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KARE staffers pick their State Fair favs
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Sometimes when you hear an AWESOME musical artist, stumble upon a restaurant that hits different, or make some other life-changing discovery, the first instinct is to share it with people you like so they can enjoy it too. That's the intention of this KARE 11...
Making the Case for Mass Timber
Mass timber is frequently labeled a luxury that cannot compete in price with traditional construction materials. The theory goes that wood, concrete, and stick-frame styles will be less expensive choices than mass timber, even if they do not have the same back-to-nature charm. But a recently completed two-year research project has found that mass timber, while more costly, is competitive, at least in Minneapolis, Denver, and Atlanta.
Olympic Champion Offering Summer Swim Clinic In Minnesota This Weekend
(KNSI) – A 12-time Olympic medalist will stop in Minnesota this weekend for a swim clinic. Ryan Lochte represented the country in four separate games: Athens, Beijing, London, and Rio de Janeiro. He was a powerhouse on the world’s biggest stage, forming a one-two punch in the pool for Team USA with Michael Phelps.
After 50 Years, the Minnesota State Patrol is Making a Big Change
The Minnesota State Patrol has announced that they'll be making a change that will debut this week. It'll definitely be a big and noticeable change but it shouldn't really come as a surprise, either. History of the Minnesota State Patrol. The Minnesota State Patrol started, no surprise, when the boom...
Malco earns coveted MNSTAR Safety Status
Another flag is flying at Malco’s headquarters west of Annandale, and this one signifies safety in the workplace. The flag is part of Malco Tools achieving yet two more honors Wednesday, Aug. 7, when it became a Minnesota Star (MNSTAR) certified company. It also received the state 2024 Governor’s Safety Award Wednesday.
The Dipper headed to the State Fair
CHISHOLM—The Iron Mining Association of Minnesota (IMA) is encouraging the public to follow the journey of a 160,490-pound iron mining scoop—The Dipper—as it travels from the Iron Range to the Minnesota State Fair starting Thursday. “We cannot think of a better way to celebrate 140 years of iron mining in Minnesota than bringing the industry to the State Fair!” said Kristen Vake, IMA Executive Director. “Our exhibit will be hard to miss, as we’re bringing a massive mining scoop to show the scale and impact...
New York Coffee Chain To Open First MN Store Next Week
Are you looking for different coffee options in the land of 10,000 lakes? You are in luck! A New York coffee chain is opening its first Minnesota store next week. Gregorys Coffee will open up in Albertville in the outlet center, on August 21. Gregorys Coffee will be entering unfamiliar...
Massive THC Gummy and Candy Recall In Minnesota And Iowa
THC Gummies, Chocolate Bars, and Cones involved in a massive recall are making people sick in Minnesota and Iowa. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall and is investigating illnesses caused by Diamond Shruumz-Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, & Gummies. Diamond Shruumz-Brand brand products were sold in many...
This Famous Minnesota Actor Gets His ‘Hollywood Star’
Famous Minnesota born Actor Vince Vaughn, known for his roles in many popular comedy movies like Dodgeball from 1996 and Wedding Crashers from 2005, was just honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this past Monday, August 12th, 2024. FUNNY MAN VAUGHN. Vince and his family all...
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