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Investigation into MSA superintendent finds nepotism, conflict of interest
An internal investigation by the Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and the Blind found that Superintendent Terry Wilding circumvented a union contract's process following a claim of nepotism that occurred last summer. In addition to attending various trainings and meeting with union leadership across the campuses, the MSA Board of Directors decided Wednesday morning to review its policies on nepotism and out-of-state travel, as well as the Academies' organizational chart and the schools' relationships with outside organizations. ...
‘Starter’ Homes In This Minnesota City Average More Than $1M!
One of the biggest purchases that someone can make in their lifetime is buying a home. Unfortunately, the cost of owning a home seems to be increasing with inflation, but many 'starter' homes can be found within a 'reasonable' price range. One Minnesota community has made a Top-US list for the price of its 'starter homes', which average more than a million dollars.
Popular TV Show Now Set to Return to Minnesota
Minnesota has already been home to a fair number of TV shows, and now another popular series said they're heading back to our fair state as well. While we're no Hollywood, the North Star State has had its share of famous moments, courtesy of TV and movies, right? I mean, the classic movie filmed here in Minnesota, Grumpy Old Men, celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2023. As did another 90s classic, The Mighty Ducks.
Walz on Vance: ‘I guarantee you he can’t shoot pheasants like I can’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) appeared to challenge Sen. JD Vance’s (R-Ohio) shooting skills, saying that the vice presidential hopeful cannot hunt pheasants like he can. “That’s what JD Vance’s stick is, talking about guns. I guarantee you he can’t shoot pheasants like I can,” Walz said Tuesday on “Anderson Cooper 360°.”
Eastern Star Sisterhood provides charitable community support
As a child, Leslie Byrd only knew the Order of the Eastern Star (OES) by their white dresses and sashes. Yet her maternal and fraternal grandmothers and great-grandmothers were members. The passing of the generations before her made Byrd want to pick up the torch and continue their legacy. Her...
Minnesota political candidates face hostility, hopefulness while campaigning
ST. CLOUD — As the 2024 election cycle ramps up, the St. Cloud Times spoke with candidates from around the state, including one candidate from the St. Cloud area, about their experiences on the campaign trail. What we discovered was a mixed bag of surprise pleasantries and fiery interactions. All three candidates voiced worries about how voters interact with potential public servants, saying there are times when voter reactions go to extremes. The candidates — one Democrat,...
More Severe Storms On Wednesday, Hot & Muggy
WEDNESDAY: Wednesday will be stormy and humid. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for southeast ND, west central MN, & northeast SD until 7 p.m. Ongoing severe storms continue in parts of the valley. There is a chance for damaging wind gusts to 80 mph, hail as large as 2.5″ diameter, and a tornado or two. Please stay weather aware through the evening and download the VNL Weather App to get the latest alerts. You can otherwise expect another muggy day with dew point temps in the upper 60s again to the 70s. Highs in the 80s. Severe storms will move on this evening, though rain may linger overnight.
U.S. Senators Klobuchar and Smith Announce USDA Farm to School Grants to Support Agricultural Education and Local Food Access in Minnesota Schools
Today U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith (both D-MN) announced funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm to School Grant program for two projects in Minnesota. The projects will expand agricultural education, support local producers, and incorporate local foods into child nutrition programs in Minnesota.
Minnesota's Fond du Lac Band sues social media companies, alleging harm against its youths
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota's Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has joined a lawsuit with other tribal nations alleging social media companies have exacerbated the mental health crisis engulfing Native American teenagers.The Los Angeles-based law firm Robins Kapan LLP says it's representing the Fond du Lac Band, in addition to four other tribes that have filed similar suits earlier this year against the four major social media companies: the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyatethe of South Dakota, and North Dakota's Spirit Lake Nation and Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa.The Fond du Lac Band's lawsuit claims Alphabet, ByteDance,...
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