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KSTP 5 Eyewitness News Minneapolis-St. Paul MN

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$13 million in budget cuts could be coming to South Washington County Schools

South Washington County Schools could cut $13 million from its budget, with staff losses possible but no school closures planned.

Washington County, MN · 22h

racketmn.com

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Lions, Tigers, and Wolves, Goodbye! After Hard Farewells, What’s Next for the Como Zoo?

My whole childhood, I dreamed of working at the Minnesota Zoo. Heaven was in Apple Valley, where my grandma and I would gaze at animals to our heart’s content in the state's most sprawling zoological gardens. When we returned home, I talked her ear off about my future as a primatologist while she plated fish sticks and applesauce on a Hefty Zoo Pal.

St Paul, MN · 1d
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FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

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Cossetta's owner unexpectedly passed away in Rome

St Paul, MN · 17h

islands.com

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Goodbye Lake Superior, So Long Lake Minnetonka: This Minnesota Gem Is A Freshwater Fishing Paradise

It's not for nothing that Minnesota has been dubbed the "Land of 10,000 Lakes." The North Star State is a fisherman's oasis, with places like Duluth offering access to Lake Superior, while folks in the Twin Cities can escape to Lake Minnetonka. Still, as serene as their natural beauty may be, summer crowding can be an issue. However, if you prefer a secluded fishing retreat off the beaten path and away from Minnesota's major cities, then say goodbye to these two destinations and hello to Little Jessie Lake. This body of water is located in Itasca County, in what is referred to as "Up North" by locals.

Minnesota · 2d
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KSTP 5 Eyewitness News Minneapolis-St. Paul MN

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Dave Cossetta, owner of longtime St. Paul restaurant dies unexpectedly in Rome

Dave Cossetta, the owner of St. Paul’s longtime restaurant and a fourth-generation business leader, has died unexpectedly in Italy, according to his family.

St Paul, MN · 1d

myfamilytravels.com

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This Minnesota Underground Cave System Was Once A Mine, Then A Mushroom Farm, And Later A Gangster Hideout

Tour guides still point out bullet holes from an unsolved gangland shooting inside a sandstone cave nightclub. I noticed that the shooting is only one chapter in a very strange story. The same hand-carved tunnels once supplied sand for glass. Later, they grew mushrooms by the ton. One detail I...

St Paul, MN · 23h

piercecountyjournal.news

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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers makes second visit to PHS

Prescott High School students had a special visitor last week when Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers returned for his second visit to the school, spending time with students in two classrooms and participating in their learning activities. Invited by Prescott High School social studies teacher Jeff Ryan, Evers visited Ryan's Geography...

Prescott, WI · 1d

CBS Minnesota

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4 Your Weekend: What to do in Minnesota on Nov. 13-15

WCCO is tracking everything you can go out and do 4 Your Weekend, including plenty of outdoor action.

Minneapolis, MN · 7h

Hastings Star Gazette

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Dakota County plans for service changes in 2027

Dakota County is changing some park and library hours and services next year. The changes are being made due to planned 2027 budget reductions. Service changes as part of next year’s budget also include a new location for passport services, which does not require additional tax dollars. Here is...

Dakota County, MN · 1d

takemetotn.com

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These 11 Minnesota Hobby Shops Are So Packed You’ll Lose A Whole Afternoon Inside

Some stores you pop into for one thing and leave in ten minutes. The shops on this list are not those stores. From Duluth to Mankato, Minnesota has hobby shops stacked with model trains, RC trucks, plastic kits, miniatures, paints, comics, board games, and trading cards. If you build, paint, race, collect, or play, these are the places where one quick errand turns into a full afternoon of browsing.

Mankato, MN · 2d

KEYC

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JCC football outlasts WEM in overtime thriller

HASTINGS, Minn. (KEYC) - The Jackson County Central football team battled Waterville-Elysian-Morristown in the opening round of the Class AA state tournament on Thursday. JCC wins by a final of 32-24 in overtime. The Huskies battle Redwood Valley in the Class AA semifinals next Friday at 9:00 in the morning.

Jackson, MN · 15h

Bring Me The News

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Twin Cities high school basketball giant signs with UConn

One of the state's top high school basketball stars signed with UConn on Wednesday.

Maple Grove, MN · 2d

Main Street Dollars

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UnitedHealthcare and Humana Medicare Advantage members lose M Health Fairview, White River, Fred Hutch and St. Vincent hospitals in four states on Jan. 1

Four hospital systems in four states have told Medicare Advantage members that they will be out of network on Jan. 1, 2027. M Health Fairview in Minnesota, White River Health in Arkansas and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Washington are leaving UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage plans. St. Vincent Health in Colorado is leaving Humana’s. The timing […]

Minnesota · 2d

fastfoodclub.com

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Fifteen Minnesota Bowling Alleys Where The Burgers Taste Like 15

Some Minnesota bowling alleys take their kitchens almost as seriously as their lanes, and those are the ones worth knowing about. This list covers fifteen spots across the state, from vintage wood lanes in St. Paul to big family fun centers in Rochester, Moorhead, and Mankato. Each one pairs a...

