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Sen Smith: SUPCO decision on Roe v Wade “a betrayal;” MCCL calls it “victory for unborn children”

The Supreme Court is overturning Roe v. Wade–the landmark 1973 ruling that led to the legalization of abortion in the U-S. The ruling leaves abortion rights up to individual states. U-S Senator Tina Smith says it’s a decision from a “radical” Supreme Court. Smith says “to think that this radical Supreme Court has is rolling back constitutional rights and are saying that governments, not women should make the decision about whether to continue a pregnancy going against 50 years of precedent is…is stunning and I’m so angry.” The group Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life is applauding the Court’s decision and says it’s a “monumental victory for unborn children and their mothers and a big step for inclusion and equality under the law.” Today’s ruling doesn’t have an immediate impact on Minnesota’s abortion protections. Here’s more with Senator Smith:

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Fired Mpls officers’ trial moved up to late October

A Hennepin County judge has granted prosecutors’ request to move up the trial of fired Minneapolis officers Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng to October 24th. About two weeks ago, Judge Peter Cahill pushed the trial back from this month to January 5th of next year citing pretrial publicity, but the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office asked for an earlier date on behalf of George Floyd’s family. They wanted an August trial, while co-defendant Kueng’s (KINGS) attorney asked the judge to reconsider the date because of a personal commitment in January. The Star Tribune reports Judge Cahill, in agreeing to an October trial, said he was still weighing the need for publicity to die down, from the officers’ federal trial and from ex-officer Thomas Lane’s guilty plea in May to aiding and abetting manslaughter. Thao and Kueng are both charged with aiding and abetting Floyd’s murder.

 

 

Walz touts record-low unemployment rate

Governor Tim Walz is touting Minnesota breaking another record for low unemployment — two percent in May, down two-tenths of a point from a record-low jobless rate in April. The governor says, “Minnesota’s economy is strong, and Minnesotans are working hard. I am proud to break another record with these historically low unemployment rates.” Walz adds the state is in a stable and secure position during a time of global uncertainty and high inflation. He says, “We’ll continue working to provide financial relief for Minnesotans and ensure our economy remains strong.”

Republican challenger Scott Jensen wasn’t immediately available to comment.

MN getting first scorcher of season

As forecast it’s turning into the first real scorcher of the season for the southern two-thirds of the state, with (noon) temperatures well into the 80s and some 90s through most of central and southern Minnesota. An excessive heat warning is in effect for the Twin Cities metro through 8pm tonight (Tues), and a heat advisory through then for south-central, east-central and southeast Minnesota. The Weather Service says it will be lot cooler tomorrow with highs in the 70s and 80s — but climbing back to the 100-degree mark in west-central Minnesota by the weekend. At last check, the cool spot in Minnesota was Grand Marais on the North Shore at 55 degrees.

 

Measles cases confirmed in Hennepin County siblings

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is confirming two cases of measles in children who are siblings in Hennepin County. The two children developed symptoms shortly after returning from a visit to a country where measles is common. The preschool-aged children were not vaccinated and one was hospitalized due to measles complications. MDH is working to notify people who may have been exposed. The risk to the general public from these cases is low. Health officials say if additional measles cases develop as a result of these cases, they will likely occur between now and July 1st. Initial symptoms of measles include a high fever, cough, runny nose, and watery eyes followed by a rash that typically spreads from the head to the rest of the body. 

“Small first step” says anti-gun-violence group about U-S Senate deal

“Small first step,” says the leader of anti-gun-violence group Protect Minnesota about the bipartisan gun safety deal announced in the U-S Senate over the weekend. Rashmi Seneviratne applauds the mental health initiatives, but says proposed gun regulations react only to the Texas shooting:  “What about the next school shooting?… Are we just gonna let school shootings keep happening and mass shootings keep happening, and we react to that one situation and not the kind of comprehensive problem?”

The Senate proposal would tighten background checks on potential gun buyers between age 18 and 21 — but Seneviratne asks, what about older people who commit mass shootings?

Duluth firefighter guilty of assaulting woman on trail in 2020

A judge in bench trial has found Duluth firefighter guilty of felony third-degree assault for injuring a woman on a western Duluth trail in July 2020. 50-year-old Conrad Sunde the Fourth was on his bicycle with three off-leash dogs when 65-year-old Mary Modec called him out for violating the city’s leash law. Modec reached for her phone to take a photo, and Sunde testified he saw a pepper spray canister around Modec’s neck, “instantly reacted… and knocked her down. I was in fear of my safety,” he testified. Sunde said he lost his balance and fell, but Modec testified “he was on top of me.” Modec’s nose was broken, and she said her eye is permanently bruised and she must have surgery if she wants to again breathe normally.

 

MN gun owners’ group leery of U-S Senate gun safety deal

The framework of a gun safety agreement U-S Senate leaders announced over the weekend is getting mixed reviews from the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus. Spokesman Rob Doar says they’re glad for finally a focus on areas everyone can agree on, such as school security and mental health resources — but questions any “red flag” orders that treat the firearm as the issue instead of helping the individual.  “Any type of red flag orders that just go in and take firearms without addressing the individual that’s in crisis we would likely oppose,” Doar says.

