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How Many Golden Corrals Are Left In Minnesota? The Answer Might Surprise You
I recently wrote about the best buffet in Minnesota, which made me think about all the buffets I've been to. I've enjoyed several Chinese buffets, all-you-can-eat options at casinos, and a childhood favorite – The Golden Corral. As I've grown older, I've started choosing quality over quantity so I...
All Paws Vet Clinic fills local need
BIG LAKE — All Paws Vet Clinic recently opened just over the bridge in Big Lake, giving local pet owners a new compassionate care option for their four-legged and feathered friends. The comprehensive veterinary clinic opened its doors May 20 next to Laundromutt Grooming at the corner of Highway 25 and County Road 11, after the building underwent an expansion, doubling in size to accommodate the new business. Co-owners Dr....
Cloquet Track & Field Standout Kendra Kelley Transfers to University of Minnesota
CLOQUET, Minn.- Over a month ago, Cloquet native and NDSU track and field standout Kendra Kelley announced she was entering the transfer portal. Now, it appears she’s found her next team. Late Tuesday, Kelley announced on her own Twitter page that she is transferring to the University of Minnesota.
Minneapolis Minimum Wage Hits $15.57 for Small Businesses as City Widens Workers' Benefits
To secure better living standards for workers, the minimum wage in Minneapolis has seen a definitive upgrade this summer. Small businesses, those housing 100 employees or fewer, now join their larger counterparts in implementing a minimum wage of $15.57, effective as of July 1, as detailed by the City of Minneapolis. This adjustment follows an earlier increase that took place on January 1, where larger employers began adhering to the new wage standard, as reported on the City of Minneapolis's Labor Standards information page.
What's open and what's closed on Fourth of July in Minnesota?
MINNEAPOLIS — Thursday marks the Fourth of July holiday, and if you need to run out for some last-minute supplies or stock up for travel, WCCO has you covered.With the forecast for much of Minnesota looking rainy, those cookout plans may be, well, cooked, so many are wondering what restaurants are open as well.Here's a breakdown of what's open and what's closed on July Fourth.What's open on July 4?Most big box retailers, including Minnesota-based Target, will be open.Many chain restaurants will also remain open, though hours may vary by location.Most grocery stores, including Cub and Lunds & Byerlys, will be...
Twins place third baseman Royce Lewis on the injured list, call up prospect Brooks Lee
Royce Lewis was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday with a right adductor strain, the latest setback in the star infielder's young career, and called up prospect Brooks Lee in his place.Lewis, 25, is on the injured list for the second time this season after he missed 58 games with a partially torn quadriceps in his right leg. He's also made his way back twice from ACL tears in his right knee since being the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 draft by Minnesota.Lewis was removed from Tuesday's game against Detroit with what...
Why did Joe Ingles sign with Timberwolves? Kyle Anderson departure, Rudy Gobert history aid Aussie's decision
Joe Ingles is headed to the Twin Cities. After spending the 2023-24 season playing an important veteran role for the Magic, Ingles has signed a one-year contract with the Timberwolves, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Minnesota will be the fourth stop in Ingles' 11-year NBA career. Ingles, who will turn 37...
Timberwolves welcome Terrence Shannon Jr. after his trying final year at Illinois
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Terrence Shannon Jr.'s journey to the NBA was longer than that of most first-rounders, including a trying last year in college with an off-the-court challenge that cast doubt over his professional prospects. Shannon landed with the Minnesota Timberwolves in a place that sure looks like an...
Timberwolves boss reveals true stance on Rudy Gobert’s future
The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off of a season to remember with Rudy Gobert winning the Defensive Player of the Year Award and Anthony Edwards ascending to superstar status. Gobert likely has a long future ahead of him with the Timberwolves, but nothing is set just yet, as evidenced by...
2 more people charged with conspiring to bribe Minnesota juror with a bag of cash plead not guilty
Two of five people charged with conspiring to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for the acquittal of defendants in one of the country's largest COVID-19-related fraud cases pleaded not guilty Wednesday. Said Shafii Farah and Abdulkarim Shafii Farah were arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge Tony Leung in Minneapolis. A third co-defendant already pleaded not guilty last week. They are each charged with one count of conspiracy to bribe a juror, one count of bribery of a juror and one count of corruptly influencing a juror. Leung ordered both men detained before trial,...
Victim, officers involved in deadly North Branch shooting identified
NORTH BRANCH, Minn. — State investigators have revealed the names of those involved in a fatal shooting in North Branch last Thursday.Officers were called to the area of Third Avenue and Elm Street on the report of an "intoxicated and suicidal woman who was armed with a handgun" at 9:19 p.m.Police say the woman did not acknowledge orders from officers to drop her gun. As a result, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says officer Kyle Miller deployed PepperBall rounds.The woman is then allegedly seen on squad camera pointing an object at the officers. In response, officer Duane Southworth fired his...
We Now Know Why This Minnesota Steakhouse Has Such A Strange Name
It's been called one of the best steakhouse chains in the entire country, and we now know why this restaurant with two locations in Minnesota has such a weird name. It's no surprise that Minnesotans like a good steak, right? In fact, steak is a popular meal not just here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes but across the country. According to a survey in this Fox News story, steak is America's favorite meal. And, steak is also the choice nearly 66 percent of Americans say they would have as their LAST meal too.
Minneapolis installs first NARCAN vending machine to combat opioid crisis
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The City of Minneapolis is installing its first-ever naloxone vending machine in an attempt to battle opioid-related deaths in the area. The vending machine will be housed outside of Fire Station 21 and is free to use. The machine will have approximately 100 boxes of NARCAN with two doses per box, which can be accessed 24 hours a day.
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