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Minnesotans Have Spoken: This Is Their Favorite Gas Station

According to Data Pandas' Most Popular Gas Stations by State survey, Casey's General Stores was ranked as the favorite gas station chain in Minnesota, and it has 190 locations across the state.

Minnesota · 5h

The Center Square

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Report: Minnesota owes $12,834 per resident in state, local debt

(The Center Square) – A new report from the Reason Foundation found Minnesota’s state and local governments have $73 billion in total liabilities, equivalent to $12,834 per resident. That figure is below the national average of $18,346 in per capita state and local government liabilities. “In general, Minnesota is about average, or slightly better than average, in total state and local debt,” Mariana Trujillo, managing director of government finance at Reason Foundation and co-author of the report, told The Center Square in an exclusive interview. Reason Foundation’s State and Local Government Finance Report looked at fiscal year 2024. At the end of that year, the nation’s 50 state governments reported $2.6 trillion in total debt, including $1.9 trillion in long-term debt. Connecticut, New Jersey, Hawaii, Illinois and Massachusetts ranked highest in per capita state debt. Connecticut reported $25,381 per resident, followed by New Jersey at $22,933. Minnesota ranked 32nd nationally in per capita total state debt. The states with the lowest per-capita state debt are Idaho, Indiana, South Dakota, Tennessee, and West Virginia. Utah has just $1,856 per resident, or just a fraction of Minnesota’s $4,052. Looking at state debt alone, Minnesota ranked better than most Democratic-led states, many of

Minnesota · 1d

SC Cloud | St. Cloud Times

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Buc-ee’s is moving closer and closer to Minnesota

Buc-ee's , the mega-convenience store opening across the country, is getting closer and closer to Minnesota. It will open its first store in Wisconsin in early 2027, with hopes of opening another one in the Badger state as soon as it jumps through a few hurdles. The giant gas station and convenience store is also headed to the south of Minnesota, with plans to open the company's first travel center in Indiana and another in Kansas City. What to know about Buc-ee's in Wisconsin A Buc-ee’s travel center will be built along Interstate 94 in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. The store will be the Texas-based chain’s first Wisconsin location. Oak Creek is on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee County. The location will feature a 73,370-square-foot convenience store, 120 fueling stations and 20 electric vehicle chargers, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported. Buc-ee’s — known for its Beaver Nuggets and large supply of snacks — has said the Oak Creek store could open in early 2027. It will be housed on approximately a 30-acre property and will employ about 200 to 250 full-time workers earning $18 to $20 per hour plus benefits. Buc-ee’s, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported, also will

Minnesota · 1d

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This Century-Old Meat Market In Minnesota Still Cuts, Smokes, And Wraps Everything By Hand Like It Did Generations Ago

A Minnesota meat counter once rolled out dill pepper sticks nicknamed Dilly, and they went flying out of the case. That alone got my attention. The same shop sells Swedish sausage, deboned hams, and lingonberry jam from Sweden. It also still cuts porterhouse steaks, which fewer butcher counters seem to bother with these days.

Robbinsdale, MN · 3d
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Minnesota Remodeler Is Banned for Life After Demolishing Rooms and Skipping Out

A Minnesota contractor promised homeowners he could transform their properties with extensive renovations. Instead, many say they were left with unfinished work, empty bank accounts and little to show for the tens of thousands of dollars they had handed over. Now, Ryan David Pietron, and his company, Affordable Home Remodeling,...

Minnesota · 4d

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14 Counties Eligible For Disaster Assistance

(Atlanta, GA) – The U.S. Small Business Administration is making available low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations impacted by drought. The 14 counties are Benton, Cass, Crow Wing, Douglas, Lincoln, Lyon, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Stearns, Todd, Wadena and Yellow Medicine. The businesses hurt by the drought can apply for up to $2 million dollar loan with interest rates as low as 4%. Loans can last up to 30 years and there is no interest or required payments during the first 12 months following disbursement. Businesses can apply online at sba.gov/disaster.

Yellow Medicine County, MN · 3d

Morning Honey

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Owner of Minnesota’s largest candy store thought selling booze-filled candy was legal, then got hit with criminal charge

The owner of Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store says he believed he was within the law when he stocked sweets containing alcohol, but a state investigation has now left him facing a gross misdemeanor charge. Robert Wagner, 66, is accused of selling liquor without a license or permit at his Jordan shop, including allegedly selling some...

Minnesota · 1d

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MN small businesses seeking refunds on tariffs

Minnesota small businesses are seeking refunds after the Supreme Court ruled that the government needs to refund $166 billion in tariffs payments after finding said tariffs to be illegal. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.

