m Starbucks hopes faster drinks, fewer upcharges and nicer mugs bring people back By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 Shoppers complain that Starbucks isn’t fancy enough — but they also say it’s too expensive. The new CEO, Brian Niccol, is ordering up big changes. Full Article
m Millions of low-cost homes are deteriorating, making the U.S. housing shortage worse By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 Older homes are the only ones many Americans can afford, but they are costly to fix and maintain, especially for seniors. A patchwork of programs to help are underfunded and have years-long waitlists. Full Article
m Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000 percent By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:39:00 +0000 Boeing overcharged the Air Force nearly $1 million for spare parts on C-17 cargo planes, including an 8,000 percent markup for simple lavatory soap dispensers, according to the Pentagon’s inspector general. Full Article
m More than $10 billion has been spent on ads in the 2024 election By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:03:00 +0000 Spending on campaign ads is up $1 billion from four years ago, according to data from AdImpact, analyzed by NPR. The state that's been the target of the most money is Pennsylvania. Full Article
m Sustainable fuels plant to be built in Moorhead and operational by 2030 By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 21:27:00 +0000 A Washington D.C. based company announced it will build a $5 billion sustainable fuels production facility in Moorhead. The plant is expected to create 650 jobs and be operational by 2030. Full Article
m A new copyright rule lets McDonald's fix its own broken ice cream machines By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 What would a McDonald’s be without its temperamental McFlurry machines? We may be closer to finding out. Full Article
m Public input sought on major powerline proposed for southwest Minnesota By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 Xcel Energy wants to build the roughly 170-mile power line from Garvin in Lyon County to Becker in central Minnesota. It would connect solar and wind energy from southwest Minnesota to the electrical grid. Full Article
m Ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolen By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 22:18:30 +0000 A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” is on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, convinced they were adorned with real jewels. Full Article
m Trump win ignites crypto frenzy that sends bitcoin to a record high By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:19:38 +0000 The price of bitcoin has hit a new high as investors bet that Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election will be a boon for cryptocurrencies. Full Article
m Molson Coors to close Leinenkugel’s Brewery in Chippewa Falls By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:18:43 +0000 Molson Coors says move will consolidate operations at company’s main Milwaukee Brewery in early 2025. Full Article
m With Trump’s win, Elon Musk stands to benefit By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:56:59 +0000 The billionaire businessman has spent weeks campaigning relentlessly for Donald Trump. That dedication could lead to major benefits for him and his companies. Full Article
m Veterans face challenges starting small businesses but there are plenty of resources to help By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:45:00 +0000 Many veterans who’ve started small businesses tell a similar story: Their military service prepared them mentally for the task, but they were at a disadvantage when it came to the financial part. Full Article
m Why high prices toppled Democrats — and other governments around the world By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:08:41 +0000 Voters really don't like inflation. In fact, whenever there's a sustained jump in the cost of living, the party in power often pays a price. Full Article
m St. Paul to wipe out medical debt for 32,000 residents By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:55:00 +0000 City officials said the $40 million program will help alleviate medical costs for debt-strapped residents. Full Article
m Will Trump’s election slow the shift to clean energy? Two policy experts weigh in By www.mprnews.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 Rolf Nordstrom, president and CEO of the nonpartisan nonprofit Great Plains Institute, and Gregg Mast, executive director of Clean Energy Economy Minnesota, weigh in on what the election results will mean for the energy transition already underway. Full Article
m Christian falsely accused of blasphemy in 3 cases released on bail By www.christianpost.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 17:35:22 -0400 A Christian falsely charged with blasphemy in three cases was released on bail this week after prosecutors failed to produce evidence against him, his attorney said. Full Article
