Minnesota
- Northern Lights at the Boulder Lake Dam
We drove up a little after midnight and joined the party at boulder lake, and were treated to some great lights!
- State Rep arrested for DWIwww.mprnews.org State Rep. Dan Wolgamott arrested for DWI
The St. Cloud DFLer was arrested by a State Patrol officer Friday and booked on suspicion of impaired driving.
- Solar storm on thursdaym.startribune.com Solar storm on Thursday expected to make Northern Lights visible in Minnesota
A solar storm forecast for Thursday is expected to give skygazers in 17 American states a chance to glimpse the Northern Lights, the colorful sky show that happens when solar wind hits the atmosphere.
Best viewing between 2200 and 0200.
- racketmn.com What's the Best Local Beer to Cook Your Brats in? - Racket
Stop using the Coors Light that's been sitting in your garage fridge and reach for one of these Minnesota beers instead.
- www.startribune.com In Moorhead, a rare opportunity to hit reset button on entire downtown
The city across the river from Fargo is tearing down a mall to rebuild a downtown in hopes of drawing residents and fostering lively streets.
The city across the river from Fargo is tearing down a mall to rebuild a downtown in hopes of drawing residents and fostering lively streets.
- State Parks in Minnesota
Last time we renewed tabs, we upgraded to the state park plate (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/parksplate.html). That means we get entrance into a state park whenever we go! So, we've been working on visiting at least one state park each weekend for this summer. Here are some resources I found: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/index.html https://www.mapofus.org/minnesota-state-park-map/
- Minnesota added 7,700 jobs in May despite uptick in unemployment rate - Stribwww.startribune.com Minnesota added 7,700 jobs in May despite uptick in unemployment rate
The state jobless rate increased slightly to 2.9% as more people entered the labor force.
>"It's one of the many indicators showing the continued strength of the economy," said Kevin McKinnon, interim commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
>The state unemployment rate also ticked up slightly but still remains low at 2.9%, according to data DEED released Thursday. It's nearly a percentage point lower than the U.S. jobless rate of 3.7%.
- More smoke from Canada fouling Minnesota, Wisconsin air - Duluth News Tributewww.duluthnewstribune.com Air quality warning expanded to impact all people outdoors as smoke from Canada fouls air
Advisory extended into Friday morning, expanded to include most of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
> The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued an orange advisory, which means air pollution will be unhealthy for people with breathing issues, the elderly and young people.
> Easterly winds are moving the smoke, much of it from fires in Quebec, west across the state, where it will linger into Thursday.
- Remember the 1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment - MinnPostwww.minnpost.com Remember the 1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment, and what it did at Gettysburg | MinnPost
On July 2, 1863, as Union troops were trying desperately to hold the line on Cemetery Ridge, a major hole opened up and nearly 1,200 Confederate troops marched forward. The only unit that could stop them was the grossly outnumbered 1st Minnesota.
- Allina suspends policy that denied care to patients with large debts - Stribstartribune.com Allina suspends policy that denied care to patients with large debts
Health system to increase awareness of financial options that could prevent patients with unpaid bills from losing access to clinics.
The policy likely violated an existing agreement with the state which protects MN citizens against abusive debt collection practices.
>Southern Minnesota patients face a particular challenge if they lose access to Mayo, said Henehan, a partner with Kain-Henehan in Mendota Heights. > > "Mayo has got such a hold on all of those towns in southern Minnesota," she said. "When you get cut off from Mayo, you really get cut off from health care."
- Which new laws and policies are you excited about from the latest session?www.cbsnews.com Minnesota Legislature wraps up $72 billion state budget, ends legislative session with far-reaching impact
The Minnesota Legislature adjourned for the year on Monday, marking the end of a consequential session where newly-empowered Democrats passed a slate of progressive policies with wide-ranging impact.
Check out the linked CBS article if you need a refresher - it's a lot. This is one of the most impactful legislative sessions we'll see for a while.
To give a short list of my favorites: trans youth protections, conversion therapy ban, abortion protections, free school lunches and recreational cannabis legalization.
The 2040 clean energy deadline is cool as well, if a bit ambitious.
- Minnesota enacts right-to-repair law, covers more devices than any other state - Ars Technicaarstechnica.com Minnesota enacts right-to-repair law that covers more devices than any other state
Just one state demanding free repair manuals could benefit all fixers.
>It doesn't cover video game consoles, medical gear, farm or construction equipment, digital security tools, or cars. > >However, in demanding that manuals, tools, and parts be made available for most electronics and appliances, Minnesota's recently passed right-to-repair bill covers the most ground of any US state yet.
- Formal effort begins to replace Minnesota flag - MinnPostwww.minnpost.com Formal effort begins to replace 'cluttered genocidal mess' on Minnesota flag | MinnPost
By next May the state flag will be lowered for the last time and replaced by a new banner designed by a 13-member commission created to approve both a new flag and a new seal.
- Gov. Tim Walz signs historic bill legalizing marijuana in Minnesota - Stribwww.startribune.com Gov. Tim Walz signs historic bill legalizing marijuana in Minnesota
Use, possession and home-growing become legal on Aug. 1, while retail sales are likely at least a year away.
Gov. Walz's signature makes Minnesota the 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana.
