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Balloon Blast! Minnesota Faces Surprise Layoffs as Medical Company Announces Workforce Reductions
MJP – A medical company has just revealed surprising staff reductions in Minnesota as part of a strategy to streamline operations by consolidating service centers and production facilities. ICU Medical is getting ready to shut down a service and distribution center in Oakdale, Minnesota, and dismiss all 83 workers...
Dangerous synthetic drugs are changing the way some Minnesota prisons are processing mail
FARIBAULT, Minn. — Contraband isn't new to prisons, but investigators are warning that Minnesota's prison system is being inundated by mail laced with synthetic opioids."I've been in this department for 27 years, and this is one of our largest problems," John Melvin, director of the office of special investigations at the Minnesota Department of Corrections, explained to WCCO Investigates. "Our investigators are very overwhelmed by trying to help stop this introduction."Melvin shared several examples of compromised mail that was confiscated and tested for drugs. They included everything from handwritten birthday cards to what appeared to a package from an attorney's office."It...
Minnesota Awesome celebrates state pride, Olympian Suni Lee
EDINA, Minnesota — There are so many things that make Minnesota great — or better yet — awesome. "Things are nice here, and scenic, and lots of lakes," said Dan Gordon, who grew up in Bismarck but moved to Minnesota in his early twenties. Dan and his...
Billboards hope to shine light on missing Indigenous people in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety unveiled a new series of billboards meant to raise awareness about missing Indigenous relatives in the state.Eight billboards feature eight missing Indigenous people from Minnesota: Leo Coleman Cortez, Kateri Mishow, Mato Dow, Nevaeh Kingbird, Melissa Eagle Shield, Melissa Burt, Jeremy Jourdain and April Geyer.The DPS says the billboards can be seen in Minneapolis, Burnsville, Shoreview, Mounds View, Maplewood and Columbus Township.The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) office worked with Missing Children Minnesota and Clear Channel Communication on the billboards. Clear Channel Communication leased the billboard space for a $1 contract, according...
Follow the Yellow Brick Road: St. Cloud Hosts The Oz Escape This Weekend
(KNSI) – Come skip down the yellow brick road in St. Cloud this weekend. A handful of tickets remain for Saturday’s The Oz Escape, billed as an immersive outdoor escape room-style experience in St. Cloud. Participants will use their phones to follow hidden clues, solve puzzles and complete challenges as they walk around the city.
Brownton outlasts Glencoe in 10 inning thriller
GLENCOE — The Brownton Bruins won a marathon 10 inning game over the neighboring Glencoe Brewers on Thursday, July 18. A lot was riding on this game as both team came into this game tied in the CRVL standings with an 11-9 league record. The winner would move into sixth place in the standings with a game remaining and would own the important tie breaker.
Highlights: Kindred, Valley City, Wahpeton, and West Fargo Legion teams advance in Division tournament
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The East Division tournament continued for out Class A Legion Baseball teams on Thursday with the Quarterfinal round of the main bracket. The second and third seed Wahpeton and and West Fargo Aces will meet in the next round, while Kindred and Valley City also advanced.
38th annual Cannon Cruisers Country Cruise is Friday, Aug. 2
The 38th annual Cannon Cruisers Country Cruise will be Friday, Aug. 2, with some changes compared to prior years. This year, the lineup for the event will be at Cannon Falls High School beginning at 5 p.m. instead of starting at Artisan Plaza. The cruise starts at 7 p.m. with an end time of 8 p.m. back at CFHS.
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