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Minnesota's lieutenant governor greets Twin Cities students on first day of school
ST. ANTHONY, Minn. — Back-to-school photos flooded everyone's social media feed on Tuesday as students across Minnesota headed back into classrooms.It was all smiles Tuesday morning at St. Anthony Middle School, as lawmakers eagerly greeted students walking in for the first day. Among those greeters at the door was Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.She took a moment to talk about the excitement of the new year, but also how the state is addressing some challenges. Recently released test results show less than half of Minnesota students are meeting the minimum standards in math and reading. Flanagan tells WCCO that while test scores...
Minnesota Uber and Lyft drivers accuse advocacy organization of fraud in lawsuit
The organization that led the two-year-long campaign to win minimum wages and labor protections for Uber and Lyft drivers now faces a lawsuit brought by drivers alleging fraud and deceptive trade practices. The six drivers bringing the lawsuit allege Minnesota Uber/Lyft Drivers Association President Eid Ali set up other organizations with similar names to funnel […]
Are mosquito-borne diseases becoming more common?
MINNEAPOLIS — Whether you've been eaten alive or spared this summer, health officials say don't let your guard when it comes to mosquitoes just yet.Minnesota Department of Health epidemiologist supervisor Elizabeth Schiffman says mosquito-borne diseases peak at the end of summer into early fall when there is a larger mosquito population and they've had more time to circulate viruses."I don't think it's something where want people to panic about of course, but definitely knowing that the risk is there and this time of year is definitely the highest risk time," Schiffman said.In Minnesota, six mosquito-borne diseases are on the radar of...
Parents: What To Know About The CDC’s Updated Guidance On Lice
As we head into the school year, there have been a few news reports popping up on the internet about some "new guidance" from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a common issue many Minnesota and Wisconsin families deal with during the school year. That common issue? Lice....
Wow! McDonald’s Meat Wins MN State Fair Championships
The Minnesota State Fair wrapped up yesterday, which signals a return to school for many Minnesota students this week. It also means we know who has the best (blank). Blue Ribbons, best in shows, and overall grand champions were awarded during the Great Minnesota Get Together, and one local meat market can say at least 2 of their products offered are tops in Minnesota! McDonald's Meat's in Clear Lake shared the winning news late last week!
The 2024 Teen Driver Report Card: How Does North Dakota Stack Up?
Johnfitch.com's 100-point score system examined teen driver safety in the US. The study examines young driver fatalities (aged 15-20), teen driver fatalities per 10,000 licensed drivers, and impaired driving rates, including distracted driving, speeding, and drunk driving. The NHTSA, FHWA, and U.S. Census Bureau provided this report's data. This article examines North Dakota, Montana, and Minnesota's performance.
State Fair attendance breaks 5 daily records for 2024, falls short of overall record
By MPR News Staff The State Fair set five new daily attendance records this year, but missed the overall attendance record by about 200,000. This year the fair saw 1,925,904 people come through its gates, making it the fifth highest on record. Extreme heat and stormy weather kept many away from the fairgrounds on Monday, […] The post State Fair attendance breaks 5 daily records for 2024, falls short of overall record appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
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