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New Twin Cities domestic violence shelter to allow pets
MAPLEWOOD, Minn. — The nonprofit Tubman broke ground on Wednesday night at Harriet's Haven for Pets in Maplewood.It's a first for the Twin Cities: a place dedicated to protecting Minnesotans from violence with a place for their pets, too. The space will be added on to its domestic violence shelter. Tubman says more than half of domestic violence survivors delay leaving abusive relationships because they're afraid their pets won't be safe. Now, those pets will be able to come with them. The shelter is expected to open early next year. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________Domestic Violence Resources: For anonymous, confidential help, people can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224.
Popular History Channel Show is Filming in Minnesota this Fall
It's always really exciting when shows or movies decide to film in Minnesota. Even if we can't be involved at all, we're still proud that our state was chosen! But this particular show that will be filming here DOES want our participation. It's a big show from the History Channel...
Charges: Twin Cities Man Broke Into Rochester Home Twice, Stole Victim’s Phone
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Twin Cities man is facing a list of felony charges tied to a pair of reported burglaries and a theft at a Rochester home. That’s according to a criminal complaint filed in Olmsted County Court on Wednesday. The first alleged burglary occurred on Monday and the second happened on Tuesday.
Area Projects Receive Thousands in Wisconsin Coastal Grants
Many area projects are receiving thousands in Wisconsin Coastal Grant dollars. On Monday (July 15), Governor Tony Evers announced that $1.3 million of grants have been awarded through the program, which aims to enrich economic development, support quality of life, and protect and improve the Great Lake resources. The city...
New opportunities and restrictions ahead of gun deer season
(WJFW)- During the gun deer season last fall hunters killed roughly 14% fewer bucks and 27% fewer does in northern Wisconsin compared to the last 5 year average. The natural resources board met in Green Bay and unanimously approved certain recommendations for the 2024 deer season. Certain counties will have new restrictions and new opportunities.
Priebus: Focus on mundane tasks will win election
MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin delegates to the Republican national convention were told Thursday to be obsessed with the boring details of winning an election. That advice came from Reince Priebus, the chairman of the convention’s host committee, the former chairman of the Republican National Committee, the former chief of staff to former president Donald Trump and the former chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin. In other words, Priebus is qualified to hand out election advice. ...
Some groups who’ve traditionally leaned Democratic are warming up to GOP possibilities
The Republican National Convention in Milwaukee will conclude tonight when former President Donald Trump formally accepts his party’s nomination. WPR reporters Anya van Wagtendonk and Rich Kremer have been covering the state’s GOP delegation this week. They spoke with WPR Capitol Bureau Chief Shawn Johnson about Republican efforts to court unions and young voters — two groups who’ve traditionally backed Democrats.
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