m Christian group demands Mexico protect clergy after priest is assassinated By www.christianpost.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:38:18 -0500 A U.K.-based Christian group has called on the Mexican government to protect clergy after a priest was assassinated in Chiapas State. Fr. Marcelo Pérez Pérez, who was shot to death after officiating Mass, had been a prominent advocate for peace and human rights in the region. Full Article
m 'Tragic day': Law banning pro-lifers from abortion clinics could make silent prayer illegal By www.christianpost.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:45:39 -0500 Buffer zones around abortion facilities went into effect in England and Wales, a development that pro-life advocates contend criminalizes silent prayer and offering pregnancy help information to women and families in need of resources. Full Article
m Muslim vigilantes colluding with authorities to entrap Christians in blasphemy charges By www.christianpost.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 01:34:01 -0500 Muslim vigilante groups are working with federal authorities to lure young people into sharing blasphemous content on social media in order to put them behind bars, according to an investigation by Pakistan’s National Commission for Human Rights Full Article
m Fulani herdsmen kidnap Christians in attack on villages in Nigeria By www.christianpost.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:16:00 -0500 Fulani herdsmen kidnapped four Christians in an attack on villages in north-central Nigeria. Full Article
m Group unveils plan to launch 54 mission associations, track spread of the Gospel in Africa By www.christianpost.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:56:16 -0500 The Africa Mission Association is on a mission to help churches in Africa establish mission associations in all 54 countries from the current seven in the continent. Full Article
m 5 world leaders who congratulated Trump on election victory By www.christianpost.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:56:56 -0500 Messages of congratulations from world leaders began pouring in after former President Donald Trump’s historic political comeback and election victory. Here's a list of five reactions from around the world. Full Article
m Radical Fulani herdsmen slaughter Christians in Nigeria, clergy kidnapped By www.christianpost.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:41:07 -0500 Fulani herdsmen killed six Christians on Friday and Saturday in Benue state, Nigeria, after slaughtering 15 Christians in a nearby village two days earlier, sources said. Full Article
m Islamic preacher Zakir Naik draws Christians' ire over false claims about Christianity in Pakistan visit By www.christianpost.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:04:53 -0500 Christian leaders in Pakistan have condemned Islamic preacher Zakir Naik’s objectionable remarks about Christianity during his various public sermons in Pakistan when touring the country on a month-long state-sponsored visit in October. Full Article
m 'Point of no return': 5 reactions to rioters hunting down, attacking Israelis in Amsterdam By www.christianpost.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 17:35:40 -0500 Rioters in the same city where Anne Frank hid during the Holocaust hunted down Israeli soccer fans, beating them and forcing them to say “Free Palestine” in an outbreak of violence that many have likened to Kristallnacht during the Nazi regime in Germany. Full Article
m Over 12,000 join first-ever 'March for Jesus' to share hope of the Gospel By www.christianpost.com Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:37:01 -0500 Some 12,000 Christians, young, old, male and female, and of various ethnicities, walked through the center of the city of Dublin in excited solidarity for the faith at the first ever “March for Jesus.” Full Article
m Muslims forcibly expel Christians from their homes in South Sudan By www.christianpost.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 07:49:41 -0500 Muslims in Sudan’s River Nile state drove 34 displaced Christians from their homes, sources said. Full Article
m Angolan authorities claim illicit romance at center of missionary wife's murder for hire plot By www.christianpost.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:17:35 -0500 Angola’s Criminal Investigation Service claims that the murder of an American missionary was orchestrated by his wife in a plot involving an alleged illicit romance and financial promises. Authorities say that Jackie Shroyer, 44, enlisted the help of three Angolan men to kill her husband, Beau Shroyer, in a remote part of the country. Full Article
m 6.8 magnitude earthquake hits Cuba: 'Crisis without parallel in our nation' By www.christianpost.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:17:52 -0500 Two strong earthquakes measuring 5.9 and 6.8 on the Richter scale surprised the Cuban population on Sunday. Full Article
m Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigning amid outrage over child abuse cover up scandal in CofE By www.christianpost.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:50:07 -0500 Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, leader of the Church of England and the global Anglican Communion, has announced that he will be resigning amid outrage over an abuse cover-up scandal. Full Article
