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Minnesota Mother to Attend Fourth Annual Lost Voices of Fentanyl Rally July 13th in Washington, D.C.
(KNSI) — The fourth annual Lost Voices of Fentanyl rally is coming up on July 13th. It’s an all day event that kicks off at the Washington Monument at 10:00 a.m. with guest speakers that include public safety officials and agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration who have had a front row seat to the fentanyl crisis.
USPS Announces Prices Hikes For Customers In Minnesota And Wisconsin
Price hikes are nothing new these days. I'd say we have all grown accustomed to the price of things going up at this point, right?. Just last month, prices went up at Olive Gardens across Minnesota and Wisconsin, which hit particularly hard because we all love their breadsticks. Ha!. Unfortunately,...
The Outdoor Music Festival Is Back and Ready to Rock
While Megan Thee Stallion kicked off the seasonal vibes with her performance at Target Center in May, outdoor concerts and multiday fests continue to heat up July and August. Some fans make plans to attend these jamborees every year, selecting their favorite campsites and staking out spots by the stage. This year, there are a […] The post The Outdoor Music Festival Is Back and Ready to Rock appeared first on Minnesota Monthly.
Judge cites ‘hyper-religious’ belief in ruling man incompetent for trial in Minnesota killings
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota judge has ruled that a man accused in the deaths of three relatives is incompetent to stand trial, citing the man’s “hyper-religious” belief that God is telling him to plead guilty. David Ekers, 38, was charged with three counts of second-degree...
Cook County youth will soon have the opportunity to join a local mountain bike team
It started with a sweatshirt. A Rochester Mountain Bike Team sweatshirt, to be exact, worn by Brian Gregg. Brian and Melissa Gregg recently moved to Grand Marais from Rochester, Minnesota, where, as experienced bike riders, the two started a youth mountain bike club in 2011. "We believe this was the first youth mountain bike team in the entire midwest, pre-dating when NICA [the National Interscholastic Cycling Association] came to the area," they told Boreal Community Media.
Armory Reunion Party on Saturday to feature classic local rockers onstage
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Bob Dylan’s not the only guy who remembers Buddy Holly’s legendary 1959 show at the old Duluth Armory. Thousands were there back then and it is hoped thousands will come back on Saturday for a rock and roll reunion party. If you let yourself, it’s not hard to imagine Buddy Holly on stage while visiting the old Duluth National Guard Armory. Don Chesney was 19 when he attended the show in 1959.
Duluth man charged on multiple counts for harassment
A Duluth man has been charged for multiple counts harassment for incidents occurring between March 1 and June 24, 2024. Kyle Folsted, 26, was arrested Tuesday, July 9 and charged on Thursday, July 11 on three counts of Aggravated Violations – Commit Because of Bias. Folsted is accused of...
K-9 Foundation Expands To Hibbing And Eveleth
SUPERIOR, WI (KDAL) – The AMSOIL Northland Law Enforcement K-9 Foundation has expanded to include the Hibbing and Eveleth police K-9 programs. The Foundation now serves all eight law enforcement agencies that have K-9s in St. Louis and Douglas Counties. The Hibbing Police Department’s K-9 team is Officer Brittany...
Donation allows Thunderhawks football to purchase "Q-Collars" to prevent head injuries
The GRHS football team received a gracious donation from the Eagles and Ladies Auxiliary to purchase 22 “Q-Collars” for the team. Q-Collars are a horseshoe-shaped pad that players wear around the back of their next to help prevent brain injuries during play. According to the website, the Q-Collar “helps protect the brain from the damage caused by repetitive head impacts that can alter brain tissue. Athletes who were not wearing the Q-Collar were three times more likely to have significant changes in their brain tissue.” Coach Greg Spahn says the players are already wearing them.
Twins President Dave St. Peter says he is hopeful they get games back on TV "soon"
Twins President Dave St. Peter, speaking to the WCCO Morning News, says he believes there’s a possibility the Twins will be back on Comcast soon. However, he says it is out of the team’s control. Here’s the latest on TV woes for Twins fans.
Severe Storms Possible Today Across Southern Minnesota
There's a threat of severe storms across southern Minnesota today, tomorrow, and Monday. A line of thunderstorms over western Minnesota will track southeast through central and eastern Minnesota by late this morning. The main severe risk will likely be late this afternoon and evening. Large hail and damaging wind gusts...
Pete Buttgieg campaigns for President Biden in Minnesota as more Democrats call on president to exit race
NORTH ST. PAUL, Minn. — U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg made a campaign stop for President Joe Biden's re-election effort in Minnesota on Friday as concerns about the president's age persist and more Democrats call for him to exit the race.Buttigieg, who was campaigning in a personal capacity, joined Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and other supporters for a roundtable at the North St. Paul VFW to discuss veterans issues and tout the administration's work to help people who've served in the military.He drew a contrast between former President Trump andMr. Biden, whose late son, Beau, served in the Delaware Army...
Xcel Energy Encourages People To Save Energy During Heat Wave
MINNEAPOLIS (WJON News) -- With temperatures expected to reach into the 90s this weekend Xcel Energy is encouraging people to save on energy. The energy company offers several tips to practice energy efficiency while staying cool. Those tips include:. -Use a ceiling fan to circulate cool air throughout your home.
STATEWIDE ALERT – Minnesota Teen Missing Since Late May
St. Cloud, MN (KROC-AM News) - A statewide missing person alert has been issued for a Minnesota teenager who has been missing since late May. The alert issued by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says 17-year-old Shikita Katie Jones was reported as a runaway from the home of a relative in St. Cloud on May 25. Officials say she is believed to be with an unidentified adult male.
Minnesota Shelter’s Policy Change Concerns Cat Lovers
A Minneapolis-based shelter recently announced a change in its policies, which has raised concerns about the feral cat population among animal lovers. On July 1, the organization stopped offering its free Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) services due to budget constraints. Rescuers will have to pay out of their pocket for the felines to get spayed or neutered, […] The post Minnesota Shelter’s Policy Change Concerns Cat Lovers appeared first on CatTime.
3 Arrested In Duluth Drug Bust
DULUTH, MN (KDAL) – Duluth Police, members of the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force and deputies from the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department arrested three people following the execution of a search warrant on Thursday. A 35 year old man from Duluth, a 19 year old from...
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