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Watch: Walz gives remarks at firefighters convention in Boston
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz addressed members of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Wednesday at their convention in Boston. The union reports that it represents some 350,000 firefighters and emergency workers in 85 percent of U.S. and Canadian communities. Walz, Minnesota’s governor, is coming off the Democratic convention where he impressed his…
At Camp Colectiva, immigrant students get a Minnesota summer camp experience
Viviana Fonseca Fuerez had been in Minnesota less than three weeks when she came to pick up her children from summer camp on August 23. Her son and daughter were among a crowd of smiling kids who hopped off a bus at Theodore Wirth Park that afternoon, calling out to their parents, friends and counselors.
Utility crews continue work to restore power to thousands of Minnesotans in wake of storms
Utility crews were back out Wednesday across the Twin Cities and surrounding areas of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Thousands of homes and businesses remained without power in the wake of storms earlier in the week. The severe weather late Monday and early Tuesday downed trees and knocked out power to...
CROOKSTON KING OF TRAILS GARAGE SALE RETURNS SEPTEMBER 7
The City of Crookston is getting ready for its Annual King of Trails City-Wide Garage Sale, which will take place on Saturday, September 7. Shop for clothing, antiques, tools, books, and more. Treasures are out there waiting to find a new home. Registration must be completed by Wednesday, September 4....
Severe weather and heavy rainfall
Some heavy rainfall overnight occurred from Jamestown through Grand Forks and Crookston where 1-3″ of rain was common. Additional rain in the N. Valley will push totals over 3″ in some areas today. A strong area of low pressure continues to move through southern Canada today. More storms will push into the Valley and eastward this afternoon. However, a BEAUTIFUL Labor Day weekend is in store for much of the Valley and Lakes Country with highs in the 70s and 80s with no precip expected.
State looks to limit ‘forever chemicals’ in wastewater from 3M’s Cottage Grove plant
State regulators have proposed a new pollution permit for 3M’s Cottage Grove facility that requires the removal of “forever chemicals,” or PFAS, from wastewater that ends up in the Mississippi River. It will be the first time Minnesota has required an industry to limit PFAS, or per-...
Iowa State meets North Dakota in its fourth straight opener against an FCS opponent
North Dakota at Iowa State, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (FS1) BetMGM College Football Odds: No line. Series record: First meeting. This is the fourth straight year the Cyclones have opened against an opponent from the Football Championship Subdivision. The Cyclones have won six straight against the FCS since losing to Northern Iowa in 2016. North Dakota is playing an FBS opponent for the fourth straight year. Its only win over an FBS team was 24-13 at Wyoming in 2015.
Chicago coach quits after disparaging remarks on radio show about Tim Walz’s son
Amy Jacobson resigned as head volleyball coach at Amundsen High School after disparaging comments made on her radio show about vice presidential nominee Tim Walz's son, the district confirmed.
A mammoth may be hiding below a North Dakota garage
Some mammoth bones have been gnawing at North Dakota State Geologist Ed Murphy for more than 35 years. Murphy on Tuesday described for the North Dakota Industrial Commission how he became aware of a find of mammoth bones in 1988. He updated the commission, which oversees the North Dakota Geological Survey, because his department, in […]
Fargo South High School locked down after threat
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Fargo South High School is on lockdown after officials say a threat was called into the school. It’s the first day of school for students in Fargo. Parents were notified about the lockdown by a notification from Principal Kristi Brandt. The notification said a phone call was received by the school office around 2:00 p.m. The caller indicated they had placed bombs around and in the school.
Man arrested after running from police, and hiding in two different houses
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A man who ran from police and caused a four hour chase Wednesday afternoon has been arrested. 23 year-old Marc Ronald Young faces multiple charges including burglary, preventing arrest, domestic violence and refusal to halt. He also had two warrants out for his arrest.
Check Out Unclaimed Lottery Winnings in Minnesota – Yours?
Winning the lottery is something that some people just dream about. You know you probably won't win, but you play anyway because "someone has to win, right"?. Because of this situation, where you buy a lottery ticket, and have some hope for a short time. But still, you purchased the ticket. It might have been a Powerball, regular state lottery, scratch offs or whatever. You took the time to buy a ticket, and this time... YOU WON! Why wouldn't you claim your money? I can tell you one thing... that would NOT be me. I win something, I am 100% going to get the cash. You do have one year to claim your winnings in Minnesota. Some of those winning tickets are coming up on that one year mark.
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