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Bloomington opens 2026 rebates for solar and energy upgrades
4+ hour, 26+ min ago (438+ words) Applications are now open for a City of Bloomington rebate program that helps homeowners offset the cost of solar installations and other energy'efficiency upgrades, according to a community announcement. The City of Bloomington is accepting applications for the 2026 Bloomington Green…...
Ringleader of gang who stole $250m in sprawling Minnesota fraud jailed
15+ hour, 39+ min ago (371+ words) The organiser behind a $250m (186m) scam that prompted Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in Minnesota has been sentenced to 42 years in prison. Aimee Bock was convicted in 2025 for her central role in stealing government funds meant to feed children in need during…...
Bloomington Public Library's concert series returns with free performances
17+ hour, 28+ min ago (242+ words) BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) " Bloomington Public Library's Summer Concert series is returning, offering free live music from local musicians. The summer concerts will take place from 6: 30 to 8 p. m. on nearly every Wednesday from June 3 to July 29, library spokeswoman Molly Stevenson said. Each day's…...
St. Paul's Episcopal teacher overwhelmed with emotion after receiving Golden Apple award
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (269+ words) MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) "The tears were flowing when we surprised this week's Golden Apple award-winner at St. Paul's Episcopal School. Our winner is Dr. Yinka Fagbongbe. Confusion, low turnout feared in Alabama Primaries She teaches Middle School English and High…...
Bloomington police use traffic data from your vehicle to see where speeding is happening
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (58+ words) Bloomington PD is using traffic data to see where speeding is happening in the city. They say none of the data is identifiable to any one person or car. Bloomington PD is using traffic data to see where speeding is…...
Brooklyn Beckham issues public message to grandfather " after shunning his 80th birthday
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (588+ words) Brooklyn Beckham is determined to prove that his family feud doesn't extend to his grandparents, sharing a tribute to his grandfather, Tony Adams, hours after skipping his 80th birthday party. The virtual birthday wishes served more as a way to deliver…...
Wildfires rage in northern Minnesota amid red flag warning
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (36+ words) Wildfires in northern Minnesota are estimated to have burned hundreds of acres, and continue to spread rapidly Saturday. Wildfires in northern Minnesota are estimated to have burned hundreds of acres, and continue to spread rapidly Saturday....
I-94 closures begin Friday night in St. Paul; reopening expected by 5 a. m. Monday
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (60+ words) Both westbound and eastbound I-94 will be closed in the St. Paul area starting Friday, May 15, and are expected to reopen by 5 a. m. Monday, May 18. Both westbound and eastbound I-94 will be closed in the St. Paul area starting Friday, May 15, and are…...
St. Paul's Downtowner restaurant closing Sunday after 38-year run
1+ week, 3+ day ago (300+ words) Downtowner Woodfire Grill is closing down after 38 years serving customers on St. Paul's West 7th Street. The cozy breakfast, lunch and dinner spot, known for its oak-fired grill and expansive food and wine menu, will close permanently Sunday, May 17 as owner…...
All the free movies you can see in St. Paul parks this summer
1+ week, 6+ day ago (225+ words) St. Paul is giving families seven reasons to gather in city parks this summer. Its annual Movies in the Parks series will return on July 9, with seven family-friendly films dropping into a different park almost weekly through Aug. 28. Each event…...