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Rep. McCollum calls on Biden to step aside in election, and touts Gov. Walz for VP consideration
MINNEAPOLIS — U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum is joining the ranks of Democrats calling on President Biden to step aside from the 2024 race, and she's going further by pushing for Minnesota's governor to be considered for the new prospective ticket.In a statement released on Friday afternoon, McCollum stated she wanted Mr. Biden to "release his delegates and empower Vice President Harris to step forward to become the Democratic nominee for President."McCollum also urged Harris to select Gov. Tim Walz as her vice presidential nominee."Vice President Harris will need a strong Midwestern running mate and I encourage her and the Democratic...
ROSEAU BEATS CROOKSTON 4-3, CROOKSTON NOW TAKES ON MIDDLE RIVER
The Crookston American Legion Post 20 Nels T. Wold Baseball team had a familiar first-round tournament opponent. They took on Roseau Post 24 in the first round of the Northwest North Sub-state tournament semi-final game in Ada. The two teams met in the first round of the MSHSL Section 8AA first-round playoff game, and Roseau scored a run in the bottom of the seventh inning to beat Crookston 1-0 with a combined four hits in the game. The Legion tournament game was more of the same as Crookston took a 3-0 lead after four innings before Roseau scored three unearned runs in the fourth inning and added another run in the sixth inning for a 4-3 come-from-behind victory.
Missing Cat Alert: Help Us Find Chief
Description: Black thin cat, starting to get gray, thin fur around face, declawed, fixed male, 13 years old. Last Seen: Near the Meadows Golf Course in Moorhead, MN. We need your help to find our cat, Chief. Chief is a 13-year-old, black, thin cat who is starting to get gray and has thin fur around his face. He is declawed and neutered.
One killed, one injured after motorcycle strikes deer in Pembina County
PEMBINA COUNTY, ND (KXNET) — A collision between a motorcycle and a deer on the evening of Friday, July 19 has resulted in the death of a woman, and a man left severely injured and facing charges. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, at approximately 11:00 p.m., a motorcycle with two people was traveling […]
2024 State Fair Food Frenzy winners announced
MINOT, ND (KXNET) — The winners of this year’s Food Frenzy at the North Dakota State Fair have been announced. During this competition, food vendors at the fair are judged by both food enthusiasts and fairgoers in an attempt to find the most unique and delicious treats on the fairground. The Food Frenzy is divided […]
H5N1 strikes another large layer farm in Colorado, dairy herd in Minnesota
Both of the layer farms are in Weld County in the northeastern corner of the state, where several outbreaks have been reported in dairy cattle. In other developments, Minnesota's Board of Animal Health reported another affected dairy herd, which is located in Stearns County in the central part of the state.
Pop-up storms, humidity returns over the weekend
MINNEAPOLIS — After a few days of respite, spotty, pop-up storms return for the weekend.The greatest chance for storms is across northern Minnesota on Saturday, but on Sunday the storms will likely impact southern Minnesota. The storms are expected to come in the afternoon and evening before dissipating at night. Chances for severe weather remain low.Before the storms Saturday, the humidity returns, with dew points back in the 60s. High temperatures will stay in the low 80s over the weekend.The pattern of afternoon pop-up storms will last through Tuesday.
THC On Tap: Minnesota’s Breweries Embrace A New Era Of Cannabis-Infused Craft Beer!
BLOOMINGTON, MN – Minnesota breweries are making headlines with their new ability to serve THC-infused drinks on tap. This development sets Minnesota apart as the first state to explicitly allow this service, provided all required information is displayed for edibles served outside of packaging. Early Adopters Lead the Way.
Minnesota hospitals, medical systems impacted by CrowdStrike software outage
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota health care systems are working to recover after a technical outage overnight caused Microsoft systems to go down globally.The Minnesota Hospital Association, which represents hospitals across the state including Abbott Northwestern, CentraCare, and Children's Minnesota, says the outage is "reportedly impacting some electronic medical records, medical dictation applications, workforce management functions, as well as individual workstations and a limited range of medical equipment and machines."The association said that their priority is on minimizing impact on patients, and teams will contact patients directly if health appointments need to be adjusted.Allina Health said its teams are working to restore computers...
CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital Named Among State’s Top Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report has released its annual list of Minnesota's Best Hospitals, and CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital is among the top hospitals in the state. CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital was given a four star rating in Patient Experience. The hospital was honored as 'High Performing' in the fields of Orthopedics and Pulmonology.
Walz Promises Southern MN Family “Full Investigation” Into Daughter’s Death
(Pine Island, MN) — Governor Walz is promising a southern Minnesota family a full investigation into their daughter’s death. Walz visited Pine Island yesterday to talk about state resources available to new farmers. He was asked about the charges brought against Minnesota State Trooper Shane Roper following a May crash that led to the death of Owatonna’s Olivia Flores. Walz called the crash “tragic” and said the investigation is needed to determine if policy changes are needed. Roper is facing multiple charges, including manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide.
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