The Senate proposal also includes more time for authorities to do background checks on prospective gun buyers under age 21.  Doar says his group is worried that “lawful gun owners could get caught up in the middle of it.”

 

Gopher hockey in midst of summer workouts (AUDIO)

July 1, 2022 By Minnesota News Network

(Minneapolis, MN) — Golden Gopher men’s hockey coach Bob Motzko says summer workouts for his players have been going well during a chaotic time of year. Several current and future Gopher players are spending some of their summer with Team U-S-A for World Junior training, while others remain on campus for summer school and workouts. […]

Filed Under: Gophers, Sports

USC, UCLA to join Big Ten Conference

July 1, 2022 By Minnesota News Network

The Big Ten Conference Council of Presidents and Chancellors voted unanimously today to admit the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of Southern California to the Big Ten Conference effective August 2, 2024. Competition will begin for all conference sports in the 2024-25 academic year. After receiving written applications from the two universities, […]

Filed Under: Gophers, Sports

Wild trade Fiala, get Gopher Faber

June 30, 2022 By Minnesota News Network

Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin yesterday announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has acquired defenseman Brock Faber and a first-round draft pick in the 2022 NHL Draft from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for forward Kevin Fiala. Fiala registered 186 points (79-107=186), 147 PIM, 21 power-play goals (PPG), 17 GWG and 642 […]

Filed Under: Sports, Wild

Vikings announce training camp schedule, guidelines

June 28, 2022 By Minnesota News Network

The 62nd training camp in Minnesota Vikings history and the fifth hosted at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center will feature 14 open practices, beginning with Back Together Saturday on July 30. To celebrate the start of camp, fans will have the opportunity to watch both the Saturday walk-thru and the afternoon practice followed by player […]

Filed Under: Sports, Vikings

Twins activate Jorge Polanco

June 28, 2022 By Minnesota News Network

The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have reinstated infielder Jorge Polanco from the 10-day Injured List. Polanco, who missed the Twins’ last 14 games with low back tightness, has hit .245 (53-for-216) with 10 doubles, seven home runs, 33 RBI, 32 walks, 28 runs scored and a .729 OPS in 58 games for the […]

Filed Under: Sports, Twins

Wild announce new hockey program helping those with hearing loss

June 28, 2022 By Minnesota News Network

Minnesota Hockey, in partnership with the Minnesota Wild, announced today it will be launching a new diversified hockey program for players in Minnesota with hearing loss. The Minnesota Wild Deaf/Hard of Hearing (“HOH”) Hockey program will kick off its inaugural season with a special event on Saturday, September 24 at the St. Louis Park Rec […]

Filed Under: Sports, Wild

Sen Smith: SUPCO decision on Roe v Wade “a betrayal;” MCCL calls it “victory for unborn children”

June 24, 2022 By Scott Peterson

The Supreme Court is overturning Roe v. Wade–the landmark 1973 ruling that led to the legalization of abortion in the U-S. The ruling leaves abortion rights up to individual states. U-S Senator Tina Smith says it’s a decision from a “radical” Supreme Court. Smith says “to think that this radical Supreme Court has is rolling […]

Filed Under: News

Big night of racing at Canterbury Park

June 23, 2022 By Minnesota News Network

Stitched won the $150,000 Mystic Lake Derby Wednesday night at Canterbury Park with jockey Florent Geroux aboard. The 3-year-old is trained by Gregory Foley and is owned by Nathan McCauley, Michael W. Olszewski and William J. Minton. Stitched pressed the pace throughout the one-mile turf race before taking the lead in mid-stretch. As the betting […]

Filed Under: Sports

Fired Mpls officers’ trial moved up to late October

June 21, 2022 By Bill Werner

A Hennepin County judge has granted prosecutors’ request to move up the trial of fired Minneapolis officers Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng to October 24th. About two weeks ago, Judge Peter Cahill pushed the trial back from this month to January 5th of next year citing pretrial publicity, but the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office […]

Filed Under: News

Celebration of life scheduled for Barber

June 21, 2022 By Minnesota News Network

Former University of Minnesota running back Marion Barber III passed away on June 1 in Texas. The Barber family has announced that a public celebration of life service will take place on Wednesday, June 22 at the University of Minnesota’s Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Gate E (southwest side of the stadium) will open to […]

Filed Under: Gophers, Sports

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Gopher hockey in midst of summer workouts (AUDIO)

(Minneapolis, MN) — Golden Gopher men’s hockey coach Bob Motzko says summer workouts for his players have been going well during a chaotic time of year. Several current and future Gopher players are spending some of their summer with Team U-S-A for World Junior training, while others remain on campus for summer school and workouts. […]

USC, UCLA to join Big Ten Conference

The Big Ten Conference Council of Presidents and Chancellors voted unanimously today to admit the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of Southern California to the Big Ten Conference effective August 2, 2024. Competition will begin for all conference sports in the 2024-25 academic year. After receiving written applications from the two universities, […]

Wild trade Fiala, get Gopher Faber

Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin yesterday announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has acquired defenseman Brock Faber and a first-round draft pick in the 2022 NHL Draft from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for forward Kevin Fiala. Fiala registered 186 points (79-107=186), 147 PIM, 21 power-play goals (PPG), 17 GWG and 642 […]

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