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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...
Minnesota cracks down on misclassification of employees as independent contractors
Minnesota is cracking down on businesses who pay employees less than the minimum wage by misclassifying them as independent contractors. A new law combating this type of fraud went into effect in July but some industries continue to cut corners.
Colorado's Payment to North Dakota State for Week 1 Game Revealed
Week 1 of the college football season kicks off on Thursday with a number of intriguing matchups with North Carolina and Minnesota as one of the key FBS showdowns. Another one to keep an eye on is the Colorado Buffaloes hosting FCS North Dakota State. After a 4-8 year for the Buffs, questions ...
Minnesota #4 In US News & World Report Best State to Live
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Minnesota is the fourth-best state to live in according to the latest U-S News & World Report rankings. The evaluation considered factors such as healthcare, crime, and education. It highlighted Minnesota's low uninsured rate and strong economic indicators, including a median household income of around 80...
Fatal West Nile Virus cases reported in Wisconsin, Minnesota experiencing a milder season
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced the state's first deaths from the West Nile Virus this year. Two men, one in his 70s, and the other in his 50s, passed away this month. Both had underlying conditions, according to health officials. A woman in her 80s is also currently hospitalized with the virus.
Lea Zmurko: Storms marching in this afternoon.
Waking up to some showers and isolated thunderstorms moving across northern Minnesota, and plenty of broken cloud coverage ahead of the system along the North Shore. Lots of cloud coverage can be expected across the Northland today with temperatures in the mid-70s. There will be a chain of storms making...
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