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Historical Society offers history scavenger hunt across Minnesota
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Signs of Minnesota's past can be found all over the state, you just need to look for it. But the Minnesota Historical Society is making it easier than ever this year with a history scavenger hunt. For its 175th anniversary, the organization has put together...
New Miss Minnesota inspired by work with Haitian orphans
When Muna Ali graced the stage at the Ames Center on June 23 during the State Pageant Finals of the Miss Minnesota USA 2024 contest, she had no idea that her years of dedicated hard work would culminate in her literal crowning moment when she was named Miss Minnesota USA.
Minnesota’s ban on gun carry permits for young adults is unconstitutional, appeals court rules
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s law that bans people ages 18 to 20 from getting permits to carry guns in public is unconstitutional, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday, affirming a lower court decision that concluded the Second Amendment guarantees the rights of young adults to bear arms for self-defense.
New Minnesota Laws For Kids Riding In Cars Go Into Effect August 1st
A new child restraint law will come into effect for Minnesotans on August 1st. The new law includes a requirement that all children under 13 years old MUST sit in the back seat of any motor vehicle that has one. “Every driver who transports a child or children under the...
Samuels undeterred by Omar’s massive cash advantage in Minnesota congressional race
Former Minneapolis City Council Member Don Samuels sat down for an interview in his north Minneapolis home on April 9, 2024. Photo by Max Nesterak/Minnesota Reformer. U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar received the fright of her political career two years ago, when she largely ignored Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary challenger Don Samuels and beat him by just two points.
Seeds of devastating Chicago derecho started Monday in Minnesota
A powerful derecho ripped across Iowa and through the Chicago area Monday into Monday night. The system produced a swath of wind damage. Winds as high as 97 mph were recorded in eastern Iowa as the storms tore through. Tuesday the Chicago National Weather Service office sent out six survey...
Coon Rapids, Minnesota Offers Free "Rec on the Spot" Program for Active Summer Fun for Kids
Parents in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, looking to keep their youngsters active this summer may be thrilled to know there's still time to participate in the city's free "Rec on the Spot" program. Designed to kindle physical and creative play among children aged 5-14, the initiative brings a mobile recreation unit staffed with professional play leaders to various city parks, as noted by the City of Coon Rapids, MN - Local Government.
Hennepin County Sheriff's Office unveils jail dashboard
MINNEAPOLIS — The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office unveiled a new dashboard on Wednesday that lists the number of people in the county's jail.The dashboard is updated daily with the number of people in custody at the Hennepin County Adult Detention Center, and includes other public information such as their self-reported demographics, the arresting agencies, and the most serious charge brought them."I believe that any conversation about public safety must begin with accurate information," said Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt. "By launching this data dashboard, we are giving the public access to up-to-date information about the population in our jail. These tools and the jail data dashboard launching today are part of my commitment to openness and transparency."The interactive dashboard also lists the median number of days a person is in custody and the total capacity of the jail.
ANDREW CARLSON SWEEPS ELK RIVER AMSOIL PRO SXS
Amsoil Championship Off-Road delivered short-course racing chaos and excitement at the ERX Off-Road Nationals, and the Pro UTV classes saw two fan favorites at the top of their games on Friday and Saturday, as reported by Champ. Pro Stocks were first up in the racing program, and Round Two winner Jeb Bootle took the lead off of the start, with Colin Truett settling into second and two-time winner CJ Greaves buried deep in the pack. Greaves ended the first lap in sixth and put his race craft to work as he combined patience and bold moves to work the field. With three laps to go, Greaves put together physical but cleaned moves on Truett for second and then Bootle for the lead. CJ and Jeb were side by side through the final four turns with Greaves hanging tough for his his third Pro Stock win in four rounds with Bottle and Truett on the Pro Stock podium.
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