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WCCO Investigation leads to worker safety legislation
MINNEAPOLIS — For the past five years, WCCO has exposed the ongoing pollution problems at Water Gremlin, from releasing a cancer-causing chemical to hazardous waste violations and lead migration. The plant in White Bear Township now has new owners and a new name, but its past will mean a better future for workers across Minnesota.In the end of session frenzy, a bill passed that addresses worker safety."Because I was in the middle of it," Steven Wurtz said when asked why it matters to him. "You know, I experienced this. I seen what happened at the company."Wurtz first brought his concerns to WCCO...
Forest Lake council selects spending priorities for 2025
Finance director Kevin Knopik asked the council to determine its spending priorities in preparation of the 2025 budget. Prior to the Monday, May 20 workshop, each council member submitted requests for various funding requests, from adding new signs to the city to adding staff to administration. Then they were asked to prioritize from the compiled list. The top priorities chosen by the council on Monday included putting more dollars toward a 10-year plan for projects and a 10-year plan for staffing, funding downtown planning and...
ECFE programs continue to evolve after 50 years
State’s early childhood programming created half century ago When Corey McKinnon, director of Community Education at the Forest Lake district, tells people outside of Minnesota what his profession is, the idea of community education sounds Utopian to some. “The beautiful thing for, really, the Minnesota concept … is getting your youngest learners and littlest, youngest families or new families into the school buildings early,” McKinnon said. ...
Shape Anoka County's Future: Public Input Sought for 2024-2027 Workforce Plans
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