How tariffs could impact small businesses in Minnesota

New tariff rates are set to go live next month, but the effects to Minnesota small business owners could be felt in a matter of days. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield looks at best- and worst-case scenarios for local business owners.

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Rising western Minnesota lake floods cabins, swamps nearby farmland

The Fourth of July was subdued this year on the shores of Big Kandiyohi Lake near Willmar, after flooding caused by heavy June rains.This year, the annual boat parade was canceled, plans to barbecue on the beach were postponed, and some homeowners spent …

‘Someone’s got to help’: Minnesota volunteers give injured, orphaned animals a chance

MENAHGA, Minn. — Julie Dickie cares for a lot of orphaned babies — and right now they’re really hungry. Eleven spotted fawns all need to be bottle fed with a special formula. Nearby, two young trumpeter swans chatter while a baby otter plays in a cage. …

Hundreds of Minnesota Healthcare Workers Are On Strike

Update: July 8, 8:03 a.m. On the morning of July 8, hundreds of nurses went out on a ULP strike, charging that their employers are failing to bargain in good faith. About 300 workers are affected by the strike against Essentia’s 1st Street, 2nd Street, 3rd …

Minnesota has strict fireworks laws, but enforcement can be challenging

They are festive, colorful and bright but also illegal in many cases in Minnesota.  Fireworks that explode or leave the ground are against the law in Minnesota, but you might not ever know it after the Fourth of July weekend. Monday morning, police and …

Reusse: Twins hosting Cubs means Ron Coomer returns to Minnesota

Coomer was the definite star of that foursome. He would become the beloved “Coom Dawg” to those small but occasionally rowdy crowds in the Metrodome. The rowdiness came when the proper number of thirsty youth had taken advantage of discounted tickets in …

Impact of Texas flash floods felt in Minnesota

The death toll from the flooding in Texas continues to rise, and the tragic loss is being felt close to home.  Eighty-nine people have died so far, including 27 counselors and campers at an all-girls summer camp that sits along the Guadalupe River.  Some …

Taste of Minnesota hits capacity, raising questions among ticket holders

Great food and big-time entertainers brought 140,000 people to downtown Minneapolis over the weekend for Taste of Minnesota. But some fans who had free tickets Sunday night were turned away. Esme Murphy lays out what happened and why organizers are still …

Why a Minnesota woman ran 12 hours on the treadmill

A Minnesota runner is one month away from a marathon that's a whole lot longer than 26.2 miles. In this week's WoMN in Sports, Marielle Mohs catches up with the ultramarathoner and her journey to compete in a 100-mile race.