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Changes to Minnesota’s Child Passenger Safety Law go into effect Aug. 1
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KTTC) – Families and caregivers should prepare for changes to the Minnesota Child Passenger Safety Law. Beginning on August 1, new guidance on child seats, booster seats and seat belts go into effect that may change how children ride in a vehicle. Every driver who travels...
FAFSA completion rates still down in Minnesota, though things are improving
Despite progress in recent months, FAFSA completion rates among high school seniors in Minnesota are still lower than in previous years. The post FAFSA completion rates still down in Minnesota, though things are improving appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Popular Festival Now Set to Return to Valleyfair This Summer
Valleyfair has been one of Minnesota's top attractions for nearly 50 years and it just announced that a popular festival will also be returning this summer. There are many places of interest for which we're known here in the North Star State, right? The following are all venues and attractions that instantly scream Minnesota whenever you hear them:
Court: State Patrol can be sued over K-9 dog attack
ST PAUL, Minn. — A decision handed down by the Minnesota State Supreme Court will allow a woman to sue the State Patrol after she says a K-9 attacked her at her workplace in 2019. In an opinion filed Wednesday, the court ruled that the State Patrol has no...
Minnesota Man Injured in High Speed Chase Dies-New Charges Filed
Becker, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Minnesota man is now facing more serious criminal charges for causing a horrific high-speed crash while he was allegedly high on heroin and trying to elude authorities in a stolen vehicle. The crash occurred on the afternoon of July 6 in central Minnesota shortly...
Capturing Cokato exhibit is now open at The Cokato Museum
The Capturing Cokato exhibit at the Cokato Museum opened July 1 and showcases the legacy of the Gust Akerlund Photography Studio. The Museum Director, Johanna Ellison, said the studio was built in the 1890s as far as they can tell, and the studio is on the National Register of Historic Places list, which, according to the National Park Service, is “the official list of the nations historic places worthy of preservation.
HLWW gets creative in its effort to maximize classroom space
In recent years, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted has emphasized maximizing the available space in its middle and high school building, and the school board approved a project that will further accomplish that goal at its meeting Monday. With the project, a portion of a storage area located near the high school office...
12th Annual Darwin Night ends with Blues winning 10-3
The 12th annual Darwin Night at Dassel Ball Park took place July 10, where the Litchfield Blues played the Dassel-Cokato Saints. The gates opened at 6 p.m. with barbecue food, music, and The Dassel Ambassadors giving out root beer floats. The night also had a t-shirt raffle, twine ball racing, and an opportunity for people to get together and catch up with others they might not have seen in a while.
Premier Minnesota Festival Suddenly Cancels Popular Festivities
The Northland is full of great summer traditions that we look forward to every year. There's the opening of businesses like Gordy's Hi-Hat and the Portland Malt Shoppe, outdoor concerts at Bayfront Festival Park, Movies In The Park, and other fairs and festivals. We assume that every year these things...
Josie Beneke to represent Norwood Young America in the Minneapolis-Aquatennial Ambassador Candidate Program
The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) is excited to announce that Josie Beneke from Norwood Young America will be participating in the AAO Candidate Program from Monday through Sunday, July 22 to July 28. This year, 46 candidates will be participating in the program; one young woman is chosen to...
AMATEUR BASEBALL: Logelin blasts walk-off home run as Cardinals top Waconia
YOUNG AMERICA — Fans might have gotten a taste of what the Region 7C Tournament might look like after Young America and Waconia battled in a back-and-forth affair. Two of the top teams in the CRVL faced off and did not disappoint. In a back-and-forth affair, it was Young America coming out on top with a thrilling 8-7 win over the Waconia Lakers thanks to some heroics by Alex Logelin.
AMATEUR BASEBALL: Cardinals seize control of CRVL South division with win over Plato
YOUNG AMERICA – In a matchup between two of the top teams in the Crow River Valley League South, it was Young America coming through in a nail-biter once again. With the division title hanging in the balance, the Cardinals came through late for a 4-3 win July 10 despite letting a three-run lead disappear.
Minneapolis Health Department Expands Vaccine Outreach to Underserved Communities with Bilingual Resources
The Minneapolis Health Department is doubling down on its efforts to boost vaccine outreach and combat vaccine hesitancy, particularly among the city's marginalized communities where access to healthcare often falls behind, according to an official statement released by the department. Sebastian Cervantes, a Senior Public Health Specialist at the Health Department, with nine years under her belt, has been at the forefront of this initiative; her connection to the Hispanic community she grew up in fuels her determination to uplift those who've historically been left on the sidelines of the healthcare spectrum.
Twins hoping to add rental starter ahead of trade deadline
The 54-42 Twins enter the second half of the 2024 season sitting a dozen games over .500 and in possession of the second wild-card spot in the American League. After falling behind both the Guardians and Royals early in the year, they’ve leapfrogged Kansas City (54-45) and sit a manageable four and a half games back of Cleveland (58-37) for the division lead. They’re lining up to act as clear buyers at the deadline, and Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports that Minnesota would like to add another arm in the rotation — likely a rental.
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