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Rep. Ilhan Omar, other members of "The Squad" endorse Kamala Harris for president
MINNEAPOLIS — Key progressive and member of "The Squad" Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar endorsed Kamala Harris for president on Sunday after President Biden announced he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race.In a post on X, Omar thanked Mr. Biden for his work in the last three-and-a-half years as president."This was the president's decision to make and I'm grateful for his years of service to our country," Omar wrote. "I'm thrilled to support (Kamala Harris) as our Democratic nominee and remain committed to working alongside her to defeat Donald Trump in November."Omar remained supportive of Mr. Biden as a...
Political analysts weigh in on what Biden’s announcement means for the campaign and Minnesotans
MINNEAPOLIS — Hours after President Biden announced he was withdrawing from the 2024 presidential election, political analysts began discerning what the decision will mean for both the campaign and Minnesotans. Kathryn Pearson, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Minnesota, and Brian McClung, of McClung Communications &...
GRRL now offers free checkout of state park passes
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Great River Regional Library (GRRL) has partnered with the Minnesota DNR to offer a free outdoor experience to cardholders. Now through June 2025, participating library systems across Minn. are offering cardholders a free, seven-day checkout of a state park pass. Six of GRRL branches are...
Minnesota State Flag Soars To Space: A Historic Milestone Achieved
Some Minnesotans (but by no means all) have been saying it all along -- Minnesota's new state flag is out of this world. According to the UMN Mechanical Engineering and UMN Aerospace Engineer team, they "launched the flag together with a research payload earlier today (Wednesday) from Montgomery, MN." And...
Fleet Farm flagged by ATF for selling guns used in crimes
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - A popular sporting goods retailer currently being sued by the State of Minnesota for not doing enough to stop illegal straw purchases, has also been flagged multiple times by federal authorities after a high number of guns used in crimes were traced back to several of its stores, according to federal records.
Coal ash wastewater spill now estimated at more than five-million gallons
(Fargo, ND) — Minnesota state investigators say a coal ash wastewater leak reported last week in Itasca County is bigger than initially estimated. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says the Tuesday leak at the Boswell Energy Center in Cohasset was about five-point-five-million gallons. The MPCA and Minnesota Power initially...
Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices
Spurred by fed-up consumers, states are trying to curb spiraling prescription drug costs by assembling special public boards to investigate and regulate pricing. The idea is similar to a local utility board: a public group that sets rules or makes recommendations to ensure that what they’re regulating — in this case, prescription medications — is […] The post Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
New Minnesota Laws For Kids Riding In Cars Go Into Effect August 1st
A new child restraint law will come into effect for Minnesotans on August 1st. The new law includes a requirement that all children under 13 years old MUST sit in the back seat of any motor vehicle that has one. “Every driver who transports a child or children under the...
Vikings have classy gesture for Khyree Jackson’s family
Minnesota Vikings rookie Kyhree Jackson died in a car accident earlier this month, and the team is doing what they can do help his family through the tragedy. The Vikings announced on Monday that they are covering a “significant portion” of the expenses for Jackson’s funeral, which will take place on Friday. The team also... The post Vikings have classy gesture for Khyree Jackson’s family appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Vikings First Choice at QB Wasn’t JJ McCarthy, Sam Darnold or Kirk Cousins
The Minnesota Vikings are assembling for their first training camp in a new QB era. Without their first QB choice. The post Vikings First Choice at QB Wasn’t JJ McCarthy, Sam Darnold or Kirk Cousins appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
CenterPoint Energy Launches Extensive Gas Line Replacement Project Across Minneapolis Neighborhoods
Minneapolis residents can expect a flurry of activity from CenterPoint Energy as they embark on a significant project to replace aging natural gas lines across several neighborhoods. According to an update released by CenterPoint Energy, this initiative, which runs from 2023 through 2025, aims to install more corrosion-resistant pipes and improve the city's gas infrastructure. Commencing on July 22 and stretching into early August, Northrop will see the replacement of small-diameter natural gas plastic mains, and the relocation of meters from inside to outside of homes, affecting several streets including parts of 43rd and 44th Streets E. from Chicago Avenue S. to 10th Avenue S., along with a stretch of 46th Street E.
Vikings first-round draft pick Dallas Turner signs rookie contract
Edge rusher and Minnesota Vikings first-round draft pick Dallas Turner signed his rookie contract, the team announced on Sunday. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the contract as a four-year, fully guaranteed contract worth $15.76 million, including a $8.28 million signing bonus and a fifth-year team option. He and fellow first-rounder...
Brewers 8, Twins 7: At Least Nobody Saw That One
The bad news is that the Twins lost. The good news is that there was a lot of other stuff going on, so if a Twins game ends in a loss and there’s no one to see it, did it really happen?. To start, one Joseph Patrick Mauer was...
Monday Morning Mailbag: Training Camp Opens, Bobby Bryant Heading for Ring of Honor
Do you have a comment or question? Send it to the Vikings.com Mailbag! Every Monday we'll post several comments and/or questions as part of the Vikings.com Monday Morning Mailbag. Although we can't post every comment or question, we will reply to every question submitted. Vikings Training Camp is upon us.
Cam Akers Didn’t Re-sign with the Vikings After All
Former Minnesota Vikings' running back Cam Akers is not officially back with the Vikings but recently worked out for the Houston Texans. The post Cam Akers Didn’t Re-sign with the Vikings After All appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
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