Waukesha Woman, 81, Avoids Jail After Hit-and-Run That Hurled Man 15 to 20 Feet
An 81-year-old Waukesha woman has been sentenced to a year of probation after pleading no contest to a hit-and-run that sent a 40-year-old pedestrian flying 15 to 20 feet off her car's hood in February. Janet Wolfgram will serve no jail time for now, though a judge left open the possibility of locking her up later if she violates the terms of her release.
Rochester Restaurant Manager Accused of Forging $15k Check
A manager at downtown Rochester's Olde Brick House is facing felony charges after police say he forged a check for over fifteen thousand dollars to pay his landlord's overdue rent.
VeggieRx: A Red Wing clinic prescribes and gives healthy food to patients, for free
Like many of us, Jose Luis Garcia knows he should be eating better and healthier. And he wants to provide healthier food options to his wife and two children, too. But that's easier said than done for the 50-year old, who works long hours on a dairy farm in rural Goodhue County, about an hour southeast of the Twin Cities.
Northern Minnesota Could See Its First Snowflakes This Week
Winter is making its first appearance in Northern Minnesota's forecast. Here's when rain could mix with slushy snowflakes this week.
Deer collisions spike as drivers turn clocks back
Drivers hit deer 16% more the week we turn our clocks back, and the last three months of the year see the highest number of deer collisions, experts say.
Better Understanding Ag Property Taxes
A new online tool developed in part by Kansas State University is helping Kansans better understand how agricultural property taxes are calculated and how changes in key factors may affect estimated taxes. The Kansas Property Tax Estimator Tool, developed through K-State’s Department of Agricultural Economics in collaboration with Cornell University,...
The McRib is back for another limited run. Here’s where McDonald’s fans can find...
The McRib is coming back … but only in select cities for a limited time. That's right, the McDonald's sandwich will make its seasonal return on Tuesday, Oct. 27, McDonald's marketing executive Guillaume Huin shared on X. The McRib debuted in 1981 in Kansas City, Kan., and became available...
What is the Kansas accent? Depends on whether you ask Kansans or non-Kansans, research...
LAWRENCE — Linguists at the University of Kansas revealed that the way Kansas speak is much more diverse than some people think, and perceptions of a Kansas accent differ, depending on whether listeners are Kansans or non-Kansans Yes, Kansans do have an accent. “There is no such thing as an accentless way of speaking,” said […]
Missouri Department of Conservation to Require New Deer Permit for NonResidents Hunting Public Land...
The new Nonresident Public Land Deer Hunting Permit will be $165. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Conservation Commission gave final approval to a regulation change from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at its Oct. 23 open meeting in Cape Girardeau that would require nonresident deer hunters to purchase a Nonresident Public Land Deer Hunting Permit for $165 to be able to pursue, take, possess, and transport deer on public land in Missouri such as conservation areas and other stat
To keep rural healthcare workers, Missouri is helping cover their childcare costs
Abe Funk, the owner of John’s Pharmacy in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, wasn’t looking to get into the childcare business. But he was looking to keep his pharmacies staffed. He kept running into the same problem: Workers were struggling to find childcare they could afford, and that stayed open through their shifts. After an employee approached […] The post To keep rural healthcare workers, Missouri is helping cover their childcare costs appeared first on The Beacon .