Minnesota · 22h

Crafting Your Home

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Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois Limit Winter Utility Shutoffs, With Some Protections Lasting Into April

Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois set winter utility shutoff limits; Ohio's runs to April 16 and Minnesota's to April 30. See who qualifies.

Minnesota · 3d

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Federal gov expands drought disaster loan coverage in Northern MN

The U.S. Small Business Administration expanded drought disaster loan eligibility to businesses in more Northern Minnesota counties. On Friday, Nov. 6, the administration announced loans are now available for small businesses and nonprofits in north-central Minnesota, including those in Aitkin, Carlton, Crow Wing and Cass counties. Some southern Minnesota counties,...

Minnesota · 1d

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News Minneapolis-St. Paul MN

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Agritourism booming in Minnesota

It’s a sign of the changing seasons. The pumpkins from the patch now food at Joyer Adventure Farm at Waldoch Farm in Lino Lakes.

Lino Lakes, MN · 2d

northernnewsnow.com

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Duluth businesses brace for financial impacts of THC beverage ban

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Duluth businesses that produce and sell THC drinks in Minnesota and across the country are preparing for a financial hit if a federal ban takes effect Dec. 11. The ban was signed into law as part of the federal spending bill in November of...

Duluth, MN · 20h

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Mayo Clinic announces Dr. Matthew Callstrom as new president and CEO

(ABC 6 News) – Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees announced Dr. Matthew Callstrom as the next president and CEO of Mayo Clinic on Friday, Nov. 13. Callstrom will succeed Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., who will remain in the role through Dec. 31 while working with Callstrom on the transition. Callstrom joined Mayo Clinic in 2002 and […]

Minnesota · 4h

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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 · 5h

themortgagepoint.com

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ATTOM Report Pinpoints Best Month and Days to Buy a Home

When it comes to buying a home, some days and months are better than others. That’s according to ATTOM’S annual analysis, which highlighted the best days and months of the year to buy a home. The report found that Dec. 24 stands out as the single best day...

Minnesota · 1d

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Utilities seek route permit for Gopher to Badger transmission link as Wisconsin residents weigh local impact

MINNEAPOLIS — Dairyland Power Cooperative and Xcel Energy have filed a formal route permit application with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for a proposed high voltage transmission project that would cross the Mississippi River into western Wisconsin. The proposed Gopher to Badger Link Project involves constructing a new 765...

Wisconsin · 1d

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Ebenezer expands Midwest presence with 8-community deal

In a move to broaden its Midwest presence, Ebenezer Management Services announced an agreement to take over an eight-community senior living portfolio in South Dakota. The Minnesota-based senior living management, development and consulting organization announced the deal with HME Care, the senior living management arm of real estate development and management firm HME Companies, on Wednesday. The agreement has Ebenezer assuming management of eight Peaceful Pines senior living communities in February 2027.

South Dakota · 23h

Grand Rapids Herald Review

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Midco plans $20 million fiber investment in central, northeastern Minnesota

Midco plans to invest more than $20 million over several years to expand high-speed fiber internet service to approximately 14,700 homes and businesses across central and northeastern Minnesota, including several communities in and around Itasca County. The project will replace portions of the company's existing hybrid fiber-coaxial network with fiber-to-the-premises technology. The planned upgrades will cover approximately 400 miles of network infrastructure. Communities included in the project include Bovey, Coleraine, Floodwood, Hill City, McGregor and several others. Portions of Grand Lake, Greenway and Canosia townships are also included. Midco President and Chief Operating Officer Ben Dold said the investment reflects the company's long-term commitment to the region and will provide improved connectivity for residents, businesses and local institutions. Work is already underway in McGregor, where Midco is completing approximately five miles of fiber construction during 2026. The project is expected to serve about 277 locations. The company is also upgrading network facilities acquired from SCI Broadband, including installing new equipment and transitioning network systems. Midco expects to have completed upgrades to approximately half of the acquired service area by the end of 2026. Broader construction is expected to continue in phases beginning in 2027 and extending over several years. Specific

Itasca County, MN · 7h

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$15B Iowa steel mill with Minnesota ties takes step forward with tax incentive plan

FORT MADISON, Iowa - Elected officials in Lee County, Iowa agreed to tax incentive terms with Mesabi Metallics, moving ahead with plans to construct a $15 billion steel mill. Previously, President Donald Trump said the mill, which will be located in southeast Iowa, would be the largest steel plant in U.S. history.

Lee County, IA · 22h