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Seeds of devastating Chicago derecho started Monday in Minnesota
A powerful derecho ripped across Iowa and through the Chicago area Monday into Monday night. The system produced a swath of wind damage. Winds as high as 97 mph were recorded in eastern Iowa as the storms tore through. Tuesday the Chicago National Weather Service office sent out six survey...
Minnesota's wet summer so far has been the dreariest in over 40 years
MINNEAPOLIS — It's no secret that Minnesota has been lacking in sunshine as of late. In fact, it's been one of the dreariest first halves of meteorological summer on record in the Twin Cities.But first, what does "dreary" mean when it comes to weather? WCCO's NEXT Weather team is defining that as days with at least some rainfall. And there have been a lot of those days so far this year. According to data from the National Weather Service, there have been 30 days with rain between June 1 and July 15 in the Twin Cities. That's already enough to...
Local officials work toward new rules as cannabis comes to town
BEMIDJI — Since last summer’s legalization of the recreational use of cannabis in Minnesota, local governments have continued to grapple with the “where” and “when” of weed businesses coming to town. While tribal nations in the state are leading the way with official dispensaries...
Minnesota Power and MNL Introduces New Mowing Method
DULUTH, Minn.– As time goes on, we learn more and more about sustainable living. Minnesota Power partnered up with Minnesota Native Landscapes to try out sheep grazing. The Jean Duluth Solar spans 8.5 acres. And it is filled with precious native plants, pollinator plants, as well as other vegetation.
Minnesota political leaders call for unity in wake of Donald Trump assassination attempt
MINNEAPOLIS — The Republican National Convention is now underway in Milwaukee. Following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, there are calls for unity and toning down divisive rhetoric.After the assassination attempt, Trump wrote on social media, "In this moment it is more important than ever that we stand United."And it's not just happening at the national level — Sen. Amy Klobuchar is among the Minnesota leaders calling for a reset in our conversations."Some of the political rhetoric gets out of hand," Klobuchar said. "That is something, but it goes beyond that. It's also individual citizens, they have to...
Evictions in the Twin Cities persist since COVID-19 pandemic
Minnesota is one of the top states in the country when it comes to evictions. According to national data, the Twin Cities are second in the nation in eviction increases since before the pandemic, with nearly 12,000 filings in just the last year.
Lawyers for transgender powerlifter say Minnesota Supreme Court will hear gender discrimination case
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Supreme Court will soon hear the case involving athlete JayCee Cooper, who alleges USA Powerlifting discriminated against her because she is a transgender woman.Gender Justice, the legal and policy advocacy group whose attorneys represent Cooper, announced on Monday that the high court added the case to its docket last week.Cooper and her legal team allege USA Powerlifting violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act when it denied her entry into its women's competitions in 2018, and denied her petition to allow her to use the gender dysphoria medication spironolactone.In 2019, Cooper filed and then withdrew a complaint...
Free LinkFM shuttle for the Downtown Fargo Street Fair
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - LinkFM will be operating for free rides to the Downtown Fargo Street Fair, which is being held July 18-20. You can park at the Moorhead Center Mall and catch the LinkFM shuttle bus at any of the 11 bus stops designated with pink LinkFM signs. While at the mall, you can also register for prizes at booths on July 18 and 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The air-conditioned buses will take you straight to the heart of the Street Fair.
Red River Valley SWAT to Conduct Training Exercises on Thursday, July 18
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The Red River Valley SWAT Team will be conducting a training exercise in Downtown Fargo and in West Fargo on Thursday, afternoon and evening. The training will be held at the following locations on Thursday, July 18:. 600 block of Morrison Street in West...
Top 10 Days of Summer
Today Wednesday 7/17/24 and tomorrow Thursday 7/18/24 look to be some of the best days of summer for those who stray away from the really hot and humid weather. Don’t worry if you like it hotter and more humid, I got it in the forecast!. A lot of sunshine...
New teachers celebrated at signing day for Fargo Public Schools
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The red carpet is rolling out for new teachers joining Fargo Public Schools. New teacher orientation at the district office on Wednesday, July 17, is to welcome and celebrate new teachers joining the school system. Organizers say the educators will got a taste of...
Cass County Vector Control: “Our Biggest Trap Count of the Year”
CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — Mosquitos are out in full force and towns around the region are trying to take care of the problem. Tonight and tomorrow night, Moorhead will do ground spraying for mosquitos. Grand Forks and East Grand Forks is also spraying this evening until around 1...
NDSU Women’s Track & Field Team, 10 Individuals Named USTFCCCA All-Academic
The North Dakota State women's track & field team and 10 of its individual student-athletes were honored by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) as All-Academic performers, the organization announced this week. As a team, the Bison women recorded a cumulative grade point average of 3.61 to earn the USTFCCCA All-Academic Team award for the 19th consecutive season. A minimum team cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required for the award. Arienne Birch , Bailee Dierks , Grace Emineth , Nell Graham , Kendra Kelley , Salmata Korgho , Lexi Maples , Alex Seagris , Merrideth...
Drekker and Red Cross team up for blood drive
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Drekker and Brewhalla partnered with the Red Cross in an effort to get people out to donate blood. The blood drive was held at Drekker Brewing in Fargo, and as part of the deal donors would receive a free 12 ounce beer when they donated.
Homeward Animal Shelter to host 34th annual Paws Walk
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - It’s time to grab your furry friends, and head out to Rheault Farm tonight as The Homeward Animal Shelter will host the 34th Annual Paws Walk: Camp Homeward. Event registration is $30, and includes a free t-shirt. Registration starts at 6:00 p.m. and...
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