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Metro Bus Operator wins again in Statewide Bus Roadeo
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Some Metro Bus operators aren’t just good, they’re “gold.”. For the second year in a row, Metro Bus Dial-a-Ride Operator David Peacock took first place in the Small Bus Division at this year’s Minnesota Public Transit Association (MPTA) Statewide Bus Roadeo.
Essentia Health’s Market Advance Practice Providers vote to be represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association
Advanced Practice Providers at Essentia Health’s East Market held a press conference to announce their vote to form a union represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association on Tuesday July 23. The Essentia East Market extends in Minnesota from Brainerd north to International Falls and Duluth and east to Ashland...
“Winds of Change” Book Signing
Litchfield native Karen Christie Zoller has written a book titled “Winds of Change.” She will be at the Litchfield Public Library this Saturday – July 27th – from 2-to-3:30 selling and signing copies of the book. Karen says she moved to Litchfield when she was 12-years-old,...
Man found guilty in St. Paul New Year's Eve drive-by shooting that hurt 10-year-old boy
ST. PAUL, Minn. — On Tuesday, a jury found a 27-year-old man guilty for his role in the 2023 New Year's Eve drive-by shooting in St. Paul that critically injured a 10-year-old boy.Morris Ryan, of New Hope, was found guilty of three counts of second-degree assault and one count each of drive-by shooting, first-degree assault and attempted second-degree murder, according to court documents filed in Ramsey County.Last month, Kelci Meyers, 28, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for aiding and abetting attempted second-degree murder, aiding and abetting first-degree assault and aiding and abetting a drive-by-shooting for her role in the incident.On...
Timberwolves Summer League awards: MVP, best rookie, and more
The Minnesota Timberwolves' Summer League ended on a high note after the Wolves defeated the Orlando Magic 115-100 on July 21. Following a porous showing in last summer's event, Minnesota won four of five contests this time around. The Timberwolves were one of eight teams to win four or more contests.
"Mind your own business": Tim Walz says the GOP is "stuck" with Trump and his felony convictions
Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., appeared on Fox News Tuesday and deeply angered Donald Trump by arguing that Republicans are "stuck" with a declining nominee while Democrats are energized by the ascendence of Vice President Kamala Harris. With a smile on his face, Walz blasted Trump during his interview, The New...
$200 million greenhouse emissions grants announced by Walz, EPA
NEW HOPE, Minn. (FOX 9) - Hoping to combat the effects of climate change, Gov. Tim Walz will visit a nonprofit in New Hope to announce a $200 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). What we know. The grants will be aimed at reducing...
International Indie rocker to paddle his way through the Quad Cities area
Andalusia, Ill. (KWQC) - International Indie rocker, JW Francis is canoeing his way down the Mississippi River. Francis started the 2,340 mile trek from Minnesota to Louisiana July 1 and will be stopping by Andalusia around Aug. 1. Along his trip, he will be camping and performing impromptu concerts in...
Endangered missing teen from Sartell believed to be in Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS — Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding a teenage girl believed to be in the Twin Cities.The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says that 17-year-old Kaydence Johnson ran away from a residence in Sartell on June 22 with another girl.Her last known location was in the area of Penn Avenue and 36th Avenue North in Minneapolis, police say.Johnson is described as 5'3" and 200 pounds with brown/red hair and brown eyes.It has been 30 days since Johnson's disappearance, meaning she is now considered to be endangered.Anyone with information on Johnson's whereabouts is asked to call the Sartell Police Department at 320-251-8186.
Climate change could drive loons out of Minnesota and Wisconsin, scientist warns
MINOCQUA, Wis. — A scientist warns that the effects of climate change could ultimately drive Minnesota's state bird out of the state entirely.Loons captivate our imaginations and steal our hearts, but they're literally shrinking. Loon nesting season on Blue Lake in Minocqua, Wisconsin has become a holiday of sorts."It is a big deal around here," said lake resident Brian Colianni "When the chicks hatch, it's loon watch."For 32 years, Professor Walter Piper, a biology professor at Chapman University in Orange, California, has made the trek from the West Coast for this front-row seat. Piper Tags and tracks loons with the help...
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