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Federal agency cracks down on a predatory lending practice that often hurts Somali Muslims
For years, Fartun Weli has been frustrated with the way low-income Somali Muslims in Minnesota have been targeted by shady home sellers edging their way into the community -- by exploiting a principle of Islam meant to protect the poor.Weli says many are refugee immigrants who know little about the formal homebuying process and often have little or bad credit. Even when they qualify for traditional mortgages, they're uncomfortable with the typical financing options because Islamic law forbids interest on loans. In comes a private seller who offers them seemingly low-priced homes without interest. In such sales, the two sides...
Red Lobster shuts one-fifth of its restaurants in just one year after bankruptcy – & two dozen are closing this weekend
RED Lobster, the nation’s largest seafood restaurant chain, is facing turbulent waters as it grapples with Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The chain, which has closed one in five restaurants this year alone, has opted not to renew leases for nearly two dozen locations in what appears to be an effort to stabilize its business. The closures […]
35 years since first zebra mussels discovered in Minnesota, where are we now?
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Building at the Minnesota State Fair is a great place to learn about the native fish and animals we have in Minnesota, along with some of the non-native species, like the zebra mussel. The very first zebra mussel was...
Trump's IVF pledge puts spotlight on treatment coverage debate in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Former President Donald Trump said Thursday he supports the federal government paying for or requiring insurance to cover the cost for in-vitro fertilization, a fertility treatment that's taken center stage in the political debate in recent months.The issue has been in focus in Minnesota recently, too, as Democrats in control of the state capitol here push for insurance mandates so IVF and other fertility treatments are included in health plans. "Your government will pay for or your insurance company will be mandated to pay for all costs associated with IVF treatment," Trump said at a Michigan rally before reiterating...
Pirate Girl’s Soccer shut out Fergus Falls Hillcrest
FIRST HALF – The first half was a good battle as the two teams were evenly matched and controlled the ball about 50/50 throughout the first 40 minutes. Neither team was able to score on a combined five shots in the half and the teams went into halftime with a scoreless tie. “There was a strong wind element to the game. We had eight perfectly placed corner kicks in the first half and we didn’t make runs, get a body, or a foot on the ball to finish and put the ball in the net,” said Coach Reese. “They were running a zone defense, but we just couldn’t find the net.”
First urban deer hunt in East Grand Forks
EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. (Valley News Live) - A handful of hunters will be allowed to hunt deer within the city limits of East Grand Forks this fall. City officials say, in an effort to help control the number of deer within the city limits, they are hosting the first limited permit bow hunt in November 2024.
Overdose deaths down in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - In 2022, the CDC reported 148 overdose deaths in North Dakota. Last year, that number went down; North Dakota Health and Human Services said there were 116 overdose deaths in 2023. Dr. Andrew Obritsch at Essentia Health in Bismarck said new policies like making Narcan available over the counter and treating underlying mental health issues have probably helped bring that number down.
One injured, facing charges after Stutsman County DUI crash
NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — A Carrington resident is under arrest and facing charges after a crash on the afternoon of Saturday, August 31, two miles Northwest of Medina. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, at approximately 1:00 p.m., a Chevrolet Impala was traveling westbound on 34th Street Southeast when it drove off the road […]
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