The 2023 graduation rate decline marks a reversal for the Rochester School District, which saw an increase in the percentage of students graduating in four years in 2022.
The IRS disclosed that nearly a million individuals, with over 30,000 from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa combined, have unclaimed refunds from the year 2020.
When asked, "If you could only have one food for the rest of your life," the most common answer in Minnesota is pizza. (Right behind lutefisk and White Castle sliders.)
The two rounds of snowfall in the past week have some benefits. The dry conditions were really becoming noticeable on area lakes, streams, ponds and rivers. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON.
Have you noticed fewer Holiday convenience stores? They were sold nearly 7 years ago, but in just the last couple of years, they have been disappearing across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Anna Marie's Alliance has set a ground breaking ceremony for their expansion and renovation of their shelter facility. The Executive Director of Anna Marie's Charles Hempeck joined me on WJON. He says they are really excited about the upcoming remodel of the shelter.
The Minnesota Lynx and Timberwolves are 'no longer for sale' after the team announced the deal between current owner Glen Taylor and prospective owners Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore had expired.
There have been some suggestions for what other types of restaurants you all would like. One of the biggest mentions is another family style restaurant.