Labor Day
Edina Approves Early Start To School Year
The Edina School Board has voted unanimously in support of an early start in 2014-2015 school year, which would begin the week before Labor Day.
Northfield Board Rejects Early School Year Proposal
The Northfield School Board has voted to remain on a normal school year for the 2013-2014 calendar, instead of beginning in August as proposed.
Northfield To Discuss Changes To School Calendar
The Northfield School Board will discuss potential changes to the 2013-2014 school calendar Monday night at the high school — a proposition that has many parents more than concerned.
Good Question: How Does AAA Know How Many Of Us Are Driving?
Before every holiday we hear the same reports: a projection of how many Americans are going to get in their cars or hop on airplanes to travel.
Gas Prices Still Around $4 A Gallon After Labor Day
Gas prices usually drop after Labor Day, but some Twin Cities drivers have been paying around $4 per gallon this week for regular unleaded fuel.
State Patrol: DWI Arrests Down Over Labor Day Weekend
Triple A projects 33 million people will travel 50 miles or more this weekend, which is up 2.9 percent from last year. But what’s happening on the roads has the Minnesota State Patrol officials like Lt. Jason Bartell pleasantly taken aback.
Authorities: ‘Career Criminal’ Used Drug Abusers, Homeless As Accomplices
A 56-year-old West St. Paul man has been found guilty of two counts of identity theft. The jury also found that he’s a career criminal, which makes him eligible for a tough sentence.
Opinion: Romney’s Middle Class Economic Plan: Work More, Make Less
Mitt Romney’s economic plan basically says if you make $22.50 an hour with benefits, you make too much money; and if you make $22.5 million, then you pay too much in taxes.
Opinion: Empty Chair Day 2012 and #Eastwooding
Instead of getting rowdy at a demonstration or protest regarding the lack of jobs throughout the country, people can voice their discontent with the nation’s current unemployment rate on this Labor Day by simply placing an empty chair in their front yard.
Last Day At State Fair Means Lots Of Deals
All good things have to come to an end, right? It’s the last day of the State Fair, but that also means it’s a great day to grab some deals.
Unions Face Declining Membership, Education Void
As Americans celebrate Labor Day, labor unions are facing a steadily declining membership. In 2011, the number of Minnesota workers belonging to a union was 371,000, representing 15.1 percent of the state’s wage and salary workers.
Drivers Brace For Nightmarish Labor Day Traffic
It’s the start of a holiday weekend. And for anyone driving north, especially on I-35, it could be tough going. As if slow-to-still traffic wasn’t bad enough, Hannah Andersen found herself stranded on 35 North. And it was a true holiday weekend driving nightmare.
Isaac’s Aftermath To Raise Gas And Food Prices
Hurricane Isaac has been downgraded to a tropical storm, but it is continuing to be a threat to both lives and property.
DNR Says Wildfire Threat Growing In Minnesota
State authorities say the wildfire threat is growing in Minnesota.
Mpls. Students Missing State Fair Due To Early Start
Many kids would’ve liked to spend Monday at the Minnesota State Fair, but some gave up their pronto pups and favorite foods on a stick for backpacks and text books.




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