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HomeTown names Corcoran as next CEO following Westphal's retirement
After an illustrious career spanning 34 years, Kim Westphal, CEO of HomeTown Credit Union, has announced her retirement, effective March 2025. During her tenure, Westphal has been instrumental in driving the credit union’s growth, expanding its reach, and solidifying its reputation as a trusted financial partner in the community. Westphal joined HomeTown Credit Union in 1990, contributing significantly to its transformation from a small, employee-based credit union with $8M in assets and 3,500 members to a robust financial institution serving over 24,500 members across 26...
Public DNR Elk Meeting Rescheduled
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resource is holding an in-person meeting on northwest elk management next month in Thief River Falls. The DNR plans to begin work on developing a “legislatively directed plan to enhance the size and range of Minnesota’s elk population”. Minnesota DNR elk coordinator Kelsie LaSharr says they will be providing an update on elk management and an upcoming research project. The Minnesota DNR has begun reaching out to private landowners in northwest elk range to seek permission to access private properties for the study.
Photo Gallery: Day 3 at the DNC featuring former President Bill Clinton and Gov. Tim Walz
CHICAGO, IL — The third night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) was headlined by vice presidential hopeful Gov. Tim Walz. Before he took the stage, Walz was introduced by a former student and player who was then joined by several former football players. At the same time, state delegates and general admission attendees hoisted “Coach Walz” placards in the air.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota celebrates a special award from the U.S. Secretary of Defense
It’s Military Appreciation Day at the State Fair today and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is celebrating a special award from the U.S. Secretary of Defense for supporting its employees who also are members of the military.
People in prison should be allowed to vote
The Minnesota Supreme Court deserves commendation for its recent decision upholding the state law restoring voting rights to convicted felons at the end of their incarceration. The unanimous decision in the case entitled Minnesota Voters Alliance v. Hunt validated an Anoka County District Court ruling earlier this year — and a parallel one by the […]
Minnesota Capitol, governor’s residence see a security boost since Walz named as VP candidate
The Minnesota Capitol and the governor’s residence are under tighter security protocols now that Tim Walz is the Democratic vice presidential candidate. The post Minnesota Capitol, governor’s residence see a security boost since Walz named as VP candidate appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
That’s my dad — and this is our country
Yesterday, thanks to a tweet from someone making a snide comment (surprise!), the internet was flooded with comments about Tim Walz’s son Gus, who stood up during his dad’s speech at the Democratic National Convention and shouted, “That’s my dad,” with tears running down his face. So first of all, it needs to be pointed […]
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