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The 2024 Grand Cities Fall Job Fair
Job Service North Dakota, MN Career Force, Leighton Media and JobsHQ are hosting the Grand Cities Fall Job Fair on Thursday, September 12th from 1pm – 4pm at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. Stop by to meet with employers about the many career opportunities available in the region....
One Of Minnesota’s Biggest Gas Stations Closing 1,000 Locations
It seems like a lot of big brands across the United States are facing bankruptcy, downsizing, or closures. Take Red Lobster, for instance. They just recently announced even more closures in Minnesota. Meanwhile, familiar Holiday Gas Stations have been rebranding as Circle K slowly across the region. Major Gas Station...
SANFORD DROPS FROM HUMANA SENIOR PLAN
(Bemidji, MN) — Sanford Health says it is dropping out of the network for Medicare Advantage plans from Humana. Sanford says the Kentucky-based health insurer continually delays patient care and denies coverage for services. According to the Minnesota Star Tribune, nearly 10,000 patients in Minnesota are being notified that the change will take effect next year. Humana is one of the nation’s largest operators of Medicare Advantage health plans where seniors elect to receive their government health care benefits through a private managed care company. Sanford Health has significant operations in western and northern Minnesota including hospitals in Bemidji, Thief River Falls and Worthington.
Flash flooding in Winona, severe storms across Minnesota on Thursday
(KWNO)-Authorities are confirming at least one tornado touchdown late Thursday afternoon in east central Minnesota. The Isanti County Sheriff’s Office reported the tornado touchdown around 4:45 pm about four miles east of Isanti. There were also three reported tornadoes in western Wisconsin. The National Weather Service is receiving multiple...
Shocking Audio: Minnesota Serial Killer Cries and Confesses to Police
Who doesn't love a creepy true-crime story? Minnesota isn't well known for serial killers, like its neighbor Wisconsin, but the story and the audio of Minnesota's most notorious serial killer will give you chills.
North Dakota Tornado Touches Down Near Steele, Damages Crops and Train Tracks
Sterling, ND – A tornado struck Steele, ND on Monday, damaging crops and train tracks just before Labor Day weekend. The EF-1 tornado touched down about one mile east of Steele at 7:53 p.m. and lasted for two minutes. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Bismarck, the...
Ojibwe-language dub of "Star Wars" to get first screening Friday
MINNEAPOLIS — A brand new Indigenous language dub of the epic space opera "Star Wars: A New Hope" is getting its first showtimes this weekend. Screenings are scheduled to take place Friday at nine theaters across parts of Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, including the Oakdale, Parkwood, and Southbridge Crossing theaters in the Twin Cities.Late last year, Walt Disney Studios announced that Disney and Lucasfilm were working with the Dakota Ojibwe Tribal Council and the University of Manitoba to create the Ojibwemowin version of the 1977 film. The original "Star Wars" film has been translated into more than 50 languages over the years,...
‘Wurst Case Scenario’ food truck finds new home in Minot
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - A local food truck in Minot called “Wurst Case Scenario” opened its doors as a sit-down restaurant for the first time earlier this month. Co-owner Tony Busch said the name is inspired by a Bob’s Burger reference. They describe their food as creative,...
Labor Day Weekend Safety Starts Now in North Dakota
Here is one more reminder as Labor Day weekend kicks off. North Dakota residents are encouraged to prioritize safety in their celebrations. With increased travel and festivities, the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) is ramping up efforts to prevent alcohol-related accidents and ensure a safe holiday for everyone. Starting Friday,...
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