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2 of 5 people charged with conspiring to bribe Minnesota juror with a bag of cash plead not guilty
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two of five people charged with conspiring to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for the acquittal of defendants in one of the country’s largest COVID-19-related fraud cases pleaded not guilty Wednesday. Said Shafii Farah and Abdulkarim Shafii Farah were arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge Tony Leung in Minneapolis. They are each charged with one count of conspiracy to bribe a juror, one count of bribery of a juror and one count of corruptly influencing...
Urdahl says Gov. Walz discussed special session for flooding
(Grove City MN-) Representative Dean Urdahl of Grove City says Governor Tim Walz approached him last week and said the state may need to call a special session to deal with flooding... Your browser does not support the audio element. ...Urdahl is the lead Republican on the House Bonding Committee....
Fourth of July Holiday Brings Government Office, Business Closures
(KNSI) – Time at the lake, grilling, and fireworks are staples of Independence Day here in Minnesota. The federal holiday also comes with disruptions. The United States Postal Service will not be making deliveries. All federal departments and courts, as well as state government services, are closed. Area cities have already alerted people that municipal offices will also take the day off. That includes garbage pick up and the St. Cloud Compost Site, which will reopen Friday at its normal time of 1:00 p.m. Counties will be similarly affected.
Some Jerk Tossed a Cat from the 12th Floor of Minnesota Building
I can't believe how awful this story is, the fact that someone would throw a cat from the 12th floor of a building with no regard for its life is so sad. Home for Life is a sanctuary for animals in need, especially those overlooked for adoption due to special care requirements, they are based in Stillwater, MN, they were contacted by Minneapolis Animal Control about a cat that desperately needed some help.
Customers Now Angry At New Costco Change in Minnesota
'Minnesota nice' may still be a thing but a new change at Costco has customers more than just a little upset. When you think of Costco, you probably think of buying huge packages of toilet paper or paper towels, giant tubs of guacamole, queso, or other delicious dips, and massive packages of coffee and other food items, right?
UPDATE: Storage Unit Fire in Ogema
Early Monday morning, shortly before 4am a fire was reported at the Ogema Storage Units. Authorities were able to put out the fire that spread through almost half of the units. The units that sustained heavy damage included those rented out by Public Health, the ICW, the Ogema Bank and the Ogema Fire Department nearly lost their very first Fire Truck. It is hoped that a local business will be able to bring this 1929 Fire Truck back to parade readiness. At this time the State Fire Marshall is investigating the fire. If you have any information that will lead to the party responsible for starting the fire you are asked to call the tip line at 800-723-2020. A reward, up to $5000, will be issued if the information leads the authorities to identify who is responsible. As more details are released we will keep you updated.
Lamb market outlook webinar set for July 10
North Dakota State University Extension and University of Minnesota Extension have partnered with the Livestock Marketing Information Center to provide a lamb market outlook webinar. The webinar begins at 7:30 p.m. CDT on July 10. “It is important to understand the drivers of market dynamics,” says Travis Hoffman, Extension sheep...
The Supreme Court’s Decision For A North Dakota Truck Stop Marks A Fresh Setback To Federal Authorities
The Supreme Court on Monday opened the door to fresh, broad challenges to regulations even after they go into effect, dealing government agencies a third blow in a week. The justices ruled 6-3 in favor of a North Dakota truck stop seeking to sue over a debit card swipe charge regulation upheld by a federal appeals court in Washington ten years ago.
Watercraft incident reported on Lake Miltona, man thrown overboard from boat
(Lake Miltona, MN)--The Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to a watercraft incident on Lake Miltona. A resident on the south shore of Lake Miltona reported witnessing a boater being thrown overboard, and the unoccupied boat still in operation, spinning in a circle. The witnesses quickly boarded their own boat and rescued the man who was thrown overboard.
Leonard Peltier’s Parole Request Denied Again
In a follow-up to our previous story, Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist serving two life sentences for the 1975 murder of two FBI agents, has once again been denied parole. This decision has sparked disappointment but little surprise among his supporters. Former Fargo Mayor John Lindgren, a vocal advocate...
Twins give Royce Lewis injury update after leaving Tuesday's game early
We've just barely crossed the halfway point of the MLB season, and haven't reached teh All-Star Game yet, and already Royce Lewis has given Minnesota Twins fans two big injury scares. Lewis left Opening Day after just a few innings and didn't return to the lineup for two months. He's...
Stormy Fourth of July forecast for Twin Cities, other parts of Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — Cookouts and fireworks may be a no-go this Fourth of July, with several rounds of rain and storms on tap for parts of Minnesota.Expect turbulent conditions Thursday, with multiple thunderstorms. A disturbance moving east across southern Minnesota brought passing showers to the Twin Cities in the morning hours.Later in the afternoon, things will get active in western and central Minnesota, with strong storms possible. That activity will spread across the metro in the evening hours. Anywhere from a quarter-inch to three quarters of an inch of rain will fall in some spots on the holiday. Some cities...
Target Teams Up with Shopify to Offer More
For years, Target has been a favorite for people, not just in Minnesota, but around the country, for quality products. Some will argue that their prices are reasonable, but it’s hard to argue the quality of choices you get at Target. The selection of items they offer isn’t a...
FOR SALE: Minnesota Church has Been Turned Into Beautiful Home
I love checking out different things people have done to their homes to make it theirs. Whether it's a DIY project or a huge remodel, they're all so cool. For this particular Minnesota home, it was a complete overhaul. Church-Turned-Home For Sale in Minnesota. Every once in a while, I...
AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR AWARDS THE CROOKSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT $5,000
American Crystal Sugar proudly awarded the Crookston Police Department a $5,000 check to aid in replacing its outdated radio communications systems, which have reached their end of service life and are no longer supported. The current system includes handheld portable radios for each officer and support staff, mobile radios for squad vehicles, and base units for the dispatch center.
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