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She's Minnesota State Fair's new Princess Kay of the Milky Way
A Hutchinson woman was crowned the 71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way on Wednesday night at the Minnesota State Fair. Rachel Visser, who will be a sophomore at the University of Minnesota, was crowned Wednesday at the State Fairgrounds, according to the contest sponsor, Midwest Dairy, a group funded by dairy farmers. She represents McLeod County.
St. Paul & Minnesota Foundation honors four Minnesotans for anti-racism efforts
The St. Paul & Minnesota Foundation on Wednesday named four Minnesotans who won its annual anti-racism awards. This is the 18th year the foundation has given out its Facing Race Awards to Minnesotans who help foster "a state where all communities and people thrive." Winners are selected by past recipients and each receives a $7,500 grant to give to a nonprofit of their choice.
Gas Equipment Co. opens new location in Minnesota
Gas Equipment Co. (GEC) opened its newest location in Mankato, Minnesota. The new sales office and warehouse, which will serve Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, will continue to broaden access to equipment and provide better support for customers in the region. The Mankato branch will offer a comprehensive...
More mosquitos test positive for West Nile virus in the Twin Cities
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District says mosquitoes have now tested positive for West Nile virus in all seven counties in the metro. There have been two human cases of West Nile virus reported in Minnesota this year.
Gus Walz wins the night at the DNC
Sure, it was a good speech and all, especially since Gov. Tim Walz kept it less than 20 minutes. Walz accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president of the United States by introducing himself to the American public with a mix of biography and shots at the Republican ticket. But the star of the third […]
Minnesota’s Rural Communities Will Struggle to Pay for Needed Water Infrastructure
Minneapolis built a new $57 million tunnel to carry excess stormwater from downtown streets to the Mississippi River. The existing, century-old tunnel system was stressed due to development and more intense rainstorms. Statewide water infrastructure needs are estimated at about $11 billion. Fifteen years ago, new to his role as...
Back to School Fair provides needed supplies to 500 Le Sueur County families
Backpacks, notebooks and clothes for the fall season were flying out the doors of Tri-City United Le Center on Thursday as hundreds of Le Sueur County families stocked up on supplies for the upcoming school year. For parents feeling their pockets pinched by rising retail costs, the Back to School Community Fair’s distribution of free school supplies and other essential items was a valuable opportunity to finish out their shopping lists at a minimal cost. ...
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