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Just 16.1% of Minnesota workers make less than $17 an hour, one of the lowest rates in the country
Data: Oxfam. Chart: Rahul Mukherjee/AxiosJust 16.1% of Minnesota workers make less than $17 an hour, one of the lowest rates in the country, according to a new report by Oxfam.Why it matters: Minnesotans on the lowest end of the economic spectrum have seen some of the biggest raises in recent years, and many of them have risen above the $17 hourly threshold of what Oxfam calls a "low-wage worker." Yes, but: The data also underlines Minnesota's wide racial wage gap. Black and Hispanic workers are much more likely to make less than $17 an hour compared to white and Asian workers.However,...
Be There When Metallica Takes Over Minnesota!
Metallica is one of the most successful bands with eleven studio albums, four live albums, two EPs, and 37 singles. They've had six consecutive studio albums debut at number one on the Billboard 200 and have sold over 125 million albums worldwide. Metallica is coming to Minnesota and Sasquatch 107-7...
Minnesota political leaders call for unity in wake of Donald Trump assassination attempt
MINNEAPOLIS — The Republican National Convention is now underway in Milwaukee. Following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, there are calls for unity and toning down divisive rhetoric.After the assassination attempt, Trump wrote on social media, "In this moment it is more important than ever that we stand United."And it's not just happening at the national level — Sen. Amy Klobuchar is among the Minnesota leaders calling for a reset in our conversations."Some of the political rhetoric gets out of hand," Klobuchar said. "That is something, but it goes beyond that. It's also individual citizens, they have to...
Bomber lifters compete at Nationals
Seven Cannon Falls weightlifters competed at a Nationals event June 15-23 in Pittsburgh. While some traveled by land and others by air, lifters and their families ventured out to Pennsylvania with goals and determination to finish their season with their biggest lifts and personal bests. Kaia Maki was first onto...
Evictions in the Twin Cities happening at the second fastest rate in the nation since COVID-19 pandemic
Minnesota is one of the top states in the country when it comes to evictions. According to national data, the Twin Cities are second in the nation in eviction increases since before the pandemic, with nearly 12,000 filings in just the last year.
City sewer and County Road 88 construction squeeze local businesses
The Randolph city sewer and County Road 88 construction project continues in downtown Randolph with an expected project end date of November 2025 according to principal project engineer Matt Blazer. County Road 88, otherwise known as 292 St. E., serves as one of the main roads in Randolph lined with...
The prior two weeks' Cannon Falls Police reports
Below are the last two weeks’ Cannon Falls Police Department reports:. A necklace was stolen from a business in the 100 block of 4th Street North. A pair of shoes were stolen from Cannon Falls High School. Shoes were returned to the owner. July 5. Jewelry was stolen from...
Lawyers for transgender powerlifter say Minnesota Supreme Court will hear gender discrimination case
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Supreme Court will soon hear the case involving athlete JayCee Cooper, who alleges USA Powerlifting discriminated against her because she is a transgender woman.Gender Justice, the legal and policy advocacy group whose attorneys represent Cooper, announced on Monday that the high court added the case to its docket last week.Cooper and her legal team allege USA Powerlifting violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act when it denied her entry into its women's competitions in 2018, and denied her petition to allow her to use the gender dysphoria medication spironolactone.In 2019, Cooper filed and then withdrew a complaint...
$1,750 Child Tax Credit: 210,000 Minnesota Families to Benefit from Expanded Support!
Minnesota Expands Child Tax Credit to Combat Poverty Innovative Measures Introduced to Support Financial Stability According to MARCA, Minnesota families are poised to benefit from an expanded child tax credit program aimed at addressing child poverty. Recently approved by state legislators this initiative offers up to $1,750 per child to families with low to moderate […]
Last week's Cannon Falls Beacon news briefs
Below are this week’s Cannon Falls Beacon news briefs:. The Cannon Falls Chamber of Commerce is looking for Fiddle Players to participate in a Fiddle Contest, co-sponsored by the MN Fiddle Association, on Friday, Aug. 2. The contest will take place during Fun Fest on Mill Street. The Fun Fest will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. with the Fiddle Contest happening at 6 p.m. We are looking for fiddle players to participate!
Cannon Valley Senior Center: S’mores are a critical part of summer
Here's a big shout out of thanks to everyone that volunteered for CVSC at the Cannon Valley Fair! This is one of those times that makes Cannon Falls dear to my heart again. What a great community of people! It was an amazing fair this year with the rain beginning and ending at the perfect moments to allow for the parade and the fireworks. With the hard work of our Cannon Valley Fair Board, Cannon Falls and surrounding communities were entertained once again this summer. This event takes a lot of energy and time from a lot of people, and it proves to be worth it all in the end. We have many volunteers at the gates that give their time year after year and always some new faces at the gates. As one of CVSCs’ big fundraisers, we can’t thank you enough. We couldn’t do it without you.
Residents urge DNR to deny CAFO expansion in Pierce County
Dozens of people urged state environmental regulators Thursday to deny a large livestock farm’s proposal to expand in Pierce County. The plan would more than triple the number of cows and manure generated by the farm. Ridge Breeze Dairy in the town of Salem is a concentrated animal feeding...
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