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Letter to the Editor: Somali people in St. Cloud deserve transparency
Since my previous letter responding to the article, "St. Cloud's Somali population looks to diversify city council," I have received significant feedback from both the Somali and broader communities. John Smith from Promise Neighborhood commented, "Thanks for saying publicly what others only whisper. These bully tactics do a huge disservice to the community."
FireFest 2024 Lights Up Central Minnesota This Weekend to Support Cold Spring First Responders
(KNSI) – A concert to support Cold Spring firefighters and first responders will ignite central Minnesota this weekend. FireFest 2024 is set to burn the stage down on Saturday night. Event organizer Jeff Vee told KNSI that this could be the best show they’ve had in the event’s 16-year history. “We’re thrilled with the lineup that we have. It’s really exciting for the weekend.”
New detour opened on Highway 12 project between Litchfield and Dassel
(Willmar MN-) The Highway 12 Litchfield to Cokato resurfacing and concrete repair project has completed Phase 1 and the Phase 1 Litchfield to Dassel detour has been removed, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The Highway 12 and Highway 15 intersection has reopened, and the Phase 2 Detour is...
Central Minnesota Veterans to Receive Benefits Assistance at PACT Act Claims Clinic in St. Cloud
If you've served your country through thick and thin, here's something relevant to your interests. Veterans from Central Minnesota, along with the survivors of those who served during the Vietnam War, Gulf War, and post-9/11 conflicts, can get essential information on their healthcare and compensation benefits this August 17, as reported by Wright County Minnesota. Specifically, for those who've been exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances during their service, a PACT Act claims clinic is opening its doors to provide the answers you need.
Wright County is awarded $5,000 grant
The Wright County Health and Human Services Special Needs Fund received a $5,000 grant from Wright County Area United Way. The grant will help replenish the Special Needs Fund which helps fulfill the needs of individuals and families when they have exhausted all other resources (county, community, and volunteer organizations). The lack of such resources motivated the agency to develop this fund. When the Special Needs Fund was able to assist a family with a utility bill, the mother of four children, three of whom have special needs, stated, “It helped me a lot. We went through a financial situation which caused more financial situations to come along with it. I can’t thank them enough for helping. Wright County Health and Human Services thanked Wright County Area United Way for the grant and its support of the program which provides quality assistance to the residents of Wright County.
MN poised to complete one of nation’s largest solar farms after permit vote
Construction could begin in Minnesota later this year in the final phase of one of the nation’s largest solar energy developments, after state regulators greenlighted a key permit. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Thursday approved the site permit requested by Xcel Energy. The utility is moving forward with...
Minnesota PUC Approves Additional 250 MW Solar Project near Sherco Generating Plant
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has approved a site permit for Sherco Solar 3 project, Xcel Energy’s 250 MW solar facility in Clear Lake, Minn. Upon completion, the projects are expected to have a 710 MW capacity. The solar generation is set to replace much of the electricity produced...
Construction of Massive Solar Farm in Becker Clears Another Major Hurdle
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission recently approved the site permit, requested by Xcel Energy, for one of the nation’s largest solar energy developments in the community of Becker. PUC Chair Katie Sieben says construction for two additional solar arrays had already been approved, starting last year, but there’s significance...
Waite Park City Council Passes Drone Ordinance
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- Operating drones in the City of Waite Park now has some guidelines. The Waite Park City Council unanimously passed the city's drone ordinance at its last meeting. The ordinance outlines regulations for flying drones by the city, police, and the public. The public rules include...
Monday Deadline to Sign Up for Minnesota Senior Games
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Monday is the last day to sign up for the Minnesota Senior Games in St. Cloud. Registration will close at the end of the day. Hundreds of athletes aged 50 and above from across the state and beyond will compete in over 15 events. The...
Kleis helps residents meet St. Cloud's 16 City Council candidates
ST. CLOUD — St. Cloud residents have a lot of research to do before the Aug. 13 primary election with 16 city council and 6 mayoral candidates vying for their vote. “This is by far one of the highest candidate turnouts I've seen since being in office," St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis said in early June. "It's encouraging to see that many people want to serve. There's a lot of great candidates too. I think it's a great opportunity to see new leadership."
Miss Minnesota Visits St. Cloud To Help Local Nonprofit
(KNSI) – Royalty visits St. Cloud. Miss Minnesota Emily Schumacher was at Territory Golf Club on Monday for a golf scramble benefitting Advocates For Health. Schumacher hopes to be a doctor one day and she is stressing heart health through CPR training and AED accessibility as her community service initiative.
Brandon Thompson, Ciresi Conlin LLP
In a few months, the case of Thapar v. St. Cloud Orthopedics will be re-tried in U.S. District Court. The medical practice verdict in the case, for $111 million, was handed down in May of 2022. Brandon Thompson and his client rejected Magistrate Judge Tony Leung’s offer of a remittitur of $10 million and opted instead for a new trial.
Michael Hall III, Hall Law P.A.
Born and raised in St. Cloud, Michael Hall III has Hall Law P.A. offices there and in Minneapolis and Edina. The firm’s website is replete with six- and seven-figure judgments and settlements. Hall’s current case load is full of a variety of matters. One is Doe v. USFS...
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