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Breckenridge loses late lead in 7-5 playoff defeat
Cooper Roberts is beaned in Monday’s game vs. Ashby. The third baseman was hit-by-pitch three more times during Friday’s season-ending defeat. Breckenridge Post 53 was eliminated from the American Legion Baseball playoffs Friday following a 7-5 loss to Ashby Post 357 in Evansville. Breckenridge, who previously lost a...
One statewide coalition is fighting for property taxes in North Dakota
NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — Keep It Local North Dakota has been rallying for property taxes here in the state. A statewide coalition, Keep It Local is taking action against an initiated ballot measure to abolish property tax in North Dakota. Mandan Park District President Wade Meschke says, “Property taxes fund parks, trails, and community centers, […]
Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell Opens Up About 4 A.M. Call Informing Him of Tragic Death
Tragedy struck the Minnesota Vikings when newly drafted cornerback Khyree Jackson died in a car accident in early July. Jackson, along with former college football players Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton Jr., was involved in a fatal three-car crash at 3:14 a.m. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson was pronounced dead...
Flash flood warning in effect Sunday as isolated storms drench Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS — Sunday will bring a chance for isolated storms in the Twin Cities, and the next couple of days look to stay unsettled.Dakota, Hennepin and Ramsey counties are under a flash flood warning through 12:45 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Thunderstorms were producing heavy rain in those areas.The afternoon will bring more chances for storms. Nothing severe is expected, but there could be some heavier downpours. Activity should diminish once the sun sets.Sunday is also off to a humid, summer-like start. Temperatures across the state will top out in the lower 80s.More isolated storms are possible Monday and Tuesday as well.Expect average highs all week and increasing sunshine and temperatures as we head toward next weekend.
Some Minnesota credit unions impacted by Microsoft outage
MINNEAPOLIS — Some banking systems around Minnesota felt the impact Friday of a global tech outage. Anyone who called Blaze Credit Union heard a recorded message saying they're experiencing issued related to the outage. A message on Blaze's website said they're experiencing connectivity issues at their contact center and that digital and phone banking are impacted. An Affinity Plus Credit Union spokesperson said their online mortgage application is down, but other than that, their issues are mainly internal. Considering all of the impacts across the globe, Affinity Plus CIO Radha Chavali says they're feeling fortunate."We are really fortunate that we have not had any big critical external impact to our members," said Chavali. "All of our critical services including online digital banking, our phone contact center, all of those are up and operational."As far as the larger banks, U.S. Bank says they have zero impacts because they don't use CrowdStrike.Huntington Bank has no known impacts, and a Wells Fargo spokesperson says they have no information to share at this point.
Kids Discover Fossils at the Minnesota Discovery Center
CHISHOLM, Minn.– Kids experienced a day full of discoveries while hunting for fossils. “Paleo- Camp” gave kids the opportunity to find fossils that are around 90 million years old. Using a variety of tools, the campers combed through the Hill Annex State Park to make discoveries of their own. They were able to find things like snails, and shark teeth. For some, the hands-on discovery can spark a new passion.
Tayler Rahm drops out of Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District Republican primary, clearing path for Joe Teirab
Joe Teirab (R) is running in the Republican primary for Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District on August 13, 2024. He will face incumbent U.S. Rep. Angie Craig (D) in the November general election. Tayler Rahm (R) also ran in the primary but dropped out in July. Rahm said he suspended...
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