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Hometown Holiday Celebration

On Wednesday Nov. 30 from 5-7 p.m., join us for a night of holiday cheer with Santa, Mrs. Claus, their (live!) reindeer helpers, food trucks, kids' activities, bonfires, hayrides, holiday music and more!

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Put Safety First With Fireworks

Put Safety First With Fireworks

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City of Cottage Grove: Annual Spring Cleanup Event is May 7

By Donalyn Corporal | Mar 15, 2022

Annual Spring Cleanup Event is May 7

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Minnesota reports 14% decrease in exports in third quarter

By Caleb Lombardo | Dec 11, 2020

The report for the third quarter exports came out recently, pegging exports in Minnesota as being valued at $4.8 billion, according to a report from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).

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DEED, MDVA team up to host 14th annual Veterans Career Fair

By James Ledbetter | Nov 22, 2020

While Minnesota residents prepared to celebrate Veterans Day on Nov. 11, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) invited veterans in the state to participate in the 14th annual Veterans Career Fair.

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Senate passes Veterans Restorative Justice Act

By Elle Johnson | Aug 20, 2020

The Veterans Restorative Justice Act, which will help move veterans to probation and social service programs instead of jail for less severe crimes, was approved by the Minnesota Senate.

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Minnesota Senate passes second round of police reforms

By Elle Johnson | Aug 12, 2020

The Minnesota Senate Republicans have passed a second round of police reforms for the state.

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Walz recognizes 23 cities, townships and counties in Minnesota as 'telecommuter-friendly communities'

By James Ledbetter | 4 years ago

Gov. Tim Walz made a recent announcement, toasting 23 cities, townships and counties in Minnesota as "telecommuter-friendly communities."

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Minnesota sees uptick in COVID-19 cases within long-term care facilities

By James Ledbetter | 4 years ago

There is an uptick in COVID-19 cases within long-term care facilities, Minnesota health officials said.

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Minnesota faces $4.7 billion revenue shortfall

By Elle Johnson | Aug 3, 2020

Minnesota is facing a $4.7 billion revenue shortfall for fiscal years 2022 and 2023, which comes after the COVID-19 pandemic, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) Commissioner Myron Frans said.

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Former Minneapolis police officer Chauvin, wife face felony charges for tax violations

By Lester Young | Jul 28, 2020

Washington County Attorney Pete Orput filed felony charges recently against Derek Michael Chauvin and Kellie May Chauvin, both of Oakdale, for numerous tax code violations.

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Majority of COVID-19 deaths in Minnesota come from long-term care facilities

By Elle Johnson | Jul 9, 2020

Minnesota's long-term care facilities have received the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic, making up 78.8% of all coronavirus deaths in the state, The Center Square reported.

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Minnesota Senate approves legislation to ensure fair distribution of COVID-19 funds

By Christopher Mobley | Jun 30, 2020

The Minnesota Senate approved compromise legislation on June 17, which created a formula to fairly distribute the share of federal COVID-19 assistance that can be used to help local governments, according to the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus website.

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Maplewood Police under investigation after man dies in custody

By Charmaine Little | Jun 18, 2020

A man’s death while in Maplewood Police custody has raised eyebrows and is being investigated by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension( BCA), according to KARE 11.

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New bill allows freelance makeup, hair artists to practice without license

By Charmaine Little | Jun 11, 2020

According to a new bill, freelance hair and makeup artists won’t have to get a full cosmetology license to practice their craft, Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus (MNSRC) reported.

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Housley releases statement on botched COVID-19 testing

By Elle Johnson | May 28, 2020

Minnesota's long-term care facilities are the topic of botched COVID-19 testing, but Sen. Karin Housley (R-St. Mary's Point), Senate Family Care and Aging Committee chair, issued a statement on the reports.

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Thousands of Minnesota employees claim they were illegally forced to pay union dues

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | 4 years ago

Roughly 8,000 public sector employees in Minnesota are being represented in a class action suit against two labor unions for forcing them to pay union fees as a condition for unemployment.

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U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE: CN Railway To Pay $1.25 Million To United States For Damages Caused By Forest Fire

By Press release submission | May 2, 2020

The fire burned 387 acres of the Superior National Forest

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COVID-19 pushes 3M to create more N95 masks than ever before

By Carrie Bradon | Apr 29, 2020

As the COVID-19 outbreak has continued to unfold, few items have been a more in-demand commodity than masks — specifically N95 masks from 3M.

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Minnesota Department of Health discusses COVID-19 predictions

By Giovanni Whaley | Apr 14, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Health and the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota explains why their research projects a higher COVID-19 death rate in Minnesota that is drastically different from an academic study widely shared by the University of Washington.