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In long-sought change, states must consider tribal rights when crafting water rules
In the 1800s, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa joined other tribes in signing a pair of treaties with the federal government, giving up massive swaths of land in return for the creation of a reservation in eastern Minnesota. The treaties included a guarantee: Tribal members would be able to return in […]
Aurora Defender Kelis Barton Signs Pro Contract
EAGAN, Minn. – Aurora Defender Kelis Barton has signed a professional contract with Rugby Borough WFC in Rugby, England. Rugby Borough Football Club was founded in 1994 and has expanded to include women’s and men’s professional teams, as well as juniors, girls, and academy teams. Rugby Borough...
Promising WR3 Candidate Shines Early in Vikings Training Camp
The Minnesota Vikings have kicked off training camp, and some fascinating tidbits have already emerged in two days of practice at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minnesota. Dalton Risner appearing to be the odd man out in the competition for the starting guard jobs and Sam Darnold slinging the ball are just two of those storylines.
Vikings instantly make Stephen Jones eat crow as Cowboys refuse to pay CeeDee Lamb
Can we just fast forward to when the Dallas Cowboys have signed Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb to contract extensions? While Prescott has reported to training camp, Lamb is staging a holdout until he signs a deal that makes him one of the highest-paid receivers in the NFL, if not the highest-paid.
Precision Lens Settles for $12 Million with U.S. Government over Alleged Kickbacks to Surgeons
Minneapolis-based company Precision Lens has settled for $12 million with the U.S. government after accusations of unethical conduct involving kickbacks to ophthalmic surgeons – a series of violations against the False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Statute. The agreement, confirmed on July 24, stems from allegations that the company engaged in providing lavish perks to physicians in exchange for using their products in Medicare-reimbursed cataract surgeries, as detailed in a Justice Department announcement.
Skubal leads Tigers to 7-2 win over Twins in final start before the trade deadline
DETROIT -- Tarik Skubal gave up five hits and two runs in seven strong innings in his last start before the trade deadline and the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2 on Saturday night. Javier Báez homered for the third straight game and Colt Keith had a...
Meeker County 4H Kids Getting Ready for Fair
The Meeker County Fair will begin next Thursday – August 1st and will continue through August 4th. Meeker County 4H members have been busy getting their projects ready for the fair and getting their exhibit areas cleaned up in time for the fair. Extension Educator Cassidy Martin, who coordinates...
Northern Minnesota Prepares for Severe Weather: Thunderstorms and Heat Warnings
Duluth, MN – Northern Minnesota is bracing for severe thunderstorms this afternoon through evening, with forecasts indicating wind gusts up to 60 mph, large hail, and heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding. According to the US National Weather Service in Duluth, isolated severe storms are possible across...
Northeast Minnesota Faces Flash Flood Risk and High Heat
Duluth, MN – Minnesota is set to experience severe weather conditions this weekend, with a significant risk of flash flooding and high temperatures. According to the US National Weather Service in Duluth, there is a 5% to 30% chance of flash flooding for parts of northeast Minnesota from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. The greatest risk is anticipated north and west of the Iron Range, with rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches or more potentially causing minor flooding.
Rice County pays $80k to fix 38 areas of roads
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer won her election by about 10 points as a newcomer with a campaign characterized by a simple phrase: “Fix the damn roads.” While it may not repair over 20,000 lane miles in a four-year term like Whitmer, Rice County does budget each year for regular improvements to its county roads. On Tuesday morning, the Rice County Board of Commissioners approved an $80,000 project to fix the roads in 38 different locations. ...
Former North Dakota St Standout Signs with Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings have made a couple of roster moves in the wake of recent happenings at training camp, including adding some local talent. Second-year cornerback Mekhi Blackmon reportedly tore his ACL during Wednesday's training camp opener, leaving the team with a hole at the position. The Vikings addressed that...
Early leader in Vikings QB battle for No. 2 job might surprise people
For the first time since 2017, the Minnesota Vikings are going to enter the upcoming regular season without Kirk Cousins as the team's starting quarterback. So far, it seems like Sam Darnold has a pretty tight lock on the starting job for Week 1, but behind him on Minnesota's quarterback depth chart is where things are a little more unknown.
Several Events Planned for Downtown St. Cloud
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The next Art Crawl in downtown St. Cloud is coming up on Friday, August 23rd. In advance of that, there is an effort being organized to help spruce up the area. Downtown Alliance Director Rachel Lolmasteymaugh says anyone is welcome to pitch in. We would...
Sober in St. Paul? Celebrate at Lucille’s Birthday Bash
Lucille’s Bottle Shop is on a mission to create more opportunities for people to connect, celebrate, and enjoy life without the presence of alcohol. Lucille’s was designed to make it easier for people to gather for social drinks, explore new flavor profiles, laugh with friends, and foster the interactions they might think they’re giving up when opting out of alcohol. The alcohol-free bottle shop contains all the ingredients for a good time, featuring a vibrant selection of beverages as curious and complex as the people who drink them.
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