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Forest Lake Times

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Ace Hardware moves downtown, opens new kitchen store next door

Forest Lake Ace Hardware recently made the move downtown, opening its new location at 91 Lake St. S. and hosting its grand opening celebration on Saturday, Oct. 31, as well as launching its new kitchen and housewares store next door. “I was almost in tears all day because of the overwhelming support from the community,” owner Tim Owata said of the grand opening celebration. The new location downtown, which features a 1,800 square foot greenhouse and lawn and garden center that will also include live goods early next year, has almost double the retail space than its previous location, according to Owata. Owata said it’s exciting to finally open and the feedback so far has been “very positive” and that people like the expanded and additional inventory, which includes Stihl power equipment and an expanded barbecue section, and the greenhouse. Owata, who said it’s been “a relief to get to this point,” has seen his vision of the space come to life. “When I first started looking at the building late last year — I’m definitely a dreamer, and my wife always thinks I’m too much of a dreamer — I saw a vision, but in the back of my

Forest Lake, MN · 1d

patriotnewsmn.com

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Board votes to deny land use map change

After a 45-minute discussion Tuesday, the Sherburne County Board voted not to approve an amendment to the Sherburne County Comprehensive Plan Land-Use Map for Private Energy Production on 80 acres in Big Lake Twp. The request was made in an effort to allow Nokomis Energy to build 5-megawatt solar garden...

Sherburne County, MN · 1d
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vintageaviationnews.com

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Aeronca: The Journey of America’s Pioneer in Commercial General Aviation

The Aeronautical Corporation of America, originally formed as Cincinnati Aeronautical Corporation, was founded on November 11, 1928, in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is often shortened to Aeronca and became the first American company to produce a commercially successful general aviation aircraft. In 1941, the company officially changed its name to Aeronca Aircraft Corporation. The company began production in 1929 with the Aeronca C-2 monoplane, known as the “Flying Bathtub.” The “C” in its name stands for Cincinnati. In 1937, the company introduced the Scout, a two-seater model. The Scout evolved into the Chief and Super Chief the following year. In 1937, the Ohio River flood washed away the entire Lunken Airport area, destroying Aeronca’s factory, tooling, and nearly all early blueprints and drawings. Because of this, the company moved out of the floodplain in 1939 to Hook Field Municipal Airport in Middletown, Ohio. By October 1940, the factory had to expand by 25,000 square feet to meet production needs.

Middletown, OH · 2d
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Great River Energy replaces wind turbine in Maple Grove

The wind turbine outside of the Great River Energy headquarters in Maple Grove has been replaced with a more efficient turbine. The iconic turbine has been part of the Maple Grove landscape along Elm Creek Boulevard for many years. The old turbine was installed outside the headquarters building in 2007, and it generated electricity for the building for 18 years. Trevor Roy, Great River Energy Media and External Relations Lead, said, “The old turbine actually dates back to 1994, when it first went into service in the Netherlands, so it had a long and productive life before reaching the end of its useful life.” He said as the technology aged, the repairs became more difficult and costly. Replacing the turbine with newer technology was the way to go. Great River Energy actually reused parts of the old turbine. Roy said, “The new turbine isn’t taller. We’re actually reusing the existing tower and foundation, as well as much of the electrical infrastructure. The new turbine has a lower nameplate capacity, but newer technology allows it to generate electricity at lower wind speeds.” The old blades and the nacelle, which houses the mechanical components for the wind turbine, were removed the week

Maple Grove, MN · 2d

takemetotn.com

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Skip A Dozen Thrift Runs, Because This Minnesota Vintage Mall Packs Over 65 Dealers Into One Building

Most vintage hunts in Minnesota turn into a long loop of tiny shops, short stops, and empty hands. One building in Stillwater flips that script by stacking dozens of dealers across three floors under a single roof. Collectors come for old tools, agates, jewelry, furniture, and the odd anvil, and...

Stillwater, MN · 1d

Plant Services

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Gradian opens thermal management manufacturing facility in Minnesota

Gradian Thermal Solutions has opened a 500,000-square-foot thermal management manufacturing facility in Dayton, Minn. The company, which manufactures thermal management equipment for mission-critical environments, invested approximately $60 million in the project and expects to increase its companywide workforce from approximately 150 employees to around 1,000. Production at the Dayton facility...

Dayton, MN · 16h

okenergytoday.com

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CVR Energy expands refinery holdings

Carl Icahn controlled CVR Energy, Inc., owner of refineries in Wynnewood, Oklahoma and Coffeyville, Kansas is adding to its family of refineries in a $4.2 billion deal to acquire Marathon Petroleum Corp. refineries in North Dakota and Minnesota. The company announced the refineries are in St. Paul Park, Minnesota, and...

Coffeyville, KS · 3d

1390 Granite City Sports

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MN Christmas Market Returns For 11th Year With Three Holiday Popups

Eleven years of local makers under one roof. The MN Christmas Market pops up in St. Paul, Cottage Grove and Red Wing this season, a dollar at the door.

