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Minnesota Guest Scores Big Jackpot with $5 Bet at Iowa Casino
I can't even imagine how exciting it would be to win a huge jackpot at a casino. When the slot machine's lights start flashing or the dealer announces the winning hand, my heart would race with disbelief and joy. That rush of adrenaline would be like nothing else. Two weeks...
Workers and lawmakers celebrate new Minnesota law preventing non-compete contracts
Several new laws taking effect in Minnesota as July begins. Among them is one that prevents companies from including non-compete contracts with workers, some of which are drawn up without employees knowing about it.
Breaking This July 4th Law in Minnesota Could Mean a Year in Jail
The Fourth of July is hands down my favorite holiday! I’m super excited to celebrate with friends and family. We’re having a big BBQ, complete with lots of cold drinks and fun yard games. Then, we’ll gather in the backyard where we have a perfect view of the city fireworks.
Mississippi River runoff is not just a Gulf problem. It impacts health, recreation upstream.
ELBA, Minn. – Jeff Broberg’s well sits inside a wooden shed not too far from a field he rented about a decade ago to a local farmer. One day, Broberg discovered the farmer was fertilizing with hog manure. Combined with the commercial fertilizer he was already using, the farmer was almost doubling the...
A taste of college: 'I can do this'
Though the next school year won’t start for a few more months, some high school students were already back in the classroom at Winona State University (WSU) recently. The students in HOPE Academy lived and learned on campus for a week to see what college life is like. “So...
Winona City Council OKs police station site
In another step toward a new joint law enforcement center downtown, the Winona City Council approved 165 West Second Street as the site for the next phase of design work on Monday. City Manager Chad Ubl said city staff will continue working with the state to release funding for the project, as well as reconvene the city-county task force to narrow the scope of the project before the city enters an agreement with architects for more detailed design work in the coming months.
WSU hosts digital media conference
What if virtual reality helped children with chronic diseases learn about their condition? What would a “safe” Facebook look like? How can ads make us feel nostalgic for time periods we didn’t even live through? Winona State University’s campus was rich with ideas and questions last weekend, as it hosted the International Digital Media and Arts Association (iDMAa) conference.
Playing Hamlet a dream for Flanagan
Great River Shakespeare Festival (GRSF) veteran Tarah Flanagan brings the many-faceted character of Hamlet to life on stage this year, fulfilling a years-long dream of the performer. “Hamlet” is one of Shakespeare’s most widely read tragedies and follows Hamlet as he reels from the death of his father, the King...
Runaway Success For Borealis Train! You Won’t Believe How Many Daily Passengers!
WINONA, MN – The Borealis, a daily passenger train, began its journey on May 21. Stopping in our home town Winona, Minnesota along the way, it offers round trips between St. Paul, Milwaukee, and Chicago. Early passenger numbers show the Borealis is popular. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)...
Gopher 50 Bringing Big Money, Dylan Scott Concert, Fireworks
SPRING VALLEY, MN (July 2, 2024) – Deer Creek Speedway and the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models are set to bring drivers and fans a massive Independence Day Weekend with the NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50. The three-day event, July 4-6, will see racing every night...
Drugged Driving Arrests Spike in Olmsted County After New Minnesota Law Takes Effect
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Olmsted County is seeing a spike in drugged driving arrests to start off the year. That’s according to data released by the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office. The drugged driving arrests are fueling a large increase in arrests for impaired driving throughout the county through the first nearly six months of 2024.
Minnesota Motorist Cited After Being Caught Going 106MPH
Hear that barking sound? Yup, that's the dog days of summer calling out to Minnesotans to enjoy the weather. Summer also means more knuckleheads out on area roads some on two wheels, others on four wheels. Recently a motorist in Chisago County was cited for reaching speeds of more than 100mph.
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