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Minnesota man injured in Becker County Saturday morning
15+ hour, 45+ min ago (161+ words) DETROIT LAKES, Minn. " An 87-year-old man from rural Becker County was taken to Essentia Health Saturday morning to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries he sustained in a collision with a. .. Minnesota man injured in Becker County Saturday morning The 87-year-old man…...
In Minnesota's flag fight, a third option: no flag at all
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1484+ words) ROCHESTER " It is, at least, a good time to be in the flag-selling business in Minnesota. Just ask Lee Herold. To speak to the owner of Herold Flags in Rochester, you'll walk past Minnesota's state flags in his shop's front…...
3 Minnesota Supreme Court justices emerge as chief justice finalists
3+ week, 3+ day ago (207+ words) ST. PAUL " Gov. Tim Walz announced three finalists Tuesday night to replace Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie E. Hudson. The three finalists for chief justice are sitting justices: Justice Anne Mc Keig, Justice Paul Thissen and Justice Theodora Ga'tas. Hudson…...
Minnesota set to rein in the power of homeowners' associations
4+ week, 1+ day ago (424+ words) ST. PAUL " Minnesota lawmakers approved a bill this week to limit the powers of homeowners" associations. The bipartisan effort, dubbed the "homeowners" bill of rights" by its authors, was born after constituents reported to lawmakers abuses of power and ludicrous…...
Minnesota House to vote on bill to establish Office of Inspector General
4+ week, 2+ day ago (229+ words) ST. PAUL " After many months of negotiations, the Minnesota House is set to vote on the bill to establish a statewide Office of Inspector General. It's just one of several measures lawmakers are pitching to combat the fraud that has…...
5 tornadoes confirmed in southeast Minnesota on Friday
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (294+ words) ROCHESTER " As of Sunday evening, the National Weather Service has confirmed that five tornadoes touched down in southeast Minnesota on Friday, April 17, including four that impacted Olmsted County. The weather service is still analyzing data and other information to determine…...
Duluth speech coach retires after 49 years in education
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (955+ words) DULUTH " When Jill Lofald graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth, the 21-year-old found a teaching job in Barnum, Minnesota. It didn't take long for her to start doing what she does best. "They didn't have a speech team, but…...
Minnesota GOP chair calls for Royce White to exit U. S. Senate race after abuse allegations
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (284+ words) ST. PAUL " Minnesota's GOP chair on Friday called on Royce White to step out of the race for U. S. Senate following abuse reports. MPR released a report Thursday detailing a court order for White to stay away from his ex-wife and…...
Minnesota crime victim services may lose $12 M in federal funding next year
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1257+ words) ST. PAUL " With April 19-25 being National Crime Victims" Rights Week, it"s only fitting that bills providing funding for crime victim services have been a topic of discussion in the Minnesota Legislature. The federal government has made significant cuts to…...
Minnesota bill aims to make social media less addictive for youth
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (109+ words) ST. PAUL " Minnesota children could see more social media restrictions. A bill was approved in a House committee on Wednesday, April 22, that is meant to combat children's social media addiction. The bill would force social media apps to ban infinite…...