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Walz to headline Human Rights Campaign national dinner
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic nominee for vice president, will deliver remarks Saturday evening at the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) annual national dinner in Washington, the LGBTQ advocacy organization and Vice President Harris’s campaign said Wednesday. Walz, who has served as Minnesota’s governor since 2019, is a longtime advocate of LGBTQ equality. Under his administration, Minnesota…
First round of e-bike rebates will expire soon
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The deadline is fast approaching for the first wave of recipients to redeem their e-bike rebate.The Minnesota Department of Revenue says roughly 72% of the rebates have been redeemed. They're set to expire two months from when they were issued, and the first wave will expire on Sept. 10.Earlier this summer the rebate program launched to so much enthusiasm that it took down the application website. On the second attempt, the portal closed within 20 minutes due to the influx of applicants.In all, 14,000 people successfully applied for the rebate program out of 61,000 hopefuls.The rebate is worth 50-75% of the cost of an e-bike and qualifying accessories, up to a maximum of $1,500. Another round of rebates will be issued in 2025.The Department of Revenue says that the rebate certificates cannot be used after they expire. Once the unused rebates become void, the department will then begin issuing more certificates to those on the waitlist in October.
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 […]
Sheletta Brundidge awarded prestigious Board of Governors’ Regional Emmy Award
The Board of Governors of the Upper Midwest Chapter of the Emmy Awards announced today that it is presenting the chapter’s most prestigious annual award, the Governors’ Emmy® to ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com, the business founded by Sheletta Brundidge.
Major South Dakota, Iowa & Minnesota Gas Station To Close Soon
A well-known South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota gas station made a major announcement about closing over 1,000 locations nationwide. This major gas station is the 6th biggest station in the state of Minnesota alone. A new article from the Intersolar reveals Shell gas stations are set to close at least...
Minnesota: Where banks will still count your coins
Minnesota is apparently unique for more than just "gray duck" and our electors' spurning of Ronald Reagan: An unusual number of banks here will still count spare change for free. That's one nugget from a New York Times Magazine story this weekend. The big picture: The Times story is about...
Minnesotans feel less cost burdened than other states
Just over a quarter of Minnesotans are having a hard time paying for everyday expenses, ranking among the lowest rates in the country, according to new U.S. Census data. The big picture: About 37% of American adults are in households that found it somewhat or very difficult to pay for typical expenses between late June and late July, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Household Pulse Survey.
Why some Minnesota schools are restricting cellphone usage for students
ST. PAUL, Minn. — If you have a child, you know the dilemma: Should your child have a cellphone and should they have it while in school?For many districts, a new year means new rules."What we are asking for is that kids have their phones out of sight during classroom instructional time, they can have them out during passing time or lunch," said Laura Ramsborg, an assistant principal at Highland Park High School. After ten years in corporate America, Ramsborg decided to go into education. She has a big heart for teens. "I think people don't know how amazing there are a...
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