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Illinois veteran lawmakers react to Walz’s stolen valor accusations
(The Center Square) – A Republican state lawmaker responded to Illinois U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s characterization of vice presidential candidate Tim Walz's military record. Duckworth defended Minnesota Gov. Walz against stolen valor claims by calling him a “retired command sergeant major.” Walz retired as a master sergeant, according to the Minnesota National Guard. Republicans like state Rep. David Friess, R-Red Bud, an air force veteran, said Walz never served in...
U of M professor offers advice on cellphone policies as students return to class
MINNEAPOLIS — As thousands of students across Minnesota go back to school next week, the one thing they likely won’t forget is their cellphone. Banning cellphones in classrooms is a hot topic, but by next March, every school district in the state will need to have a cellphone policy in place.
Political leaders weigh in on the housing market as we approach the election
ROCHESTER, Minn. - The housing market is a hotly contested issue in Rochester, but also in this year's presidential election. The Harris-Walz campaign says it is going to do something about it while Republicans say - why hasn't Harris done this in the last 3 and a half years. A...
Bailey Builds Sets up Shop at the Minnesota State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Owners of a local art business are representing the Northland by setting up shop at the State Fair. This is the fourth year Bailey Builds has had a booth at the State fair. People shopped a wide range of wood mosaics, Lake Superior based art, and other goods. The fair experience was a little different for Bailey Builds this year, as their booth was located on the north end of the fair grounds and the new location is beneficial to Bailey Builds during their time at the fair.
Minnesota OSHA issues citations to Wayne Transports after worker died in confined space
Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA) Compliance has issued a $621,600 penalty to Wayne Transports, Inc. due to a lack of confined-space safety requirements at its facility in Virginia. This follows a worker fatality in a tanker in March 2024. The Virginia Police Department has identified the worker as Justin Le Erickson. “Work...
With flannel, football and pheasants, Harris and Walz make a play for Trump territory
Expect to see more of Tim Walz this fall — in orange. Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, will be donning a bright vest while pheasant hunting. That’s when he isn’t wearing tacky flannels, talking about cleaning his gutters or singing, “Save big money at Menards.”
DeRusha's Best: The 26-year old "senior citizen" that took home best chocolate chip cookie at the Minnesota State Fair
Meet Madeline Poultridge, the blue ribbon chocolate chip cookie winner, and the second recipient of “DeRusha’s Best”. Poultridge, a self described 26-year old “senior citizen” used her dad’s recipe to create the winning cookie. See the recipe here!
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