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After noise complaints last weekend, promoters of St. Paul concert promise improvements
Organizers of the Breakaway Music Festival say the two-night celebration of electronic dance music outside Allianz Field drew some 24,000 patrons last weekend to the first major music event since the soccer stadium’s opening in 2019. The stadium area’s inaugural rave-style music festival also drew its share of noise...
Downward trend in water levels expected to continue in Minnesota
MINNESOTA, USA — As storms rolled through the Twin Cities again during the Fourth of July on Thursday, Mollie Shields of Bloomington felt a little rain fatigue. "Never thought you'd say no more rain," Shields said, "but we're definitely at that point right now." Although Shields said her garden...
For the first time in decades, a new meat cutter apprenticeship program is underway in Minnesota
During the Fourth of July, many fire up the grill for a barbecue. For the first time in decades, a new meat cutter apprenticeship program is underway in Minnesota. The program at St. Paul Technical College was started by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. It’s designed to bring skilled meat cutters into the industry, which has lost jobs over the years due to a lack of training in the workforce.
America's future a touchy topic at St. Paul parade
ST PAUL, Minn. — Hundreds of spectators gathered on Como Avenue in Saint Paul Thursday for an Independence Day tradition that dates to the 1940s. The Saint Anthony Park Fourth of July parade went on as scheduled, despite intermittent rainfall, complete with politicians, floats, bands, and children scrambling for candy.
From St. Paul: Feeding Our Future and Frontline Worker Pay
***Bill Lieske represents District 58 in the Minnesota Senate. The district is in Dakota County and includes Randolph. Last week we received two blistering reports on fraud of taxpayer programs that has occurred under the Walz administration. These reports reveal a disturbing pattern of mismanagement, lack of oversight and failure to protect public funds against exploitation. As your state senator, I am outraged by these findings and committed to holding the administration accountable.
100K Expected for Taste of Minnesota This Weekend
Minnesota is gearing up for a massive summer event – the Taste of Minnesota festival, a blend of food and music. Initially launched in St. Paul in 1983, the festival took a hiatus after 2010 but made a successful comeback in 2023. The food festival is set to return this summer and will take place on July 6 and 7th.
Minnesota sees above average rainfall since April
MINNEAPOLIS — It wasn't long ago we were asking, "Where's winter?" with the lack of snow and cold. Now, the question is, "Where's summer?"Rain, rain and more rain —it seems like that's all we've seen lately. Since April 1 in the Twin Cities, we've picked up more than 17 inches of precipitation — that's more than 5 inches above average."I've never seen anything like this before," said Ann Braulik. "It's just crazy that we got the amount of rain that we have this year."All the wet weather has brought plenty of flooding, but it has kept one thing at bay —...
National conference in St. Paul aims to turn city into cooperative capital
Between Thursday, June 13th, and Saturday, June 15th, a national gathering rooted in the principles of coming together to prosper together took place in Minnesota’s Capital. The National Conference on Black Cooperative Agenda was in St. Paul as the city prepared to ascend to an ambitious goal decreed by Mayor Melvin Carter for Saint Paul to one day be the cooperative capital of the county.
Harriet Island flooding crews working, music festival still scheduled
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Mississippi River has dropped nearly 3 feet in just a few days, but it still has a way to go on Harriet Island before cleanup crews can get to work. Mike Yungers, who has a photographic fixation with this particular park, has been...
Twin Cities weekend guide: Taste of MN, Marvel-themed baseball, Hot Wheels races
Prepare your taste buds: Minnesota's massive festival Taste of Minnesota returns this weekend for an all-day smorgasbord with 60 food vendors, entertainment, and art.What to expect: Five "neighborhoods" of food and fun, like fair-themed "Magic Midway," four stages with all-day live music and wrestling, artist markets, and a family activity zone.But, you might have to battle crowds. Last year's festival, which came after an eight-year hiatus, drew more than 100,000 people over two days.Details: Saturday and Sunday, 11am-8pm. Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. Free, but attendees are encouraged to RSVP.More things to do...🤣 Bring your best mom jokes to Phoenix...
Minnesota GOP candidate under fire for remarks; Rondo group cuts ties with chef Sutherland
ListenMinnesota GOP candidate under fire for remarks; Rondo group cuts ties with chef Sutherland. The endorsed Minnesota Republican Party candidate for U.S. Senate is coming under fire for comments regarded as antisemitic. A nonprofit in St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood said today that it’s canceling its partnership with Justin Sutherland after...
Twin Cities' Aquila Park Gears Up for a Festive Fourth of July, Fireworks, Family Activities, and More
Mark your calendars, Twin Cities residents: Aquila Park is set to become the epicenter of Independence Day celebrations with an evening brimming with food trucks, face painting, and a fireworks display that will light up the night sky to a symphony of music. But it's not just about the pyrotechnics; the festivities, happening on July 4 from 7 to 10 p.m., also promise a host of kid-friendly activities and a sensory area for those needing a break from the excitement, according to the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota .
State regulators under fire for failure to act against polluting company: 'Took a surprise inspection … to bring to light something we have known for years'
Minnesota's Pollution Control Agency promises to "strive for clean air and water, sustainable lands, a better climate, and a thriving economy." But environmental groups are saying the agency's actions suggest otherwise. What's happening?. The Minnesota Reformer reported that the EPA conducted a surprise inspection of the Smith Foundry in Minneapolis...
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