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CDL legislation eases career path for commercial drivers
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Obtaining a Commercial Drivers License has become much easier in Minnesota. The 180-hour CDL training mandate was officially lifted July 1. Minnesota lawmakers spearheaded the initiative to address testing backlogs, allow training programs to expand, and help grow the work force. Lawmakers gathered at M-State in Moorhead on Thursday to speak about the new legislation and the impact it will have on the industry.
U of M engineers send new Minnesota flag into space
MINNEAPOLIS — Whether or not you think the design of the new Minnesota state flag is stellar, there's no denying its interstellar thanks to some engineers at the University of Minnesota.On X, the university said an engineering team sent the flag on its first flight to space. The school also shared stunning pictures of the flag flying above the earth.The American flag and the U of M flag were hoisted among the stars, too.Ognjen Ilic, an assistant professor at the U, said mechanical and aerospace engineers teamed up to launch the flag from Montgomery with a research payload.Minnesota's new flag...
Emmer’s Misleading Republican Convention Claim about Harris
Este artículo estará disponible en español en El Tiempo Latino. During his speech at the Republican National Convention, Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota talked about “rioters” in Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd in 2020, and misleadingly said that Vice President Kamala Harris “freed” from jail one of “the criminals” who “went on to murder a man” in neighboring St. Paul. Emmer is distorting the facts.
Catastrophic Coal Waste Spill: ONE MILLION Gallons Leaked From Minnesota Power Plant!
ITASCA, MN — A massive spill of coal wastewater has sent shockwaves through Cohasset, Minnesota. Officials confirmed that a staggering one million gallons of contaminated water leaked from a nearby coal power plant, eventually making its way into Black Water Creek and Black Water Lake. The Origin of the...
SUMMER WRESTLEPALOOZA: Young ready to build on Arrows’ success
The Pipestone Area School Board approved hiring Paul Young as new head wrestling coach during the consent agenda portion of a May 20 meeting. The board had accepted the resignation of longtime head coach Brian Bos during its session on April 2, which had been rescheduled since late March. “It’s...
LOCAL GOLF: Team Newgard wins #LiveLikeJoe event
Team Newgard won the first flight at the first-ever #LiveLikeJoe Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 13, at Pipestone Country Club. The Newgards shot a 59, winning the “A” flight by three strokes — a quartet of players featuring Wade Newgard, Megan Newgard, Lexi Hanson-McNeil and Jeff Meyerhoffer.
SUMMER WRESTLEPALOOZA: SDSU’s Roark to visit Pipestone
Soon-to-be South Dakota State University sophomore Brady Roark will serve as the guest clinician for the Little Arrow Wrestling Camp set for Monday-Wednesday, July 22-24. The action will take place in the Pipestone Area Schools’ wrestling room adjacent to the gymnasium. “I’m excited to help the kids,” Roark said...
Liquor store to help fire squad
Manager John Nelson of the River Bend Liquor Store recently announced to the city council that the store will host a fundraiser event soon with income tabbed to go to the Windom Fire Department. The store will accept donations as well, but the main income will come from a percentage...
Brookings game one walkoff highlights doubleheader split with Brandon Valley
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Brookings Post 74 and Bob Shelden Field will host the State A Legion Baseball Tournament in two weeks meaning they’ll get an automatic bid into it as the host and won’t have to play in regionals next week. On Friday night they...
SDSU assistant Megan Lueck named head coach of women’s basketball team at Division Three St. Olaf
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - One of Aaron Johnston’s assistant coaches is leaving Brookings for a shot at running her own progam. Megan Lueck was named head coach of the women’s basketball program at Division Three St. Olaf in Northfield, Minnesota, today. It’s a homecoming for...
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