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Iowa abortion law reverberates in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — A victory by abortion foes in the Iowa legislature will reverberate here Minnesota, according to Planned Parenthood North Central States chief medical officer Sarah Traxler. Women who can no longer legally obtain abortions in that state will now go elsewhere, including Minnesota, if they have the means...
Minnesota Offers A Variety of Virtual School Opportunities
There’s no doubt that education is important. The more you know, the more opportunities you are likely to have. But not every student thrives in a traditional school environment. We learned during Covid that some students felt more comfortable learning from home. My nephew’s youngest fell into that category....
A Foster Youth ‘Bill of Rights’ Now Being Drafted in Minnesota
Alex Perez is a Minnesota-based reporter covering child welfare. He is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, with a master’s degree in investigative journalism. He received a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from North Central College.
Minnesota Man Sentenced for Role in Massive National Fentanyl Trafficking Ring
Madison, WI (KROC-AM News)- A Minnesota man has been sentenced to federal prison after being convicted in a takedown of a national fentanyl trafficking organization. He was prosecuted in Wisconsin. A news release issued by the U.S. The Attorney's Office for Western Wisconsin says he entered a guilty plea in the case in the Spring.
Mower, Steele among counties cleared for disaster assistance related to June flooding
Gov. Tim Walz announced today that Minnesotans in 19 counties working to recover from this year’s flooding can now request individual assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help recover from losses they suffered. Included in those counties are Mower and Steele counties. Other counties included as part of the declaration include: Blue […] The post Mower, Steele among counties cleared for disaster assistance related to June flooding appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Progressives urge Harris to consider Beshear, Walz for VP, not Shapiro
A group of progressive leaders is urging likely Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris to consider Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) or Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) as her running mate and rule out Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), as the party seeks to consolidate its base ahead of November. Close...
Minnesota Man Sentenced for Role in Massive National Fentanyl Trafficking Ring
Madison, WI (KROC-AM News)- A Minnesota man has been sentenced to federal prison after being convicted in a takedown of a national fentanyl trafficking organization. He was prosecuted in Wisconsin. A news release issued by the U.S. The Attorney's Office for Western Wisconsin says he entered a guilty plea in the case in the Spring.
Minnesota poison control centers see spike in mushroom exposure calls
MINNEAPOLIS — Mushroom foraging has become a popular hobby in recent years. Thanks to Minnesota's warm and wet summer, the opportunities seem endless for foragers, with mushrooms flourishing under the weather conditions. While some mushrooms are safe to eat, other wild mushrooms can be deadly. "We've seen a lot more mushroom exposures," said Dr. Lesley Pepin, the Associate Medical Director at the Minnesota Regional Poison Center. Since April, the Minnesota Regional Poison Center says it has received 90 calls for potential exposures. Last year during that same time period they received 26 calls. "Certainly, a lot more mistakes with children finding mushrooms in their...
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