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Minnesota National Guard honored for evacuation efforts in Afghanistan
BRAINERD, Minn. — A central Minnesota Army National Guard unit is being honored with the U.S. Military's highest unit award. On Friday, a ceremony was held for the 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 194th Armor Regiment, based in Brainerd, for lives saved during the evacuation of Afghan citizens and Allied personnel.It was a moment in time three years ago that most Americans and Afghan people will never forget. The images from Kabul, Afghanistan and the thousands who tried to leave the country when American troops pulled out and the Taliban took over.Minnesotans assigned to the 1st Combined Arms Battalion worked alongside Air Force and...
VERIFY: No, Tim Walz didn't ban Minnesota teachers from practicing their faith
MINNEAPOLIS — While Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz continues his rise in national politics as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, his record as governor remains in the crosshairs of the Democratic ticket's political opponents. One topic in particular — new teaching licensure guidelines — is again making the rounds...
Californians Moving To Minnesota Are In For A Rude Awakening
You probably have heard by now that many people are leaving California in search of somewhere new, due in part to the high cost of living in the state, among many other factors. In fact, earlier this year, a study revealed that California was one of the states where the...
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