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Southern Minnesota represented in 'Coolest Thing' contest
From airplanes to twist ties, Minnesota is truly the land of 10,000 innovative and unique products. To celebrate the wide diversity of manufacturing throughout the state, the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce has launched its inaugural “Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota” contest. After receiving well over 100 entries from companies located all over the state, it should come as no surprise to those residing in the area that four unique products have made it to the first round of finalists open for public vote. ...
Walz outperforms Vance in new favorability poll
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), the Democratic nominee for vice president, is seen more favorably than his Republican counterpart, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, according to a poll released Thursday. The Suffolk University/USA Today survey found 48 percent of likely voters say they see Walz in a positive light. In contrast, 37 percent of the same…
Experience The Magic: Harry Potter Movie Marathon Coming To Marcus Theatres
I'm a little embarassed to admit this -- I've not read the "Harry Potter" books. I'm REALLY embarassed to admit this -- I've not seen ANY of the "Harry Potter" movies. Oh, a few scenes on the internet, here and there. Enough to bluff my way through a Potterverse conversation. And even though I've been to London's King's Cross tube station at Platform 9-3/4, I've sadly not seen any of the eight Harry Potter films.
Woman Caught With Thousands of Fentanyl Pills in Rochester Parking Ramp Sentenced
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A woman busted with thousands of fentanyl pills in a downtown Rochester parking ramp earlier this year has been sentenced. In July, 31-year-old Safia Sied Mohamed entered a guilty plea to a first-degree drug possession charge in exchange for the dismissal of a drug sales charge and a misdemeanor offense. The drug bust and arrest occurred on March 28 of this year.
National Read a Book Day
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — September 6 is National Read a Book Day and it's a great opportunity to get kids reading early and often so they are prepared for the classroom. Reading proficiently by third grade is an indicator of future academic and personal success, but parents can begin introducing reading as early as infancy.
Human remains believed to be hundreds of years old found on shores of Minnesota lake
People gathering wild rice from Minnesota’s third-largest lake have stumbled across human skeletal remains that are believed to be several hundred years old. Authorities suspect erosion caused the remains of at least three people to surface on the shores of Leech Lake, where they were discovered Saturday. Covering more than 100,000 acres (40,470 hectares), the lake is located mainly within the Leech Lake Indian Reservation in the north-central part of the state.
Sisters With Ovarian Cancer Three Weeks Apart, Find Hope In Clinical Trial to Combat ‘The Cancer That Whispers’
Two Minnesota sisters are leaning on each other for support after having been diagnosed with ovarian cancer just weeks apart. Their diagnosis is similar to multi-time tennis champion Chris Evert, 69, who was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2022. After reaching remission following treatment, she experienced a recurrence late last year, causing her to restart treatment and, fortunately, reached remission again.
Eyota Man Severely Injured in Fiery Tractor-Tanker Truck Crash Identified
Eyota, MN (KROC-AM News)- The State Patrol has identified the Eyota man who was operating a tractor that crashed with a tanker truck in Olmsted County Wednesday evening. First responders were dispatched to the crash around 8:20 p.m. on Hwy. 42 north of the County Rd. 9 roundabout north of Eyota. Dispatch reports indicated one of the vehicles had started on fire.
Albert Lea Area Schools seeing gains in student participation in activities, sports
Albert Lea Area Schools is seeing improvement in the number of students taking part in activities, whether that be sports or other extracurriculars, though activities leaders would still like to see more. The post Albert Lea Area Schools seeing gains in student participation in activities, sports appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Grand Meadow's Grand Mess: MN town fights to remove abandoned wind turbine blades
GRAND MEADOW, Minn. — Wind turbines are a common sight across southern Minnesota, but a massive pile of more than 100+ discarded wind turbine blades isn't something you see every day. Unless you live in Grand Meadow. "The whole town is upset about it," said Patti Harvey who lives...
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