There was a moment last week that lived up to Minnesotans’ historic reputation for practicality in politics. It was like seeing a shaft of light cut through storm clouds. Near the end of the dinner the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce hosts annually on the Legislature’s opening day, the state’s top four lawmakers sat before the […]
Feb. 9—WILLMAR — The city of Willmar on Friday, Feb. 9 released its new branding initiative. “We are thrilled to unveil this new brand for the city of Willmar,” said Mayor Doug Reese in a news release announcing the initiative. “We believe that this updated brand identity truly captures the essence of our city and […]
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — For the eighth straight month in January, Earth was record hot, according to the European climate agency. That was obvious in the northern United States, where about 1,000 people were golfing last month in a snow-starved Minneapolis during what the state is calling “the Lost Winter of 2023-24.” For the […]
For more than a year, the Twin Cities nonprofit community, elected leaders and bankers have been working on a development initiative that may ultimately be valued around $5 billion, the largest in absolute dollars that the region has ever seen. Called the GroundBreak Coalition and coordinated by the Minneapolis-based McKnight Foundation, approximately 40 banks, nonprofits […]
Minnesota is the land of what seems like 10,000 ice and winter festivals, but this year, the ice ain’t so nice. In addition to the cancellation of the John Beargrease Sled Dog marathon and the Minnesota Ice Festival, many outdoor January events and festivals across the state have had to delay or adapt because of […]
Dec. 26—Invasive pests can hide on festive foliage Holiday greenery and Christmas trees bring joy throughout the season, but they can also hide dangerous pests. Diseases and invasive species can make their way into our landscapes on trees and boughs brought into Minnesota from other states. To protect our environment, the State of Minnesota is […]