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Northeast Minnesota Faces Flash Flood Risk and High Heat
Duluth, MN – Minnesota is set to experience severe weather conditions this weekend, with a significant risk of flash flooding and high temperatures. According to the US National Weather Service in Duluth, there is a 5% to 30% chance of flash flooding for parts of northeast Minnesota from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. The greatest risk is anticipated north and west of the Iron Range, with rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches or more potentially causing minor flooding.
Tim Walz Buries ‘Robber Baron’ JD Vance: ‘My Hillbilly Cousins Did Not Go to Yale’
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who is reportedly among those being considered by Vice President Kamala Harris to be her running mate, had strong words for his potential counterpart, Sen. JD Vance (R-OH). Former President Donald Trump tapped Vance as his running mate earlier this month. The senator had a career...
Minn. Gov. Tim Walz will lead event ahead of Trump rally
ST. PAUL – Gov. Tim Walz and other Minnesota leaders will lead a canvassing kickoff on Saturday in St. Paul ahead of Trump's St. Cloud rally. According to the release, U.S. Rep Betty McCollum, R-Minn., and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter will join Walz, DFL, at the event that will focus on the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025. ...
Ten-Digit Dialing Starts on Tuesday Across Southern Minnesota
Ten-digit dialing starts Tuesday across southern Minnesota, but why -- and what does that mean?. Regulators say they are running out of numbers in the 507 area code, so the addition of a second area code becomes a reality for southern Minnesota on Tuesday, July 30th. 612 and 218 were...
Three more measles cases in Minnesota have officials worried about vaccinations
The Minnesota Department of Health is sharing details about three more cases of measles reported this week. That brings the total number of cases in the state rises to 15 and has officials worried about a lack of vaccinations.
Nurses union posts major gains in northern Minnesota — and other labor news
Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly round-up of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This week: Minnesota nurses union’s organizing blitz at Essentia; Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board reaches tentative agreement with striking workers; Medical staffing agency required to pay $336,000 to workers charged illegal fees; Unions line up behind Harris for […]
Former St. Cloud legal aid attorney now a Minn. Supreme Court judge
A former St. Cloud legal aid attorney is now on the Minnesota Supreme Court bench. In a formal ceremony focused on justice for all Minnesotans, Sarah Hennesy took the oath of office as the Minnesota Supreme Court’s newest associate justice, according to a release. ...
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Offers Assurance To Those Seeking Abortions, Stating “You Are Welcome Here”
While Iowa is set to enforce some of the toughest abortion laws in the country, elected officials in Minnesota are taking a different approach by welcoming out-of-state abortion seekers to access the necessary services. Starting Monday, Iowa will put into effect its rule prohibiting most abortions after six weeks, a...
In long-sought change, states must consider tribal rights when crafting water rules
In the 1800s, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa joined other tribes in signing a pair of treaties with the federal government, giving up massive swaths of land in return for the creation of a reservation in eastern Minnesota. The treaties included a guarantee: Tribal members would be able to return in […]
Chase Randall and Brandon Halverson Secure Wins at Jackson Motorplex Border Battle Event
Chase Randall and Brandon Halverson emerge victorious at Jackson Motorplex during the Merle Johnson Memorial Border Battle. Randall wins the $7,000 top prize in the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 410 Sprint Cars A Main. Halverson claims his first winged sprint car victory at the track during the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver...
Clear Lake’s Jason Deroy sets state Bluegill record
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Clear Lake’s Jason Deroy set a new Bluegill state record in early July after underwater spearing on Pickerel Lake. Deroy breaks the “unrestricted” record, meaning he caught the fish by any legal method other than hook and line. His fish, at the time of harvest, was measured at 10.5 inches long and 11.5 inches around.
South Dakota Renegades roll into title game of Fastpitch World Midwest Championships
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Another summer weekend means another big summer softball tournament in Sioux Falls. This week Sherman Park and the Sanford Diamonds are hosting the four day Fastpitch World Midwest Championships with 90 teams coming in from eight states July 25-28th. In the 18U division...
Sioux Falls native Taryn Kloth wins Olympic Beach Volleyball debut
PARIS, FRANCE (Dakota News Now) - Ten years ago Taryn Kloth was the best volleyball player in South Dakota getting ready to start her senior season at O’Gorman High School. Today she’s one of the top players in the world making her Olympic Beach Volleyball debut in Paris.
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