ST. PAUL – An increasing number of school districts are calling on Gov. Mark Dayton to deliver on his promise to appoint a director of school trust lands as soon as possible. Last session, Dayton signed an appropriations law to fund the position — originally created by a 2012 law — that will oversee management of about 2.5 million acres […]
Minerals are important for your body to stay healthy
Dear Readers, Since the topic of this week’s Mining Edition is mining and education, I thought we’d take an educated look at minerals as part of a healthy diet. Your body uses minerals for many different jobs, including building bones, making hormones and regulating your heartbeat. There are two kinds of minerals: macrominerals and trace minerals.Macrominerals are minerals your body […]
MINING and HIGHER EDUCATION
Mining-related educational opportunities close to homeFrom high school to graduate school, the educational institutions on the Iron Range offer training in a number of mining-related programs. These opportunities are made possible, in part, by partnerships with mining and mining-related industries. The Northeast Higher Education District (NHED) – consisting of five community colleges across the region – form the higher education infrastructure of the Iron Range. […]
Minnesota named national rollout partner in Your Money Your Goals toolkit
ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Financial Literacy Interagency Work Group led by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, along with University of Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota Credit Union Network have joined forces with the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to promote Your Money, Your Goals: A financial empowerment toolkit for social services programs. “Financial literacy is a key rung […]
AVMA: February is National Pet Dental Health Month
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois – Is the worst part of cuddling with your pet its bad breath? This could be a sign of looming dental problems. Preventive veterinary dental care can save you money in the long run. Pet Dental Health Month, sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) every February, reminds pet owners that brushing their pet’s teeth is good […]
MnDOT appoints U of M professor as Scholar-in-Residence
ST. PAUL – A professor at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs is the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s first scholar-in-residence. Greg Lindsey, who specializes in environmental and transportation planning, policy and management, will help MnDOT implement a bicycle and pedestrian monitoring plan. “We are excited about this new collaboration with the university and believe it establishes an […]
Range of the Arts 2015: Celebrating creativity
VIRGINIA – The city of Virginia will soon be the center of a weeklong conglomeration of artistic opportunities. The 12th annual Range of the Arts, a celebration of all art mediums and put on by the Lyric Center for the Arts, will take place February 28 to March 7. The event affords special opportunities for art presenters, performers, and audiences […]
INSURANCE MATTERS
Tips on insuring the teenage driverI am frequently asked a variety of questions regarding the teenage driver. This article provides some insight with the hope that it explains coverage while assisting you in managing the process and overall cost. Listed below are three common questions along with my insights. Q.: What information does an insurance agent need to offer a quote? A.: Three key items […]