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Pollution control officials work to slow spread of algae
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) - State officials are warning locals about the risks of blue-green algae in some bodies of water as many flock to Minnesota lakes to beat the seasonal heat. The nine-mile creek watershed district and the City of Bloomington launched a water quality improvement project to reduce...
Minnesota Has Been ‘Invaded’ By South Dakota
Did you hear the news? Minnesota has been "invaded" by a neighboring state. Specifically, one particular metropolitan area in South Dakota has "encroached" into the Land of 10,000 Lakes in a new assessment according to the federal government. Well, sort of. It isn't like Pierre suddenly has governing power in...
Minnesota tribe holding celebration for the return of nearly 12,000 acres of land
LEECH LAKE, Minn. — A Native American tribe in northern Minnesota will be celebrating with state leaders Wednesday the return of nearly 12,000 acres of land.In June, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that 11,778 acres of Chippewa National Forest land would be transferred back to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. The move was part of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act signed into law in 2020, which reverses a land seizure by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs in the 1940s. The tribe is holding a commemorative ceremony at 1 p.m. U.S. Sen. Tina Smith and Rep. Betty McCollum will be in attendance. Smith, a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, was a sponsor of the restoration act. When the return of land was announced, Leech Lake Band Chairman Faron Jackson Sr. hailed the historic restoration. "This is one of the most monumental and positive developments to take place on Leech Lake since the first treaties were signed and the reservation was established in 1855," Jackson said. The restored lands will help the band invest in future generations with economic and residential development.
Slappin’ Da Bass: The 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival
Greaser? Bettie? Got a '51 Cadillac that can beat a '55 Thunderbird?. Break out the pencil skirts and bowling shirts for the 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival on August 17th at Hackamore Brewing Company in Chanhassen!. 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival on August 17th. Classic cars, great food, and Rock...
East Grand Forks Police Take Suspect into Custody
(KNOX) -On Friday morning at about 2:10 officers of the Grand Forks Police Department were dispatched to 400 Demers Avenue for a potential domestic disturbance in progress. Initial investigation revealed that as officers arrived on scene a male identified as John Pribula had fled from the area on foot across the Sorli Bridge into East Grand Forks, MN.
CITY OF FOSSTON MAKES A HIRE IN HOSPITAL/CLINIC OPERATION TRANSFER
The City of Fosston is pleased to announce the hiring of Callen Weispfennig in preparation for the transition of hospital and clinic operations from Essentia Health to First Care Medical Services. Effective July 15, 2024, this appointment was recommended by the First Care Taskforce and unanimously approved by Fosston’s City...
**Genealogy Work Session at Detroit Lakes Public Library**
Dive into your family history with the Detroit Lakes Public Library’s Genealogy Work Session. This free workshop offers access to popular genealogy research tools, including Ancestry.com (Library Edition), FamilySearch, ProQuest, and the Minnesota Digital Library. During the session, library staff will be available to assist you with using these...
3 Victims Airlifted From Serious Crash in Sebeka
Sebeka, MN – At around 3:17 Wednesday afternoon (July 17th), the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle roll over north of Sebeka, in Red Eye Township. Law Enforcement, Fire and Rescue, and Medical personnel responded to the scene and found a pickup with damage consistent...
**American Red Cross Blood Drive at Northwest Water Carnival**
As part of the 88th Northwest Water Carnival, an American Red Cross blood drive is taking place today at Grace Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Red Cross is experiencing a critical shortage of blood donations this summer, a common issue during busy summer months. According to Red Cross spokeswoman Sue Thesenga, blood needs are constant, with someone in the U.S. requiring blood every two seconds.
No charges initially filed against a woman in West Fargo stabbing
WEST FARGO – No charges will be filed at this time in the stabbing death of 38-year-old Alexander Anderson of West Fargo who died of a stab wound to the chest early Monday. 31-year-old Robyn Lee of West Fargo was being held in connection with the stabbing but was released from custody on Thursday. The Cass County State’s Attorneys Office says after thoroughly reviewing the evidence available, charges will not be filed at this time.
Rochester walk to support the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota
ROCHESTER, Minn. - It's an event to raise awareness of seizures and support families, friends and neighbors that are impacted by epilepsy. The 'United in Epilepsy Regional Walk' took place at Cascade Lake Park on July 18. The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota officially kicked off its walk series in Rochester...
People flock to downtown street fair in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s the first day of the Downtown Fargo Street Fair, and it’s a great chance to pick up some food and try some offerings from some local vendors. “There’s no better way than to get out here and interact with my customers, and find out what they’re looking for.”
Bangladeshi students plan demonstration at NDSU Thursday evening
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A group of students demonstrated outside of North Dakota State University in Fargo on Thursday, July 18. Wordh Ul Hasan, an NDSU grad student and lecturer of Math Science and Technology at University of Minnesota Crookston, tells Valley News Live the students are standing in solidarity with those killed in ongoing protests this week in Bangladesh. Students and community members, gathering at the Bison statue on NDSU’s campus starting at 5:00 p.m. Thursday.
SWAT training in Fargo and West Fargo today
(Fargo, ND) — The Red River Valley SWAT team will be conducting training exercises today. The team will be training in the 600 block of Morrison Street in West Fargo from 12 to 4 p.m. and in the 600 block of 3rd Street North in Fargo from 5 to 9 p.m.
Nebraska man accused of underage sex with St. Cloud teens
ST. CLOUD — Stearns County Jail booking records show the sheriff’s department was holding a 23-year-old man on suspicion of underage sex with two teenagers in St. Cloud. Law enforcement identified him as Yasin Abdulkadir and said they arrested him on July 16 in Nebraska. "Abdulkadir was arrested by out-of-state law enforcement and transported...
Car rolls onto top after crash in south Fargo, traffic disrupted
FARGO (KFGO) – There were no apparent serious injuries in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of 32nd Avenue and University Drive S. in Fargo just before noon Thursday. A car rolled onto its top. Police, Fire and Sanford Ambulance responded to the scene. Police say one person in...
The Starting Line: Local teens compete for spot in 2024 Paralympics
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The 2024 Paralympic Track and Field Trials begin Thursday in Florida. Valley News Team’s Tatum Miller introduces us to a couple athletes who will be representing the Peace Garden State. Hours of preparation, almost a decade of training, and a lifetime of perseverance....
Northern Plains UAS Test Site Successfully Oversees Kratos Trolley Launch System Test Flights
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has partnered with North Dakota entities to successfully conduct test flights of the Kratos Valkyrie UAS and its associated Trolley Launch System (KTLS). This system enables traditional rocket/catapult launch high-performance jet drones to be capable of traditional runway launch without RATO assist when runways...
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