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Minnesota Included In Mysterious Listeria Outbreak
Minnesota is one of twelve states named in a recent listeria outbreak, which has been linked to deli meats. 28 people in 12 states have become sick with listeria after eating sliced meats at deli counters in various states. The Outbreak has affected people from the following states:. New York.
Kamala Harris-backed bail fund that freed violent criminals back in spotlight
Vice President Kamala Harris is coming under renewed scrutiny as she embarks on her second White House bid over her promotion in 2020 of a bail fund that helped free convicts, including murderers and serial domestic abusers. Facing heightened pressure from his fellow Democrats, octogenarian President Joe Biden on Sunday dropped out of the 2024 […]
County's reasons for flag, seal opposition falls flat
Earlier this year, Minnesotans engaged in heated discussion over a redesign of the state flag and seal, eventually enticing a number of counties and municipalities to formally oppose the redesign. Rice County was among them, citing in its resolution the “substantial public costs” that would come with replacing the many state seals on uniforms and squad cars of the Rice County Sheriff’s Office, and any other changes that might be needed. But that reasoning appears to have been overblown. ...
Minnesota #DNR Conservation Officer Reports-July 22, 2024
CO Tom Hutchins (Crookston) reports taking bear-related complaints this week. Time was also spent checking anglers and watercraft operators on area lakes. ATV activity was also monitored. CO Andrew Ladzinski (Bemidji #1) spent time patrolling local lakes and assisting with CO Academy duties. He followed up on calls for service....
Monday Deadline to Sign Up for Minnesota Senior Games
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Monday is the last day to sign up for the Minnesota Senior Games in St. Cloud. Registration will close at the end of the day. Hundreds of athletes aged 50 and above from across the state and beyond will compete in over 15 events. The...
Minnesota Officials Launch First Phase Of Nitrate Mitigation Plan
RUSHFORD – “If you take anything away from this presentation today, it’s this: get your well tested,” Tannie Eshenaur told southeast Minnesotans earlier this summer. Eshenaur, the Water Policy Center Manager at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), spoke to private well owners at a June Nitrate Open House – part of its education and outreach efforts related to groundwater pollution in southeast Minnesota. The meeting was held at the Rushford-Peterson school; additional meetings were held recently in Stewartville, Mazeppa and online.
Joyner Emerick focuses on the future for Minnesota’s disabled students
ListenJoyner Emerick focuses on the future for Minnesota’s disabled students. In celebration of Disability Pride Month, throughout July MPR News is featuring stories about Minnesotans with disabilities who are making an impact. See more at mprnews.org/changemakers. Young people bring Joyner Emerick hope for the future, which is why they...
Meet the Minnesotans to Watch at the Paris Olympics
At the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials in Minneapolis, two Minnesotans got their tickets to Paris: Suni Lee and Shane Wiskus. However, they’re not alone—they’ll be joined by nearly 30 other athletes with Minnesota roots or connections, representing 11 different countries. Meet the Minnesotans headed to the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, which will be held from July 26 to Aug. 11.
Minn. man pleads guilty in armed robbery case
BARRON COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - A Minnesota man pleaded guilty Friday in the armed robbery and assault of an elderly man in Barron in December. Court documents show that on July 19, 33-year-old Ryan Charpentier of Little Canada, Minn., pleaded guilty to armed robbery as party to a crime with an increased penalty for an elder person victim. Charpentier was charged as one of two suspects in the armed robbery and assault of an elderly man in Barron, Wis., on Dec. 19, 2023.
Republicans taking unusual route in race against Sen. Amy Klobuchar
MINNEAPOLIS — There has been so much attention on the developments with the presidential candidates that some local races have not gotten as much attention.Sen. Amy Klobuchar is running for her fourth term in the U.S. Senate. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the unusual journey Republicans are taking to find the opponent to run against her.U.S. Senate races are very expensive. For example, during the last Senate race in Pennsylvania candidates raised and spent more than $300 million. That's why U.S. Senate candidates usually announce a full year and a half before the election. That is not the...
Historic Minnesota Town Listed As Poorest in the Entire State
According to recent studies, Minnesota has withstood the rise of inflation better than most states in the U.S. However, that doesn't mean that some towns in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes aren't struggling mightily. 247 Wall Street recently released its report on the poorest town in every state, and...
Minnesota State Flag Soars To Space: A Historic Milestone Achieved
Some Minnesotans (but by no means all) have been saying it all along -- Minnesota's new state flag is out of this world. According to the UMN Mechanical Engineering and UMN Aerospace Engineer team, they "launched the flag together with a research payload earlier today (Wednesday) from Montgomery, MN." And...
Army Soldiers Hosts Event To Show Community What They Do
CHISHOLM, Minn. — There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes of the Army National Guard. On Saturday, Military members at the Chisholm Armory had the opportunity to show the community what they all do. People could check out the armory’s fleet of vehicles. Guests also had the chance to climb inside and look around. There was a lot of fun activities for the kids, like a bounce house. This type of event is especially important to the soldiers and their loved ones.
Riihinen's capture Summer Classic title
HIBBING—The Summer Classic three-pearson scramble event was held Saturday and Sunday at the Mesaba Country Club. The three-brother team of Jake, Ryan and Eric Riihinen claimed the top spot, winning the championship flight with a two-day total of 117. The Riihinen’s trailed the first-round leaders of Conner Willard, Nate Burke and Tucker D’Allaird by two shots heading into the second day of the tournament after shooting a first-round 59,. ...
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