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Family of child who drowned at Quarry Park calling for it to be closed
(Waite Park, MN) -- The family of a teen who drowned after jumping off a cliff into the water at Quarry Park and Nature Preserve is asking questions. Authorities say 17-year-old Emmanuel Seward Jr. of Brooklyn Center never resurfaced after plunging from a ten-foot cliff into the water, and his body was later recovered by a diving team in around 30-feet of water. Seward's family says this is the third drowning there in recent years and are calling for the area to be closed.
Hundreds of locals object to expansion of Pierce Co. CAFO
For more than three hours on Thursday evening, residents of western Wisconsin and water quality advocates testified in opposition to a proposed expansion to a Pierce County factory farm, complaining the expansion could harm local water supplies and that the company operating the farm has misled the Department of Natural Resources in its applications. The […] The post Hundreds of locals object to expansion of Pierce Co. CAFO appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Major lakes to be removed from polluted water list after more than 2 decades — here's how it happened
"As streets near the lakes underwent road construction, rain gardens and other beneficial stormwater management practices were included in the plans." In a major victory for both local residents and the environment, Bass Lake and Pomerleau Lake in Plymouth, Minnesota, have been removed from the state's impaired waters list. This...
Glencoe Motorcyclist Injured in Sibley County Traffic Crash
A motorcyclist from Glencoe was injured in a crash between the cycle and a farm tractor early Friday afternoon in Sibley County. The State Patrol reports that shortly after 1:30 PM, a Harley Davidson motorcycle was westbound on State Highway 25 near 311th Avenue in Faxon Township in Sibley County when it collided with an International Farmall tractor that was crossing the highway from the north ditch to the south ditch.
Kids Reported Missing Between Bemidji and Wilton Found Safe in Hubbard County
BELTRAMI CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Two kids who were reported missing this morning between Bemidji and Wilton, Minnesota have been located safe. Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office says the kids, ages 7 and 9, were found at a home in Hubbard County. They say this incident is under investigation...
Bloomington Jewelry Store Heist Thwarted, Police Face Armed Resistance Amidst Bail Reform Debates
In a recently highlighted case by the Bloomington Police Department, an instance of brazen burglary was attempted by criminals who were not residents of the area. The suspects targeted a jewelry store, but their illicit venture was cut short by law enforcement. Despite the arrests, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office chose to release an arrested party without bail, a decision that opened a discussion on bail reforms and community safety.
Big Finale Today (Sunday) for Monticello Riverfest
The community of Monticello has been rolling out the red carpet to residents and visitors throughout the weekend for Riverfest 2024, and today (Sunday), the celebration concludes with the biggest day of all. Sunday activities include the community worship service on the stage behind the Monticello Community Center. The annual...
Pirates triumph over the Expos 5-3
The Blue Earth Pirates won their final home baseball game of the regular season when they upended the first-place Eagle Lake Expos 5-3 on Sunday, July 7, at Veterans Field in Blue Earth. The score was tied at 3-3 after six complete innings. After holding the Expos scoreless in the...
Owatonna Pride in the Park returns
Rainbowatonna, the organizers of the event, said that it was a culmination of all the things they have done and will do in the community this year. Dozens of organizations came out to the event to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community. There were also protestors, which is why...
Sgt. Jesse Grabow has another "Ask a Trooper" dealing with updating your license
(Undated)--Minnesota State Patrol Sgt. Jesse Grabow has another "Ask a Trooper" about getting your driver's license renewed after moving to a new location. Question: I got stopped the other day and the Trooper mentioned that since I moved I need to update my driver’s license address. I thought I could just wait until the license was going to expire and update it then.
Back To School Costs Now Expected To Fall In Minnesota
After several years when inflation made shopping for back-to-school supplies more expensive, there could be good news for parents in Minnesota this fall. While we've been used to costs for just about everything increasing, this year, though, that might be false. At least when it comes to buying all those back-to-school supplies, that is, because sources indicate back-to-school costs this year might NOT be as expensive as previous years here in the North Star State.
Get Ready For Another Round Of Construction On I-94 Next Week
If you are growing sick of the color orange, I'm sorry to tell you that more orange is coming to a roadway near you. A two-and-a-half-year road project will begin next Monday, July 22, and won't end until 2027. The area affected by the road construction? The road between Monticello and Albertville.
Tayler Rahm drops out of competitive 2nd District race, leaving Joe Teirab to face Rep. Angie Craig
MINNEAPOLIS — Republicans got a straighter path to potential victory Saturday in what is expected to be Minnesota's closest congressional race when GOP-endorsed candidate Tayler Rahm dropped out of a primary fight against the better-funded Joe Teirab, who already had tacit backing from key House leaders.If he made it beyond the primary, Rahm would have then challenged incumbent Rep. Angie Craig in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District this fall. He is instead stepping aside from his campaign to take a role as senior advisor to former President Donald Trump. "In my opinion, there is nothing more important for this district than getting Biden...
2 political ratings analysts downgrade Biden's chances to win Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — Some at Saturday's rally in Pennsylvania were hoping to hear former President Donald Trump announce his pick for a vice presidential running mate. Trump – who survived what the FBI is investigating as an assassination attempt – has to do it soon, as the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee starts Monday.For now, the assassination attempt is overshadowing everything in the heated presidential race.In the past 10 days, two political ratings analysts have downgraded President Biden's chances of winning Minnesota. Both the Cook Report and Larry Sabato have moved Minnesota from "likely Democratic" to "leaning Democratic." Minnesota has not voted...
Portion of Plymouth Avenue to be renamed to "Spike Moss Way," honoring civil rights activist
MINNEAPOLIS — Spike Moss spent decades fighting for his community, much of that time along Plymouth Avenue. The stretch between Newton and Lyndale avenues will soon be named "Spike Moss Way," an honor usually only given posthumously."Most people have no clue what he has given, what he has given to Minneapolis, North Minneapolis, St. Paul, the Twin Cities, and actually to America," said Tyrone Terrell, president of the African American Leadership Council. Terrell has worked alongside Spike Moss for more than 40 years, and through those years, has witnessed Moss' resilience and unwavering commitment."Brother Spike always gets results and he is willing to...
Incredible Angle of Caitlin Clark's Ankle Breaker vs. Lynx Goes Viral
The Indiana Fever notched their second straight win as they took down the Minnesota Lynx behind another incredible Caitlin Clark performance. This win wasn't any ordinary victory for Clark, as it was much sweeter than a typical regular season game. This is due to Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve's ...
Vikings star wide receiver Jordan Addison arrested for ‘DUI’ as he’s found ‘asleep behind the wheel’
MINNESOTA Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was arrested for a suspected DUI on Sunday. Addison was arrested near the Los Angeles International airport. Addison was driving a white Rolls-Royce and was arrested around 11:36 p.m after a DUI investigation. He was released about two hours after his arrest. While the results of the investigation are […]
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