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Minnesota child care providers put a pause on revising licensing standards
By Kyra Miles When Cyndi Cunningham heard the Minnesota Department of Human Services was not going to present its revised child care standards in the 2025 legislative session, she said she was excited and relieved. “What was most concerning was not as much the detail as the disrespectful process,” Cunningham said. In 2021, DHS announced […] The post Minnesota child care providers put a pause on revising licensing standards appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Minnesota State Fair Youth Scholarship recipients announced
A pair of Austin siblings are among 22 recipients of the Minnesota State Fair Scholarship. Abigail and Katherine VanPelt, as well as 20 others in the state, each received $1,000. These scholarships are available to rural youth or those enrolled in an agriculture program in 2023-24. In addition, two $2,000 Trade Scholarships are awarded to […] The post Minnesota State Fair Youth Scholarship recipients announced appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Did You Know That Railroad Police Exist In Minnesota + Wisconsin?
I was driving to the Nemadji Golf Course in Superior, Wisconsin yesterday and I was running late for my tee time. I noticed in the distance what looked to be a squad car, but it wasn't the normal city's squad car color. Instead, it was a white SUV. I tapped...
Walz is winning the popularity contest, despite GOP attacks
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has had a stunningly successful rollout as the Democratic vice presidential nominee, despite Republican attacks on his record in office and in the military. Walz has a positive 5-point net favorability score, according to averages from Decision Desk HQ, which stands out as many of the top politicians around him are underwater. …
New Rules Take Effect on Realtor Commissions
New rules from a national court settlement have changed the way commissions and payments work for real estate agents. The National Association of Realtors settled a lawsuit related to commissions months ago. It took effect this week. “The class-action lawsuit really was claiming that there were issues with the way...
‘Business as usual’: Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan steps into governor role while Walz away
MONTICELLO — Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan on Friday attended a celebration in Monticello to mark the start of construction on I-94 from Albertville to Monticello, and Gov. Tim Walz’s absence was palpable. “I want to be very clear — the governor is still the governor,” Flanagan said with...
Walz posts first ‘TimTok’ video alongside pup Scout
Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz posted his first TikTok video on Friday with his dog Scout, jokingly referring to the popular social media app as “TimTok.” “Hey everybody,” he said in the brief video. “Tim here with Scout at the dog park along the Mississippi, doing our first entry into TikTok, or as he…
Minnesota Loses A Staggering Amount Of Daylight In August
It seems to happen so fast every year, and I'm always caught off guard. The days get short, and it almost feels like someone hit a switch. Just a couple of weeks ago it was still bright at 9 pm. Then, it hit me. Last night I looked at my wife at about 8:40 pm and said, "Holy, it's already pitch black out."
Fact check: Debunking Trump attack on Walz, Minnesota schools say they don’t provide tampons in boys’ bathrooms
A variety of Minnesota public school districts say they do not provide tampons in boys’ bathrooms — debunking a claim former President Donald Trump has been making about Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate.
‘Unsung heroes of the Northland:’ The never-ending work to keep the power on
BROOKSTON, Minn. (Northern News Now) - It’s been two weeks since a severe wind storm carved a 150-mile path across Northern Minnesota, taking down trees and powerlines from Bemidji to Duluth. The system left more than 10,000 Northland homes and cabins in the dark. That’s when the unsung heroes...
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