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 Rollout of all-terrain trackchairs broadens access to state parks
If you use a wheelchair it can be a challenge to get out into the woods. But that is changing. The Minnesota DNR introduced five all-terrain trackchairs in some state parks last summer. Now 13 state parks offer the caterpillar-tracked chairs, allowing guests to range much further.
Saturday's deer opener brings expanded testing for chronic wasting disease
More than 400,000 hunters are expected to participate in the Minnesota deer hunting season this year. Hunters can expect expanded testing for chronic wasting disease and restrictions on the movement of killed deer, all aimed at limiting the spread of the disease that is always fatal in deer.
Utilities ask Minnesota regulators to approve gas, electric rate hikes
Duluth-based Minnesota Power is asking state regulators to approve a 12 percent increase in the electric rates it charges customers. Meanwhile, CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy also filed requests for rate increases for their natural gas customers in Minnesota.
'Game changer': Concordia College waives tuition for eligible families
Concordia College will provide full tuition coverage for newly admitted U.S. students from families earning under $90,000 a year. The private school in Moorhead expects the program to bring more diversity to its student body.
Minneapolis City Council moves forward on purchase of new 3rd Precinct site
The Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday to authorize staff to purchase a building located at 2633 Minnehaha Ave. S, just a few blocks away from the former precinct building which was damaged in 2020.
A balmy rest of the work week with highs just brushing 40. Thursday, The Plains Art Museum hosts its fall party. Then Shania Twain will be at the Fargodome this weekend.