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AstraZeneca sues Minnesota AG over drug prices
MINNEAPOLIS — A lawsuit by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals seeks to have a Minnesota law related to drug prices declared unlawful, saying the state went against federal law in its effort to lower drug prices. The suit filed earlier this month relates to part of the federal Public Health Service Act...
June storm, flooding caused millions in damage in northern Minnesota, officials say
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — There's been a lot of attention on the flooding in southern Minnesota, but now there is new information about the devastating impacts of severe weather in the Iron Range.In St. Louis County, emergency managers warn of several million dollars worth of damage.It's been nearly a month since a massive rainstorm hit the area, but emergency managers say the emergency is still absolutely going on. Devastating flooding inundated homes and businesses and infrastructure. The assessment is $14 million in damage. There are more challenges than just rebuilding, too. If roads are out, getting emergency services to those who need it can be a problem."Identifying who has needs. Who's in a wheelchair, who has current medical needs, do they want to leave? Do they understand the situation?" St. Louis County Emergency Services Manager Josh Brinkman said. "Trying to relay that information and working back and forth with residents to do everything we can to support them."If you'd like to help, there are GoFundMe pages set up for some businesses in the area, but emergency managers are also suggest supporting the Red Cross and United Way, which continue to provide meals, shelter and other services to flood victims.
Beryl aftermath: Minnesotan lends helping hand to Beryl victims in TX
(FOX 9) - Living in Minnesota, Jennifer Dorholt has never been through a hurricane. But she's getting a first-hand look at the destruction one can cause. "It's very eye-opening. It's very interesting to see what really Mother Nature can do," said Dorholt. Dorholt is one of seven volunteers from Minnesota...
Minnesotans head to Milwaukee to network, party, and officially nominate Trump
WASHINGTON – Even if the nomination of Donald Trump as the party’s presidential candidate is a foregone conclusion, there will be plenty of politicking and fundraising for Minnesota Republicans attending their party’s national convention in Milwaukee next week. The post Minnesotans head to Milwaukee to network, party, and officially nominate Trump appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
‘The first step’: Advocates celebrate Minnesota’s groundbreaking child welfare law
This story is being co-published with The Imprint, a national nonprofit news outlet covering child welfare and youth justice. At a ceremonial signing today in the governor’s chambers, Minnesota child welfare advocates, lawmakers and officials heralded passage of a new law that better protects families disproportionately represented in the foster care system.
Another Text Scam Circulating In Small Town Minnesota
Sigh. Another scam has been reported, this time in northern Minnesota. This scam isn't groundbreaking but it does look legitimate upon first glance. This scam was reported not too far from Duluth, in Grand Marais. Officials with Cook County shared a warning to residents on their Facebook page recently. You'd...
AI Gives Shocking, Brutally Honest Take on Life in Minnesota
Artificial Intelligence is looking to be one of the most transformational tech advances in modern times, but don't expect to any AI lifeforms to be taking up residence in Minnesota any time soon. I asked several AI chatbots about their honest thoughts on life in Minnesota, and what they thought...
Heat Safety Tips for the Hot Weekend Ahead in Minnesota
Hot weather is expected to arrive in Minnesota for the weekend, so let's brush on some hot weather safety tips. Minnesota's Third Deadliest Weather Factor Since 1990. The third greatest number of weather fatalities in Minnesota since 1990 has been due to excessive heat. Eighteen people have died from high heat and humidity. Only tornadoes and flooding have killed more people in the last 25 years.
A major company in Minnesota is letting go of hundreds of employees
Charter Communications to Cut Over 1,000 Jobs Across Multiple States. Charter Communications, also known as Spectrum, has revealed plans to lay off over 1,000 employees across multiple states, including Minnesota, in a significant move that will impact its workforce. The telecommunications company has confirmed that the job cuts will affect different locations in Ohio, Texas, Michigan, Wisconsin, California, and notably, 330 jobs in Rochester, Minnesota.
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