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Political leaders weigh in on the housing market as we approach the election
ROCHESTER, Minn. - The housing market is a hotly contested issue in Rochester, but also in this year's presidential election. The Harris-Walz campaign says it is going to do something about it while Republicans say - why hasn't Harris done this in the last 3 and a half years. A...
VP contender Walz fends off US misinformation over pro-LGBTQ stance
A barrage of attacks on Tim Walz fueled by misinformation over his support for LGBTQ communities has failed to dent the US vice presidential candidate's surging poll ratings, suggesting that voters are wearying of some "culture war" issues in a tight White House race. But -- unlike an issue such as abortion, which has driven voters to polls at local, state and national levels since the Supreme Court overturned the right to the procedure in 2022 -- the attacks appear to have failed to move the needle on Walz.
Minnesota cracks down on misclassification of employees as independent contractors
Minnesota is cracking down on businesses who pay employees less than the minimum wage by misclassifying them as independent contractors. A new law combating this type of fraud went into effect in July but some industries continue to cut corners.
Republicans aim to win key 2nd Congressional District come November
MINNEAPOLIS — Eyes are on the competitive race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District.The district is evenly split between Democrats and Republicans. It includes all of Scott, Dakota and Le Sueur counties. It's a south suburban district with 40% rural farmland.Since 2000, the district has voter for the winner in every presidential election.Democratic Rep. Angie Craig is running against Republican challenger Joe Teirab in the November election. Teirab declined an interview for Talking Points but spoke with Esme Murphy earlier this month on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.Teirab is a Marine Corps veteran and a former federal and county...
State fair hosts naturalization ceremony
ST. PAUL, Minn. — It's not a traditional courtroom, but it fits in with the spirit of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. It's the second year in a row the state fair has hosted a naturalization ceremony. Immigrants from more than a dozen different countries took their final step in the naturalization process on the state fair stage."We are stronger when we welcome new citizens," said Judge John R. Tunheim.Between two ceremonies, more than 50 people became U.S. citizens at the International Bazaar stage. "When I had my interview they told me it was going to be at the state fair and I...
Statewide Alert For Minnesota Man Missing For Almost a Month
Milaca, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Minnesota man who has been missing for nearly a month is the subject of a statewide missing person alert. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension posted the alert this afternoon for 25-year-old Joseph John McGrath. The BCA says he has been missing from the Milaca area since July 30.
Watch: Walz gives remarks at firefighters convention in Boston
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz addressed members of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Wednesday at their convention in Boston. The union reports that it represents some 350,000 firefighters and emergency workers in 85 percent of U.S. and Canadian communities. Walz, Minnesota’s governor, is coming off the Democratic convention where he impressed his…
Fitterer is “lifesaver” in Lonsdale car fire: Life Scout pulls co-worker from car to save his life
It started as a fairly typical afternoon at Rail 19 Bar and Grill in Lonsdale on Monday, Aug. 12. Grant Fitterer, 17, and Jackson Pollock, 25, were busy attending to the grill, both cooks at the restaurant, about an hour into their shift. Fitterer said that Pollack stated he hadn’t...
Apparent Murder-Suicide Reported in Dakota County
Farmington, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Dakota County Sheriff's Office has released information concerning an apparent murder-suicide that occurred last weekend. A news release indicates that Dakota County deputies responded to the City of Empire near Farmington Sunday night after receiving a report that a deceased man and woman had been found by a family member in a farm field. Officials say the son of the man and another family member drove to a leased farm plot to check on his father and stepmother after they failed to return after leaving to visit the property earlier in the day.
Minnesota Zoo’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Returning For Sixth Year In Apple Valley [GALLERY]
The Minnesota Zoo has announced the return of its extremely popular Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular for a sixth year in 2024!. The zoo will be lit up by 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins from September 28th through November 2nd, 2024. Here's a look at some of the coolest pumpkins from 2023's event:. It is...
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