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Man could face criminal charges after stand-off with Wahpeton Police
WAHPETON, N.D. (Valley News Live) - One man could face criminal charges after a stand-off with law enforcement officers Tuesday morning in Wahpeton. Police were called to a home along 8th Ave. N. around 9 a.m. They say 37-year-old Zachary Steffens was suffering a mental health crisis, and that he...
Metro Bus Operator Takes Gold at State Bus Roadeo, Others Place High
(KNSI) — For the second year in a row, a St. Cloud Metro Bus operator took first place in the state Bus Roadeo. On Saturday, July 20, the Minnesota Public Transit Association (MPTA) hosted the 37th Annual Statewide Bus Roadeo at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. The annual event brings together bus operators from across Minnesota to showcase their safety and service skills.
We Now Know When Valleyfair’s Rescheduled Fireworks Show Is Happening
Valleyfair has been one of Minnesota's top attractions for nearly 50 years and it just announced its rescheduled date for its Fourth of July fireworks display. There are many places of interest for which we're known here in the North Star State, right? The following are all venues and attractions that instantly scream Minnesota whenever you hear them:
Vehicle Caught Fire at Lakeway Gas Station in Fergus Falls
Fergus Falls, MN – At around 10:12 Tuesday morning (July 23rd), the Fergus Falls Fire Department received a report of a vehicle on fire at Lakeway Gas Station, just outside of Fergus Falls. First responders arrived on the scene at around 10:17 and had the fire extinguished within 3-5...
Sanford USD Medical Center, Sanford Medical Center Fargo ranked top hospitals in Dakotas
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sanford Medical Center Fargo is ranked the number one hospital in North Dakota, and Sanford USD Medical Center is ranked the number one hospital in South Dakota, according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for 2024-2025. Nearly 5,000 hospitals were...
Minnesota Man Admits to Bribery in Feeding Our Future Fraud Case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — One of five people charged with attempting to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for an acquittal in a fraud case pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday. Abdimajid Mohamed Nur, 23, pleaded guilty to one count of bribery of...
County's reasons for flag, seal opposition fall flat
Earlier this year, Minnesotans engaged in heated discussion over a redesign of the state flag and seal, eventually enticing a number of counties and municipalities to formally oppose the redesign. Rice County was among them, citing in its resolution the “substantial public costs” that would come with replacing the many state seals on uniforms and squad cars of the Rice County Sheriff’s Office, and any other changes that might be needed. But that reasoning appears to have been overblown. ...
Minnesota #DNR Conservation Officer Reports-July 22, 2024
CO Tom Hutchins (Crookston) reports taking bear-related complaints this week. Time was also spent checking anglers and watercraft operators on area lakes. ATV activity was also monitored. CO Andrew Ladzinski (Bemidji #1) spent time patrolling local lakes and assisting with CO Academy duties. He followed up on calls for service....
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