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Some Jerk Tossed a Cat from the 12th Floor of Minnesota Building
I can't believe how awful this story is, the fact that someone would throw a cat from the 12th floor of a building with no regard for its life is so sad. Home for Life is a sanctuary for animals in need, especially those overlooked for adoption due to special care requirements, they are based in Stillwater, MN, they were contacted by Minneapolis Animal Control about a cat that desperately needed some help.
Minnesota Guest Scores Big Jackpot with $5 Bet at Iowa Casino
I can't even imagine how exciting it would be to win a huge jackpot at a casino. When the slot machine's lights start flashing or the dealer announces the winning hand, my heart would race with disbelief and joy. That rush of adrenaline would be like nothing else. Two weeks...
Customers Now Angry At New Costco Change in Minnesota
'Minnesota nice' may still be a thing but a new change at Costco has customers more than just a little upset. 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?
Minnesota family fighting for daughter with ultra-rare genetic mutation, others like her
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota family is fighting for their daughter's future.Mae Knopik, 4, has an ultra-rare genetic mutation that affects only about 430 people in the entire world.When she was 1.5 years old, Mae was diagnosed with the neuro-developmental disorder, CTNNB1 Syndrome."She's non-verbal, she's unable to walk unassisted," said Emily Knopik, Mae's mother. "She definitely has that developmental delay, cognitive disability."Emily and Joe Knopik say it's a random genetic mutation that wasn't passed down from them.They've traveled the world to get Mae treatments and therapies. They also started a nonprofit, Mae's Mission.They're raising money for a clinical trial of a...
New state law seeks to increase wages, competition for workers
Michael Rubke works at the front desk of a Minneapolis condominium building — and he wants to be able to keep working there. Last year, he was surprised to learn that he could be forced to leave, regardless of his job performance. Rubke works for the property management company...
Area fireworks shows over the 4th of July weekend
The night sky is sure to be lit up with bright colors and loud pops towards the end of the week for the 4th of July. Here are just a few shows neighboring Cannon Falls:. The Cannon Valley fair will have their annual fireworks show beginning at dusk on July 4 and is expected to be just as flashy as years before, said longtime fair board member Greg Kurtz.
Mississippi River runoff is not just a Gulf problem. It impacts health, recreation upstream.
ELBA, Minn. – Jeff Broberg’s well sits inside a wooden shed not too far from a field he rented about a decade ago to a local farmer. One day, Broberg discovered the farmer was fertilizing with hog manure. Combined with the commercial fertilizer he was already using, the farmer was almost doubling the...
Minneapolis electronic dance community grieves beloved DJ found dead in Olmsted County
Liara Tsai created safe spaces wherever she went. Whether it was through her electronic music at underground shows in Minneapolis or through intimate conversations with friends, Tsai exuded an energy that was magnetic, curious and accepting. “It’s like you felt this pull because she was so just authentic to her...
Local treatment courts hosting 18th annual Sober Fest event July 27
(ABC 6 News) – Local treatment courts in Minnesota will be hosting the 18th annual Sober Fest event on Saturday, July 27. According to a press release, this event will be hosted by the Dodge, Wabasha, Winona, Steele/Waseca, Rice, and Olmsted County Drug Courts and Third Judicial District Veteran’s Court.
Yammy Bear and Family hold fundraiser for Youngtimers Barbecue Picnic
(ABC 6 News) — Yammy Bear and Family held a fundraiser at the Stewartville Pizza Ranch on Wednesday, July 3, to raise money for the third annual Youngtimers Barbecue Picnic. In April, Charles Jackson, who is better known by many in the community as Yammy Bear, was attacked and left with a traumatic brain injury that he is still recovering from.
Crews work to stabilize Faribault dam damaged in flooding
FARIBAULT, Minn. — Crews in southern Minnesota are working to stabilize a dam damaged from recent flooding.The City of Faribault says the north side of the dam next to the Faribault Mill and south of Slevin Park is suffering from "flood-related erosion" on its north side.The full extent of the damage will not be determined until the water fully recedes.People are asked to avoid the area and not proceed beyond barricades and police tape within Slevin Park.City officials do not believe there is an immediate risk to the public.Crews will continue to monitor the situation.Last week, the Rapidan Dam south of Mankato experienced a partial failure due to flooding on the Blue Earth River. Erosion of a nearby embankment caused a family's home to collapse into the river. The iconic Rapidan Dam Store was also bought and demolished by Blue Earth County before it suffered the same fate.
Dollar General Store Approved by Cannon Falls Council
The Cannon Falls City Council Tuesday night passed resolutions related to the construction of a new Dollar General retail store in the community. The one story retail building will be located on the Northeast corner of 5th Street and Dakota Street West near railroad tracks. The Conditional Use Permit requires...
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