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Minnesotans head to Milwaukee to network, party, and officially nominate Trump
WASHINGTON – Even if the nomination of Donald Trump as the party’s presidential candidate is a foregone conclusion, there will be plenty of politicking and fundraising for Minnesota Republicans attending their party’s national convention in Milwaukee next week. The post Minnesotans head to Milwaukee to network, party, and officially nominate Trump appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Jury finds man guilty of murder in fatal shooting over $20
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A Hennepin County jury found a man guilty Thursday after a dispute in September over $20 led to a fatal shooting. Kenneth Joel McKinnis, 39, was convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting 27-year-old Curtis Johnson on Sept. 26 near a homeless encampment at the intersection of 16th Avenue South near East 24th Street.
Man charged with arson in Hennepin County now charged in federal district court
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The man charged in connection with an Eden Prairie house fire earlier this year now faces federal charges, according to recently filed court documents. Abdullahi Abdi Abdullahi Jr., of Eden Prairie, was charged in Hennepin County in June with first-degree arson after prosecutors said he set his ex-girlfriend's house aflame in May with several people — including four children — inside. The federal indictment shows Abdullahi Jr. now faces an additional count of arson causing injury after a 9-month-old baby was rescued from the fire by emergency crews in critical condition.
NW Suburbs Consider Single Organics Hauler After Confusing Rollout
Many Hennepin County residents saw their recycling costs go up recently as waste haulers rolled out organics recycling programs. The county mandated that all cities offer organic recycling — which diverts organic materials like food scraps and paper products away from landfills — in a curbside format by 2022.
Another Text Scam Circulating In Small Town Minnesota
Sigh. Another scam has been reported, this time in northern Minnesota. This scam isn't groundbreaking but it does look legitimate upon first glance. This scam was reported not too far from Duluth, in Grand Marais. Officials with Cook County shared a warning to residents on their Facebook page recently. You'd...
AI Gives Shocking, Brutally Honest Take on Life in Minnesota
Artificial Intelligence is looking to be one of the most transformational tech advances in modern times, but don't expect to any AI lifeforms to be taking up residence in Minnesota any time soon. I asked several AI chatbots about their honest thoughts on life in Minnesota, and what they thought...
Heat Safety Tips for the Hot Weekend Ahead in Minnesota
Hot weather is expected to arrive in Minnesota for the weekend, so let's brush on some hot weather safety tips. Minnesota's Third Deadliest Weather Factor Since 1990. The third greatest number of weather fatalities in Minnesota since 1990 has been due to excessive heat. Eighteen people have died from high heat and humidity. Only tornadoes and flooding have killed more people in the last 25 years.
A major company in Minnesota is letting go of hundreds of employees
Charter Communications to Cut Over 1,000 Jobs Across Multiple States. Charter Communications, also known as Spectrum, has revealed plans to lay off over 1,000 employees across multiple states, including Minnesota, in a significant move that will impact its workforce. The telecommunications company has confirmed that the job cuts will affect different locations in Ohio, Texas, Michigan, Wisconsin, California, and notably, 330 jobs in Rochester, Minnesota.
98 MPH Speed Limit Ignored: Minnesota State Trooper Faces Multiple Charges After Fatal Crash Kills 18-Year-Old High School Senior!
Trooper’s Reckless Pursuit Leads to Fatal Crash of High School Senior Near Apache Mall Charges Filed Against State Trooper for High-Speed Collision Resulting in Teen’s Death According to True Crime News, in Rochester, Minnesota a state trooper faces serious charges after allegedly causing a high-speed crash that resulted in the death of a high school […]
Governor Walz Co-Chairs Council of Governors Meeting
(KNOX) -Minnesota Governor Tim Walz co-chaired the Council of Governors’ 29th plenary meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah. The meeting focused on progress made on issues of homeland security, cybersecurity, emergency management and disaster response, issues impacting the Air and Army National Guard, and strategic defense budget planning. “It...
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