>>Deer Hunter Shot in Head near Moorhead Dies in Hospital
(Moorhead, MN) — The man shot in the head in a deer hunting accident near Moorhead on Saturday did not survive. Thirty-four-year-old Jace Srur of Dilworth was taken to a Fargo hospital where he later died of his injuries. His employer paid tribute to Srur on its Facebook page. The post said, “it is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we share the passing of Jace Srur, a remarkable team member and cherished face of G&T Plumbing Service. At just 34 years old, Jace embodied the spirit of dedication, integrity, and camaraderie that we value so deeply.” There was a donor walk for Srur this morning at Sanford Hospital.
>>Southern Minnesota Meatpacking Company Illegally Employed Children/Faces Hefty Penalty
(St. James, MN) — A meatpacking company in southern Minnesota will pay a two-million-dollar penalty after illegally employing children at its plant in St. James. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry has signed a consent order with Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. The company employed at least 11 children between the ages of 14 and 17 between April 2021 and April 2023. Of those employees, nine worked after the hours allowed by state law. All 11 children also performed hazardous work at the plant, including working near chemicals and other hazardous substances, operating power-driven machinery, and operating nonautomatic elevators, lifts, and hoisting machines.
>> Governor Walz Announces Funding for Home Heating
(St. Paul) — Governor Tim Walz announced today that $112 million in federal funds will help keep Minnesotans warm this winter. This funding will support the Minnesota Energy Assistance Program, providing grants to assist income-eligible homeowners and renters. Last year, the program helped more than 129,000 households in Minnesota.
>>Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
(Minneapolis, MN) — November is National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Statistics indicate that this type of cancer remains one of the most challenging to combat, with only a ten percent survival rate when diagnosed early. Dr. Edward Greeno, a medical professor at the University of Minnesota, reports positive advancements in treatment over the decades, leading to improved outcomes for those who can be cured. Unfortunately, this represents only a small fraction of patients. Progress has been made through safer surgical techniques and the addition of chemotherapy after surgery, which enhances survival rates. Dr. Greeno emphasizes that continued funding is essential for further advancements, as pancreatic cancer receives significantly less financial support for research and treatment than other cancers.
>>Small Improvement in New US Drought Monitor Map for Minnesota
(Lincoln, NE) — Minnesota’s latest U-S Drought Monitor map has little improvement. Just under 79 percent of the state is in moderate drought – down five-and-a-half percent from last week. Severe drought persists in more than 45 percent of Minnesota, only about a two percent decline from the previous map. The entire state remains abnormally dry. The driest areas are in northeastern and north-central Minnesota along the state’s western border.
>>Democrats Lost Support with Somali Minnesota Voters In The 2024 Presidential Election
(Undated) — Somali Americans in Minnesota are curbing their backing of the Democratic Party. Records show that support for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris decreased in three Minneapolis precincts with huge East African populations. While Harris won each precinct, she only did so by far smaller margins than President Joe Biden did in 2000. The drop-in support has been attributed to the Biden administration’s handling of the Israel-Gaza War.
>>Businesses At George Floyd Square Sue Minneapolis for $30M
(Minneapolis, MN) — Several business owners at George Floyd Square are taking legal action against the city of Minneapolis and Mayor Jacob Frey. The plaintiffs are demanding in a lawsuit that the city begin eminent domain proceedings to take over their properties. The owners of Cup Foods filed a civil suit last week in Hennepin County Court seeking 30 million dollars in damages. They contend that the city’s actions ruined the businesses and constituted an unlawful taking of their property without just compensation. The suit also claims businesses in the area lost revenue, real estate value, and rental income due to how the city mishandled the unrest after police killed Floyd.
