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Minnesota National Guard’s 204th Medical Company Area Support Departs for Deployment Thursday Evening
(KNSI) — Over 50 Soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard’s 204th Medical Company Area Support (MCAS) are deploying to the Middle East today. The 204th MCAS delivers medical support, from basic first aid to advanced care, such as combat lifesavers with emergency medical technician level training, plus physicians and physician assistants. They conduct initial medical treatment such as first aid and lifesaving procedures provided to personnel immediately after an injury or illness and focus on either stabilizing them for evacuation or returning them to duty. The unit offers disease and nonbattle injury prevention, combat stress support to manage psychological impacts, and casualty collection and evacuation for further treatment. They support medical facilities utilizing more advanced services and include the evacuation of patients, initial resuscitation and emergency care, dental services, and laboratory and X-ray capabilities for diagnostic purposes.
Mayor elected president of Greater Minnesota group
Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson has been elected president of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities. It’s the second time a local leader has been chosen to head the 50-year-old group, formed by outstate mayors concerned that their communities were not receiving adequater attention from the State Legislature. Morrie Lanning...
Minnesota Businesses Warned of New Nationwide Environmental Scam
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News)- Minnesota businesses are being warned of a new environmental scam. The warning comes from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), which says at least one business has been victimized by the scam. Officials say reports of the scheme, involving impersonations of a federal agency, are...
What to do in Minnesota: 5 Things to do this weekend (Aug. 9-11)
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - From artistic performances to beer runs, this weekend is full of fun and enlightening events for the whole Twin Cities community. Would you like to see your event featured? Email melissa.turtinen@fox.com. Irish Fair of Minnesota. Harriet Island, 151 Water St., St. Paul. Aug. 9-11. Hours: Friday...
Steve Martin reportedly turns down Tim Walz impersonation role on "SNL"
LOS ANGELES — Steve Martin's next role will not be the Midwestern politician the internet hoped he'd portray.With Maya Rudolph's wildly popular impression of Kamala Harris on "Saturday Night Live," fans clamored to see who the late-night comedy show would pick to play Harris' new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.With similar hairstyles and their signature glasses, many fans quickly drew comparisons between Walz and Martin, who's been a frequent "SNL" guest but never a formal cast member.The Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday that "SNL" producer Lorne Michaels called Martin to offer him the role on the upcoming 50th season,...
Invasive insect Elm Zigzag Sawfly found for first time in Minnesota
Residents are asked to report any suspected finds St. Paul, MN: The elm zigzag sawfly, an invasive insect new to Minnesota, was recently discovered. The elm zigzag sawfly was reported by a citizen on iNaturalist, and later spotted on the platform by an out-of-state college student working on the insect. Minnesota state officials were notified of the discovery, which was on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. Officials collected...
StormTeam 3: Breezy and chilly end to week, warmer weather next week
A cold front is making its way through southeastern Minnesota and North Iowa Thursday morning, bringing wind gusts up to 30 MPH for some. It will be a rather chilly day for August standards with high temperatures reaching the 70° mark for North Iowa and the upper 60s in southeastern Minnesota due to strong northwesterly flow.
Minnesota in the Top 10 for Education Despite This Setback
Depending on where you live, it seems like some states or regions around the United States really focus on education, and others focus on the environment, sports or just learning enough to "get by" and continue with their lives. There are some stereotypes regarding education, and mostly higher education. whether...
The State of Minnesota opens applications for $24 million in rural EMS aid
LEWISTON, Minn.- The state of Minnesota opened applications on Aug.1 for $24 million in Emergency Ambulance Aid grants. The grants are meant to provide a lifeline to struggling EMS providers dealing with funding gaps for new equipment and other needed expenses. Matt Essig, ambulance director for the city of Lewiston,...
Doctors urge parents to get kids vaccinated before school starts
MINNEAPOLIS — Parents will tell you that getting a kid ready for the school year is no small task. Buying new clothes, a new backpack, pencils and pens... it's all part of the prep that comes before day one in the classroom. A Minnesota physicians group wants to add...
‘Just Not The Truth!’ CNN Dumps Trump VP Pick Presser Mid-Sentence To Correct Falsehoods
CNN dumped out of Trump VP pick Sen. JD Vance's (R-OH) press conference mid-sentence to correct several falsehoods Vance made. The post ‘Just Not The Truth!’ CNN Dumps Trump VP Pick Presser Mid-Sentence To Correct Falsehoods first appeared on Mediaite.
Minnesota Legislators Participate in Police Training to Gain Insight into Use of Force Scenarios
Stepping into the shoes of police officers dealing with split-second decision-making, Minnesota state legislators participated in a unique training experience last Thursday. Organized by the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association, the second legislator training day unfolded at the North Metro Regional Public Safety Training Facility in Maple Grove, offering lawmakers an inside look at police training protocols, including use-of-force scenarios, as per the Maple Grove Police Department.
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