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Minn. Gov. Tim Walz will lead event ahead of Trump rally
ST. PAUL – Gov. Tim Walz and other Minnesota leaders will lead a canvassing kickoff on Saturday in St. Paul ahead of Trump's St. Cloud rally. According to the release, U.S. Rep Betty McCollum, R-Minn., and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter will join Walz, DFL, at the event that will focus on the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025. ...
3M Posts Better-than-Expected Quarter
ST PAUL, Minn. (AP) — 3M Co. on Friday reported second-quarter profit of $1.15 billion. The Minnesota-based maker of Post-it notes and industrial coatings said it had net income of $2.07 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $1.93 per share. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations....
Former St. Cloud legal aid attorney now a Minn. Supreme Court judge
A former St. Cloud legal aid attorney is now on the Minnesota Supreme Court bench. In a formal ceremony focused on justice for all Minnesotans, Sarah Hennesy took the oath of office as the Minnesota Supreme Court’s newest associate justice, according to a release. ...
Navigating Outside Scholarships: Are They a Scam?
Securing financial aid is crucial for many students and their families. Outside scholarships are any scholarship that is not awarded by a school or the government. They offer an excellent way to supplement your financial aid package, but concerns about their legitimacy often arise. Understanding how to find reputable scholarships and avoid scams is key to maximizing your educational funding.
2024 Hooley Award winners Announced and celebrated at ImageTrend Connect
LAKEVILLE, MINN. — ImageTrend, LLC announced the winners of its 2024 Hooley Awards at the 16th annual ImageTrend Connect Conference. The Hooley Awards celebrate innovative ideas and programs that generate measurable outcomes in the EMS, fire, and healthcare industries. From the 25 entries, nominees were narrowed down to a field of nine finalists – three in each of the three categories – from which a judging panel of industry leaders selected the winners.
V-FEST promotes healthy living through music, food and fun at free family-friendly event in St. Paul this Saturday
“V” stands for vitality at V-FEST, a free family event scheduled from noon to 5 pm on Saturday, July 27 at ARTS-Us at 1221 Marshall Ave in St. Paul.
Morning Announcements for July 26
Tell us what you’re celebrating this week. Whether it's a milestone in your career, a family achievement, a community event, a birthday, or something good happening in your neighborhood, we want to hear your stories. “This Sunday my wife and I celebrate our 45th anniversary. Thank you, Diane, for...
Storm Chasers drop second straight to Saints, 5-2
SAINT PAUL, MN – The Omaha Storm Chasers fell behind in the first inning and trailed the entire night, falling to the St. Paul Saints 5-2 at CHS Field Thursday. Omaha starter Andrew Hofmann fell in an early hole, as he surrendered a pair of runs in the first on three hits and two walks, as the Saints sent eight batters to the plate in the opening frame.
Gillette Children’s promotes play for kids of all abilities
Gillette Children’s Hospital hopes to inspire others to help build play spaces for children of all abilities. They’ll hold a “day of play” Saturday to show how an inclusive playground makes a difference for children and their families. The St. Paul hospital and other organizations pushed...
MITIE Director Guests on ‘Disrupting with Purpose’
Eyenga Bokamba, director of the Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education (MITIE), a joint partnership of the University of St. Thomas School of Education and Morrison Family College of Health, recently was a guest on the Youthprise series “Disrupting with Purpose.” Youthprise is the leading youth-centered philanthropic organization in Minnesota.
Spring environmental field journey a rite of passage at SAP Elementary
At St. Anthony Park Elementary School, going to the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center has been an annual rite of passage for each year’s fifth-grade class for more than 40 years. This June was no exception as 90 fifth graders, five teachers and about 20 chaperones travelled north to...
St. Anthony Park community council news
The St. Paul Parks and Recreation Department recently presented improvement plans for the South St. Anthony Park Play Area to the Council. Anne Gardner and Meredith Ver Steeg shared progress on the Play Area Improvements Project, addressing the park’s needs based on age, accessibility and distance. The 30-year-old play...
SAP meeting focuses on homeless shelter issue
Sixty community members escaped the gloomy weather and gathered at St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church on June 27 to address housing insecurity and homelessness in the area. The meeting was held after Luther Seminary canceled plans to lease its vacant Stub Hall to Ramsey County and Model Cities for use as a homeless shelter.
Thin ice, stormy seas: Hamline U documents warming of Lake Superior
Our exceptionally warm winter, nearly without snow, was better suited to Missouri than Minnesota. Already, summer has brought extraordinary storms and record-setting heatwaves. These signs of our changing climate are having significant impacts on the largest lake in the world: Lake Superior is now among the fastest warming of the...
Catch a Free Floating Jazz Concert on July 27 in Downtown St. Paul
Local band Steve Clarke and the Working Stiffs will be performing this Saturday, July 27, on the Big River Music Boat, “the world’s only floating performance ship,” which will be docked on the Mississippi River at Upper Landing Park in downtown St. Paul. The live concert starts at 2:00 p.m. and is free for all—attendees are encouraged to bring friends, family, and a blanket or chairs to enjoy a fun afternoon of jazz music from the shore in the park.
New Century Activities Director ready to get started
(ABC 6 News) — It will certainly be a new school year in more ways than one at Century High School. The Panthers will have a new Activities Director, David Perkins, who previously served in many administrative roles in the Twin Cities. Perkins spoke about his longtime desire to...
Preview | Colorado Rapids 2 head up north for second matchup of season with Minnesota United FC 2
COMMERCE CITY, Colo – Colorado Rapids 2 (4-10-3, 16 pts.) hits the road for a matchup with Minnesota United FC 2 (4-10-1, 14 pts.) on Friday night. Kickoff at National Sports Center Stadium is set for 6:00 p.m. MT (MLSNEXTPro.com). Rapids 2 will look to avenge their previous performance...
Coach Montaous Walton headed to Minnesota
Former Cincinnati Christian University and Wright State Lake campus Coach and recruiting coordinator Montaous Walton will be heading to the Twin Cities to join Head Coach Jim Weyandt’s staff at Hamline University, a prestigious University in St. Paul, Minnesota. Hamline Baseball is a competitive program in the MIAC (Minnesota...
NCHC Playoffs Expand to 10 Teams in 2027 – St. Thomas Joins Conference
The NCHC has announced a new 10-team playoff format starting in 2027, coinciding with the entry of St. Thomas into the conference. 2025 - 8 teams qualify, 2 weeks, neutral-site championship. 2026 - 8 teams qualify, 3 weeks, all on campus sites. 2027 - 10 teams qualify, 3 weeks, all...
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