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Minnesota gas prices rose from last week. See how much here.
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.31 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.29 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 9 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.75 on Jan. 22, 2024, and as high as $3.95...
MN Representative Tom Murphy tours Brunswick’s New York Mills operation
Last week, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) facilitated a tour of Brunswick Corporation’s New York Mills Operation with State Representative Tom Murphy (GOP House District 9B). The tour offered a comprehensive look into Brunswick’s manufacturing footprint in Minnesota, particularly in the production of Lund and Crestliner Boats. Representatives from Brunswick and NMMA underscored the marine industry’s vital role in the state’s economy to the state representative.
Minnesota Looking to Increase Numbers of This Animal
The Minnesota DNR in collaboration with the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa plan to move elk from the northwestern part of the state to the northeastern part of the state near Cloquet and north. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says the plan is to transfer 15 to 20 elk from the northwestern part of the state to the northeastern part with the hopes of growing the herd. Schmitt says elk used to live in that part of the state many years ago. He explains the plan is to do this annually starting in 2026 until the elk reproduce on their own.
One year since marijuana legalization and expungement efforts are still underway
We’re approaching the one year anniversary of the legalization of recreational marijuana. On top of businesses readying themselves to sell marijuana, the state cannabis review board has been hard at work looking at who is eligible to have marijuana-related criminal incidents expunged from their record. It’s a process that will change the lives of hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans with criminal records.
Popular Treat Being Recalled Over ‘Undeclared’ Ingredient
If you are a fan of Costco, and you enjoy some of their 'healthier' snacks, you might want to check your labels as there is a 13-state recall for two types of energy bars. Here's what you need to know about the recall. The recall centers around two baked items...
Warmer: Storm chances return this weekend
From the National Weather Service • Duluth • July 25, 2024. Warmer temperatures expected and gradually becoming humid. Hazy sunshine expected today with patchy clouds. Highs 73 to 82 °F. Clearing tonight. Patchy fog. Lows 52 to 64 degrees °F. A little warmer with hazy sunshine Friday. Highs 73 to 88 °F. Lows 58 to 70 °F.
Central MN American Legion Baseball Playoff Update
HOSTED BY: ORTHOPEDIC SPORTS FIELD (OSF) SARTELL/SARTELL HIGH SCHOOL (SHS) The Sauk Rapids Post 254 defeated their rivals St. Cloud 76ers, they out hit them nine to three. They collected a double, they had four players with multi-hit games. They put up four runs in the first and they played errorless defense. Their starting pitcher was Ethan Swanson, he threw 6 1/3 innings to earn the win. He gave up two singles, one walk and he recorded nine strikeouts. Ben Rothstein threw 2/3 of an inning in relief to earn the save, he gave up one hit.
A year after legalization, where you can and can’t smoke pot in Minnesota is still a little hazy
Despite being legal for months, it was still kind of surreal to see people openly smoking marijuana in public recently, and smell the pungent clouds surrounding them. A small crowd of smokers at the Northern Haze Festival puffed on bongs and other glass pipes under a tent in a parking lot on a sweaty Duluth Saturday in early July.
St. Louis Park's Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater Hosts Eclectic Open Mic Nights Under the Stars
Step right up, St. Louis Park residents and those from yonder cities - Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater has swung its gates open for an Open Mic Night that's become the talk of the town. Not just a chance to bask in the lingering twilight of a summer's evening, but a golden opportunity for local artists to strut their stuff, these nights have become a staple of community entertainment in the heart of the neighborhood at 3700 Monterey Drive.
Wayzata Legion Baseball Doubles Up Annandale in Sub-State 10 Opener
In the first round of the Sub-State 10 Legion baseball tournament, Wayzata scored six unanswered runs to earn a 6-3 win over Annandale. In the top of the third, Annandale scored all three of their runs, sparked by an RBI double from Carter Lampie. The Wizards responded in the fourth...
Which ‘Purple Rain’ screening will fans attend: Paisley Park or Target Center?
MINNEAPOLIS - Want to celebrate "Purple Rain" on exactly the 40th anniversary of the movie's opening? There are two high-profile screenings Saturday in the Twin Cities presented by different forces in the Prince world. At Paisley Park in Chanhassen, the new 4K version (think high-def) will be shown for $40...
Resident wears protective gear to council meeting to make point about aggressive hawks
PLYMOUTH, Minn. — Sometimes, you need more than words to make a point. And at Tuesday's city council meeting in Plymouth, one resident wasn't shy about using accessories to illustrate the problem she and her husband are having with a problematic hawk. During the public comment portion of the...
EP swimmer wowed by Olympic trials, happy with her performance
Caroline Larsen will be watching the Paris Summer Olympic Games on TV with the rest of us. But she’ll be watching for different reasons. A few weeks ago, she was in the same pool with many of the swimmers at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials in Indianapolis, taking her first shot at qualifying for the games. [...]
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