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Could traditionally blue Minnesota be within Trump's reach?
MINNEAPOLIS — Last weekend, a presidential race like no other dipped further into the improbable, with the survival of former President Donald Trump from an assassin's bullet by just millimeters.Trump's defiant response to the assassination attempt, captured in unforgettable images, has even Trump critics calling it one of the defining moments of the 2024 campaign."That is kind of political rocket fuel. And so I think you're seeing a consolidation of the Republican Party much faster than I think people anticipated," said Abou Amara, a Democratic analyst.Polls have been showing more and more states, including traditionally blue Minnesota, within Trump's reach."I...
A Somali-American former investigator: why you’re hearing about fraud in my community
The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office, where I previously worked as a fraud investigator, announced last year its largest ever Medicaid fraud case, charging 18 people with stealing $9.5 million. Not long after, the AG charged three people with stealing nearly $11 million, again in Medicaid funds. In May, eight were charged with defrauding Medicaid of […] The post A Somali-American former investigator: why you’re hearing about fraud in my community appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Praising free speech while trampling on it
It was Newspaper Day 2020 at the South Dakota Legislature. The morning was filled with press conferences featuring the leaders of the Republican and Democratic parties. Then newspaper editors and publishers hosted a lunch at the Ramkota for their legislators, using the time to explain why House Bill 1241, which sought to change the definition […] The post Praising free speech while trampling on it appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Delbridge museum collection expenses cast doubt on future in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — The Sioux Falls City Council is exploring options for the popular Delbridge Museum collection, but money appears to be a major obstacle. A work group says it would cost over a million dollars to restore the collection, and more than that to house it in a new location on city zoo property. As a result, the collection may find a new home outside the city.
Corey Kent-Ashley Cooke Set to Play Sioux Empire Fair
Kickin' Country is pumped! Two rising stars in Country Music are set to take the Billion Automotive Main Stage at The 85th Annual Sioux Empire Fair! See Corey Kent and Ashley Cooke on Wednesday, August 7TH , 2024 [7:30 PM] at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls. Pit Pass...
Why Sioux Falls named its new skate park after a former teacher
Simplified: The city formally opened the Barb Iverson Skate Plaza late last week. The park's namesake, though, wasn't a skater at all, but rather a middle school teacher who became a mentor, advocate and even a maternal figure to generations of Sioux Falls skaters. Why it matters. The 25,000-square-foot skate...
Love animals? Don't miss these upcoming events
This is a paid piece from the Great Plains Zoo. Simplified: The Great Plains Zoo and its sister campus at the Butterfly House and Aquarium have an event-packed few weeks for everyone trying to soak up the last bit of summer fun before back-to-school season. Here's a look at what's happening.
Stuff to do: July 17-23
Eat ice cream. It's National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, and a number of local businesses are celebrating with deals. Get half-off rolled ice creams at Dakota Snow/Polar Bites, $2 dips at Stensland, and BOGO scoops at Parlour. Shop 'til you drop. Remember last week when everyone was sharing the...
Police Release Name of Sioux Falls Crash Victim
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Police are identifying the man who died in a Sioux Falls crash last week as John Louis Martin. The 63-year-old Sioux Falls man was killed last week on East 26th Street near Village Square Circle when the pickup truck he was driving crossed the westbound lanes of traffic and hit a light pole and a tree. The crash is still being investigated.
Sweet Justice: Police Make Candy Salad with Donuts, Internet Can’t Get Enough
Social media can't get enough of the Candy Salad challenge!. If your office and coworkers have yet to throw your hat, or candy, into the bowl what are you waiting for?. You know that some who wear the badge have a sweet tooth. Some of Sioux Falls's finest and the Police Chief didn't want to be left out.
Missing Child Scam Circulating In Minnesota
All scams are terrible and there are plenty of them to go around these days. However, this one might be one of the worst thanks to the nature of the scam. There have been so many scams in Minnesota and Wisconsin lately that the Duluth Police Department recently shared some basic scam tips to help us all avoid becoming a victim.
Pete Buttigieg calls out Donald Trump’s disrespect for military at Minnesota Biden campaign event
U.S. Secretary of TransportationPete Buttigiegvisited a Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter in St. Paul on Friday afternoon to advocate for the Biden-Harris campaign, addressing a panel of veterans and their families. Buttigieg emphasized the administration’s commitment to servicemembers andmilitary veterans, drawing a clear contrast with former PresidentDonald Trump. Buttigieg’s appearance followed a press conference by PresidentJoe Biden at NATO.
Errors, Walks Costly for Post 8 in Doubleheader Sweep
Sioux Falls West would take advantage of errors and walks in a doubleheader sweep of Pierre Post 8 on Tuesday with the Eights falling 5-1 in game one and 11-8 in game two in Sioux Falls. West would reach base with a two out error in the bottom of the...
Missing Child Scam Circulating In Minnesota
All scams are terrible and there are plenty of them to go around these days. However, this one might be one of the worst thanks to the nature of the scam. There have been so many scams in Minnesota and Wisconsin lately that the Duluth Police Department recently shared some basic scam tips to help us all avoid becoming a victim.
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