>>Repubs say Walz lied about using IVF to start his family
(Various) — As Governor Tim Walz prepares to address the Democratic National Convention tonight (Wed) in Chicago, Republicans are blasting him for originally saying he and Minnesota’s first lady started their family using in vitro fertilization — a procedure strongly opposed by pro-life groups. But Gwen Walz in a statement says they used I-U-I, basically artificial insemination. Former state Senator, Doctor Scott Jensen — Walz’s Republican challenger in the last election — says, “It gives me no pleasure to talk about the origination of Tim Walz family, but I think he owes an apology to our nation and, frankly, to the world for confusing and distorting a highly-sensitive topic.” A campaign spokesperson denied Walz was misleading, saying he “talks how normal people talk” and “was using commonly understood shorthand for fertility treatments.
Walz said when was tapped for the V-P spot on the Democratic ticket, “IVF — and this gets personal for me and my family…. It wasn’t by chance that, when we welcomed our daughter into the world, we named her Hope.” Walz said earlier about Republican rival J-D Vance, “If it was up to him, I wouldn’t have a family because of IVF.” Vance is responding on social media that Walz “lied about having a family via IVF. Who lies about something like that?”
>>Police say 14-year-old Moorhead girl died of multiple stab wounds from ex-boyfriend
(Moorhead, MN) — Investigators say a preliminary autopsy indicates a 14-year-old Moorhead girl murdered by her ex-boyfriend died of multiple stab wounds. The body of Jaelyn Walker was discovered early Tuesday morning near the Red River in south Moorhead after her mother reported her missing. An 18-year-old man from Fargo was arrested. Investigators are asking the public’s help in finding a Samsung Galaxy phone with an orange case that’s believed to be near where Walker’s body was found.
>>Fravel’s Murder Trial Set to Begin in October in Mankato
(Winona, MN) — Adam Fravel, the ex-boyfriend and suspect in the murder of Madeline Kingsbury of Winona, will face a jury trial beginning October 7th. Kingsbury went missing on March 31st, 2023 and her remains were found north of Mabel on June 7th. Fravel, the father of their two children, is charged with first- and second-degree murder. His case will be tried in Mankato after his defense requested it be moved out of Winona County due to local opinion and extensive media coverage.
>>Man drowns on Kitchi Lake in Beltrami County
(Moose Lake Township, MN) — Authorities in northern Minnesota’s Beltrami County are investigating a drowning near Pennington. Sheriff’s deputies say a 30-year-old man was found unresponsive Tuesday evening after jumping from a dock into shallow water on Kitchi Lake. Witnesses and first responders tried to save him, but the man died at the scene. The victim’s name hasn’t been released.
>>Two Boys Injured in Hibbing Park Shooting, Stabbing
(Hibbing, MN) — Hibbing police are investigating after a boy was shot in the abdomen and another stabbed early this morning in a park (Bennett). Both youths were brought to a local hospital. Police say the boys knew each other. Charges are expected, but it’s unknown against whom.
>>Washington State Man Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison for Intent to Distribute Over 100K Fentanyl Pills
(Minneapolis, MN) — A man from Washington State has been sentenced to six years in prison for possessing tens of thousands of fentanyl pills with the intent to distribute. On August 31st, 2022, Bloomington police arrested 38-year-old Marcus Trice of Lakewood, Washington, for his suspected involvement in a financial fraud scheme at an area hotel. Officers learned Trice flew to the Twin Cities that night from Seattle. In a latter search of his belongings, officers seized 11 large vitamin bottles wrapped in clothing filled with over 100,000 round blue M-30 fentanyl pills. Trice pleaded guilty on January 25th, 2024.
>>Welcome Week begins for new students at UMD
(Duluth, MN) — New students at the University of Minnesota Duluth are kicking off welcome week today (Wed). Event organizer Brenna Hucka says this week is about equipping students with what they need. She says, “As they’re figuring out their classes and their financial aid, we try and make sure that we are able to help connect them to resources that are here to support them on campus.” A mentalist, an improv group, and a carnival are some of the events planned for the week before classes start at U-M-D next Monday, August 26th.
