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Essentia Health Warns Of New Scam Impacting Minnesota + Wisconsin
Sadly, we can't seem to through an entire week without having a new scam to warn you about. Heck, we're lucky if we get two scam-free days in a row!. Recently, Cook County officials warned that a new text scam was reportedly circulating through the Grand Marais area. There is...
A conversation with Sahan Journal’s new executive director Vanan Murugesan
ListenA conversation with Sahan Journal’s new Executive Director Vanan Murugesan. On Minnesota Now, we’ve heard many stories brought to light by reporters at Sahan Journal. It’s a nonprofit newsroom launched in 2019 to cover immigrants and communities of color in Minnesota. On Monday, the organization announced its...
Six states passed laws related to the restoration of voting rights for felons or voting by incarcerated individuals
Six states adopted new laws related to voting by individuals convicted of a felony or voting by incarcerated individuals, including two states with Republican trifectas that passed bills to restore voting rights to certain individuals convicted of a felony more quickly. In Oklahoma, Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) signed HB 1629...
Trump rally shooting could impact Minnesota politics and St. Cloud is in the center of it
ST. CLOUD — Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump could have long-term political implications both at the local and state level, depending on how St. Cloud voters react. College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University Professor of Political Science James Read told the St. Cloud Times the shooting is sparking energy within the Republican party and could increase Republican turnout this election cycle. ...
Rochester City Council Approves Multi-Million Dollar Subsidy for New Housing Development
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester City Council approved a multi-million dollar subsidy for a new housing development on Monday. The subsidy will go towards lowering the prices of just over 200 new houses that are set to be built in northwest Rochester. The Prairie Ridge Development, which is being...
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar tours a new veterans home in Preston
KIMT News Three's Evan Berg spoke with the senator about her visit to the new home on Monday. U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar visits State Veterans Home in Preston. After almost a decade of waiting, Preston opened a new state veterans home earlier this year, several months later, residents and one U.S. Senator are happy with what they’ve seen.
Family Promise Rochester looking for donations for its pantry and library
ROCHESTER, Minn. - Non-perishable food items and books are a few donation items that Family Promise Rochester is looking for in its ‘Little Library and Pantry.’. Family Promise Rochester has been helping families experiencing homelessness since 1999. The shelter near Kutzky Park called the 'North Star House' provides a bedroom, meals, case management and education for three families at a time- for up to four months.
13th annual Austin ArtWorks festival to feature Ta-coumba T. Aiken
The Austin ArtWorks Festival — a two-day celebration of the visual, performing, and literary arts — will mark its 13th anniversary year Aug. 24-25 with featured artist Ta-coumba T. Aiken. Aiken is a painter and public fine arts activist living in St. Paul. He calls his abstract style, superlative realism that combines two drawing styles, […] The post 13th annual Austin ArtWorks festival to feature Ta-coumba T. Aiken appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
5 Teens Accused of Attacking Dating App User at Rochester Restaurant
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester Police Department says five teenagers could face charges connected to an attempted underage solicitation sting. Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson says the incident that led to the charging request occurred around 7:30 Friday night. Police responded to the McDonald’s restaurant on 2nd St. in southwest...
Red Wing man admits to killing his two-month old son
RED WING, Minn. – A man accused of murdering his infant son is pleading guilty. Hunter Matthew McCutchen, 28 of Red Wing, was charged with 15 crimes including murder, manslaughter, assault, malicious punishment of a child, child torture, and endangerment of a child for the death of his two month old son in May 2023.
Rochester man arrested for shotgun threat
ROCHESTER, Minn. – A man has been arrested after reportedly threatening another person with a shotgun. The Rochester Police Department says officers were called to the 1700 block of 8 ½ Street SE around 7:15 pm Sunday to investigate threats of violence involving a firearm. Police say they...
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