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UMN develops new list of recommended species to make forests more resilient
At a seminar on Monday, an expert shared the University of Minnesota Extension’s climate-ready woodlands program. The list of tree species the program provided would help woodland stewards and owners in northern Minnesota better understand what species they can plant to help forests adapt to the changing climate. Anna...
10-Digit Dialing Coming to Minnesota Area Code 507
PERHAM, Minn. — The deadline is approaching for residents within the 507 area code in Minnesota to. begin using the 10-digit dialing standard. Starting July 30, 2024, all local calls made within the region must be placed using 10 digits (area code. plus the 7-digit telephone number). From July...
Minnesota police union files complaint against Hennepin Co. attorney for "unethical behavior" in Ryan Londregan case
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association has filed a formal complaint against Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, alleging she acted unethically in prosecuting a state trooper who shot and killed a driver during a traffic stop.The police union's complaint, filed with the Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board Tuesday, alleged Moriarty and her office "violated several of the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct" in charging Minnesota State Patrol trooper Ryan Londregan."Moriarty's conduct is beneath the dignity of her office. Yet rather than acknowledge her errors in judgment or the deficiencies in the process she oversaw, Moriarty has repeatedly called...
Buckle up, kids! New Minnesota laws take effect Aug. 1, including child car seat changes
ST PAUL, Minn — In the dead of every Minnesota summer, a laundry list of laws passed by state lawmakers comes alive. For parents, one particular set of rules will stand out for how kids should sit down in the backseat of their cars. Starting Aug. 1, the Minnesota...
2 year-old boy dies after a drowning accident in Bagley, Minnesota
BAGLEY, Minn. (Valley News Live) - A Bagley, Minnesota family is mourning the loss of a two-year old boy after he died in a drowning accident. On July 14, 2 year-old Johnny Leavell was found unresponsive in a swimming pool at a home in Nora Township and life-flighted to a Fargo hospital.
Detroit Lakes MN Trolls exceed my highest expectations!
My friend Monica and I are in and around Detroit Lakes today to see the Trolls of Detroit Lakes. They are amazing, large structures hidden around the area. Here’s a blurb from the DL Chamber website…. Minnesota’s forests have long inspired tall tales, legendary characters and cherished photo ops....
You’ll Be True Blue This Weekend at This Minnesota Festival
I love fruits. Apples, oranges, bananas, grapes and especially blueberries. I’ve been eating blueberries lately like they’re going out of style. By themselves, in my cereal, even in a salad, I’ve gotten creative lately with how I eat them. If you’re like me and you enjoy blueberries,...
Traffic signal replacement at Demers and 34th Street in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Starting in the evening on Wednesday, July 24, crews will be taking down the traffic signals at the intersection of Demers Avenue and South 34th Street in Grand Forks. Flaggers will be in place to direct traffic while temporary signals are being put...
Large dairy operations to move into North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The Department of Agriculture reported there are 24 dairy farms left in North Dakota. A Minnesota dairy plans to expand to two proposed sites in eastern North Dakota — one near Wahpeton and one near Hillsboro. A Riverview Dairy worker said they are looking to...
Summer commencement set for Aug. 2
Adjunct professor and veteran journalist Chuck Haga will address UND’s latest graduates. As many as 535 students are eligible to receive degrees at the University of North Dakota’s summer commencement ceremony starting at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2, at the Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center. Chuck Haga,...
Motorcyclist struck by SUV at South 20th Street and Demers Avenue
(KNOX) – A motorcyclist is being evaluated at Altru after being struck by an SUV Tuesday afternoon. Grand Forks Police say Mary Solberg turned south on South 20th Street from Demers Avenue when she was struck by an eastbound Jeep driven by Skylar Reiff. The Jeep driver was cited...
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