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Commission on Judicial Selection Opens Application Process for Vacancies
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced two vacancies in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. The vacancies will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Janet L. Barke Cain and the Honorable Timothy J. McManus. These seats will be chambered in Hastings in Dakota County.
BULLETIN BOARD JULY 24, 2024
The Eagles Auxiliary will provide home-delivered meals this week. Registration is now open for Get Kids Out Fishing. The event will take place on Monday, July 29. This event is geared for ages 11-15 and is limited to 27 participants. Details and registration can be found at getkidsoutdoorsmn.org. The AARP...
Fighting Hawks collect multiple ITA academic honors
TEMPE, Ariz. – Both University of North Dakota tennis programs were showered with multiple academic honors by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) as part of the organization's 2024 Division I ITA Men's & Women's Scholar-Athletes and Academic Teams. A total of 10 student-athletes across both teams earned ITA Scholar-Athlete selections, while both programs took home ITA All-Academic Team honors. It marks the second straight year that both the men's and women's teams have been chosen. Among individuals, Andrea Jansson , Charlotte Bowles , Lucia Rizza , Nore Heinitz , Nyah Kauders and Sapir Sela were honored for women and Christos...
Former Grand Forks mayor dies
GRAND FORKS, ND — Former Grand Forks Mayor Pat Owens has died. She was 83. Mayor Brandon Bochenski says his thoughts and prayers go out to Owens family and everyone impacted by her loss. He said “on behalf of the entire community of Grand Forks, I would like to...
Cheer on Minnesota's Olympic athletes with KARE 11 Sunrise
MINNEAPOLIS — Beret? Check. Crepes? Check. Pep Rally for Paris plans? CHECK. For the next few weeks, KARE 11 Sunrise invites viewers to experience the people and places who helped shape Minnesota's elite Olympic athletes — through somewhat of each competitor's lens. Join the KARE 11 Sunrise team...
Who is Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, one of a dozen being vetted as a possible Kamala Harris running mate?
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is being vetted as a possible vice presidential candidate for likely Democratic nominee Vice President Harris.On Wednesday, a source familiar with the process said about a dozen individuals are being vetted as possible running mates.In addition to Walz, multiple sources said the list of candidates includes several other governors: Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, Roy Cooper of North Carolina, Andy Beshear of Kentucky, J.B. Pritzker of Illinois and Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan. Several members of the Biden administration, including Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, are also being considered. Who is Walz?Now in his second term as governor, Walz,...
Water Levels Being Drastically Reduced To Save A Minnesota Lake
Sometimes, drastic measures need to be taken now to create a healthier situation later on. That can be true in our personal and professional lives, and it's also true in other things, including nature. An example would be when a lake becomes unhealthy, also known as impaired. Experts say that...
Kids Discover Fossils, and A Passion for Science
CHISHOLM, Minn.– Believe it or not, you can find shark teeth in the state of Minnesota. Kids are digging up those fossils, all while learning the ways of being a paleontologist. There are many outlets to learn more about the world around us, and the Minnesota Discovery Center in...
Sonepar to Acquire Echo Electric Supply
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Sonepar announced Wednesday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Echo Electric Supply Company. Family-owned and operated since 1950, Echo Electric supplies electrical parts, equipment and services to contractors in the industrial, commercial and residential markets and ranked in the top 30 of Electrical Wholesaling’s 2024 list of the largest electrical distributors in North America. Operating in Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, South Dakota and Missouri, Echo Electric will join Sonepar with 23 branch locations and more than 600 associates.
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