Red Wing, MN · 1d

News Talk 1340 KROC-AM

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3M to pay $7.3 Billion to Settle "Forever Chemical" Claims

The Minnesota-based company has announced a settlement to lawsuits over groundwater contamination from its chemical compound.

St Paul, MN · 1d

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Since 1938, Minnesotans Have Driven To The Nordic Ware Factory Store In St. Louis Park For Bundt Pans And Bargains

Some shopping trips are errands, and some are treasure hunts with a parking lot. In a Minneapolis suburb, bakers have a favorite stop that sits right beside the factory making the very pans on its shelves. The headline promises Bundt pans and bargains, and this shop delivers both, plus a...

St Louis Park, MN · 1d

KFIL Radio

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MN Christmas Market Returns For 11th Year With Three Holiday Popups

Eleven years of local makers under one roof. The MN Christmas Market pops up in St. Paul, Cottage Grove and Red Wing this season, a dollar at the door.

Red Wing, MN · 1d

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100-year-old St. Paul candy shop says they would rather raise prices than cut chocolate quality

ST PAUL, Minnesota (WCCO) -- A 100-year-old candy shop in St. Paul says it is sticking with its family recipes this Halloween, even as the cost of chocolate keeps climbing, its new owner says. Tom Saunders took over Regina's Candy in May, carrying on a tradition that has lasted generations.

St Paul, MN · 7d

Community Reporter

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Razava Bread Co. Receives Statewide Retail Innovation Award

St. Paul’s Razava Bread Co. has been recognized with the 2026-27 Retail Innovation Award from Minnesota Retailers, honoring its combination of traditional baking methods, historical research and modern retail experience. […] The post Razava Bread Co. Receives Statewide Retail Innovation Award first appeared on Community Reporter .

St Paul, MN · 7d

Ely Echo

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Verizon may eliminate landline service for over 20,000 Minnesota customers

Verizon hopes to cut access to landline service for approximately 20,000 customers from the Twin Cities metro north to the Canadian border. Locations in Embarrass, Babbitt, Brimson, Hoyt Lakes and Aurora are among the 163 wire centers where landlines could face service interruptions as early as November. Customers will retain...

Minnesota · 7d

Community Reporter

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Twin Cities Made: College Muscle Movers

I moved into my first college dorm in 2007. Now, 19 years later and four knee surgeries later, I don't want to move a single box, let alone an entire dorm room. That didn't stop me from moving myself into my house in Little Bohemia to save money, though. While I don't plan on moving anytime soon, the trauma of moving so many times, across so many states, still sits with me — in my soul and in my joints. That's why I wanted to talk to Daniel Blomberg. He's worked for College Muscle Movers for ten years now, and he seems to have a system that truly takes a load off families in transition. The post Twin Cities Made: College Muscle Movers first appeared on Community Reporter .

Twin Cities Metro, MN · 7d

The Financial Wire

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Minnesota’s county offices warn that the senior property tax deferral is a loan with a lien on the house, not forgiveness, and the form is due Nov. 1

Minnesota homeowners 65 and older who want to defer next year’s property tax have until Nov. 1 to apply, and county offices are warning that the program is a loan secured by a lien on the house, not tax forgiveness. Nov. 1 falls on a Sunday this year. Applicants pay 3 percent of household income... The post Minnesota’s county offices warn that the senior property tax deferral is a loan with a lien on the house, not forgiveness, and the form is due Nov. 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Minnesota · 8d

WCCO News Talk 830

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Black Entrepreneurs Summit and Expo targets economic slump and $700 million Metro Surge hit

A survey from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce shows 96% of businesses reported increased operating costs and 42% said those increases are significant, since Operation Metro Surge hit Minnesota. It's one of the reasons the Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce is calling it a challenging year for businesses.

Minneapolis, MN · 7d

mspmag.com

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No Need to Stock Up: A Promise to Our THC Customers

Between now and December 11, you’re going to hear a lot about the future of THC beverages and edibles. Some of it will be confusing. Some of it will suggest you should stock up before the rules change. Here’s what I want our customers to know: Top Ten Liquors...

Minnesota · 8d

kfgo.com

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Minnesota Department of Human Rights says Minnesota businesses discriminated against Native Americans

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO-KDLM) – The Minnesota Department of Human Rights has announced that two Minnesota businesses discriminated against multiple Native Americans for refusing to accept both of their tribal identification cards from the Red Lake Nation and the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe. The DHR say an investigation found The...

Minnesota · 10d

unearththevoyage.com

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Since 1928, The Same Family Has Rolled Old-Fashioned Candy Canes By Hand In Minnesota

Somewhere in Minnesota, a family has been twisting peppermint candy canes by hand since 1928. Not stamped out by some giant machine, but rolled and shaped the slow, old-fashioned way. That alone made me curious. Then I learned the same shop sells chocolate-covered caramel treats called Alligators and keeps a...

Apple Valley, MN · 9d