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Experience The Best Of Bluegrass at the August Festival: Concerts, Workshops & More
Tune up that fiddle and gather your guitars and banjos — the 44th Minnesota Bluegrass August Festival is hosting more than 30 hours of concerts and countless jam sessions from Aug. 8-11. Nominated three times as the "bluegrass event of the year" by the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA),...
Three People Hurt In Single Car Crash Near Richmond
WAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- Three people were hurt in a single-car crash near Richmond on Wednesday. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says at about 8:22 p.m. they received a call about a crash at 18052 Red Cedar Road. Sheriff Deputies along with officers from the Cold Spring Police Department...
Familiar Face Takes the Helm as Michael Rivard Becomes Superintendent of Sartell-St. Stephen School District
(KNSI) — There is a new man on campus in the Sartell-St. Stephen School District, but he has a familiar face. Superintendent Michael Rivard took over his new role on July 1st. The former assistant superintendent for the St. Cloud Area School District has lived in Sartell with his wife and two children for 23 years.
South Dakota clashes with Minnesota on clean energy, coal plant closures
A political border war between South Dakota and Minnesota on how to handle tax policies, abortion and the pandemic response could spill over into renewable energy and the future of coal plants. At issue is the pace with which gas and electric companies can transition away from fossil fuels without...
Video Shows Rare Waterspout On Massive Minnesota Lake
Minnesotans out enjoying some time on a lake up north over the 4th of July weekend got to see something Mother Nature doesn't often show us. Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes (which, as we've said before, is actually closer to 11,842 lakes) so it's not surprising to see some interesting sights while out on the water. But lake enthusiasts on one of Minnesota's largest lakes got quite the site recently when a waterspout appeared on Sunday.
Small-Town Philanthropies Use the Great Wealth Transfer to Fund Rural Communities
Economists call it the Great Wealth Transfer. Although some experts worry the transfer might reinforce economic inequality if this fortune flows only to individual heirs, rural philanthropists are thinking about how people might invest this money to create healthier communities. “You can get your cup under this wealth that potentially...
Nearly Impossible Quiz: Every year, the state of Minnesota gives us more of THESE than any other state.
Congratulations to Tate Duckett of Charles City who won a free drink from All About Cheesesteaks & More in Charles City and a pair of tickets to go see Rick Springfield perform in Fort Dodge on July 26th. Community Conversations are sponsored by the Floyd County Medical Center. Mon. July...
Minnesota regulators accept IDPs for three investor-owned utilities, one coop
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) on July 3 accepted four 2023 Integrated Distribution Plans (IDPs) for three of the state’s investor-owned utilities and a member-owned cooperative. Acceptance of the IDPs by Minnesota regulators — ... Read More » The post Minnesota regulators accept IDPs for three investor-owned utilities, one coop appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
90s Possible in Minnesota this Weekend
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Some parts of Minnesota could see the first 90-degree highs of the season later this week. While most of the nation has been baking in sweltering heat this summer, Minnesota has been cooler than normal with all our cloudy and rainy days. But, the National Weather...
The Topline: Minnesota anglers are inadvertently killing off loons
Welcome to The Topline, a weekly roundup of the big numbers driving the Minnesota news cycle, as well as the smaller ones that you might have missed. This week: Midwestern weather predictability; loon deaths from lead tackle; and puddles vs. lakes in Wisconsin. There’s a saying I’ve heard pretty much everywhere I’ve traveled in the […] The post The Topline: Minnesota anglers are inadvertently killing off loons appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Mostly dry Monday in Minnesota as warm-up waits in wings
MINNEAPOLIS — Monday will be mainly dry in the Twin Cities, though a small chance for isolated showers in the afternoon remains.Those showers will mostly threaten areas north of Interstate 94, but the metro and areas to the southeast could catch some rain as well. Aside from that, expect sunshine and highs in the lower 80s.Tuesday and Wednesday will look very similar, with temperatures right around average and isolated showers possible both days.After that, a warm-up begins, with temperatures approaching 90 by the weekend, along with plenty of sunshine.
After June’s floods, health concerns surface in northeastern Minnesota
In the small northeastern Minnesota city of Cook, Rebecca and Eric Trip spent days after floodwaters receded cleaning out their damp-smelling basement. It rapidly filled with about eight feet of water in mid-June when torrential rains created a major flash flood. The nearby Little Fork River overflowed after the storms, inundating businesses and homes with water. The post After June’s floods, health concerns surface in northeastern Minnesota appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Central MN Town Ball Report (Standings)
CENTRAL MINNESOTA TOWN BALL REPORT Completing my twelfth year at 1390 Granite City Sports with your weekly amateur baseball (Town Team) reports. Including game summaries, upcoming schedules, league standings, tournament summaries and an occasional special interest feature...
Motorcycle Brand Popular in Minnesota Recalls Models
If you look around, it’s easy to see that people are taking advantage of the warmer weather, getting outside to enjoy their hobbies. Everywhere you look you see boats being pulled behind trucks, or trailers carrying ATV’s, UTV’s and motorcycles. For those who enjoy going off road...
Wolgamott seeks reelection, sheds light on his DWI, police and bipartisanship
ST. CLOUD — Minnesota House District 14B Rep. Dan Wolgamott, DFL-St. Cloud, is seeking his fourth term this November, going up against Republican Sue Ek. Wolgamott told the St. Cloud Times he’s focused on bringing local issues to St. Paul while still acknowledging room for improvement. “We need leadership from someone who knows...
Andrew Start’s journey in policy change is just beginning
In celebration of Disability Pride Month, MPR News is featuring stories throughout July about Minnesotans with disabilities who are making an impact. See more at mprnews.org/changemakers. Twenty-one-year-old Andrew Start is a devoted Twins fan and honorary firefighter for the city of Plymouth. Between volunteering with the fire department, playing on...
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