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CDL legislation eases career path for commercial drivers
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Obtaining a Commercial Drivers License has become much easier in Minnesota. The 180-hour CDL training mandate was officially lifted July 1. Minnesota lawmakers spearheaded the initiative to address testing backlogs, allow training programs to expand, and help grow the work force. Lawmakers gathered at M-State in Moorhead on Thursday to speak about the new legislation and the impact it will have on the industry.
U of M engineers send new Minnesota flag into space
MINNEAPOLIS — Whether or not you think the design of the new Minnesota state flag is stellar, there's no denying its interstellar thanks to some engineers at the University of Minnesota.On X, the university said an engineering team sent the flag on its first flight to space. The school also shared stunning pictures of the flag flying above the earth.The American flag and the U of M flag were hoisted among the stars, too.Ognjen Ilic, an assistant professor at the U, said mechanical and aerospace engineers teamed up to launch the flag from Montgomery with a research payload.Minnesota's new flag...
Minnesota Man Gets New Plea Deal For Shooting Death of Young Son
Fairmont, MN (KROC-AM News) - A new plea agreement has been worked out with a southern Minnesota man charged in connection with the shooting death of his young son. 34-year-old Colton Mammenga of Welcome had been expected to admit to a felony child endangerment charge back in April, but the plea deal apparently fell apart before a guilty plea was entered. Under the terms of that agreement, Mammenga would have been sentenced to probation with a stay of adjudication and no jail time. It also required him to participate in speaking events about the negligent storage of firearms.
Arrest made following early morning stabbing in Mankato
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A 19-year-old has been arrested following an early morning stabbing in Mankato. The Mankato Department of Public Safety is investigating the stabbing that just before 1 AM Friday at the Sibley Parkway Apartments. Police say a 16-year old had been stabbed in the abdomen following a...
Electrical fire likely cause of house fire that killed elderly couple, says sheriff
LE SUEUR COUNTY, Minn. — The Le Sueur County Sheriff says an "electrical component" likely caused a house fire that killed an elderly couple last Sunday. The Montgomery Fire Department was one of four departments that responded to a 911 call at nearly 1 a.m. and discovered Betty, 73, and Roman Jindra, 76, dead in their kitchen. The sheriff says Betty had called to say the couple was trapped inside.
Brown County Historical Society has a Busy August
Brown County Historical Society Executive Director Amy Johnson covered an event filled August. This is the month for the U.S. Dakota War Commemoration beginning Wednesday, August 21st. Visit their web site for complete schedule of events. The Kiesling House is open Fridays and Saturdays thru Labor Day with special programs on Saturdays-August 3, August 24 and August 31. Enjoy some delicious popcorn from the Popcorn Wagon this Saturday 9am-5pm in downtown New Ulm.
See Shaboozey In Minnesota This September
He's one of the biggest rising stars in music right now and you have a chance to see him in Minnesota later this year!. Shaboozey is hitting the road this fall on his recently-announced 'Where I've Been Isn't Where I'm Going Tour' and that includes a stop in Minneapolis. Concert...
Minnesota has third highest rate of melanoma in the U.S. and dermatologist says it's time to take extra precautions
Minnesota has the third highest rate of melanoma in the United States and as summer continues to heat up, dermatologists are reminding people to take extra precautions.
Samaritan's Purse helps Waterville residents
WATERVILLE, Minn. (KEYC) - Waterville residents are gutting their homes and salvaging what they can after devasting floods destroyed the area. Such is the story for Chris Nordin and his family. The Nordin family had been doing everything they could to keep the water out, but their sandbag wall and...
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