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Iowa's ban on abortions after 6 weeks will go into effect next week
An Iowa law banning most abortions in the state will take effect Monday, roughly one year after Gov. Kim Reynolds signed it. The law prohibits physicians from administering an abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected — around six weeks into pregnancy, before most women even know they’re pregnant. It briefly took effect in July 2023, but a lower court temporarily blocked the ban just days later in response to a legal challenge brought by abortion providers and the American Civil Liberties Union.
Southern MN Man Who Shot His Father With a Shotgun Pleads Guilty
Eagle Lake, MN (KROC-AM News) - A southern Minnesota man who shot and critically wounded with a shotgun his father on New Year's Day has admitted to the crime. 30-year-old Andrew David Douglas was arrested on January 1 after he called 911 and reported that he had shot another man in the arm in self-defense and the victim was "bleeding out." Court documents say that Blue Earth County deputies responded to the property in Eagle Lake near Mankato and found Douglas exiting the mobile home he shared with his father with blood on his clothing.
Trial date set in Hancock County attempted murder case
GARNER, Iowa – A Hancock County man charged with attempted murder is pleading not guilty. Alexander Mitchell Padilla, 36 of Britt, is now scheduled to stand trial beginning September 18 on charges of attempted murder and willful injury causing serious injury. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office says Padilla got...
Second not guilty plea in $100,000 theft from Floyd County senior citizen
CHARLES CITY, Iowa – A second not guilty plea is entered over $100,000 stolen from an elderly person in Floyd County. Charmaine R. Carr, 37 of Charles City, has now pleaded not guilty to financial exploitation of an older individual. Carr’s trial is scheduled to begin on September 17.
Metro Bus Operator Wins Gold At State Bus Roadeo
ST.CLOUD (WJON News) -- A St. Cloud bus driver is the best in the state. On Saturday the Minnesota Public Transit Association held its 37th Annual Statewide Bus Roadeo at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. For the second year in a row, Metro Bus Dial-a-Ride driver David Peacock took first place...
We Now Know When Valleyfair’s Rescheduled Fireworks Show Is Happening
Valleyfair has been one of Minnesota's top attractions for nearly 50 years and it just announced its rescheduled date for its Fourth of July fireworks display. There are many places of interest for which we're known here in the North Star State, right? The following are all venues and attractions that instantly scream Minnesota whenever you hear them:
Legion Post 77 wins postseason matchup against Byron
It took just a day for the Owatonna American Legion Post 77 baseball team to rebound after their loss against Albert Lea on Sunday night as it took on Byron in an elimination game Monday night. After being down 3-2 in the third inning, Owatonna scored four runs in the inning to take a 6-3 lead and kept the lead throughout the game as they beat Byron 8-4. Owatonna took...
Dam Store to reopen in downtown Mankato
(Mankato, MN) -- Owners of The Dam Store in Blue Earth County plan to re-open at a temporary location in downtown Mankato. David Hruska tells the Mankato Free Press they hope to be in the former Wagon Wheel restaurant building by the end of August. The dining landmark was demolished by the county after the partial failure of the nearby Rapidan Dam. The Hruksa family home fell into the Blue Earth River after flood waters swept away an electrical substation and undercut the riverbank.
Eastern Iowa, Western Illinois Brace for Storms: Hail, Damaging Winds Expected Through 8 PM
Davenport, IA – Residents of Iowa and Illinois are advised to prepare for severe weather today, with storms expected to bring hail and winds exceeding 60 mph through 8 PM. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Marginal Risk warning, indicating occasional rounds of scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day.
Cider Lovers! New Event Pairs Unlimited Minnesota Cider Sampling With BBQ Food
While beverage sampling events for beers or ciders are not new to the Northland, this event coming to Duluth in August puts a delicious twist on things. The Minnesota Cider Guild announced a summer cider sampling event that will give attendees access to some of Minnesota's best hard ciders along with some delicious barbecue food in a summer food and beverage pairing match made in heaven.
Minnesota Man Admits to Bribery in Feeding Our Future Fraud Case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — One of five people charged with attempting to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for an acquittal in a fraud case pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday. Abdimajid Mohamed Nur, 23, pleaded guilty to one count of bribery of...
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