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Tick Alert: Lone Star Species Poses New Health Risks in Minnesota
If you've stepped outside lately you may have noticed an increase in mosquitos and biting flies. All the rainy weather we have seen so far this year, combined with the warmer-than-average winter we saw means more biting and annoying insects. Another biting insect that you might NOT have noticed yet, but is just as prevalent this year are ticks. One tick, not native to Minnesota, has been reported already in 35 counties. Here's what you need to know about this invasive, and potentially deadly tick.
Classic 70s Muscle Cars Up for Auction in Glencoe, MN This Weekend
Get ready to rev your engines and indulge in a nostalgic journey as some of the most iconic muscle cars from the 1970s are hitting the auction block this weekend in Glencoe, MN. Car enthusiasts and collectors alike will have the opportunity to bid on a stunning lineup of classic American muscle, each with its own unique history and unparalleled performance. From roaring engines to sleek designs, these vehicles represent a golden era of automotive excellence that continues to captivate enthusiasts to this day.
A new study shows online addiction reshapes teen brains
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Several mental health experts, including PairieCare, did a study of the brain showing the reshaping of teen brains when exposed to excessive online usage. The teenage brain is still developing, so it is very susceptible to addictions of all kinds, whether its substance use or technology.
Albert Lea selected for $546K grant for electric vehicle fast-charging station
Albert Lea’s Tesla charging station at Trail’s Travel Center has been selected to receive funding from the state intended to build and maintain electric vehicle fast-charging stations. The Minnesota Department of Transportation on Thursday announced that 13 grantees have been selected to move to the next step in the process to receive funding from the […] The post Albert Lea selected for $546K grant for electric vehicle fast-charging station appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
PIP seeks to open as a processing facility in 2025
Premium Iowa Pork bought the Windom facility out of Hy-Life’s bankruptcy in 2023, and now PIP has revealed that their new local plant is being prepared for use as a pork processing facility that will contain a smokehouse and produce packaged meats like sliced bacon, sausage and case-ready hams.
Pirates shut out Lakefield Wednesday
Lakefield 000 000 000 = 0-7-0 Windom 000 001 10X = 2-9-1 The Windom Pirates broke through in the late innings Wednesday night, claiming a 2-0 victory over the Lakefield Horned Frogs in First Nite League action. The game was played at Spirit Lake High School in Iowa, due to flooding at Island Park and a saturated field in Lakefield from rainfall on Wednesday morning.
Gas taxes can’t pay for roads much longer, but Amazon deliveries might
For decades, states have relied on gas taxes to provide much of the money to maintain roads and bridges. But as cars become more fuel efficient, and some Americans switch to electric vehicles, state leaders say the gas tax won’t pay the bills for much longer. At the same time, many cities have seen their […] The post Gas taxes can’t pay for roads much longer, but Amazon deliveries might appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Professional Help: Help me make socially responsible investments
ListenProfessional help: Help me make socially responsible investments. We all need a little help to get through life sometimes. From everyday questions to more complex problems, we’re asking the experts to lend us a hand. Throughout the series, we’ll hear some direct advice, for us not-so-direct Minnesotans. Our...
Checking in with Minnesota’s new alternative rideshare companies
When the future of Uber and Lyft in Minnesota was still uncertain, a plethora of rideshare alternative companies and one co-op looked to launch in the Twin Cities. Only two prevailed. St. Paul-based startup MyWeels and Austin-based rideshare chain Wridz launched in Minneapolis in May. More might still launch later in the year. This month, a steering committee for a Twin Cities-based rideshare co-op announced plans to launch, though details remain sparse at this time.
Minnesota Enacts Comprehensive Data Privacy Law
Minnesota has become the 19th state to pass a comprehensive data privacy law. On May 24, Governor Tim Walz signed into law the Minnesota Consumer Privacy Act (H.F. 4757) (the “MCPA”), which takes effect July 31, 2025. State legislation continues to fill the void left in the absence...
Minnesota human services department investigating 15 autism providers
The state of Minnesota is investigating 15 autism providers and has already completed other investigations, withheld payments due to credible fraud allegations and forwarded cases to law enforcement “when appropriate,” according to the Minnesota Department of Human Services. The post Minnesota human services department investigating 15 autism providers appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
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