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Sheriff: 2 Pounds of Suspected Methamphetamine Found in Vehicle
PINE RIVER (WJON News) -- Sheriff's deputies discovered a large amount of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop. The Cass County Sheriff says on Wednesday investigators conducted a traffic stop on Highway 371 in rural Pine River. A police dog was used to search the vehicle. They say about two...
Minnesota GOP candidate under fire for remarks; Rondo group cuts ties with chef Sutherland
ListenMinnesota GOP candidate under fire for remarks; Rondo group cuts ties with chef Sutherland. The endorsed Minnesota Republican Party candidate for U.S. Senate is coming under fire for comments regarded as antisemitic. A nonprofit in St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood said today that it’s canceling its partnership with Justin Sutherland after...
Star Eagle publisher named Young Journalist of the Year
Star Eagle Publisher Eli Lutgens was named Minnesota’s Young Journalist of the Year by the Society of Professional Journalists during the Minnesota Chapter’s 2024 Page One Awards ceremony held June 18, 2024 at the Lowlands in St. Paul. More than 500 entries were received from media outlets of every medium, including the Star Tribune, Mankato Free Press, Minnesota Public Radio, and many others.
Minnesota opens third new veterans home this year
(The Center Square) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz dedicated a new veterans home in Bemidji on Monday. This is the third veterans home opened this year, with one in both Montevideo and Preston creating nearly 200 new residences. The state Department of Veterans Affairs looks to provide advanced nursing care for both the disabled and aging. “We have an obligation to meet the needs of our veterans and the opening...
State Patrol IDs Two Minnesota Men Killed in Separate Crashes
(KROC-AM News) - The State Patrol has released the names of two people killed in separate traffic incidents Tuesday night. One of the victims was a 19-year-old man from the Grand Rapids area. The State Patrol says Carter Haithcock of Goodland was fatally injured around 11:20 PM on Tuesday when he was struck by an SUV while he was walking in the traffic lane on Highway 169 in Nashwauk. The Grand Rapids woman driving the SUV was not hurt.
Southern Minnesota Dam and Bridge at Risk of Collapse After Heavy Flooding
{KXLG – Minnesota} Rushing waters from the Blue Earth River have already left a trail of debris and destruction on the edges of a southern Minnesota dam that partially failed last week. Still, officials acknowledged Tuesday the structure most in danger may be the bridge that looms nearby. The...
How to watch: WCCO's 75th Anniversary 1-Hour Special
MINNEAPOLIS — To celebrate 75 years in the business, WCCO is excited to re-air and hour long special that details some of the biggest stories we've covered over the last seven decades. Over the last few months, we've been showing you some of the biggest moments in Minnesota's history nightly. This special takes it a step further, unveiling vintage footage directly from the WCCO archives and includes interviews with some of the station's most iconic anchors, reporters and broadcasters like Don Shelby, Dave Moore, and Mark Rosen. WCCO's history is Minnesota's history. Thanks for helping us tell your story. How to watchWhat: WCCO's 75th Anniversary 1-Hour Special on CBS News MinnesotaDate: July 5, 2024Time: 7 p.m. CTWatch: On CBS News Minnesota on Pluto TV or on the CBS News app on your phone or connected TV.
13 Minnesota Cities to See Spectacular Fireworks on Friday, July 5th
Did you miss out on the Fourth of July fireworks? Don’t worry, because the celebration isn’t over yet!. Due to heavy rain in some areas on Independence Day, several cities in Minnesota have rescheduled their fireworks displays to Friday, July 5th. This means you get a second chance to watch the sky light up and keep the freedom celebrations going!
100K Expected for Taste of Minnesota This Weekend
Minnesota is gearing up for a massive summer event – the Taste of Minnesota festival, a blend of food and music. Initially launched in St. Paul in 1983, the festival took a hiatus after 2010 but made a successful comeback in 2023. The food festival is set to return this summer and will take place on July 6 and 7th.
Drug companies challenge Minnesota prescription discount law in federal court
Several drug companies filed lawsuits in federal court this week challenging a Minnesota law governing the price of medication, saying its inclusion in a bill regulating cannabis and the authority of the state to regulate discounts are misplaced. The post Drug companies challenge Minnesota prescription discount law in federal court appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
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