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Boating for the Fourth of July
ORONOCO, Minn.-Many Minnesotans are looking to get on the water ahead of Independence Day. After the heavy rains, the water level for many lakes and rivers remains high. Boaters say the high water isn't going to stop them from enjoying the water. Brian McKnight of Zumbro Falls says, "It's not...
State and city leaders discuss storm mitigation efforts
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) -- U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar visited greater Minnesota to raise awareness for federal funding that may be available to those impacted by recent flooding. Wednesday, Klobuchar made her way to our region to discuss storm mitigation efforts and survey flood damage. For her first stop,...
Flood waters are receding, leaving behind cleanup that may take months in Northern Minnesota
COOK, Minn. — As flood waters in northern Minnesota recede, the damage left behind is still impacting residents. Theresa Drift is a Cook resident whose basement was flooded during the storms two weeks ago. She still can't move back in. "We just had to get out because we didn't...
2 more people charged with conspiring to bribe Minnesota juror with a bag of cash plead not guilty
Two of five people charged with conspiring to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for the acquittal of defendants in one of the country's largest COVID-19-related fraud cases pleaded not guilty Wednesday. Said Shafii Farah and Abdulkarim Shafii Farah were arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge Tony Leung in Minneapolis. A third co-defendant already pleaded not guilty last week. They are each charged with one count of conspiracy to bribe a juror, one count of bribery of a juror and one count of corruptly influencing a juror. Leung ordered both men detained before trial,...
Minnesota’s Largest Fireworks Display to Proceed Rain or Shine
Final preparations for Minnesota's largest fireworks display are underway. Organizers say the event will happen rain or shine and will feature delicious food trucks and live music, and best of all, it's completely free to attend!
Minnesota family fighting for daughter with ultra-rare genetic mutation, others like her
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota family is fighting for their daughter's future.Mae Knopik, 4, has an ultra-rare genetic mutation that affects only about 430 people in the entire world.When she was 1.5 years old, Mae was diagnosed with the neuro-developmental disorder, CTNNB1 Syndrome."She's non-verbal, she's unable to walk unassisted," said Emily Knopik, Mae's mother. "She definitely has that developmental delay, cognitive disability."Emily and Joe Knopik say it's a random genetic mutation that wasn't passed down from them.They've traveled the world to get Mae treatments and therapies. They also started a nonprofit, Mae's Mission.They're raising money for a clinical trial of a...
'Sacred responsibility': After 20 years, Bemidji Veterans Home opens with a long wait list
BEMIDJI, Minn. - Veterans in northern Minnesota now have a new place to call home. At a dedication ceremony Monday attended by Gov. Tim Walz, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Pete Stauber, the crowd gave unending applause to officials and advocates who made the longtime dream of a veterans home here a reality. But gratitude extended mostly to the residents who served in the military and the staff who are dedicated to serving the region's aging veterans.
WARNING: Deadly Disease From Bug Bites Now Confirmed In Michigan
There are plenty of reasons Michigan residents enjoy summertime in Michigan. One of those reasons is the warmer weather that allows us to enjoy more of our favorite outdoor activities. But state officials are now warning residents to take caution outdoors as a deadly disease spread through bug bites has been confirmed in Michigan.
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