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Minnesota Power says 1 million gallons of coal wastewater leaked
Cohasset, Minn. (FOX 9) - A Duluth-based electric utility company says it uncovered a leak that sent coal wastewater into a lake in central Minnesota. Minnesota Power says it is working with both state and federal agencies after detecting a discharge of ash wastewater at its Boswell Energy Center in Cohasset, Minnesota.
Family leaders of full-service web, marketing agency help connect Minnesota, South Dakota family businesses
This paid piece is sponsored by Prairie Family Business Association. Every other month, Don Raleigh III heads west from St. Paul to Sioux Falls to join a group of people who have become a priceless part of his work-life world. “I don’t even have the words to communicate how connected...
Minnesota's ban on gun carry permits for young adults is unconstitutional, appeals court rules
Minnesota's law that bans people ages 18 to 20 from getting permits to carry guns in public is unconstitutional, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday, affirming a lower court decision that concluded the Second Amendment guarantees the rights of young adults to bear arms for self-defense."Minnesota has not met its burden to proffer sufficient evidence to rebut the presumption that 18 to 20-year-olds seeking to carry handguns in public for self defense are protected by the right to keep and bear arms," the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled.The three-judge panel cited a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that...
New Miss Minnesota inspired by work with Haitian orphans
When Muna Ali graced the stage at the Ames Center on June 23 during the State Pageant Finals of the Miss Minnesota USA 2024 contest, she had no idea that her years of dedicated hard work would culminate in her literal crowning moment when she was named Miss Minnesota USA.
Dike projects moving forward in Windom
The Windom city council passed two motions at their recent meeting that will seek to build and improve the dikes in the city toward better water control in the event of future floods. The record flooding in July has prompted the action, as the city had to move quickly and...
Bulls get bye, Frogs get Foxes in first round of baseball playoffs
The Bulls (12-3) are the No. 2 seed in the league tournament, which includes teams from the First Nite League and Gopher League. The top five seeds all get byes into the Region 13C tournament. Jackson and Fairmont tied for the top spot in the FNL, with Jackson earning the...
Big Lake 9-year-old rakes in cash trapping nuisance gophers
BIG LAKE, Minn. (FOX 9) - This summer in Sherburne County, some homeowners are turning to an unorthodox solution in their fight against destructive rodents. "I’ve caught more than 10 gophers," 9-year-old Dylan Harapat told FOX 9 on Wednesday. "I think I have about $78." Dylan’s curiosity and entrepreneurial...
Coon Rapids Launches Photography Contest Celebrating 'Teamwork in Coon Rapids' with Cash Prizes for Winners
Attention, shutterbugs of Coon Rapids! If you're eager to let your photography skills shine and take a crack at winning some cash, the Coon Rapids Photography Contest is now calling for submissions. This local competition is here to celebrate the beauty of the community through the theme of "Teamwork in Coon Rapids," and it is open for entries until Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, according to an announcement on the city's official website.
Summertime By George Concert Headlined By Janelle Kendall’s Perfect Storm
(KNSI) – Wednesday’s Summertime by George concert is sure to be a lively party that measures up to this year’s theme of “A Toast to Summer.”. Green Light Night takes the stage at 5:30 p.m. The five-piece band is ready to bring a slate of country, punk, and rock music to Eastman Park.
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