KTOE Noon News 7-11-25
Top Stories for Noon 7-11-25:
- A program designed to provide nutrition education for low-income residents in Minnesota is ending. The University of Minnesota Extension Service experienced federal cuts as a result of the recently signed One Big Beautiful Bill. The program laid off all 60 of its full-time SNAP-Ed instructors. The seven-point-to-million-dollar initiative had worked with 700 partners, including clinics, daycares, and food banks. The funding cuts take effect on September 30th.
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Mankato Area Foundation Launches Giving for Good Catalog to support local nonprofit needs
- Coyote Creek Outdoors is excited to announce its 4th Annual Coyote Creek Outdoor Sports Show, taking place on Saturday, August 2nd, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This highly anticipated event brings together top industry brands, outdoor recreation, and hands-on activities for all ages – and it’s completely free to attend!
- The largest grain shipping terminal in the Twin Ports is shutting down at the end of August. C-H-S informed the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development that it is permanently closing the Superior terminal, but the company hasn’t publicly announced the move. At least 23 union employees will be impacted. The Duluth Seaway Port Authority called it ” a disappointing blow to the Port of Duluth-Superior and the community as a whole.” Officials say they will work with the city of Superior to seek solutions that could lead to a more positive outcome and hopefully continued use of the terminal.
