SW Minnesota Today

MnDOT launches Name a Snowplow contest

By James Ledbetter | Dec 27, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has launched its "Name a Snowplow" contest, according to a press release.

Minnesota GOP: Walz has too much control over citizens' lives

By James Ledbetter | Dec 23, 2020

The Minnesota GOP has released a statement alleging that Gov. Tim Walz needs to relinquish control over citizens' lives.

DEED celebrates manufacturing companies, their role in the state's economy

By James Ledbetter | Nov 11, 2020

In October, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) celebrated the critical role of manufacturing companies in the state's economy.

From SE Twin Cities

Walz recognizes 23 cities, townships and counties in Minnesota as 'telecommuter-friendly communities'

By James Ledbetter | 5 years ago

Gov. Tim Walz made a recent announcement, toasting 23 cities, townships and counties in Minnesota as "telecommuter-friendly communities."

Unemployment claims drop, still remain higher than usual

By James Ledbetter | Aug 3, 2020

Minnesota’s unemployment claims dropped slightly from the last week of July, but the claims still remain above 323,000.

Minnesota farmers forced to euthanize livestock due to COVID-19

By James Ledbetter | May 6, 2020

Minnesota’s top agriculture official said farmers are having to kill off their livestock of hogs and chickens.

Hormel Foods employees receive bonuses

By James Ledbetter | Apr 28, 2020

The meat processing company, Hormel Foods, announced earlier this month that it will be giving bonuses to its full and part-time employees during the COVID-19 crisis.