m UK man found guilty of causing woman’s miscarriage by spiking drink with abortion pills By www.christianpost.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:05:05 -0500 A British man has been found guilty of sexual assault and other crimes for tricking a pregnant woman into drinking a liquid that contained abortion drugs to induce a miscarriage, unbeknownst to the victim. Full Article
m South Mountain Fair (8/20/2010) By calendar.rsvpa.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT Start Date: 8/20/2010End Date: 8/20/2010Agriculture related county fair. Lots of farm animals, carnival rides and games, arts & crafts, photography, floral, vegetable, baked goods, and needlework on display. Free country music entertainment, fireworks, horse pull and show and lots of good food. Full Article 08/20/2010
m HACC-Lancaster Campus Art Show: "Contemplating Nature: Sculpture & Prints" (8/20/2010) By calendar.rsvpa.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT Start Date: 8/20/2010End Date: 8/20/2010Sculptures and prints by Philadelphia resident Gina Michaels are exhibited Aug. 16-Sept. 29 in the Art Space in the East Building at HACC-Lancaster Campus. A reception for the artist is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16 in the Art Space. Hours are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday. Full Article 08/20/2010
m Buses of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League (8/20/2010) By calendar.rsvpa.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT Start Date: 8/20/2010End Date: 8/20/2010All American Girls Professional Baseball League and Their Buses will be a new display for August, 2010 along with an encore presentation of the Buses of the Negro Leagues Baseball Teams which was originally displayed in February of this year at the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) Museum. The Museum of Bus Transportation which displays 12 vintage buses on the lower level of the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) Museum has arranged this special exhibit for the month of August. Full Article 08/20/2010
m Artist & Apprentice (8/20/2010) By calendar.rsvpa.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT Start Date: 8/20/2010End Date: 8/20/2010Colors on canvas and perspectives from behind the lens - all will delight your senses! Jennifer Long, Sam Beitzel, SaRae Solomon and Matt Oblender will dazzle us with their different perspectives from behind the lens. Hilari Bowman, Bob Redcay, Allison Shannon, Nancy Wissinger, Fran Parzanese, Karen Wolf and Charlene Jobe will delight you with their colors on canvas. Full Article 08/20/2010
m Amazing Maize Maze at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm (8/20/2010) By calendar.rsvpa.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT Start Date: 8/20/2010End Date: 8/20/2010Enjoy over 50 farm fun activities, rides and games, Farm Animal and Farm Ed Centers, Lil' Farmers Playland, plus America's longest-running corn maze. Food court. Free parking. Summer hours Tues-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-dusk. Fall ours vary. Full Article 08/20/2010
m South Mountain Fair (8/19/2010) By calendar.rsvpa.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT Start Date: 8/19/2010End Date: 8/19/2010Agriculture related county fair. Lots of farm animals, carnival rides and games, arts & crafts, photography, floral, vegetable, baked goods, and needlework on display. Free country music entertainment, fireworks, horse pull and show and lots of good food. Full Article 08/19/2010
m HACC-Lancaster Campus Art Show: "Contemplating Nature: Sculpture & Prints" (8/19/2010) By calendar.rsvpa.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT Start Date: 8/19/2010End Date: 8/19/2010Sculptures and prints by Philadelphia resident Gina Michaels are exhibited Aug. 16-Sept. 29 in the Art Space in the East Building at HACC-Lancaster Campus. A reception for the artist is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16 in the Art Space. Hours are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday. Full Article 08/19/2010
m Buses of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League (8/19/2010) By calendar.rsvpa.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT Start Date: 8/19/2010End Date: 8/19/2010All American Girls Professional Baseball League and Their Buses will be a new display for August, 2010 along with an encore presentation of the Buses of the Negro Leagues Baseball Teams which was originally displayed in February of this year at the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) Museum. The Museum of Bus Transportation which displays 12 vintage buses on the lower level of the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) Museum has arranged this special exhibit for the month of August. Full Article 08/19/2010
