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Walz Promises Southern MN Family “Full Investigation” Into Daughter’s Death
(Pine Island, MN) — Governor Walz is promising a southern Minnesota family a full investigation into their daughter’s death. Walz visited Pine Island yesterday to talk about state resources available to new farmers. He was asked about the charges brought against Minnesota State Trooper Shane Roper following a May crash that led to the death of Owatonna’s Olivia Flores. Walz called the crash “tragic” and said the investigation is needed to determine if policy changes are needed. Roper is facing multiple charges, including manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide.
Annual Bemidji Corvettes Show & Shine Focuses on the Classic Car
The fourth annual Bemidji Corvettes Show & Shine, which lets people see the many different generations of Corvettes throughout the years, will be taking place this weekend. The event is free to attend and features a special showcase on the second generation of Corvettes, those built between 1963 and 1967.
Fosston leaders announce new hire as Essentia Health dispute nears end
FOSSTON — Fosston leaders announced a new hire for a healthcare transition plan this week as they await an arbitrator’s decision on a contract dispute. Essentia Health has operated the Fosston Hospital since the 2009 affiliation agreement between the city of Fosston and the Duluth-based healthcare network. Fosston...
Quiet Minnesota Suburb Has 2nd Highest Murder Rate
The state of Minnesota has consistently ranked as one of the safest states in the U.S. for a few decades now. However, as with any state, some places are more dangerous than others. It will probably come as no surprise that Minneapolis has the highest murder per capita rate in...
CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital Named Among State’s Top Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report has released its annual list of Minnesota's Best Hospitals, and CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital is among the top hospitals in the state. CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital was given a four star rating in Patient Experience. The hospital was honored as 'High Performing' in the fields of Orthopedics and Pulmonology.
Sanford Health launches new genetic screening study
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - You’ve probably heard of DNA tests like Ancestry’s before. However, those often come with a price tag, but if you sign up for Sanford Health’s new study, you can have a gene test done for free. Sanford is partnering with Helix to research...
Big Lake train derailment blocks off area as crews and authorities respond
BIG LAKE, Minn. (FOX 9) - A BNSF train derailment reported in Big Lake has closed off the area near the railway as crews and authorities respond to the wreckage. The Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office said there are no reported injuries. The incident happened at about 3:15 a.m. Saturday...
Changes made for the ACT Exam
(AP) – The science section will be optional on the ACT exam, and the exam duration will be decreased, the organization announced earlier this week. The writing section was made optional in 2005. Students can now opt between several versions of the test: the ACT core exam (which includes reading, math and English), the ACT plus writing, the ACT plus science or the ACT plus science and writing.
Just Announced : Rescheduled NDSF Concert Information
It is 3:43 in the afternoon on this Saturday, July 20th. Here is hoping that people will see this IMMEDIATELY - if you are planning on heading out to Minot to see a concert TONIGHT at the North Dakota State Fair - North Dakota Fair Facebook announced this about 24 minutes ago:
911 call centers back online in MN after outages
MINNEAPOLIS — Call centers are coming back online after a global Microsoft outage knocked out 911 for counties across the nation Friday morning. Companies that use Microsoft have been affected by the outages across the world starting Thursday night and persisting into Friday morning. Many people are stuck in airport lines or stranded at their destination temporarily as airlines race to get planes back in the air.
One killed, one injured after motorcycle strikes deer in Pembina County
PEMBINA COUNTY, ND (KXNET) — A collision between a motorcycle and a deer on the evening of Friday, July 19 has resulted in the death of a woman, and a man left severely injured and facing charges. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, at approximately 11:00 p.m., a motorcycle with two people was traveling […]
Flasher community remembers Minot Air Force Base pilot that crashed near Raleigh and Flasher
First News at SixIt’s been six decades since flyers with the 5th Interceptor Squadron were practicing drills during the Cold War when something went wrong and Captain Bill Richardson’s plane crashed here.
The state senator leading efforts to return land to tribal nations
As a kid, Mary Kunesh watched her dad travel to reservations in northern Minnesota, working as a pro bono attorney for tribal nations who needed legal assistance. She heard stories from her grandfather about her family’s history, filled with brave Lakota women like her aunt Josephine Gates Kelly, the first tribal chair of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.
NASA Astronaut James Buchli to Receive North Dakota’s Highest Honor
In notable recognition of his distinguished career, NASA astronaut James Buchli will be honored with the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award on July 30. The ceremony, set to take place at the University of North Dakota (UND) in Grand Forks, will celebrate Buchli as the 49th recipient of this prestigious accolade.
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