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Minnesota political leaders call for unity in wake of Donald Trump assassination attempt
MINNEAPOLIS — The Republican National Convention is now underway in Milwaukee. Following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, there are calls for unity and toning down divisive rhetoric.After the assassination attempt, Trump wrote on social media, "In this moment it is more important than ever that we stand United."And it's not just happening at the national level — Sen. Amy Klobuchar is among the Minnesota leaders calling for a reset in our conversations."Some of the political rhetoric gets out of hand," Klobuchar said. "That is something, but it goes beyond that. It's also individual citizens, they have to...
The many pursuits of Sydney Menne
UND’s first Marshall Scholar is on her way to the University of Cambridge, where she’ll pursue a master’s in Nuclear Engineering. As she completes her first year of graduate studies at the University of Southampton, UND’s first Marshall Scholarship recipient Sydney Menne spoke with UND Today about her studies, experiences living in the United Kingdom and future plans.
‘UND’s Storm Chase Class,’ and other videos
Recent videos showcase a class whose students drive toward rather than away from storms, a new fraternity house and more. Editor’s note: In recent weeks, the video team at UND Creative Services has produced videos on a range of topics, including up-close looks at the UND’s two-week-long Storm Chase Class, the opening of the new Delta Upsilon fraternity house and a guide to using the My UND App.
HELEN BRATVOLD IS THE BENEDICTINE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to Helen Bratvold, Benedictine Living Community – Crookston’s Senior Athlete of the month for July. Helen is a very faithful participant in morning exercise at The Summit Assisted Living Facility. She sees the benefit of exercise and will come willingly and move whatever she is able to at the time. Staff appreciate her effort and commitment to her health.
Evictions in the Twin Cities persist since COVID-19 pandemic
Minnesota is one of the top states in the country when it comes to evictions. According to national data, the Twin Cities are second in the nation in eviction increases since before the pandemic, with nearly 12,000 filings in just the last year.
Leaders in Action engineer family legacy
Among Ryan and John Bergum’s accomplishments: One twin is president, the other is VP of American Society of Civil Engineers’ UND chapter. John and Ryan Bergum have a lot in common: They are civil engineering majors, they maintain 4.00 GPAs and they enjoy archery and fishing. They are also twins.
Lawyers for transgender powerlifter say Minnesota Supreme Court will hear gender discrimination case
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Supreme Court will soon hear the case involving athlete JayCee Cooper, who alleges USA Powerlifting discriminated against her because she is a transgender woman.Gender Justice, the legal and policy advocacy group whose attorneys represent Cooper, announced on Monday that the high court added the case to its docket last week.Cooper and her legal team allege USA Powerlifting violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act when it denied her entry into its women's competitions in 2018, and denied her petition to allow her to use the gender dysphoria medication spironolactone.In 2019, Cooper filed and then withdrew a complaint...
Man Who Stole a Vehicle in Perham and Fled Police Has Been Sentenced
Perham, MN – Late last week, 34-year-old Joemel Devon Robinson of St. Louis Park was sentenced to 18 months in jail for stealing a vehicle in Perham. At around 7:45 on the morning of December 20th, 2022, the Perham Police Department responded to McDonald’s in Perham regarding a motor vehicle theft.
Fargo Man Accused of Raping Boy He Met On Social Media App Numerous Times
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Fargo man is charged with seven felonies and one misdemeanor for allegedly raping a 12-year-old boy at his home on multiple occasions. Court records show 31-year-old Dominic Lilly met the boy on Sniffies, a social media app, and had the boy to his home between 10 and 15 times.
Ingrid Andress Has An Interesting Connection To Minnesota
She's been in the news for her recent version of the National Anthem, but did you know she has a distinct connection to Minnesota?. When it comes to the musical spotlight, Minnesota is most often associated with Prince, right? And, of course, there's Bob Dylan, too. And Lizzo, who called Minnesota home back in 2011 when she was starting her pop career.
Minnesota Original Music Festival launches its third year in St. Peter
ListenMinnesota Original Music Festival launches its third year in St. Peter. Thursday night kicks off a unique summer music festival in southern Minnesota. It’s the third year of the Minnesota Original Music Festival in St. Peter and it features musicians from across the state. The director of the festival,...
Detour coming to East Grand Forks
(KNOX) – Starting July 18th, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will be detouring traffic away from the intersection of Highway 220 and 23rd St NW because they will be removing part of the intersection. This detour will be in place until further notice. Traffic will need to follow the...
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