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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...
KARE 11 Investigates: Aitkin County Attorney refuses to overturn Brian Pippitt’s murder conviction
AITKIN COUNTY, Minn. — The Aitkin County Attorney’s Office says it will fight the release of a man a state panel claims was wrongly convicted of a 1998 murder. Brian Pippitt has served more than two decades behind bars for the murder of 84-year-old Evelyn Malin at a rural convenience store near the tiny town of McGregor, Minnesota.
The top prosecutor where George Floyd was murdered is facing backlash. But she has vowed to endure
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Voters in Minnesota’s largest county elected Mary Moriarty as their top prosecutor after she promised to deliver change in a community where George Floyd was murdered and a nationwide reckoning on racism in the criminal justice system was born. After Moriarty, a former public defender,...
Alonso homers to start the Mets on their way to a 15-2 blowout against the Twins
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso homered to start a six-run fourth inning and the New York Mets blew out the Minnesota Twins 15-2 on Monday night, turning the opener of an interleague series between playoff contenders into a lopsided laugher. Jeff McNeil and Luis Torrens each drove in three runs for the Mets, who batted around twice in a three-inning span. “Sets the tone for the rest of the series,” Alonso said. “We just all of a sudden clicked.” Every starter had at least one RBI besides newcomer Jesse Winker, who singled and scored in his first Mets start before getting lifted in the sixth.
Week 7 Hackensack Fishing Contest
The temperature was perfect and the small storm overnight had the fish ready to bite. So many fish were caught and quite of few were over 10 oz, with the biggest just under a pound. That is great from our dock in Hackensack. The V family swept through the awarded prizes with each person in the family grabbing a spot. Some of the regulars just can’t be out fished, with...
Minnesota Residents Asked to Prepare for New Child Car Seat Law That Starts Thursday
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News)- A new law regarding car seats for children takes effect on Thursday in Minnesota. It applies to anyone transporting juvenile passengers ranging in age from infancy to 17 years old. A news release issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety says the new law...
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....
Jake Tapper Slams Trump’s Election Denialism at Minnesota Rally: ‘These Lies — They Literally Have a Body Count’
CNN anchor Jake Tapper unloaded on former President Donald Trump for repeating “lies” about how he lost the 2020 presidential election because Democrats “cheated” and claimed that they were planning on cheating again in the upcoming election – starting with the Democratic-leaning swing state of Minnesota. Speaking to supporters at a Minnesota rally on Saturday, […] The post Jake Tapper Slams Trump’s Election Denialism at Minnesota Rally: ‘These Lies — They Literally Have a Body Count’ first appeared on Mediaite.
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