New $16 million event center unveiled at State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair today unveiled an exciting new attraction in the North End... "So over the past couple years, we've been doing a little bit of prep work in order to make this year the biggest year ever up [...]
DOC honors correction Officer Gomm, killed by inmate one year ago
The Minnesota Department of Corrections is hosting a "Ceremony of Remembrance" (1 p.m.) to honor Officer Joseph Gomm, who was killed by an inmate at the Stillwater prison one year ago today. Since Gomm's death, 46-Stillwater officers have left and [...]
Renville County West school bus driver suffers medical emergency behind the wheel
A Renville County West school bus driver suffered a medical emergency behind the wheel Wednesday afternoon in Granite Falls on a busy highway. The bus was stopped only after a daring rescue operation. Several witnesses called 911 saying the bus [...]
Iris Demonstration to be Held at Mankato Farmer’s Market
The Minnesota River Valley Master Gardeners will be demonstrating how to divide and replant Iris at the Mankato Farmer's Market on Saturday, July 20th at 8:30, 9:30. and 10:30 a.m. A free plant will be given to participants as long [...]
Minnesota business service firms optimistic
Nearly 90-percent of Minnesota business service firms feel positive about the economy and expect sales revenue to increase or remain stable next year. Shane Delaney with the Department of Employment and Economic Development(DEED) says this is good news because these [...]
DNR says reported loon deaths up in central St. Louis County
The D-N-R is asking Minnesotans to let them know if they find two or more dead loons on a single lake with no obvious cause of death. Gaea Crozier in Grand Rapids says they're getting quite a few more reports [...]
House Republicans continue calls for hearings amid more upheaval in state agency
Hold oversight hearings now, say Minnesota House Republicans to the Democratic majority as top management upheaval continues at the state's largest agency, the Human Services Department. Elk River Representative Nick Zerwas points to some top leaders leaving and others returning, [...]
Midwest Dairy Experience Forum underway in St. Paul
Dairy farmers are gathering in St. Paul this week to have what Midwest Dairy CEO Lucas Lentsch calls “disruptive conversations” about consumer preferences: "This is a conversation that is going to happen with or without us. And it is so [...]
Region 9 Awarded Grant From Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Region Nine Development Commission’s (RNDC) nonprofit Region Nine Area, Inc. was awarded a $200,000 grant from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation. The $200,000 grant, that will be used over the next two years, will help create [...]