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Ukraine sees Tim Walz as ‘reliable friend’ against Russia
Vice President Kamala Harris’s new running mate, Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), has a reputation as a “reliable friend” to Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials. “It’s a good sign for us,” Oleksandr Merezhko, Ukrainian foreign affairs chairman, told the Washington Examiner. “Of course, we don’t know whether or not he will become the vice president because, […]
‘Just Not The Truth!’ CNN Dumps Trump VP Pick Presser Mid-Sentence To Correct Falsehoods
CNN dumped out of Trump VP pick Sen. JD Vance's (R-OH) press conference mid-sentence to correct several falsehoods Vance made. The post ‘Just Not The Truth!’ CNN Dumps Trump VP Pick Presser Mid-Sentence To Correct Falsehoods first appeared on Mediaite.
Minnesota Legislators Participate in Police Training to Gain Insight into Use of Force Scenarios
Stepping into the shoes of police officers dealing with split-second decision-making, Minnesota state legislators participated in a unique training experience last Thursday. Organized by the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association, the second legislator training day unfolded at the North Metro Regional Public Safety Training Facility in Maple Grove, offering lawmakers an inside look at police training protocols, including use-of-force scenarios, as per the Maple Grove Police Department.
Look of the Week: Harris-Walz’s campaign hat says more than you might think
What do sport hunters and fans of breakout queer pop star Chappell Roan have in common? Well, not much, perhaps. But now you can add at least one item to that list: Kamala Harris’ and Tim Walz’s new campaign cap.
Coal ash tainted water spills next to a popular northern Minnesota wild rice bed
Last month's massive spill of water contaminated with coal ash in northern Minnesota is being watched closely for potential harm to wild-rice beds, which grow in a nearby creek and lake, officials say. Testing has shown the spilled water contains sulfates, a known threat to wild rice, according to Duluth-based...
Doctors urge parents to get kids vaccinated before school starts
MINNEAPOLIS — Parents will tell you that getting a kid ready for the school year is no small task. Buying new clothes, a new backpack, pencils and pens... it's all part of the prep that comes before day one in the classroom. A Minnesota physicians group wants to add...
4 Arrested After Alleged Robbery at Bemidji Park
The Bemidji Police Department says they arrested four individuals Tuesday afternoon in connection with a robbery after the individuals allegedly threatened to assault a juvenile male unless he gave them his scooter and bag. According to a press release, Bemidji police responded to a report of a robbery occurring near...
‘National Night Out’ in Bemidji Connects Community with Law Enforcement
National Night Out is a country-wide celebration that hosts fun events for communities to connect with and build positive relationships with local law enforcement. On Tuesday in Bemidji, the local Boys & Girls Club hosted their own “Night Out.”. The Boys & Girls Club of the Bemidji Area has...
Secretary Simon toured the growing construction of Mesabi’s mining and processing facilities
Minnesota Secretary of State, Steve Simon, visited Mesabi Metallics Co. last week to tour the growing construction of Mesabi’s state-of-the-art, 7-million metric ton per year taconite mining and Direct Reduction grade pellet plant, which is on track to start commercial operations in the first quarter of 2026. While on site, the Secretary also learned more about Mesabi Metallics’ plans for sustainable Green Steel production in Minnesota, which has the potential to be one of the first fully integrated Green Steel projects globally. Photos of the Secretary’s visit are available for download via this link. ...
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center Among Nation's Top Performing Hospitals for Heart Attack Patients
BEMIDJI, Minn. – The Heart and Vascular Center at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center has received the American College of Cardiology's NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2024. Sanford Bemidji Medical Center is one of only 259 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The...