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Man dies after crashing motorcycle in southeast Minnesota
An 81-year-old man died Saturday morning after crashing his motorcycle into a ditch in Arendahl Township, according to the the Minnesota State Patrol. The deceased rider was identified as Noel Alan Luedtke, of Rochester. Luedtke was eastbound on Hwy. 30, at mile marker 258.5, when his motorcycle went off the...
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...
Bemidji City Council Hears Update on Rail Corridor Project from Development Firm
The Bemidji City Council heard an update about the Rail Corridor Development Project during a committee meeting on Thursday. The development firm overseeing the project, Marco McLane Development, told the council that the redevelopment grant application was submitted by the August 1st deadline. They are also working to secure a...
City Hall Closed (Labor Day)
City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. Garbage collection normally scheduled for the 2nd will take place on September 3rd. Garbage collection on September 3rd will remain the same. We will be open during our normal operating hours on Tuesday, September 3rd from...
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.”
Detroit Lakes Secures First Win of the Season with Victory Over Rocori Spartans, Avenging Last Year’s Playoff Loss
The Laker football team secured a 41-14 victory over the defending section champion Rocori Spartans on Friday night, marking their first win of the new season and avenging last year’s playoff loss. Despite trailing 14-13 at the end of the 1st half, the Lakers dominated the second half, shutting...
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.
Tim Walz Set to Make Visit to Erie
Democratic Vice Presidential nominee and Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz is set to make a campaign visit to Erie this week. He is scheduled for an event on Thursday, September 5, where he is expected to speak about what's at stake in November. No details about a location or time...
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