Census workers begin door knocking this week in Minneapolis
Census takers will begin knocking on doors this week in Minnesota. They will be visiting households that haven’t responded to the 2020 Census by mail, online or by phone. The census determines how federal funding is allocated for schools and [...]
Northfield Woman Dead After Driving Through Construction Zone in Montgomery
A 51-year-old Northfield woman is dead after driving through a construction zone at Highway 99 in Montgomery. The State Patrol says Michelle Burwell was westbound when she drove through a hole in the road. The Patrol says she was not [...]
GreenSeam to Celebrate Agribusiness
GreenSeam is hosting a celebration of agribusiness. It takes place on August 4 from 11:30-1:00 at Franklin Rogers Field in Mankato. They will share an update to their program of work and vision for the future. They'll also hear from [...]
St. Cloud man drowns after falling off tube in Big Lake
BIG LAKE, Minn. (AP) — Divers have recovered the body of a St. Cloud man who drowned after falling off a floating tube in Big Lake. Sherburne County Sheriff Joel Brott says the dive team was called in around 7:45 [...]
Minnesota reports 8 new deaths related to COVID-19
(AP) — Minnesota health officials report eight newly confirmed deaths from COVID-19 on Sunday. That raises the state's death toll to 1,614 since the pandemic began. Of the eight new deaths, five were in long-term care or assisted-living facilities. Of [...]
No Wake Restriction Lifted For Lakes Tetonka, Sakatah
The “No Wake Restriction” has been lifted for Lake Tetonka and Lake Sakatah. Lake levels have receded and remained at the threshold for consecutive days. The “No Wake Restriction” remains in effect for Lake Washington as it fails to recede [...]
Minnesota Reporting the Highest Level of COVID-19 Positives Cases, Hospitalizations Since the End of May
The state of Minnesota is reporting its highest level of COVID-19 positive cases in two months Friday. "We had 779 laboratory-confirmed positive tests yesterday," said MDH Commissioner Jan Malcom. "This is the first time we've seen several days of 700 [...]
Report: Sleepy Eye Company Has Received the Vast Majority of Payments From a Program To Support Farmers Who Euthanized Their Hogs
One influential pork company has received the vast majority of payments from an Iowa program designed to support farmers who euthanized their hogs after the coronavirus devastated their industry. Newly released data shows that Christensen Farms has received $1.86 million [...]
St. Peter To Continue Discussions on a Possible New Fire Hall
St. Peter City Administrator Todd Prafke says it's possible, but he doubts the Minnesota State Legislature will take up his city's request to hold a local option sales tax referendum this fall. It was part of the city's plan to [...]
- On this day August 04, 2015Influential country producer Billy Sherrill, who worked with artists like George Jones, Charlie Rich, and Tammy Wynette and is known for pioneering the "countrypolitan" sound, died after a short illness at the age of 78. Sherrill also co-wrote many hit songs, including "Stand by Your Man" (written with Tammy Wynette).
- On this day August 04, 1947Hank Williams recorded "On the Banks of the Old Ponchartrain" during sessions at Castle Studio, Nashville. According to biographer Colin Escott, Ramona Vincent, a crippled woman, wrote the words of the song as a poem and sent it to Williams, who put a melody to it. The track became the singer's second single on MGM […]
- On this day August 04, 1890Born on this day in Oswego, Kansas, was Carson Robison, country music singer and songwriter. Although his impact is generally forgotten today, he played a major role in promoting country music in its early years through numerous recordings and radio appearances. He was also known as Charles Robison and sometimes composed under the pseudonym Carlos […]
