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After Recovering From Drought, Farmers Now Reeling From All The Rain

Wet weather has put some farmers way behind schedule. Corn and soybeans have been a struggle this year, so has alfalfa.

2013/06/07

MN’s Signa Saunders Remembered On Nat’l Donut Day

Signa Saunders, of Brainerd, Minn., boarded a ship for France in 1918 alongside soldiers headed into battle with the goal of doling out donuts for those in the line of fire. She recalled in her memoir, “Soldiers, Sinkers and Pie,” what it was like to be on board.

2013/06/07

St. Paul Pools Open With Summer Hours

Even the recent cool temps can’t stop St. Paul pools from opening with summer hours on June 8. Como Regional Park Pool, Highland Park Aquatic Center, Phalen Park Beach and Great River Water park will stay open seven days a week beginning Saturday.

2013/06/07

Target Rolling Out Organic, Natural Grocery Brand

Target Corp. is planning a new organic and natural store brand as it works to rev up its grocery business. The big-box retailer says the new brand, called Simply Balanced, will start with drinks and snacks like corn chips.

2013/06/07

How Will The Vikes Settle Into TCF Stadium? By Tearing Up The Field

The Minnesota Vikings are working out final details with the University of Minnesota to play two NFL seasons at TCF Bank Stadium. The Vikings need a temporary home while they build a new $1 billion stadium in downtown Minneapolis.

2013/06/06

Brutal Spring Hurting Bait & Tackle Shops As Much As 85%

The dreary spring has cast clouds over the fishing business. The St. Croix Outdoors bait and tackle shop said its down 85 percent right, and that the ice-out conditions during the fishing opener was the first punch.

2013/06/05

Controversial Diabetes Drug Under FDA Microscope Again

A former blockbuster diabetes drug is going under the FDA’s microscope again. New research suggests Avandia may be safer than first thought, although critics aren’t buying it. The FDA panel is looking at a new analysis on the drug, which shows it’s just as safe as older diabetes drugs.

2013/06/05

Check Out The Official Art For The 2013 State Fair

The new official commemorative art for this year’s State Fair was unveiled on Wednesday. Minneapolis artist Marie Olofsdotter unveiled her creation on Wednesday on the state fairgrounds.

2013/06/05

Finding Minnesota: Driving Off-Road In The Iron Range

If you’re looking to blow off a little steam, it helps to let out a little air.
Pressing on the valve stem of his Jeep’s tires, Lynn McCann says that letting out pressure help’s his Jeep gain traction.

2013/06/04

Winona County OKs 1st Frack Sand Mine Permit

Winona County commissioners on Tuesday approved a conditional use permit for the first operation to exclusively mine frack sand in the southeastern Minnesota county.

2013/06/04

Free Tomato Plants Given Out So People Grow Edible Gardens

If Monday’s beautiful sunshine wasn’t enough, there was some other encouragement to start your garden. Libby Wyrum, of Gardens of Eagan, was handing out free tomato plants in downtown Minneapolis.

2013/06/03

GRASP Program Helping Students Retain Info During Summer

Now that we are into the month of June, schools are starting to close for the summer.
Tuesday is the last day of class in Minneapolis, and St. Paul public schools get out on Friday.

2013/06/03

Court Orders Multi-Million Judgment Against Internet Lender

For struggling families living paycheck to paycheck, internet deals offering a short-term payday loan can appear appealing. But for many customers, what was intended to help them out when they are short of cash, can quickly grow into long-term headaches.

2013/06/03

DeRusha Eats: Jamaican Cuisine With Help Of Pimento Wood

Think about Jamaican food, and you probably think about jerk chicken. It’s unique spicy flavor that comes from a rub or marinade, and from a special kind of wood that’s only being imported by one Twin Cities man.

2013/06/01

Luxury Apts Popping Up, And Filling Up, Too

No raking the leaves, no condo association fees and no mortgage. They’re all reasons that are pushing many people to rental housing in the Twin Cities as high-end apartments pop up all around the metro.

2013/05/31

Target + Neiman Marcus Holiday Collection

Following months of anticipation, Target and Neiman Marcus unveiled their unprecedented holiday collection. The collection, which features 24 of America’s preeminent designers — all members of the Council of Fashion Designers of America — will be available Dec. 1 at all Target and Neiman Marcus stores, as well as online at Target.com and NeimanMarcus.com.

Price Comparison: Same Makeup, 5 Different Stores

WCCO’s Esme Murphy went shopping at five popular stores for the same five makeup products and found price differences as great as 50 percent. See the price changes for yourself!

Before And After Eyelash Treatments

It’s the hottest thing since Botox and there are dozens of “eyelash bars” sprouting up around town. Take a look at some before and after images of some treatments to enhance your eyelashes.

Farmers Market In Minneapolis

The Minneapolis Farmers Market runs down Nicollet Mall from 5th Street to 10th Street. It starts at 6 a.m. and goes till 6 p.m. every Thursday. The market has a plethora of shopping options: locally […]