Minnesota · 19h

River Falls Journal

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Tattersall to host Thanksgiving buffet

Tattersall Cocktail Bar & Eatery in River Falls will host a Thanksgiving buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, at 1777 Paulson Road. The menu includes roasted turkey breast with gravy and roasted pork loin with a Tattersall apple brandy peppercorn sauce. Sides include garlic mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, brown sugar-glazed sweet potatoes, and mac and cheese. There will also be seasonal salads and desserts, including pumpkin and pecan pies, salted caramel panna cotta and chocolate dessert shooters. Several gluten-free and vegetarian options will be available.

River Falls, WI · 1d

ksum.com

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Proposed High Voltage Transmission Line Drawing Strong Opposition

A proposed high-voltage transmission line drew strong opposition during a Minnesota Public Utilities Commission hearing in Sherburn Thursday. The PowerOn Midwest project would bring a 765-thousand-kilo-volt transmission line from South Dakota across southern Minnesota, including Martin County, before ending in Dakota County. The project must receive a state Certificate of Need before moving forward. Representatives from Great River Energy say the line is needed to maintain electric reliability as power consumption is expected to increase by about 25-percent over the next 20 years. However, all 24 people who spoke during Thursday’s hearing opposed the project. Concerns included the impact on farmland, whether the line is actually needed, and the possibility it could attract large data centers to the region. Martin County Commissioner Richard Koons questioned the project’s benefits to southern Minnesota, saying local counties are losing population and the electricity would largely pass through the area rather than serve local needs. Another speaker, retired Xcel Energy employee Kent Scholl, argued that a smaller transmission project could meet near-term reliability needs with less disruption. Administrative Law Judge Joseph Meyer will issue a report with recommendations by February 15th. The Public Utilities Commission is expected to make a decision on the Certificate of Need around March or April of 2027. Comments can be submitted to the email consumer.puc@state.mn.us, mailed to Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, 121 7th Place East, Suite #350, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101, or faxed to 651-297-7073. The written form to fill out can be found at https://mn.gov/puc/get-involved/public-comments/.

Martin County, MN · 2h

myfamilytravels.com

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This Old-School Minnesota Steakhouse Still Cooks Steaks Over Charcoal And Serves Classic Relish Trays

Your steak here hits open charcoal broilers, and a tray of marinated peppers and tomatoes lands on the table before you even order. That’s the kind of welcome I can get behind. Warm garlic toast comes along too, grilled until it picks up a little char. Soft rye bread...

St Paul, MN · 2d

thenarrativematters.com

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Minnesota Under Siege: Feds Slash $113M in Medicaid, Open 1,600-Bed ICE Prison, and Trigger 70+ Ellison Lawsuits: Minneapolis and St. Paul’s Week In Review

Overview: Minnesota policy and healthcare news is led by the federal government’s permanent denial of roughly $113 million in Medicaid reimbursements, the opening of a new Department of Homeland Security detention facility in Appleton, and Attorney General Keith Ellison’s commitment to ongoing federal legal battles ahead of Governor-elect Amy Klobuchar taking office.

Minnesota · 5h

Press & News

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Mistakes pile up as Knights football is eliminated

St. Michael-Albertville football's momentum stopped after a first-round upset to Woodbury, as Rosemount beat them in the round of 16 to end their season in the state tournament. The Knights crushed the Royals in the first round, winning on the road as the six-seed over the three-seed in Woodbury. On Nov. 6, the Knights lost to Rosemount 35-7, not repeating the upset from last season or last week and falling to the No. 2 team in their quadrant of the bracket. The first half was all Rosemount. The Irish scored three times in the first half to make it 21-0 over the Knights. In the second quarter, the Knights showed signs of life when down 14-0. After a punt, the Irish fumbled on the ensuing drive thanks to forced fumble by defensive back Kyan Beaumont. Beaumont and the Knights took over on their opponent's 24 and drove down inside the Irish 10. A costly fumble coughed up a golden opportunity for the Knights offense to cut the lead in half with the first half time ticking down. The Irish capitalized and scored once more before the break. The second half had as much scoring, but the Knights joined the fray

Albertville, MN · 1d

monitorsaintpaul.com

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Twin Cities Unhoused Union pushing for housing fixes

There are no easy solutions to improving the challenges of homelessness, but Junail Freeman Anderson has spent much of her life seeking them. She has been homeless many times and has learned to fend for herself and others in the same situation, trying to have a say in decisions made around the issue.

Twin Cities Metro, MN · 2d