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Minnesota Residents Asked to Prepare for New Child Car Seat Law That Starts Thursday
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News)- A new law regarding car seats for children takes effect on Thursday in Minnesota. It applies to anyone transporting juvenile passengers ranging in age from infancy to 17 years old. A news release issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety says the new law...
Minnesota Offers A Variety of Virtual School Opportunities
There’s no doubt that education is important. The more you know, the more opportunities you are likely to have. But not every student thrives in a traditional school environment. We learned during Covid that some students felt more comfortable learning from home. My nephew’s youngest fell into that category....
Jake Tapper Slams Trump’s Election Denialism at Minnesota Rally: ‘These Lies — They Literally Have a Body Count’
CNN anchor Jake Tapper unloaded on former President Donald Trump for repeating “lies” about how he lost the 2020 presidential election because Democrats “cheated” and claimed that they were planning on cheating again in the upcoming election – starting with the Democratic-leaning swing state of Minnesota. Speaking to supporters at a Minnesota rally on Saturday, […] The post Jake Tapper Slams Trump’s Election Denialism at Minnesota Rally: ‘These Lies — They Literally Have a Body Count’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Lislegard, Hauschild recognized as 2024 Legislators of Distinction
ST. PAUL—The League of Minnesota Cities has recognized 25 state lawmakers, including Rep. Dave Lislegard (DFL-Aurora), Rep. Roger Skraba (R-Ely) and Sen. Grant Hauschild (DFL-Hermantown), as 2024 Legislators of Distinction. Chosen legislators are honored for specific actions that aided efforts of Minnesota cities during the past year’s state legislative session. Hauschild was also recognized by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities. Legislators of Distinction are approved annually by the League’s Board of Directors in recognition of the collaboration of state and city officials needed to...
Central MN Town Ball Report
Completing my thirteenth 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. The plan is to continue to include: Arrowhead West/Section 2B: Cold Spring Springers, Moorhead Brewers, Moorhead Mudcats, Hamel Hawks, and Sobieski Skis, Central Valley League, Sauk Valley League, Victory League South and Stearns County, New London-Spicer, Paynesville Pirates the Regal Eagles of the County Line League teams and the Foley Lumberjacks formerly of the Sauk Valley League, now the Victory League along with Sobieski Skis, St. Stephen Steves, Avon Lakers, St. Wendel Saints, Opole Bears, Freeport Black Sox, Royalton River Dogs and Nisswa Lightning, throughout their league playoffs, regional and state.
A Foster Youth ‘Bill of Rights’ Now Being Drafted in Minnesota
Alex Perez is a Minnesota-based reporter covering child welfare. He is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, with a master’s degree in investigative journalism. He received a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from North Central College.
Minnesota poison control centers see spike in mushroom exposure calls
MINNEAPOLIS — Mushroom foraging has become a popular hobby in recent years. Thanks to Minnesota's warm and wet summer, the opportunities seem endless for foragers, with mushrooms flourishing under the weather conditions. While some mushrooms are safe to eat, other wild mushrooms can be deadly. "We've seen a lot more mushroom exposures," said Dr. Lesley Pepin, the Associate Medical Director at the Minnesota Regional Poison Center. Since April, the Minnesota Regional Poison Center says it has received 90 calls for potential exposures. Last year during that same time period they received 26 calls. "Certainly, a lot more mistakes with children finding mushrooms in their...
10-digit dialing begins on July 30, 2024, for customers with the Minnesota 507 area code
In preparation for the new 924 area code, all customers located within the 507 area code region should prepare for 10-digit dialing. According to a release from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Monday, Beginning July 30, all local calls made within the 507-area code region must be placed using 10 digits (area code plus […] The post 10-digit dialing begins on July 30, 2024, for customers with the Minnesota 507 area code appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
EPA cut use of cancer-causing sterilizer prolific in med-tech. A Minnesota company might have a fix
In March, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency decreed a cut to sterilization chemical ethylene oxide, calling it "one of the most potent cancer-causing chemicals." Eliminating its use, however, isn't so simple. Med-tech companies deploy the chemical often when cleaning their inventions and equipment before they make it to medical professionals and patients. State trade group Medical Alley, immediately responded to the ruling with concern about how this would hamper Minnesota's many med-tech businesses.
Northern Minnesota weekly planner July 29-Aug. 3
Summer is in full swing in Northern Minnesota. Here are some ideas for what to do:. Bemidji Community Children's Theater and Starbridge Academy presents "15 Reasons Not To Be In A Play" at the Lake Bemidji State Park Amphitheater. This production is about a group of students protesting being in a play and with reasons from having to hold someone's hand to being stuck in a tree costume. Performances are Friday, Aug. 2 and Saturday, Aug. 3 at 2 p.m.
American Pickers In Search of Minnesota Rusty Gold
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A popular History Channel show is coming to Minnesota this fall. American Pickers is planning to come through the area in September looking for rusty gold. The show was in Minnesota last year as well and this will be their 7th visit to the state....
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