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Walz sends MN first responders to Iowa after deadly tornado
ST PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said on Tuesday he sent eight first responders from Minnesota to help Iowans in the aftermath of a devastating tornado that struck the southwestern part of the state on May 21. The EF-4 tornado touched down in the area around Greenfield,...
Group of Yachats residents still show up every Saturday four years after first protest of George Floyd’s killing
At 10 a.m. every Saturday for four years a collection of Yachats-area residents grab homemade signs and stand along U.S. Highway 101 in the center of town to ask people to become more racially aware. They wave to people who honk as they drive past, or smile at others who...
Minnesota governor signs pay raise for Uber and Lyft drivers, keeping companies in the state
Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) signed a bill on Tuesday that requires pay minimums for Uber and Lyft rideshare drivers and also provides them with new insurance provisions following a multiyear battle in Minnesota. In March, the Minneapolis City Council voted in favor of increasing wages for drivers, prompting Uber and Lyft to confirm their intent […]
Loosened liquor laws lets Minnesota cities expand alcohol sales
(FOX 9) - Alcohol will flow a little more freely around Minnesota in the coming months, thanks to new laws passed during this year’s legislative session. The new state law says all Minneapolis parks can now license alcohol sales — without needing covered seating like at Sea Salt by Minnehaha Falls.
Maple Grove's Summer Newsletter Released: Stay Informed on Seasonal Events and City Updates
Maple Grove residents, the wait for your summer updates is over. The city's summer newsletter has officially arrived, and it's chock-full of must-know details about upcoming happenings and city activities. Locals are encouraged to carve out some time this weekend to peruse the digital version, accessible via the web to keep in the loop with all the neighborhood buzz.
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