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Former Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre Is On The Verge Of Walking Away From Scandal Scot-Free
The Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, and Minnesota Vikings have seen their former quarterback, Brett Favre, go through a tumultuous time over the last few years. In January 2019, Brett Favre held a sales presentation at his Mississippi home in order to promote Prevacus. A drug company founded by Jake VanLandingham that had illegally received more than $2 million in welfare funds by the end of that year.
Edina officials deny claim that police asked for man in crisis be injected with ketamine
ListenEdina officials deny claim that police asked for man in crisis be injected with ketamine. The city of Edina is continuing to deny any responsibility for an incident where police violently restrained a man, tased him and asked paramedics to inject him with a sedative after he called 911 for help while struggling with anxiety in 2019.
Monarch Butterflies Ready To Soar Above Munsinger and Clemens Gardens
(KNSI) – This year’s annual butterfly release at the Munsinger and Clemens Gardens in St. Cloud is coming up on Sunday. The event benefits Quiet Oaks Hospice House. Executive Director Linda Allen says, “The total will amass about 600 butterflies, and they’re all monarchs. They were grown by a butterfly farmer here in Isanti, Minnesota.”
Latest Digital Scams in Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Target Elderly & Lonely
The Tri-State area of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin has seen an increase in internet-based scams recently. According to Dubuque police, victims are targeted through Bitcoin ATMs and fake tech support pop-ups. In fact, these scams are beginning to gather steam across the United States. Understanding these scams and knowing how to protect yourself can help keep your finances and personal information secure.
EPA issues fuel waivers for Michigan, other Midwest states after refinery shutdown
(CBS DETROIT) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has agreed to issue a fuel waiver for Michigan and three other Midwest states after an outage at an Illinois oil refinery.Prior to the approval, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to the EPA Whitmer wrote a letter to the EPA requesting an emergency fuel waiver that would boost our fuel supply and lower gas prices in Michigan. The waiver, which was also issued for Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana, will continue through Aug. 20."The temporary waiver granted by the EPA will help us keep fuel prices stable, ensuring Michiganders can fuel...
Here are some the new Minnesota laws taking effect on Aug. 1
MINNEAPOLIS — There is a slew of new regulations kicking in on Thursday in Minnesota, from children's car seat usage, to stricter penalties surrounding straw gun purchases. Here is a list of some of the more notable changes in state law: Business and commerce Cellphone cases and accessories that look like firearms are now banned."Deceptive marketing related to vapor products" is now prohibited. Civil law Courts are banned from denying adoptions to adults with disabilities.Residents with "episodic disabilities" are now ensured disability protections. Elections The list of prohibited information that can be shared about an election official or their family has...
10 disability advocates from Minnesota fighting for equity
In celebration of Disability Pride Month in July, MPR News highlighted people throughout the month with disabilities who are working to make Minnesota more inclusive and accessible for everyone. Throughout the month you saw and heard from people sharing their life experiences in hopes of fostering understanding and connections within their communities and beyond.
115 compete in Lions Triathlon
SHELL LAKE — The annual Shell Lake Lions Triathlon was held over the weekend and once again, the 115 participants complimented both the race venue and those sponsoring it. A frequent comment from the swimmers was how much they enjoyed swimming in the clean and clear waters of the lake. The event features a traditional triathlon with a one-third—mile swim, 15-mile bike ride and a 3.4-mile run and a duathlon featuring a 2-mile run instead of a swim, 15-mile bike ride and a 3.4-mile run. ...