Archive for Mar. 3 2017
Community Rallies Around Salem WEST After Arson
Tragedy doesn’t discriminate. Not between the rich or the poor, evil or good. That was evident on Wednesday morning when Salem WEST, an organization in Deerwood dedicated to helping others…
Read MoreIn Focus: Aitkin Art Center Has Gone To The Birds
The Jaques Art Center in Aitkin has gone to the birds! Its current exhibit features a wide variety of area birds captured in many different ways by Minnesota artists. The…
Read MoreMN Could See Billions Of Dollars In Health Care Expenses
Minnesota officials are bracing for billions of dollars in additional health care expenses if President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans move ahead with a plan they’re considering to replace the…
Read MoreGovernor Mark Dayton Recovering From Prostate Cancer Surgery
Governor Mark Dayton is recovering from surgery after having his prostate removed. The Minnesota governor took to social media and posted a message on Facebook late Thursday night: The 70-…
Read MoreUpgrades & Changes Coming To MN State Parks
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is upgrading a list of state parks where major improvements are coming to parks across Minnesota. Some of the new changes will include new…
Read MoreMN House Considers Bill To End Snow Days
Lawmakers are looking at a bill in the House that could eliminate snow days and have students work from home on laptops or tablets. The legislation would allow for up…
Read MoreSunday Liquor Sales Bill On Its Way To The Governor
After decades of banning Sunday liquor sales, lawmakers have now sent a bill to allow Sunday sales to the Governor. On Thursday the Minnesota House voted to send the bill…
Read MoreBill Passes MN House Giving State Authority On Wages & Sick Leave
The Minnesota House has taken a step toward giving the state authority over whether to hike the minimum wage or require sick leave, a move opponents say strips local control…
Read MoreOne Person Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash On Highway 64
A Thursday afternoon crash injures a Hastings man north of Motley on Highway 64. According to the Minnesota State Patrol shortly after 2:00 pm, 53- year- old, Sherry Lynn Witzel,…
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