Two men are dead after carjacking a Lyft driver in Saint Cloud early Tuesday morning, leaving him by the side of the road and leading law enforcement on a chase at speeds over 110 miles an hour. The pursuit ended about eight miles away in Clear Lake Township when the vehicle slammed into trees. The Lyft […]
Former Shakopee school superintendent facing federal bribery charges
The former superintendent of the Shakopee School District is facing federal charges for allegedly soliciting a bribe. Prosecutors say 53-year-old Rodney Thompson, in dealings with a company interested being awarded contracts with the district, solicited home improvement projects, personal travel, and attendance at sporting events. The F-B-I investigated the case.
California wildfires destroy summer camp used by Minnesota nonprofit
California wildfires have destroyed a summer camp utilized by a Minnesota non-profit that offers programs for young people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Patrick Kindler, executive director of One Heartland, says everyone was evacuated before the fire came through. “We’re devastated this happened, and there’s still a lot of people that are still in […]
Investigators looking for info after former police chief dies in apparent hunting accident
Authorities continue asking the public for information after former Lake Park Police Chief Jay Nelson died Saturday in what authorities say “appears to be a hunting related accident.” Responders found Nelson’s body about 15 miles northeast of Detroit Lakes on the White Earth Reservation. Becker County Sheriff Todd Glander says they’d like to know of […]
Walz, Flanagan to announce “One Minnesota” Advisory Board (with AUDIO)
**WATCH WEBSITE PRONOUNCER FOLLOWING 1ST CUT** It’s expected Governor-elect Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor-elect Peggy Flanagan this week will announce members of their “One Minnesota” Advisory Board that will assist them as they take the reins. Walz says, “It will include faith leaders. It will include C-E-O’s of Fortune 50 companies in this state. It […]
Activists call for accountability in wake of police shootings
In the wake of two fatal officer-involved shootings in the metro Friday–one in north Minneapolis, one in Shakopee– activists are calling for accountability of police from elected officials. Activist Nekima Levy-Armstrong was among about a dozen or so people gathered outside Minneapolis city hall today who said of Mayor Jacob Frey “we have significant concerns […]
Outgoing Congressman Lewis blames late Sen. John McCain for GOP losing U-S House majority
Defeated 2nd District Congressman Jason Lewis in a Wall Street Journal editorial says the Republican Party lost its U-S House majority back in July 2017 “when Sen. John McCain ended the party’s seven-year quest to repeal ObamaCare.” Lewis says McCain’s last-minute decision prompted a wave of attack ads by liberal special interests that allowed Democrats […]
Investigators want more info after former police chief dies in apparent hunting accident
Authorities are seeking information from the public after the former police chief of Lake Park died Saturday in what investigators say “appears to be a hunting related accident.” The Becker County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a deceased male in a vehicle on a logging trail. Responders found the body of 53-year-old Jay Nelson […]
MN school districts generally did well on levy referendums in mid-term election (with AUDIO)
Minnesota school districts generally had good success in last week’s elections, with voters in 24 out of 35 districts approving operating levies, and 19 of 25 districts receiving voter approval on bond referendums for buildings. Greg Abbott with the Minnesota School Boards Association in Saint Peter says, “I think people stepped up and decided they […]
Flanagan: She and Governor-elect Walz would “love” to meet with entire GOP caucuses
Democratic Governor-elect Tim Walz has been in communication with Republican leaders as he begins his transition into office, and Lieutenant Governor-elect Peggy Flanagan says they’d love to meet with the entire G-O-P caucus in the House and Senate. “We are certainly interested in moving things forward and avoiding gridlock, and I think the best way to do […]