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Minnesotans Will Now Be Paying More To Shop at Costco
Hold onto your wallet-- you'll soon be paying more to shop at Costcos here in Minnesota. When you think of Costco, you probably think of buying huge packages of toilet paper or paper towels, giant tubs of guacamole, queso, or other delicious dips, and massive packages of coffee and other food items, right?
Legislation proposed by Minnesota lawmaker looks to give bald eagle a new title
WABASHA, Minn. (WKBT) -- The bald eagle has represented American freedom and patriotism since the early years of the United States. Recently proposed legislation is looking to give the bird a new title.
Minnesota Mother to Attend Fourth Annual Lost Voices of Fentanyl Rally July 13th in Washington, D.C.
(KNSI) — The fourth annual Lost Voices of Fentanyl rally is coming up on July 13th. It’s an all day event that kicks off at the Washington Monument at 10:00 a.m. with guest speakers that include public safety officials and agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration who have had a front row seat to the fentanyl crisis.
USPS Announces Prices Hikes For Customers In Minnesota And Wisconsin
Price hikes are nothing new these days. I'd say we have all grown accustomed to the price of things going up at this point, right?. Just last month, prices went up at Olive Gardens across Minnesota and Wisconsin, which hit particularly hard because we all love their breadsticks. Ha!. Unfortunately,...
The Outdoor Music Festival Is Back and Ready to Rock
While Megan Thee Stallion kicked off the seasonal vibes with her performance at Target Center in May, outdoor concerts and multiday fests continue to heat up July and August. Some fans make plans to attend these jamborees every year, selecting their favorite campsites and staking out spots by the stage. This year, there are a […] The post The Outdoor Music Festival Is Back and Ready to Rock appeared first on Minnesota Monthly.
Lewiston native performs in Brazil with Jazz Orchestra
Lewiston grad Emma Lee traveled through Brazil from May 20 to June 5 as part of the Luther College Jazz Orchestra’s music tour, where the group performed concerts and participated in workshops in the country with prominent musicians, dancers, and artists. Lee plays trumpet in Jazz Orchestra. Jazz Orchestra...
Judge cites ‘hyper-religious’ belief in ruling man incompetent for trial in Minnesota killings
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota judge has ruled that a man accused in the deaths of three relatives is incompetent to stand trial, citing the man’s “hyper-religious” belief that God is telling him to plead guilty. David Ekers, 38, was charged with three counts of second-degree...
Byron School District SRO's to remain in place
BYRON, Minn.-- Byron School District School Resource Officers (SRO) will remain on site, according to the city Friday. In a Facebook post, the City of Byron stated it will split the cost of keeping an SRO in Byron schools with the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office on a temporary basis. The...
Remaining community-focused with the strength of statewide network
At the end of June, Winona Health, along with 18 other independent rural health care organizations, launched Headwaters High-Value Network. As independent entities, forming this clinically integrated network puts all of us in a better position to overcome the ever-increasing challenges of being small, rural health care systems. A clinically integrated network involves collaborating on care coordination and administrative operations, things we have been doing at Winona Health. For example, together, we can share clinical expertise, identify opportunities for cost savings in supplies and equipment, and work with insurers to understand the unique situation of rural communities in order to preserve access to care and help our communities thrive.
Women In Business awards scholarships to local students
Congratulations to Mollie Ping, Courtney Rollinger, and Susana Zuccarelli in being awarded the Vicki Decker Scholarship through the Women In Business for $1,500 a piece for future schooling needs. Mollie Ping is a soon-to-be student at the College of Saint Benedict where she plans to double major in finance and...
July Jazz Jam supports Winona Volunteer Services
July is the Open Your Heart Summer Challenge for Minnesota Food Shelves. On Sunday, July 21, from 2-5 p.m., H3O Jazz Trio and Two Fathoms Brewing Company will dedicate their monthly Jazz Jam fundraiser to Winona Volunteer Services (WVS). The monthly Jazz Jam takes place outside on Two Fathoms’ spacious patio or in the taproom if weather is bad.
Rochester Public Schools abolishes pandemic-era 'equitable' grading
(The Center Square) – A Minnesota school district is finally giving its students back the freedom to fail. Rochester Public Schools implemented a “no credit” grading policy in 2020, in hopes of helping failing students who were struggling with virtual learning. Now, four years later, the district has overturned their policy to increase student accountability. “Deciding that basic levels of effort were not necessary – because it wasn't going to...
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