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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!
Education Nation: Tim Walz record shows teachers union capitulation and left-wing priorities
As students head back to school this Fall, Washington Examiner is breaking down where each candidate stands on education. We will look at the promised policies of Former President Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris, Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), and Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) and how their leadership could impact your child’s school once in […]
States force drugmakers to keep selling cheaper meds under federal program
In their ongoing quest to lower prescription drug prices, some states are forcing drugmakers to continue to sell cheaper medications to thousands of pharmacies through a federal drug-discount program. Under the 32-year-old 340B program, pharmaceutical companies that participate in Medicaid must sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices to clinics, community health centers and hospitals that […]
Central MN Town Ball Recap (State Tournament Edition)
The Bird Island Bull Frogs, the Section 4A champions, defeated the Kimball Express the Section 11C No. 3, they out hit them eleven to four. They collected a pair of doubles and they had seven players that collected hits. They played very good defense in support of their pitchers, righty Jordan Sagedahl started on the mound for the Bull Frogs. He threw six innings to earn the win, he gave up two hits, two walks and he recorded eleven strikeouts. Dylan Gass threw two innings in relief, he gave up two hits, one run, two walks and he recorded one strikeout. Casey Lewandowski closed it out with one inning in relief, he recorded one strikeout.
Harris campaign hits Trump over economy in new ad
A new ad from Vice President Harris’s campaign works to draw a stark contrast with former President Trump on the economy as part of a massive post-Labor Day advertising blitz. “We all know costs are too high. But while corporations are gouging families, Trump is focused on giving them tax cuts. But Kamala Harris is…
MPCA testing the entirety of the Mississippi River within Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. —It winds 650 miles, rushing past the cities, industries and landscapes that make up Minnesota. However, the Mississippi River has never gotten this type of attention from water quality professionals. For the first time ever, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is testing the entirety of the river, from Itasca to Iowa, in a single year.The governor's office wants the river to be swimmable and fishable, but right now, parts of the river are polluted. The MPCA says the upper Mississippi is largely healthy up north, but quality drops south of St. Cloud where metro development and tributaries from...
'The fight for all workers': Unions remind public of the true meaning behind Labor Day
ST PAUL, Minn. — You won’t find labor unions at the office Monday, but you will find them at the Minnesota State Fair. Several unions set up carts, handing out flyers, talking with people about their union, and reminding the community what Labor Day is truly about. “The...
State Fair ends without major security concerns thanks in part to volunteers
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Another year is in the books for the Great Minnesota Get-Together.Sunday smashed a State Fair attendance record: more than 256,000 people crossed through the gates. That's about 10,000 more people than the previous Sunday record.Even with all those people, there were no major security concerns.Outside the fairgrounds, a group of neighbors who volunteer every year to walk the streets assisting people, hosted an appreciation potluck for the Ujamaa Community Ambassadors."We've learned a lot from them," said Jennifer Victor-Larsen, a neighbor. "They help keep us calm. They help keep people calm. They use humor, they use real...
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