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Statewide Missing Persons Alert For Missing Minnesota Teen
Moorhead, MN (KROC-AM News) - A statewide missing person alert was issued today by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for a young man who was last seen on Monday. The BCA issued the alert on behalf of the Moorhead Police Department, which has been actively searching for 19-year-old Arthur Wiebe. He was last seen Monday night walking away from his family's shop in Moorhead.
Minnesota Homeowner Hit With MASSIVE Mortgage Payment Hike: Are YOU Next?!
BLOOMINGTON, MN – Trevor Richards, an IT consultant from Bloomington, Minnesota, is among the many homeowners facing a financial dilemma. When he refinanced his home with an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) in 2017, he enjoyed the benefits of a low introductory rate. But now, as interest rates rise, Trevor’s monthly payments are set to increase by $1,500.
How fireworks shows can impact veterans struggling with PTSD
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Many Minnesotans and Iowans are gearing up for fireworks shows on Independence Day, but for some groups of people, the celebratory act is not as happy an occasion. According to Zumbro Valley Health Center, the 4th of July can be a tough day for many...
MN vegetable farmers struggle amid wet summer start
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - After 23 years of selling lettuce, asparagus, onions, green beans, zucchini and more, Peter’s Pumpkins and Carmen’s Corn farm has seen plenty of changes from Mother Nature. But this year, Peter says he has to go back several decades to remember the last time...
A Big Change Is Now Happening at McDonald’s in Minnesota
A major change is taking place at McDonald's restaurants across the country, and may have already happened here in Minnesota. Anytime a major fast-food chain makes a change, it's big news. Especially when it's a fast-food staple like McDonald's, which has a TON of locations across the U.S. and right in our own backyards in Minnesota. This Visual Capitalist story says McDonald's has 13,444 locations in the U.S., second only to Starbucks and Subway.
3 Million+ Meals Served: Minnesota’s Summer Food Service Program Nourishes Kids Across the State
Minnesota’s Summer Food Service Program is currently providing three million free meals to children at nearly 1,000 locations statewide, aiming to bridge the nutrition gap during the summer months with accessible, no-questions-asked meal options. Minnesota’s Summer Food Service Program Offers Free Meals to Children Across 1,000 Locations This Summer According to the Audacy, Minnesota is […]
Target stores to stop accepting personal checks
MINNEAPOLIS — One of America's largest retailers will stop accepting personal checks for payment later this month. Minnesota-based Target said it will "no longer accept personal checks starting July 15" citing "extremely low volumes." "Target is committed to creating an easy and convenient checkout experience, and that includes providing...
State regulators under fire for failure to act against polluting company: 'Took a surprise inspection … to bring to light something we have known for years'
Minnesota's Pollution Control Agency promises to "strive for clean air and water, sustainable lands, a better climate, and a thriving economy." But environmental groups are saying the agency's actions suggest otherwise. What's happening?. The Minnesota Reformer reported that the EPA conducted a surprise inspection of the Smith Foundry in Minneapolis...
Crystal police on high alert for "pop-up" gatherings at parks
CRYSTAL, Minn. — The weather is a wildcard for many official July 4 celebrations but the impromptu gatherings, especially among teenagers, have police and neighborhoods on high alert.In Crystal, the deputy chief says the police department is "on a full court press" to prevent a repeat of what happened last weekend: according to police, more than 300 people descended on Becker Park, where witnessed recounted fights, fireworks and even taser-like devices."It just was a whole lot of yelling, a lot of loud noises and all throughout this area," Keanna Clerk, who lives nearby, lamented to WCCO. " I felt unsafe. It...
Gov. Tim Walz after White House meeting says President Biden is "fit for office," and has his support
WASHINGTON — After a meeting at the White House Wednesday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said President Biden is "fit for office" even as some fellow Democrats called for him to withdraw from the race amid concerns about his poor debate performance.Walz, chair of the Democratic Governors Association, joined several of his Democratic colleagues leading states across the country — some in-person, some virtually — to speak with the president directly. He and Govs. Wes Moore of Maryland and Kathy Hochul of New York addressed reporters following their discussion and pledged their support."He has had our backs through COVID, through all...
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