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Balloon Blast! Minnesota Faces Surprise Layoffs as Medical Company Announces Workforce Reductions
MJP – A medical company has just revealed surprising staff reductions in Minnesota as part of a strategy to streamline operations by consolidating service centers and production facilities. ICU Medical is getting ready to shut down a service and distribution center in Oakdale, Minnesota, and dismiss all 83 workers...
Dangerous synthetic drugs are changing the way some Minnesota prisons are processing mail
FARIBAULT, Minn. — Contraband isn't new to prisons, but investigators are warning that Minnesota's prison system is being inundated by mail laced with synthetic opioids."I've been in this department for 27 years, and this is one of our largest problems," John Melvin, director of the office of special investigations at the Minnesota Department of Corrections, explained to WCCO Investigates. "Our investigators are very overwhelmed by trying to help stop this introduction."Melvin shared several examples of compromised mail that was confiscated and tested for drugs. They included everything from handwritten birthday cards to what appeared to a package from an attorney's office."It...
Minnesota Awesome celebrates state pride, Olympian Suni Lee
EDINA, Minnesota — There are so many things that make Minnesota great — or better yet — awesome. "Things are nice here, and scenic, and lots of lakes," said Dan Gordon, who grew up in Bismarck but moved to Minnesota in his early twenties. Dan and his...
Billboards hope to shine light on missing Indigenous people in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety unveiled a new series of billboards meant to raise awareness about missing Indigenous relatives in the state.Eight billboards feature eight missing Indigenous people from Minnesota: Leo Coleman Cortez, Kateri Mishow, Mato Dow, Nevaeh Kingbird, Melissa Eagle Shield, Melissa Burt, Jeremy Jourdain and April Geyer.The DPS says the billboards can be seen in Minneapolis, Burnsville, Shoreview, Mounds View, Maplewood and Columbus Township.The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) office worked with Missing Children Minnesota and Clear Channel Communication on the billboards. Clear Channel Communication leased the billboard space for a $1 contract, according...
Highlights: Kindred, Valley City, Wahpeton, and West Fargo Legion teams advance in Division tournament
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The East Division tournament continued for out Class A Legion Baseball teams on Thursday with the Quarterfinal round of the main bracket. The second and third seed Wahpeton and and West Fargo Aces will meet in the next round, while Kindred and Valley City also advanced.
KVRR’s Dylan Haar Wins Blizzard Eating Competition at Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — KVRR’s very own Dylan Haar celebrates a victory by downing a tasty Blizzard. Facing off against local meteorologists, Dylan had some tough competition but he showed that his spoon was mightier. He even beat out former KVRR Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec. The competition was...
Follow the Yellow Brick Road: St. Cloud Hosts The Oz Escape This Weekend
(KNSI) – Come skip down the yellow brick road in St. Cloud this weekend. A handful of tickets remain for Saturday’s The Oz Escape, billed as an immersive outdoor escape room-style experience in St. Cloud. Participants will use their phones to follow hidden clues, solve puzzles and complete challenges as they walk around the city.
Brownton outlasts Glencoe in 10 inning thriller
GLENCOE — The Brownton Bruins won a marathon 10 inning game over the neighboring Glencoe Brewers on Thursday, July 18. A lot was riding on this game as both team came into this game tied in the CRVL standings with an 11-9 league record. The winner would move into sixth place in the standings with a game remaining and would own the important tie breaker.
Fargo Fire Department pulls vehicle from Red River
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Fargo police and firefighters were called in to assist after a vehicle ran into trouble backing a boat into the river. It happened just before 2 PM Friday, July 26. The Fargo Police Department and Fargo Fire Department were dispatched to Dike East for a report of a water rescue for a vehicle that was backing a boat into the river.
Man cited after Friday afternoon crash on University Drive
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Emergency crews worked to clean up a multi-vehicle crash along University Drive in Fargo. At approximately 3:40 p.m. on Friday, FPD was dispatched to the intersection of South University Drive and 15th Ave. S. (near Bernie’s Wine and Liquors) for a report of a traffic accident involving three vehicles.
ND Governor’s Cup wraps first event and gives $125,000 to support workforce needs
FARGO, N.D. (KFYR) - A two-day, charitable, networking event, which was sponsored by Governor Doug Burgum, has had a ripple effect. Civic and business leaders gathered in Fargo for what’s called the Governor’s Cup. Leaders discussed issues and raised funds for state workforce needs, including the need for...
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