m Artist & Apprentice (8/19/2010) By calendar.rsvpa.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT Start Date: 8/19/2010End Date: 8/19/2010Colors on canvas and perspectives from behind the lens - all will delight your senses! Jennifer Long, Sam Beitzel, SaRae Solomon and Matt Oblender will dazzle us with their different perspectives from behind the lens. Hilari Bowman, Bob Redcay, Allison Shannon, Nancy Wissinger, Fran Parzanese, Karen Wolf and Charlene Jobe will delight you with their colors on canvas. Full Article 08/19/2010
m Amazing Maize Maze at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm (8/19/2010) By calendar.rsvpa.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT Start Date: 8/19/2010End Date: 8/19/2010Enjoy over 50 farm fun activities, rides and games, Farm Animal and Farm Ed Centers, Lil' Farmers Playland, plus America's longest-running corn maze. Food court. Free parking. Summer hours Tues-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-dusk. Fall ours vary. Full Article 08/19/2010
m Kid's Summer Art Series (6/12/2010 - 8/21/2010) By calendar.rsvpa.com Published On :: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:00:00 GMT Start Date: 6/12/2010 Start Time: 10:00 AMEnd Date: 8/21/2010 End Time: 11:30 AMThe Playhouse Cafe will be hosting a Kids Art Appreciation Series this summer where children ages 4-9 can come and learn about popular artists and their individual styles. Each week, we will focus on one artist and their technique and each child will recreate a famous piece of artwork with a new twist. A snack and all supplies are included but your little artist is sure to get creative so please dress in play clothes or bring a smock. Select Summer Saturdays 10 – 11:30 AM June: 12th 19th 26th July: 17th 24th August: 7th 21st $12 per child or $10 each for siblings This includes the cost of all supplies and a snack. Full Article 06/12/2010
m 'Passion of the Christ' director Mel Gibson endorses Trump, says Harris has 'IQ of a fence post' By www.christianpost.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:08:17 -0400 Actor and "The Passion of the Christ" director Mel Gibson recently revealed his support for former President Donald Trump and his belief that Vice President Kamala Harris sports both an "appalling track record" and a low IQ. Full Article
m Hootie & the Blowfish artist on finding faith in addiction recovery, foray into Christian music By www.christianpost.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:37:43 -0400 Known to millions as the drummer of the Grammy Award-winning band Hootie & the Blowfish, Jim “Soni” Sonefeld once appeared to have it all — a successful career, a loving family and a public image that masked his private struggles. Beneath the surface, however, he grappled with inner demons. Full Article
m ‘Nefarious’ filmmaker: Trump-Rogan podcast has ‘more discipleship of next gen of male headship' than the Church By www.christianpost.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:42:06 -0400 While there’s been no shortage of reactions to the recent Joe Rogan interview with former President Donald Trump, filmmaker and Blaze TV host Steve Deace says he believes the podcast will prove to be nothing short of historic. Full Article
m The sacred journey: Martin Scorsese brings saints to life in new docudrama series (exclusive trailer) By www.christianpost.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:45:42 -0400 Academy Award-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese is embarking on a spiritual journey through the lives of revered saints, from Joan of Arc to John the Baptist, with his latest docudrama series, “The Saints,” premiering next month. Full Article
m Lauren Daigle’s anthem 'Then I Will' brings Bonhoeffer’s faith, sacrifice to life in new film (exclusive) By www.christianpost.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:58:00 -0400 Grammy Award-winning artist Lauren Daigle has written and recorded a powerful end-title track for the new film “Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin” declaring obedience to God’s calling, even in the face of death. Full Article
m Dallas Jenkins on bringing the Gospel to mainstream audiences through ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ By www.christianpost.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:17:35 -0400 Dallas Jenkins, creator of "The Chosen," shares how his new film, "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," brings the Gospel story to a mainstream audience. Full Article
m John Cooper sounds alarm on America’s 'dangerous precipice' with Skillet’s new album 'Revolution' By www.christianpost.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 10:25:27 -0400 With the release of Skillet's latest album, "Revolution," lead singer John Cooper is more impassioned than ever, sounding an alarm over what he sees as a pivotal moment in America’s history. Full Article
m Chris Pratt joins ‘Fighting Spirit’ as executive producer to honor military chaplains: ‘An honor’ By www.christianpost.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 15:42:58 -0400 Hollywood actor Chris Pratt has signed on to “Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain’s Journey” as an executive producer, joining forces with director Rich Hull and former combat chaplain Justin D. Roberts. Full Article