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GOP assault on Walz’s military record evokes swift-boat attacks
GOP attacks on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s (D) military record are drawing parallels to the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth campaign against then-Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) in his 2004 bid for president, but political strategists say they’re unlikely to stick this time around, thanks to a far different media landscape and Walz’s 24 years in uniform.
Children’s Minnesota CEO Dr. Marc Gorelick Releases New Book Offering Compelling Approach to Nation’s Gun Crisis
MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 14, 2024-- Dr. Marc Gorelick, president and CEO of Children’s Minnesota, one of the largest freestanding pediatric healthcare systems in the U.S., is proud to announce the release of his new book, “ Saving Our Kids: An ER Doc’s Common-Sense Solution to the Gun Crisis. ” The book is now available for purchase on Amazon. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240814343165/en/ (Photo: Business Wire)
Air quality alert issued for Northeastern Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. -- Experts have issued an air quality alert for parts of Northeastern Minnesota Wednesday morning, specifically impacting sensitive groups. According to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the alert is in effect until 6 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15. The impacted areas include Two Harbors, Hibbing, Ely, Duluth and...
Trooper Ryan Londregan returns to work after charges dropped for fatally shooting Ricky Cobb II
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota state trooper Ryan Londregan could be back on the road soon following the decision to drop murder charges against him in the fatal shooting of Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop in summer 2023. Londregan was charged with second-degree murder after shooting and killing Cobb...
Unchecked development, lax regulation push Minnesota lakeshores to the edge
Minnesotans are loving their lakes to death. A statewide culture that long embraced rustic cabins by rugged lakeshores now values large homes with manicured lawns, patios, rock riprap and trees cleared to provide a better view of the water. That generational change is easy to spot these days standing on...
Minnesota’s Best: DCTC Gold Winner for Best Trade/Technical School
Star Tribune best-of contest designed to help state businesses and organizations thrive. According to the Star Tribune website, “Minnesota’s Best is an audience-driven contest. Businesses are nominated by owners, managers, customers, and/or fans. There is no cost for businesses to participate in the contest. “Businesses are nominated in...
Local real estate agent selected for prestigious NAR Leadership Academy
A local real estate agent is one of 20 from across the country selected to take part in the National Association of Realtors 2025 Leadership Academy class. Lee Porter, broker with EXIT Realty-Great Plains of Jackson, is the only agent from Minnesota chosen to participate in the 10-month program, which is designed to prepare emerging state and local volunteers for future leadership positions at NAR.
Historians diving for balloons and hoping for hot dish: What Smithsonian curators will be doing at the Democratic National Convention
Will there be Minnesota hot dish hats worn at the upcoming Democratic National Convention? Curators from the Smithsonian will be there, looking for both routine and unconventional campaign items.
New York Coffee Chain To Open First MN Store Next Week
Are you looking for different coffee options in the land of 10,000 lakes? You are in luck! A New York coffee chain is opening its first Minnesota store next week. Gregorys Coffee will open up in Albertville in the outlet center, on August 21. Gregorys Coffee will be entering unfamiliar...
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