Minnesota State

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Columbus, OH

WEKU

Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, made their debut Tuesday night at a rally in Philadelphia.

Walz's 1st speech as the Democratic VP candidate commits to working across the aisle

WashingtonExaminer

Vice President Kamala Harris has picked Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) to be her running mate for the 2024 presidential election. Upon announcing her campaign, Walz quickly endorsed Harris, keeping vice presidential buzz to a minimum while many of his Midwestern colleagues nudged his name into the fold. He became a favorite, alongside Gov. Josh Shapiro […]

Who is Tim Walz? Meet Harris’s pick for vice president

Vice President Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. Walz is the chair of the Democratic Governors Association, an ex-Army National Guard leader and a former teacher.

Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate

Tim Walz is a second-term Minnesota gove with a folksy demeanor who helped green light a slate of progressive policy priorities in Minnesota.

Democrats hope Walz can win over voters in Midwestern swing states

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Montana State

Columbia Falls, MT

A 72-year-old Montana man shot and killed a grizzly bear after it attacked him while he was alone picking huckleberries, according to the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

A 72-year-old was alone picking huckleberries in a Montana forest. Then, a grizzly bear attacked him

Los Angeles, CA

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L.A. TACO

L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

Alaska State

Insider

Having lived in Alaska for over 35 years, I've seen tourists make lots of mistakes, like trying to do too much in one trip.

I've lived in Alaska for over 35 years. Here are 6 mistakes I always see tourists make when visiting the state.

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Arizona State

Clark County, KY

It’s become widely known the last few years that the COVID disease doesn’t take a break from making its presence known. This summer is no exception.

Central Kentucky nurse says summertime bump in COVID is not unusual

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Bean, who became the second former Major League Baseball player to come out as gay in 1999 before becoming the sport’s senior vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, has died. He was 60.

Billy Bean, second openly gay ex-MLB player, dies at 60

Weighted infant sleepwear companies say their products are safe and help babies sleep, but some medical experts, safe-sleep advocates and government regulators warn the garments could be dangerous.

U.S. lawmakers urge banning weighted infant sleepwear over safety concerns

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Kansas State

Marion, KS

Prosecutors concluded that the staff at the Marion County Record committed no crimes before former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody led a raid on its offices and the home of its publisher.

Prosecutors say they plan to charge former police chief over Kansas newspaper raid

South Carolina State

In South Carolina, people are being urged to stay off the roads as the remnants of Hurricane Debby move across the state. The storm has soaked Florida and Georgia as it creeps along the coast.

Debby threatens coastal South Carolina and other regions with historic flooding

New Jersey State

Gloucester County, NJ

Greenwich, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - A New Jersey State Police trooper from Gloucester County has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault after punching a handcuffed woman in the face with a metal flashlight. The incident occurred on September 7, 2022, while the woman was detained in the backseat of a police vehicle awaiting a medical evaluation.

NJ State Trooper Admits to Punching Handcuffed Woman in the Face

Hawaii State

Lahaina, HI

After extreme fires last year that claimed 102 lives, Maui is trying to tackle the invasive grasses that pose a big wildfire risk. That could mean restoring the land to what it once was.

A year after Maui’s deadly fires, the hills are still filled with flammable grass

The country is getting to know Tim Walz, the Democrats' candidate for vice president. How do people in his home state see their governor?

A closer look at Gov. Walz's background and how people in Minnesota view him

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