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Did Minnesota's sweet corn crop survive the record rains?
ELK RIVER, Minn. — Country star Luke Bryan once famously declared "Rain makes corn," en route to saying, "Rain is a Good Thing." In theory, Bryan's statements are very true. As rain became scarce the past few years for Minnesota's sweet corn farmers, it put the crop in jeopardy more than once. This year, however, the rain came – and came in massive quantities. "That's mother nature," said Elk River-based farmer Dave Nathe. "You have to take what it's going to give you and work through it."Nathe, who has operated Riverside Farms for 44 years, says this year's rain came as his...
Minnesota Power says 1 million gallons of coal wastewater leaked
Cohasset, Minn. (FOX 9) - A Duluth-based electric utility company says it uncovered a leak that sent coal wastewater into a lake in central Minnesota. Minnesota Power says it is working with both state and federal agencies after detecting a discharge of ash wastewater at its Boswell Energy Center in Cohasset, Minnesota.
Family leaders of full-service web, marketing agency help connect Minnesota, South Dakota family businesses
This paid piece is sponsored by Prairie Family Business Association. Every other month, Don Raleigh III heads west from St. Paul to Sioux Falls to join a group of people who have become a priceless part of his work-life world. “I don’t even have the words to communicate how connected...
Minnesota's ban on gun carry permits for young adults is unconstitutional, appeals court rules
Minnesota's law that bans people ages 18 to 20 from getting permits to carry guns in public is unconstitutional, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday, affirming a lower court decision that concluded the Second Amendment guarantees the rights of young adults to bear arms for self-defense."Minnesota has not met its burden to proffer sufficient evidence to rebut the presumption that 18 to 20-year-olds seeking to carry handguns in public for self defense are protected by the right to keep and bear arms," the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled.The three-judge panel cited a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that...
Metallic Building Systems shines with award-winning project
Metallic Building Systems, based in Houston, continues to set the standard for high-quality metal building solutions, as evidenced by its recent 2024 Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) Building of the Year award. This recognition underscores Metallic’s commitment to exceptional customer service, proven product performance, and on-time, accurate delivery within budget.
New Miss Minnesota inspired by work with Haitian orphans
When Muna Ali graced the stage at the Ames Center on June 23 during the State Pageant Finals of the Miss Minnesota USA 2024 contest, she had no idea that her years of dedicated hard work would culminate in her literal crowning moment when she was named Miss Minnesota USA.
Tires reported slashed and other reports
Two tires were reported slashed on a vehicle at 6:53 a.m. Tuesday at 800 Harding Ave. Items stolen A checkbook and EBT card were reported stolen at 7:02 a.m. Tuesday on the 300 block of Sibley Avenue. 1 arrested after report of disorderly conduct Police arrested Johnny Lee Sykes, 26, after receiving a report at […] The post Tires reported slashed and other reports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
VB: Cardinals land AVCA Team Academic honor
WINONA, Minn. — The Saint Mary's University volleyball team was among a record number of programs that have earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT. More than 1,400 collegiate and high school volleyball programs maintained a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 on a...
Legal experts offer Expungement Clinic in Rochester
KIMT News Three's Maureen Dudley shares how a southeast Minnesota group is giving those with a criminal record a second chance. A free expungement clinic comes to the Med City for those looking for help in sealing their records.
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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