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44 years after career, Bobby Bryant to be inducted into Vikings Ring of Honor
It's been more than four decades since Bobby Bryant was intercepting passes for the terrific Minnesota Vikings defenses of the 1960s and '70s, and now at the age of 80 he will experience life in the team's Ring of Honor.
Could traditionally blue Minnesota be within Trump's reach?
MINNEAPOLIS — Last weekend, a presidential race like no other dipped further into the improbable, with the survival of former President Donald Trump from an assassin's bullet by just millimeters.Trump's defiant response to the assassination attempt, captured in unforgettable images, has even Trump critics calling it one of the defining moments of the 2024 campaign."That is kind of political rocket fuel. And so I think you're seeing a consolidation of the Republican Party much faster than I think people anticipated," said Abou Amara, a Democratic analyst.Polls have been showing more and more states, including traditionally blue Minnesota, within Trump's reach."I...
A Somali-American former investigator: why you’re hearing about fraud in my community
The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office, where I previously worked as a fraud investigator, announced last year its largest ever Medicaid fraud case, charging 18 people with stealing $9.5 million. Not long after, the AG charged three people with stealing nearly $11 million, again in Medicaid funds. In May, eight were charged with defrauding Medicaid of […] The post A Somali-American former investigator: why you’re hearing about fraud in my community appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Just 16.1% of Minnesota workers make less than $17 an hour, one of the lowest rates in the country
Data: Oxfam. Chart: Rahul Mukherjee/AxiosJust 16.1% of Minnesota workers make less than $17 an hour, one of the lowest rates in the country, according to a new report by Oxfam.Why it matters: Minnesotans on the lowest end of the economic spectrum have seen some of the biggest raises in recent years, and many of them have risen above the $17 hourly threshold of what Oxfam calls a "low-wage worker." Yes, but: The data also underlines Minnesota's wide racial wage gap. Black and Hispanic workers are much more likely to make less than $17 an hour compared to white and Asian workers.However,...
Police arrest two in Emerado Attic for warrant violations
EMERADO, ND — Two people are in custody after police found them hiding in the attic of a home in Emerado on Monday. Police say Bobby Johnson and Ariauna Williams were wanted on probation violation warrants. The two barricaded themselves in the attic. Grand Forks County Deputies had to use a ladder to access the attic and arrest them.
Missing Child Scam Circulating In Minnesota
All scams are terrible and there are plenty of them to go around these days. However, this one might be one of the worst thanks to the nature of the scam. There have been so many scams in Minnesota and Wisconsin lately that the Duluth Police Department recently shared some basic scam tips to help us all avoid becoming a victim.
Pete Buttigieg calls out Donald Trump’s disrespect for military at Minnesota Biden campaign event
U.S. Secretary of TransportationPete Buttigiegvisited a Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter in St. Paul on Friday afternoon to advocate for the Biden-Harris campaign, addressing a panel of veterans and their families. Buttigieg emphasized the administration’s commitment to servicemembers andmilitary veterans, drawing a clear contrast with former PresidentDonald Trump. Buttigieg’s appearance followed a press conference by PresidentJoe Biden at NATO.
BULLETIN BOARD JULY 17, 2024
Cathedral Women, Baptist Church Members, and Ken Study Club will provide home-delivered meals this week. The City of Crookston will spray for mosquitos tomorrow, July 17th, from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., weather permitting. If you have any questions, please call Public Works at (218) 281-1232. Registration is now open...
West Otter Tail County Fair July 17th – 20th
West Otter Tail County Fair Set to Thrill Attendees from July 17-20, 2024. The much-anticipated West Otter Tail County Fair will take place from July 17-20, 2024, at 1812 Pebble Lake Rd, Fergus Falls, MN. This annual event promises a blend of fun, entertainment, and community spirit for visitors of...
Sale of Ponzi scheme cattle company could benefit burned investors
A North Dakota investor says the purchase of a financially-troubled meat company is progressing with a percentage of the profits being used to pay back investors in the alleged Ponzi scheme over several years. Wylie Bice of Killdeer, who is among those who lost money by investing in Texas-based Agridime, told the North Dakota Monitor […] The post Sale of Ponzi scheme cattle company could benefit burned investors appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Missing Child Scam Circulating In Minnesota
All scams are terrible and there are plenty of them to go around these days. However, this one might be one of the worst thanks to the nature of the scam. There have been so many scams in Minnesota and Wisconsin lately that the Duluth Police Department recently shared some basic scam tips to help us all avoid becoming a victim.
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