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Mystic Lake To Unleash Famous Streaming Comic In February
PRIOR LAKE (WJON News) -- You can laugh the night away in Prior Lake this winter. Comedian Kathleen Madigan is bringing her tour to the Mystic Lake Casino on Saturday, February 22 next year. Comedienne Kathleen Madigan Performs A Private Show For SiriusXM Subscribers At Nashville's Third Man Records Jason...
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...
Community rallies as food shelf experiences supply cutback
Minnesota has seen a sharp rise in food insecurity in recent years, and food shelves are feeling the pressure. Citing the growing burden on their network, Channel One Regional Food Bank in Rochester will no longer supply food to All Seasons Community Services, which operates a food shelf that serves clients in Kenyon, Wanamingo, Dennison, West Concord and Nerstrand. According to nonprofit advocacy group Hunger Solutions, Minnesotans made over 7.5...
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison Bans Fundraiser for Misleading Donors and Withholding Charity Funds
Ride to The Chip and Founders Barred from Future Fundraising, Ordered to Repay Misappropriated Donations. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a settlement with Ride to The Chip, LLC (RTTC) and its founders Tyrone Creer and Alice Arenson, following allegations that the organization improperly withheld funds intended for the Magnus Veterans Foundation (MVF). The Assurance of Discontinuance reached between the parties requires RTTC and its founders to repay the misappropriated funds and prohibits them from engaging in any future professional fundraising activities.
Governor Walz Announces $3.3 Million Initiative to Expand Biofuel Availability in Minnesota
New Funding Aims to Boost Access to Cleaner, Cost-Effective Fuel Options. Governor Tim Walz has unveiled a new funding initiative to expand the availability of biofuels across Minnesota, providing a significant boost to the state’s agriculture and renewable energy sectors. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will be offering over $3.3 million in grants to service stations looking to enhance their infrastructure for motor fuel blends containing at least 15% ethanol, known as E15 or higher blends.
Minnesota Photographer Now Accused Of Secretly Recording Bride
A lot goes into planning a wedding, including hiring a photographer. You want them to capture every moment of the special day, and usually, the biggest concerns are the cost and the quality of the images. What you don't ever expect to need to worry about is your photographer violating...
More Minnesota families are choosing to homeschool
RED WING, Minn. — With the majority of kids back in the classroom this week, more Minnesota students are learning right from the comforts of their own home. According to data from the Minnesota Department of Education, there were more than 29,000 students in Minnesota that were homeschooled last year, which is a 10% increase from the previous year.
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!
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