Vining
LATEST NEWS
MN educators join national calls for democracy, better working conditions
Politics and education reform are among the major topics at a national convention of more than 3,500 teachers union members this week, including some from Minnesota. The American Federation of Teachers is among the groups to endorse Kamala Harris for President and leaders at the conference are also pushing for more money and better working conditions for teachers across the country.
WCCO investigates the state of Minnesota's dams and what's being done to reduce the risk
MINNEAPOLIS — Images of the Rapidan Dam from last month show what a powerful force water can be. A partial failure pushed the Blue Earth River around the dam, taking land and a home with it. That wasn't the only dam that failed during the historic rainfall and flooding — two others had issues as well. Minnesota is home to 1,162 dams. So how likely is it to happen again?Across the metro and the state, dams control flooding on waterways, maintain lake levels for recreation and help fish and wildlife. Some are big structures. Others you might miss. Each has a...
Republican Minnesota House candidate has history of tax delinquency, filed for bankruptcy
Isanti Mayor Jimmy Gordon — who is also a Republican-endorsed candidate for Minnesota House — has a long history of tax delinquency, including a $38,994 federal tax lien filed by the Internal Revenue Service that has not been released, according to county records. The IRS filed a tax lien against Gordon in 2019, and Isanti […] The post Republican Minnesota House candidate has history of tax delinquency, filed for bankruptcy appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Lake Country Power lineworker returns from electrifying Guatemala village
Ben Hoyt, journeyman lineworker for Lake Country Power, recently returned from a volunteer project in Guatemala to bring electricity into an eastern village for the first time. Hoyt and 13 other line workers built 3.5 miles of primary and secondary line, carried transformers by hand, wired homes with wall outlets and lightbulbs, and provided water filters to the Guatemalan people. The project was part of an international program sponsored by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, which has been providing volunteers to illuminate villages and...
Inclusive Day of Play to promote accessible playgrounds across Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. — From New Richmond, Wisconsin, to Waconia, to Hopkins, WCCO has covered the evolution of accessible play. But there is still a long way to go.Gillette Children's playground is fully accessible, much to the delight of a young patient named Faith."She lights up and she laughs and just enjoys everything about it," said Josie Laleman, Faith's mother. "She would probably choose to play all day long (laughs)!"Faith lives in Marshall, where her mom helped lead an effort to get an accessible playground there. "Playgrounds give us an opportunity to communicate with people who communicate in all different...
Standard Communities Makes First Investment in Minnesota
Standard Communities, a national multifamily housing investor and developer, has made its first investment in Minnesota, acquiring Rivertown Commons, a 96-unit 100% affordable community for seniors and individuals with disabilities in Stillwater. The transaction is capitalized at $27.8 million. Standard completed the acquisition in partnership with the Washington County Community...
Is burning wood or trash ‘carbon free’? The utilities want you to think so
A Minnesota law passed in 2023 directed the state’s utilities to generate all of their electricity from “carbon free” sources by 2040 — an aggressive goal meant to make Minnesota a leader in climate adaptation. Now, regulators are grappling with how to implement the plan approved by DFL lawmakers and signed by Gov. Tim Walz while […] The post Is burning wood or trash ‘carbon free’? The utilities want you to think so appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Cheer on Minnesota's Olympic athletes with KARE 11 Sunrise
MINNEAPOLIS — Beret? Check. Crepes? Check. Pep Rally for Paris plans? CHECK. For the next few weeks, KARE 11 Sunrise invites viewers to experience the people and places who helped shape Minnesota's elite Olympic athletes — through somewhat of each competitor's lens. Join the KARE 11 Sunrise team...
Mental health patients experience delays, study shows
MINNESOTA, USA — Health experts say a new study confirmed what they already know: Some folks don't get the care they need when they need it. Delays in mental health services not only impact patients, but the systems that care for them, according to a study from the Minnesota Department of Health and Wilder Research.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.