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Super One Foods does ‘super’ job for the new library
The customers of the new Super One Foods in Walker have spoken loud and clear. “The Register Campaign at Super One brought in $3,675.34 toward the construction of the new Dale and Harriet Jones Walker Public Library,” said Joe Sherman, who represents Shingobee Township on the Walker Library Board and serves on the Fundraising and Publicity Committee. Super One’s Register Campaign assists with fundraising efforts for non-profit organizations. During the...
Yo Yo Donuts is new Leech Lake Chamber member
YoYo Donuts in downtown Walker is a new member of the Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Luke and Alise McGregor, both with roots in the Walker area, bought the Minnetonka store in 2023, and then opened another YoYo Donuts in Walker where they moved later that year. YoYo Donuts will soon be working out of a fully-renovated production kitchen, creating YoYo donuts, specialty cakes, cupcakes, cookies, bars, breads, muffins, cannolis and tartlets. Everything remains nut free but the acquisition of the Thirsty Whale Bakery and Queen of Cakes is new. The McGregors received financial assistance from the Minnesota Investment Fund Program and Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) that support new business ventures through low-interest loans, while creating new, good-paying jobs. YoYo Donuts is located on Minnesota Avenue in downtown Walker, between Bill Hansen Realty and Village Square. The phone number is (218) 547-2400. Pictured is (from left) employee Christine Greenawalt, owners Luke and Alise McGregor holding the First Business Dollar, and employees Maya Ravenhorst and Zoe Taatjes.
Walker Rotary hears about May Creek
Walker Rotary’s own Elizabeth Brown (second from right), executive director of Edgewood May Creek, and Nikke Seiberlich (second from left), business director at Edgewood May Creek, updated Rotary June 25 on the 49-unit community. Edgewood Corporation bought May Creek 15 years ago. It has 29 assisted living and 20 memory care units with 45 to 60 employees on staff, some who have worked there since 2000. Medical management is one of the services available to residents. They can also coordinate transportation needs with Faith in Action and MediVan. Meal plans and satellite TV are also provided. Edgewood May Creek also provides short term stay options as a respite for caregivers. Pricing for the units varies, depending on size of unit and the number of services needed. Some activities offered to residents include trips to Paws and Claws Rescue and Resort, Northern Lights Casino, Walker Bay Theater and the Cass County Museum. On-site activities include card clubs, bingo and trivia prior to meals. People there keep busy! Pictured are (from left) Rotarian Ron Whetter, Seiberlich, Brown and Rotarian Sue Whetter. Brown has just finished a two-year program to get licensed by taking state and federal exams.
New Forecast For July 4th Is Looking Nasty in Minnesota
Minnesota, it is time to rally together. And if you live in Northern Iowa, you might want to join the Land of 10,000 Lakes for this because the forecast for the Fourth of July was just posted and things are not looking great. The Forecast For the Fourth of July...
What fireworks are legal in Minnesota?
MINNEAPOLIS — Rainy weather could shut down fireworks shows on July 4 and that might spark people to ignite their own backyard performances.But before trying that in the North Star State we wanted to know: What fireworks are legal in Minnesota? Good Question.Before colors burst in the sky, stores like Fireworks Nation in North Hudson, Wisconsin are nearly bursting with excited customers, many of whom are taking their haul back to Minnesota."You don't have to go far," said one Minnesotan who loaded up on fireworks for a show in his home state. "This is of course our busiest week," said co-owner...
Minnesota family fighting for daughter with ultra-rare genetic mutation, others like her
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota family is fighting for their daughter's future.Mae Knopik, 4, has an ultra-rare genetic mutation that affects only about 430 people in the entire world.When she was 1.5 years old, Mae was diagnosed with the neuro-developmental disorder, CTNNB1 Syndrome."She's non-verbal, she's unable to walk unassisted," said Emily Knopik, Mae's mother. "She definitely has that developmental delay, cognitive disability."Emily and Joe Knopik say it's a random genetic mutation that wasn't passed down from them.They've traveled the world to get Mae treatments and therapies. They also started a nonprofit, Mae's Mission.They're raising money for a clinical trial of a...
Some cities adjust fireworks shows ahead of Fourth of July weather
EXCELSIOR, Minn. — Eyes are typically on the sky each Fourth of July but our soaking summer could complicate Independence Day plans. Showers may steal the fireworks show depending on where you live. After a five-year hiatus, Red, White and Boom in Minneapolis will return on the Fourth of July — pending no severe weather."They will be monitoring it throughout the food trucks and the live performances and live bands as people gather and we'll be calling it as the evening progresses," Minneapolis Parks Spokesperson Dawn Sommers said.Sommers says the decision to cancel the fireworks show will be made that evening,...
Trouble getting a Minnesota driver's license? Here's why.
Anisa Ali is a veteran of the rutted road to obtaining a driver's license in Minnesota. The 17-year-old, who lives in Blaine, passed the written exam on her first try. Then, after months of the requisite practice driving, she took the road test for the first time in February, but didn't pass. When she and her father, Abdi Hussein, tried to book a second try, the two watched as open times disappeared in the online booking system.
FOR SALE: Minnesota Church has Been Turned Into Beautiful Home
I love checking out different things people have done to their homes to make it theirs. Whether it's a DIY project or a huge remodel, they're all so cool. For this particular Minnesota home, it was a complete overhaul. Church-Turned-Home For Sale in Minnesota. Every once in a while, I...
Minnesota’s Largest Fireworks Display to Proceed Rain or Shine
As the Fourth of July approaches, everyone has their fingers crossed, hoping that Mother Nature cooperates and doesn't rain on the parade—or the BBQs, picnics, and other get-togethers that make this holiday special. While these activities are a big part of the fun, the fireworks are always the main event.
Flooding impacting dozens of parks and recreation areas ahead of holiday weekend
ST. PAUL, Minn. — You might be thinking of spending time outdoors this holiday weekend, but there's a warning from state officials about the impact of flooding.The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reporting dozens of closures in its parks and rec areas, including to trails, beaches and some other amenities. Fort Snelling State Park, however, is the only state park that is fully closed."Even with the recent flooding around the state, there are a lot of great opportunities to enjoy the outdoors this 4th of July," DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen said. "As long as you do a little...
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