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Republicans taking unusual route in race against Sen. Amy Klobuchar
MINNEAPOLIS — There has been so much attention on the developments with the presidential candidates that some local races have not gotten as much attention.Sen. Amy Klobuchar is running for her fourth term in the U.S. Senate. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the unusual journey Republicans are taking to find the opponent to run against her.U.S. Senate races are very expensive. For example, during the last Senate race in Pennsylvania candidates raised and spent more than $300 million. That's why U.S. Senate candidates usually announce a full year and a half before the election. That is not the...
Joyner Emerick focuses on the future for Minnesota’s disabled students
ListenJoyner Emerick focuses on the future for Minnesota’s disabled students. In celebration of Disability Pride Month, throughout July MPR News is featuring stories about Minnesotans with disabilities who are making an impact. See more at mprnews.org/changemakers. Young people bring Joyner Emerick hope for the future, which is why they...
Northern Minnesota Faces Potential Severe Storms Today, Small Hail
Duluth, MN – Northern Minnesota is bracing for potential severe weather today, with showers and thunderstorms expected to develop throughout the region. According to the US National Weather Service Duluth, there is a 50-90% chance of thunderstorms, some of which may be strong with small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall. High temperatures will range from 72 to 82 degrees.
Historic Minnesota Town Listed As Poorest in the Entire State
According to recent studies, Minnesota has withstood the rise of inflation better than most states in the U.S. However, that doesn't mean that some towns in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes aren't struggling mightily. 247 Wall Street recently released its report on the poorest town in every state, and...
New MDL Contributor: Adams Area Historical Society
Body The Minnesota Digital Library (MDL) is excited to announce the newest digital collection added to our website from the Adams Area Historical Society. The Adams Area Historical Society was incorporated with the State of Minnesota as a non-profit organization on September 5, 2017. The main purpose of the Society is to preserve and share the history of the town of Adams and its surrounding area in southeastern Minnesota.
Minnesota State Flag Soars To Space: A Historic Milestone Achieved
Some Minnesotans (but by no means all) have been saying it all along -- Minnesota's new state flag is out of this world. According to the UMN Mechanical Engineering and UMN Aerospace Engineer team, they "launched the flag together with a research payload earlier today (Wednesday) from Montgomery, MN." And...
Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices
Spurred by fed-up consumers, states are trying to curb spiraling prescription drug costs by assembling special public boards to investigate and regulate pricing. The idea is similar to a local utility board: a public group that sets rules or makes recommendations to ensure that what they’re regulating — in this case, prescription medications — is […] The post Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Aces drop two games in return to Fuller Field
The Owatonna Aces returned to Chuck Fuller Field for a pair of games this last weekend after not having a game at home since July 3. The Aces played the Wanamingo Jacks on Friday night and lost to them 9-3. They then played against the Dodge County Diamondbacks in a high-scoring battle on Saturday, losing 24-14. The matchup against the Diamondbacks was a make-up game from July 10. Versus Wanamingo ...
UWSC welcomes families for community picnic
Nothing brings people together quite like food. Community members of all ages gathered Sunday afternoon in Fairgrounds Park for the second annual United Way of Steele County picnic, drawn by the promise of sizzling hot dogs and other summer picnic staples. Volunteers kept the food coming, with 200 hot dogs available to feed anyone who showed up. ...
Win the Best Seats in The House for the Steele County Fair
The 2024 Steele County Free Fair is coming soon to Owatonna, with CMA Award winner and Grammy nominee Hailey Whitters in the grandstand on August 14th, and country sensation Chris Janson on August 16th. Tickets and VIP packages to both of those grandstand shows and others are available here, and...
Albert Lea City Council discusses sewer main repairs and Ward 4 vacancy
(ABC 6 News) – Albert Lea city council came to a unanimous agreement on two major issues on Monday night’s agenda. The city is expected to need $80 million to repair its wastewater treatment facilities. Council members agreed to take money from the city’s sewer fund to repair...
Council: Mayor to appoint person to open 4th Ward seat
The Albert Lea City Council on Monday voted to fill the open 4th Ward councilor seat through a mayoral appointment at its next meeting. The post Council: Mayor to appoint person to open 4th Ward seat appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Legion Post 77 falls to Albert Lea in first game of postseason
Playoff baseball started this weekend for Owatonna as the American Legion Post 77 club faced off against Albert Lea on Sunday night. Out of the 10teams in Owatonna’s section, eight were eligible for the playoffs. Owatonna was the fourth-ranked team in the regular season so they got to host the Sunday game versus Albert Lea at home, but ended up falling to Albert Lea 11-5. Both teams scored in the...
Rochester Man Hurt in Crash at Rural Intersection in Northern MN
Park Rapids, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Rochester man was transported to a hospital after he was injured in a traffic crash in northern Minnesota this morning. The State Patrol says 74-year-old William Joseph Ryan was driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee that collided with a pickup truck at the rural intersection of two highways in Hubbard County. The crash was reported just before 6 AM at the junction of Highway 64 and Highway 87 about 15 miles west of Park Rapids.
Charges: Rochester Man With Violent Past Caught With ‘Ghost Gun’
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Rochester man with a history of violent criminal offenses was arrested last week after he was allegedly caught in possession of a loaded handgun. The criminal complaint filed against 22-year-old Robert Alvin Cleaves indicates he was a passenger in a car that was pulled...
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