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Flood conditions easing in southeastern Minnesota; Rapidan Dam store demolished before river takes it away
With the weather forecast predicting little rain in the near future, water levels at flood-swollen rivers and streams in Minnesota are starting to recede, with some falling back quicker than others
Redefining beauty in a world that demands being flawless
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — America is obsessed with beauty. While some say it's just part of our social media world where thin bodies and good looks are celebrated and shared, Melissa Johnson is not among them. The licensed therapist, author and host of the "Impossible Beauty" podcast says we need to redefine what beauty is, and points to these stats as evidence.
Minnesota National Guard will provide security at Republican National Convention
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO/KNOX) – Governor Tim Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard to provide public safety support for the 2024 Republican National Convention. The convention will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from July 15 through July 18. It’s been designated as a national special security event by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security due to the scale of security operations required.
WHAT?! National Weather Service Now Including Tacos in Minnesota Forecast
When Mother Nature throws one storm after another at Minnesota, you can either get angry and cry about it or you can find a way to laugh and smile. The US National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has embraced the latter and helped make thousands laugh the other day with a hilarious post about tacos. Yes, they actually wrote about tacos. 🌮
Minnesota Man Smashes State Fishing Record Twice In Two Months
This Minnesota man didn't forget to set the hook. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife division highlighted one Twin Cities man for breaking his state record for a Black Crappie in back-to-back months!. Our next record fish highlight is a fan favorite: black crappie!. Nolan Sprengeler of...
A day in the life of a Minnesota homesteader
Social media is teeming with Minnesotans living off the land. But you don't need acres to become a bit more self-sufficient, says Katie Krejci, who hunts, gardens and forages on a wooded 240-acre homestead near Duluth.Why it matters: Some people are leaning into lifestyles such as homesteading in attempts to improve their health and make environmentally friendly choices.What they're saying: "I like to do things on my own and don't like to be dependent on others," Krejci tells Axios.Even a city lot can yield a bounty — think fruit trees, veggies and grape vines snaking up a fence, says Krejci,...
Adopted Minnesotans Eagerly Await July 1st – Find Out Why
BIG CHANGES COMING FOR ADOPTED PEOPLE IN MINNESOTA JULY 1ST. If you or someone you know was adopted and have always wanted to know who your birth parents were, things are getting ready to change for you. A law passed in 2023 will now allow adopted people born in Minnesota,...
New grant program intended to help alleviate shortage of water, wastewater operators
As communities across southern Minnesota experience a shortage of water and wastewater treatment operators, help is on the way in the form of a new training program at Riverland Community College, funded by a grant approved by the Minnesota Legislature. Championed by the Southeastern Minnesota League of Cities, a three-year, $350,000 appropriation approved as part of this year’s Jobs and Economic Development Omnibus bill will enable the creation of such a training program at Riverland’s main campus in Austin. ...
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