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Pro-Palestinian "uncommitted" voters hope Harris campaign does more before election day
MINNEAPOLIS — The final sprint is on, and the stage is set for Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump's first presidential debate on Tuesday.With the Democratic National Convention over, the last leg of the race is on, but Democratic delegates of the pro-Palestinian "uncommitted" movement are holding out.Both parties have been crisscrossing the nation, to attract voters and build support.However, uncommitted delegates like Asma Mohammed said that an opportunity to unite the party had been denied at the DNC."The Harris campaign said they did not want a Palestinian Speaker on stage," Mohammed said. "They were missing an opportunity...
Walz touts Democratic record of defending LGBTQ+ rights, says Harris will advance cause if elected
WASHINGTON (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz touted Vice President Kamala Harris’ record of defending LGBTQ+ rights on Saturday night, pledging to a supportive crowd that she will advance their cause if elected president. Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, headlined the national dinner for the Human Rights...
Watch live: Tim Walz headlines Human Rights Campaign national dinner
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic nominee for vice president, is set to deliver remarks tonight at the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) annual national dinner in Washington. Walz is considered a longtime LGBTQ advocate, with Minnesota banning conversion therapy and enacting laws shielding access to gender-affirming health care and abortion under Walz’s administration. Walz was…
State trooper donates kidney, liver to strangers
Minnesota State Trooper Kristie Sue Hathaway earned a commendation in 2012 for saving a life on the job, but it's not the only lifesaving move she has made.In 2021, Hathaway stepped forward to donate a kidney. In May, she made a second donation, this time giving away a piece of her liver.Both donations were non-directed, meaning the organs went to total strangers. Hathaway told CBS News that she learned about the process of non-directed live organ donation when a friend fell ill. She wanted to donate an organ then, but was the wrong blood type. Still, the situation stirred something...
Star Party in Grand Rapids and Cohasset
Everyone is invited to join the fun for the 5th annual Statewide Star Party! From Sept. 12—14, sites across Minnesota will be hosting Star Parties and giving opportunities to observe the sky. This year, we’ll also be celebrating the moon for International Observe the Moon Night. You can join two Star Parties in our area. The Grand Rapids Area Library is hosting a Star Party on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 3:30 p.m. The City of Cohasset is hosting a nighttime star and moon gazing party...
Congressman Nunn introducing bill aimed at ‘pig butchering’ scams
DES MOINES, Iowa — Congressman Zach Nunn introduced a bill last week that looks to beef up law enforcement resources around financial fraud scams. “Pig butchering” is a term that refers to a scam where bad actors target individuals, specifically older generations, to convince them to partake in an investment opportunity which does not exist. […]
Iconic Iowa Butterfly At Big Risk Of Being Killed Off
Butterflies are a big deal for Iowa's ecosystem and these plant pollinators could be in big trouble. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has raised alarms about the declining population of the Regal Fritillary butterfly, warning that this species faces a significant risk of extinction in the state. The...
Updated: Fatal Plane Crash In Indiana Claims the Lives of Four People From Iowa
(Anderson, Indiana) The four people killed in the September 6 plane crash in Madison County, Indiana, are all from Iowa. According to the press release, a call came in at 09:50 AM to County Dispatch about a plane down in the 4200 block East 100 South, approximately two miles southeast of the Anderson Airport. Arriving rescue units found a single-engine airplane down and on fire. Additional resources were dispatched, and the fire was quickly extinguished.
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