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Pot legalization will be on North Dakota ballot again this November
A ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota has qualified for the November election, the state's top election official said Monday. That sets up another vote on the issue in the conservative state after voters and lawmakers rejected previous efforts in recent years.North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe said nearly 19,000 signatures were accepted after his office's review, several thousand more than was needed to earn placement on the ballot. The group that sponsored the measure, New Economic Frontier, had submitted more than 22,000 signatures in early July.Measure leader Steve Bakken, a Burleigh County commissioner and former...
FM community mourns the loss of beloved member of Dempsey’s Public House
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Many people across Fargo-Moorhead are sharing what they remember about Jeffrey Fonder. Fonder, the beloved General Manager and a Bartender of Dempsey’s Public House in downtown Fargo, suddenly passed away earlier this week. “Jeffrey was more than just a member of our downtown...
**Detroit Lakes Welcomes New Volunteer Firefighter**
During the monthly City Council meeting on Monday, August 12, Mayor Matt Brenk welcomed the newest Detroit Lakes Fire Department member, Craig McIntosh. McIntosh took an oath to serve the community with dedication and integrity as a volunteer firefighter. After reciting the oath, McIntosh was met with a round of...
**First Frost Predicted for September 18th in Detroit Lakes, According to Farmer’s Almanac**
Mark your calendars, Detroit Lakes residents—the 2024 Farmer’s Almanac has predicted that the first frost of the season will hit on September 18th. This early frost is expected to signal the transition into colder weather, urging gardeners and farmers alike to prepare for the upcoming fall season. The...
**Detroit Lakes Heart Walk: Uniting to Save Lives**
Tomorrow, the Detroit Lakes community will come together for the 2024 Heart Walk, a powerful event organized by the American Heart Association. Set to take place on Thursday, August 15th, beginning at 5 PM at the Pavilion, this walk is about more than just getting steps in—it’s about making a real difference in the fight against heart disease and stroke.
Vice presidential campaign pulls Gov. Tim Walz away from Minnesota
For the foreseeable future, Minnesota might be more of a layover than a home base for Gov. Tim Walz as he racks up the miles as the Democratic vice presidential candidate. The post Vice presidential campaign pulls Gov. Tim Walz away from Minnesota appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Art Hounds: Fantastic true stories from Carlisle Evans Peck
From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Cabaret of ancestors.
Indigenous Food Lab to debut new menu items at the Minnesota State Fair
ListenIndigenous Food Lab to debut new menu items at the Minnesota State Fair. The Minnesota State Fair is known for many iconic foods: Pronto Pups, Sweet Martha’s Cookies, corn on the cob and more. Each year, many eagerly await the announcement of new foods and vendors that will have thousands scrambling to be the first in line to try.
’Vastly different than a year ago:’ Fewer filings for school board candidate seats in Minnesota
By Elizabeth Shockman Minnesota’s normally sedate school board elections have seen a rise in competition, contention, spending and outside influence over the last few years. But the intensity of those contests appears to be abating. That’s according to the Minnesota School Boards Association, which tracks candidate filings across the state. “It’s vastly different than a year or even two […] The post ’Vastly different than a year ago:’ Fewer filings for school board candidate seats in Minnesota appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Saints’ Flick, Niemela drafted for Class C State Tournament
The DC Saints had two pitchers drafted on to Region 12C teams that will be participating in the Minnesota Baseball Association (MBA) State Tournament. The top four teams from the Region 12C tournament make the state tourney. This year, with the tournament being held at Saints Field in Dassel, Buffalo...
Unchecked development, lax regulation push Minnesota lakeshores to the edge
Minnesotans are loving their lakes to death. A statewide culture that long embraced rustic cabins by rugged lakeshores now values large homes with manicured lawns, patios, rock riprap and trees cleared to provide a better view of the water. That generational change is easy to spot these days standing on...
Massive THC Gummy and Candy Recall In Minnesota And Iowa
THC Gummies, Chocolate Bars, and Cones involved in a massive recall are making people sick in Minnesota and Iowa. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall and is investigating illnesses caused by Diamond Shruumz-Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, & Gummies. Diamond Shruumz-Brand brand products were sold in many...
Here’s What Scares Republicans Most About a Harris Win
The day after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was announced as Kamala Harris’s choice for vice president, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told a crowd of lawmakers in Louisville, Kentucky, that a Harris administration would spell certain doom for the Republican Party. “Let’s assume our worst nightmare—the Democrats went to the White House, the House, the Senate,” McConnell said during his keynote speech at the National Conference of State Legislators Legislative Summit last week, according to Spectrum News. “The first thing they’ll do is get rid of the [Senate] filibuster. Second, you’ll have two new states: D.C., Puerto Rico. That’s four...
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