PassportArchive for Feb. 8 2017
Marinaccio Making His Mark For The Beavers
After three self-proclaimed up and down seasons, Phil Marinaccio has finally found his place with the Beavers. The senior from Nobleton, Ontario is enjoying his finest season of collegiate hockey…
Read MoreBemidji Hotels Voice Concerns Over Hospitality Tax
During Monday’s state of the city address, when speaking about the Sanford Center, Bemidji Mayor Rita Albrecht said that all property owners both business and residential are helping support Bemidji’s…
Read MoreSen. Franken Introduces Paid Family Leave Bill
The United States is the only nation without a national paid leave program, and only 14 percent of American workers have access to paid family leave through their employer. Sen.…
Read MoreNew Program To Treat Opiate-Addicted Infants
According to the Associated Press, nearly seven percent of babies born in Bemidji have drugs in their systems at birth. A new training program is teaching foster parents how to…
Read MoreTCF Financial Chairman Dies
The man responsible for reviving Minnesota’s third-largest banking company, TCF Financial Corp., died on Tuesday at the age of 73. For nearly 30 years Bill Cooper was the executive chairman…
Read MoreMinnesota Representatives Want To Legalize Marijuana
Democratic Rep. Jon Applebaum is making a push to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Minnesota, according to the Associated Press. Eight other states have legalized recreational use of…
Read MoreFunding Available For Safer School Routes
Schools wanting to ensure students have a safe route for walking and bicycling to school can apply for planning assistance grants through the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to…
Read MoreSanford Health Offers Loan Forgiveness Program
Sanford Health and Northwest Technical College are working together in a program to help upcoming students reach their goals of becoming Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). The program loans LPN nursing…
Read MoreAudit Reveals New Findings On U.S. Bank Stadium
Minnesota’s legislative auditor says the oversight agency for the new Minnesota Vikings’ stadium has leased a third suite from the team, according to the Associated Press. Legislative Auditor Jim Nobles’…
Read MoreGreat Wolf Lodge Minnesota To Open
Great Wolf Resorts Inc. confirms that it has bought a water park and adjoining hotel near the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, according to the Associated Press. The Wisconsin…
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