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Summit pipeline segment enters final permitting stages in Minnesota
Minnesota agencies have released an environmental impact statement and set hearings on a small section of a huge project to capture carbon from ethanol plants in five states for underground storage in North Dakota. The environmental impact report filed Wednesday by the Minnesota Department of Commerce says the Summit Carbon Solutions project would have a […]
Rochester-Based Company Settles With Minnesota AG Office
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Rochester-based real estate corporation has agreed to pay nearly $240,000 to end a consumer protection investigation launched by the Minnesota Attorney General's Office. A news release issued by Attorney General Keith Ellison says the settlement with Dwell Equities, LLC settles his office’s investigation...
Harris leads in Minnesota polling; Trump loses grasp on flipping state red
MINNEAPOLIS — The clock is ticking with less than 100 days until the election, and former President Donald Trump still has his sights set on flipping Minnesota, but Democrats aren't losing sleep over this dream. The 78-year-old has to overcome a losing streak and over 50 years of Democratic presidential wins in the...
Popular TV Show Now Set to Return to Minnesota
Minnesota has already been home to a fair number of TV shows, and now another popular series said they're heading back to our fair state as well. While we're no Hollywood, the North Star State has had its share of famous moments, courtesy of TV and movies, right? I mean, the classic movie filmed here in Minnesota, Grumpy Old Men, celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2023. As did another 90s classic, The Mighty Ducks.
Minnesota organization to help fill need left from Rainbow Health closure
MINNEAPOLIS — Thousands of Minnesotans living with HIV were left in limbo earlier this month when their clinic suddenly closed.The news that Rainbow Health, a leading advocate for those living with HIV, would be shutting its doors with only hours of notice, came as a sudden shock to its now-former employees. The Rainbow Health closure left people in the dark about how they would be getting emergency assistance with rent checks and food. Now comes news from the Minnesota Department of Human Services that it has reached an agreement with The Aliveness Project to help fill the gap."Rainbow's closure has been...
Walz on Vance: ‘I guarantee you he can’t shoot pheasants like I can’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) appeared to challenge Sen. JD Vance’s (R-Ohio) shooting skills, saying that the vice presidential hopeful cannot hunt pheasants like he can. “That’s what JD Vance’s stick is, talking about guns. I guarantee you he can’t shoot pheasants like I can,” Walz said Tuesday on “Anderson Cooper 360°.”
CARLTON COUNTY SHERIFF TAKING OVER LAW ENFORCEMENT IN MOOSE LAKE
(Moose Lake, MN) — A city in northern Minnesota has given up on having its own police department. Beginning today, the city of Moose Lake will have its law enforcement needs covered by the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office. The Moose Lake City Council voted in February to disband the police department due to its impact on the city’s budget. Four deputies will patrol the city under a two-year contract.
Operation K-9 celebrates 10th anniversary, brings in new departments
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Local law enforcement came together in Superior to give the public a chance to meet their policing pups at its annual Operation K-9 event. The event is celebrating its tenth year with almost twenty K-9 teams demonstrating their unique talents. The Northland community showed...
Duluth Fire, Police Duke It Out For Northern Lights Foundation
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Fire and Police Departments went head-to-head on the diamond Thursday night, all for a good cause. For the last 15 years, the two agencies have played a charity ball game at Wade Stadium to raise money for local families who have children with life-threatening illnesses through the Northern Lights Foundation.
Twin Ports Pro Development Camp Ending After Nine-Year Run in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The Twin Ports Pro Development Camp has been a summer staple in Superior as native Brett Olson helped develop the next generation of hockey players. But, when the camp wraps up this weekend, it will be the end. Olson confirmed the news to Fox 21 Thursday morning citing...
MN COURT OF APPEALS ORDERS NEW TRIAL FOR MAN CONVICTED OF ATTEMPTED MURDER
(Duluth, MN) — A man convicted of attempted murder in Duluth last year will get a new trial. A three-judge panel of the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled this week that Seneca Steeprock had his constitutional rights violated. Prosecutors used DNA evidence to tie Steeprock to a 2020 shooting in Duluth. The appeals court ruled that the DNA was improperly collected from Steeprock because it was obtained by a court order rather than a search warrant. The court said investigators could seek another DNA sample before he is tried again.
Mental Health Court celebrates fifth anniversary
HIBBING—A ceremony took place this week to celebrate the success experienced by Sixth District Mental Health Treatment Court since it was introduced five years ago. “We are so excited to celebrate this milestone with the community,” Sixth Judicial District Assistant Chief Judge Rachel C. Sullivan is quoted in a news release. In 2019, the Northern St. Louis County Mental Health Treatment Court received formal sanctioning by the State of Minnesota...