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Tim Walz’s political origin story does not add up
Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) has long described the moment in 2004 that inspired him to run for public office. In Walz’s telling, the “folksy” high school teacher and two of his students attended a campaign rally for President George W. Bush as an educational experience. However, Walz says, all three of them were denied entry […]
Kellogg Boulevard/3rd Street Bridge Replacement Begins
St. Paul’s longest city-owned bridge is finally being replaced after being found structurally deficient a decade ago. The $91 million Kellogg Boulevard/3rd Street Bridge Replacement Project has begun. The bridge, deemed structurally deficient, is now closed and under excavation. Beginning in August, the bridge will be removed in several parts, with replacement of the bridge expected to take three years.
Campfire explosion kills one, injures seven others
HIBBING, Minn. (KFGO) – One man is dead and seven people injured after an explosion at a campfire just north of Hibbing. Law enforcement and first responders were called to French Township, just before 8:30 p.m. Friday night. Upon arrival, they found a group of family and friends had gathered to enjoy the holiday weekend. While the group was preparing the campfire, an unknown flammable liquid was used to start the fire, causing the flames to explode.
Victoria’s Secrets: A powerful, historic moment
Sign up for our QNS email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. My eyes were glued to the Democratic National Convention as Kamala Harris took command of the stage and powerfully presented herself and her mission. That a Black woman of South Asian...
$3.3 Million Available for Biofuel Infrastructure at Minnesota Gas Stations
(The Center Square) – Gas stations in Minnesota may be eligible for funding to upgrade or replace existing infrastructure in the state’s newest move to expand biofuel availability. Gov. Tim Walz announced the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Biofuels Infrastructure Grant Program will award more than $3.3 million to...
One Of Minnesota’s Biggest Gas Stations Closing 1,000 Locations
It seems like a lot of big brands across the United States are facing bankruptcy, downsizing, or closures. Take Red Lobster, for instance. They just recently announced even more closures in Minnesota. Meanwhile, familiar Holiday Gas Stations have been rebranding as Circle K slowly across the region. Major Gas Station...
SANFORD DROPS FROM HUMANA SENIOR PLAN
(Bemidji, MN) — Sanford Health says it is dropping out of the network for Medicare Advantage plans from Humana. Sanford says the Kentucky-based health insurer continually delays patient care and denies coverage for services. According to the Minnesota Star Tribune, nearly 10,000 patients in Minnesota are being notified that the change will take effect next year. Humana is one of the nation’s largest operators of Medicare Advantage health plans where seniors elect to receive their government health care benefits through a private managed care company. Sanford Health has significant operations in western and northern Minnesota including hospitals in Bemidji, Thief River Falls and Worthington.
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