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What would happen if Gov. Tim Walz became Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate?
MINNEAPOLIS — Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic nominee following President Biden's departure from the race, is vetting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as a potential running mate. But what would happen in Minnesota if he gets selected and becomes a heartbeat away from the presidency? The state constitution says in the event of a vacancy, Lieutenant Gov. Peggy Flanagan would become governor, and the president of the state Senate, Sen. Bobby Joe Champion, would elevate to lieutenant governor. Larry Jacobs, director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the University of Minnesota, said during the campaign there would unlikely be...
Dangerous synthetic drugs are changing the way some Minnesota prisons are processing mail
FARIBAULT, Minn. — Contraband isn't new to prisons, but investigators are warning that Minnesota's prison system is being inundated by mail laced with synthetic opioids."I've been in this department for 27 years, and this is one of our largest problems," John Melvin, director of the office of special investigations at the Minnesota Department of Corrections, explained to WCCO Investigates. "Our investigators are very overwhelmed by trying to help stop this introduction."Melvin shared several examples of compromised mail that was confiscated and tested for drugs. They included everything from handwritten birthday cards to what appeared to a package from an attorney's office."It...
How Iowa National Guard soldiers balance part-time service on top of busy lives
LITTLE FALLS, Minnesota (Gray Television Iowa Capitol Bureau) - This week, around 3,000 soldiers from the Iowa National Guard are undergoing their annual summer training in Minnesota. Most of these soldiers aren’t in uniform full-time. 80% of Iowa’s soldiers in the National Guard serve part-time. Captain Tim Hadley...
Body of missing Minnesota college student recovered from river in Montana
CARBON COUNTY, Mont. (FOX 9) - The body of the missing Minnesota college student and hiker was recovered from a river in Montana on Wednesday. According to officials, the body of Dylan Honnoll was recovered from a river in the Beartooth Mountains, northwest of Red Lodge, Montana. Honnoll's body was found under fast-moving water.
Economy Airline to Pull All Flights from Minnesota
Minnesota will soon have one less airline providing service to travelers, as one economy airline has made the decision to pull out of the state. Minnesota currently has over a dozen airlines that serve the state, including Delta, United, American, and low-cost carriers like Sun Country, Allegiant, and JetBlue, also service the state, but one of those will no longer fly into or out of Minnesota.
Popular Treat Being Recalled Over ‘Undeclared’ Ingredient
If you are a fan of Costco, and you enjoy some of their 'healthier' snacks, you might want to check your labels as there is a 13-state recall for two types of energy bars. Here's what you need to know about the recall. The recall centers around two baked items...
MITIE Director Guests on ‘Disrupting with Purpose’
Eyenga Bokamba, director of the Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education (MITIE), a joint partnership of the University of St. Thomas School of Education and Morrison Family College of Health, recently was a guest on the Youthprise series “Disrupting with Purpose.” Youthprise is the leading youth-centered philanthropic organization in Minnesota.
St. Louis Park Pavement Project Advances: Phases 1 & 2 Nearing Completion, Phase 3 Watermain Replacement Underway
St. Louis Park residents can expect continued progress in the multi-phase pavement management project, with updates on sodding, concrete work, and watermain replacements underway according to a bulletin released on July 23rd. The city's latest construction agenda details a series of activities spread out across different streets and avenues. For those living in phase 1 areas, you can still witness the final touches on the concrete work expected to wrap up this week, while the completion date for the final paving remains pending, anticipated to be finalized by July's end. The announcement, notes the city, signals nearing the closure of the phase's surface enhancements.
St. Louis Park's Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater Hosts Eclectic Open Mic Nights Under the Stars
Step right up, St. Louis Park residents and those from yonder cities - Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater has swung its gates open for an Open Mic Night that's become the talk of the town. Not just a chance to bask in the lingering twilight of a summer's evening, but a golden opportunity for local artists to strut their stuff, these nights have become a staple of community entertainment in the heart of the neighborhood at 3700 Monterey Drive.
Tour de Tonka bicycle ride rolls into Delano
The annual Tour de Tonka bike ride rolls into town next weekend. The one-day ride is expected to draw about 3,000 bicyclists to the prairie, said Minnetonka Community Education Director Tim Litfin, a Delano native who started the event in 2006. Tour de Tonka, which raises money for the ICA...
Which ‘Purple Rain’ screening will fans attend: Paisley Park or Target Center?
MINNEAPOLIS - Want to celebrate "Purple Rain" on exactly the 40th anniversary of the movie's opening? There are two high-profile screenings Saturday in the Twin Cities presented by different forces in the Prince world. At Paisley Park in Chanhassen, the new 4K version (think high-def) will be shown for $40...
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