NW Twin Cities

Capella University names finalists of Capella Fellows Program

By James Ledbetter | Dec 29, 2020

Capella University has announced the cohort of the 2021 Capella Fellows Program that offers full scholarships to the university master's degree program.

Children's Minnesota appoints new senior vice president, COO

By James Ledbetter | Dec 23, 2020

Children's Minnesota has named Jennifer Olson, MBA, as its new senior vice president and chief operating officer (COO), according to PR Newswire.

Minnesota officials ask residents to buy, eat locally

By James Ledbetter | Nov 29, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) encourages Minnesotans to purchase and consume locally over the holidays as Minnesota plans for phase two of the COVID-19 crisis.

Minnesota Senate discusses 2020 riots, prevention

By James Ledbetter | Nov 11, 2020

Minnesota Senate Republicans held a meeting on Oct. 22 to discuss the Review of Lawlessness and Government Responses to Minnesota’s 2020 Riots report that was recently released.

City of Plymouth requires pets to be placed on a leash at all times

By James Ledbetter | Oct 30, 2020

The City of Plymouth reminds residents that city ordinances order pets to be placed on a leash at all times, according to its website.

Central Council on Aging receives $100,000 in relief funds

By James Ledbetter | Aug 27, 2020

The Central MN Council on Aging has received $100,000 from the Minnesota Council on Foundations to sub-award organizations.

Minnesota Department of Health reports 29 restaurants linked to recent COVID-19 outbreak

By James Ledbetter | Aug 25, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) said that they have linked 29 Minnesota eateries to recently reported outbreaks of COVID-19.

From SE Twin Cities

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."

Frontier Communication customers may receive rebates for faulty services

By James Ledbetter | Jul 10, 2020

State Rep. Dean Urdahl recently urged Frontier Communication patrons who are eligible to receive rebates for faulty services to apply by the July 20 deadline.

Minnesotans are given three scenarios for upcoming school year

By James Ledbetter | Jul 6, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recently provided insight on what the next school year will look like for teachers and students.

Twin Cities chambers merge due to the economy

By James Ledbetter | Jun 12, 2020

The Minneapolis Regional Chamber and the Twin West Chamber of Commerce have merged mid-stream due to the changed economy to form the most comprehensive chamber in Minnesota.

Wright County Sheriff warns against taking online courses to obtain permit-to-carry app

By James Ledbetter | Apr 29, 2020

Wright County Sheriff Sean Deringer recently published a news release after he noticed a large number of permit-to-carry applications coming through the system.