Hat and the Portland Malt Shoppe, outdoor concerts at Bayfront Festival Park, Movies In The Park, and other fairs and festivals. We assume that every year these things...
Lewiston-Altura School District proposes tax levy and bonding project
KIMT News Three's Evan Berg Reports on how the money will contribute to key school upgrades. Lewiston Altura Public Schools to hold referendum for two new funding proposals. The Lewiston-Altura Public School district has almost $20 million in funding questions it wants to ask voters on Nov. 5.
Fillmore County Fair offers a history lesson at The O’Hara Country School
Chief Meteorologist Aaron White visited the O'Hara Country School at the Fillmore County Fairgrounds in Preston, MN and spoke with Joann Hall from the Preston Historical Society about the school and what people can learn by visiting.
Mayo Clinic defines new type of memory loss for older adults
ROCHESTER, Minn. - Researchers at Mayo Clinic are defining a new type of memory loss in older adults, and it is different from Alzheimer's Disease. It's known as Limbic-Predominant Amnestic Neurodegenerative Syndrome or 'LANS' for short. It’s commonly seen in people ages 75 and older. 'LANS' is different from Alzheimer's...
New ‘We’re Open!’ Tease From Popular Marrow in Rochester, MN
Boards have been up on a restaurant in downtown Rochester, Minnesota for about two months due to a car smashing into the side it on Sunday, May 12th. I drive by this place every single day and have been watching for updates on when Marrow will reopen. The good news is that part of the restaurant has reopened. Sort of.
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