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Minnesotans Could Get Relief From Hidden Fees With Rule Change
When was the last time you went out to eat or went out to make a purchase? If it's been a while, good for you, but you have been missing out on a bunch of junk fees being passed on to the consumers. The Federal Trade Commission is looking to end junk hidden fees with a new rule this fall, making the hidden charges illegal.
House GOP shifts firepower from Biden to Harris and Walz
As Democrats enthusiastically turn their attention to the Democratic Party’s new presidential ticket, so have House Republicans, who in recent weeks have launched a series of investigations into Vice President Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. House Republicans, who had spent much of the past 3 1/2 years investigating President Biden, are…
Walz extinguishes Democratic doubts with convention performance
CHICAGO — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) has silenced the Democratic doubters. Heading into the Democratic National Convention, there were questions swirling inside the party about the wisdom of Vice President Harris picking the Minnesota governor — a relatively unknown figure from a safely Democratic state — as her running mate. But Walz has stormed…
Buccaneers open the season with 5 set road victory that featured Pelant's 1000th varsity set assist
The 2024 fall season officially got underway for the Waterville-Elysian-Morristown volleyball team Friday night when the squad traveled to Le Sueur-Henderson H.S. to battle the Giants. In a thrilling match that lasted over two hours, the Buccaneers overcame some early troubles in the service game to earn a 3-2 (22-25, 25-20, 27-29, 25-22, 15-10) victory to get the season started with a win. The game also featured senior setter Ashlyn Pelant’s 1000th career set assist in the during the fourth set which caused a brief...
Resources for Businesses Impacted by Flooding
Resources are available to businesses in Blue Earth and Nicollet County that were impacted by flooding between June 16 and July 4, 2024. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has loans available to help those who suffered from physical damage or economic losses. Check your eligibility here. Physical damage loans up...
St. Paul District responds to summer flooding
As water levels continued to rise the last week of June, the St. Paul District activated its Emergency Operations Center to assist the state of Minnesota and surrounding communities with the summer flood risk. Nearly 50 district employees were activated to assist in the planning, coordination, staging and delivery sites,...
High heat could be dangerous for fairgoers — and animals
The Twin Cities, Mankato, Rochester and a part of western Wisconsin were under an excessive heat warning until 8 p.m. Monday. Folks going to the state fair were warned to stay hydrated and take it easy. But what about the thousands of animals at the fair?. MPR News host Cathy...
Failed Panthers Quarterback Already Cut By New Team
Failed former Panthers QB Matt Corral was officially released by the Minnesota Vikings on Monday amid a slew of roster cuts, throwing a wrench into his NFL comeback attempt. Corral joined the Vikings less than two weeks ago following J.J. McCarthy's stuning season-ending injury. He was always facing an uphill climb to make the final team, though his swift release indicates he didn't fare well during practice.
Wild week of US weather includes heat wave, tropical storm, landslide, flash flood and snow
It's been a wild week of weather in many parts of the United States. Millions of people are enduring dangerous heat and humidity in the Midwest, while an Alaska landslide killed one man and a woman
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