Morning Update 4-9-18
Local News and Weather Headlines Monday, April 9, 2018
Categories: News Update Tags: Brett Scott, Governor, Headlines, lawmakers, Morning, News, politics, State, Tim Pawlenty, Update, weather, William Seay
State
Minnesota Ranks as Second Most Bike Friendly State
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota has been named the second most bicycle friendly state in the nation, according to the League of American Bicyclists’ ranking released this week. The number one spot went to Washington state, which has held the top spot since the rankings began in 2008. The Bike Friendly States ranking is based on a number of key…
Minnesota State Fair Welcomes Thousands of Eager Fairgoers on Opening Day
The Great Minnesota Get-Together Will Run Through Monday, September 4
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn – The time has finally come, the Great Minnesota Get-Together kicked off Thursday morning in Falcon Heights. Thousands of people lined up at the gates before six o’clock rolled around. Hundreds made final arrangements, setting up exhibits, heating up deep friers and lacing up those dancing shoes. “We just really have a good time dancing,” said Cindy…
Downtown Duluth Businesses Prepare for 2018 Reconstruction
A Series of Informational Meetings will Take Place, Hosted by the City of Duluth and Greater Downtown Council
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s official, Superior Street in Downtown Duluth will be torn up starting in 2018. The City recently received $15 million dollars from the state bonding bill and will open bidding up in January. City officials say the project will cost nearly $23 million dollars to complete. With funding figured out, the conversation now centers on how local…
North Shore Adventure Park Enters Phase One
Four Investors Break Ground on Multiphase Adventure Park in Silver Bay
SILVER BAY, Minn. – Monday was the end of an era for one decades old pit stop on the North Shore. The old Spur gas station off of Highway 61 in Silver Bay is now demolished, making way for new opportunity. Four developers are now climbing toward new adventures, hoping the community and tourists will enjoy the development. “It just needs…
