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Minnesota House Taking Testimony On Recreational Cannabis Bill

February 17, 2021 By Tasha Redel

The Minnesota House will hear public testimony this afternoon (Wednesday 3 p-m) on a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana.  House Majority Ryan Winkler is sponsoring the bill.  The Golden Valley Democrat says our priorities are “to end the black market for cannabis and move to a safe, regulated marketplace where consumers know what they’re […]

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Walz Outlining Plan To Bring More Middle/High School Students Back

February 17, 2021 By Tasha Redel

Governor Tim Walz will outline his plan today (Wednesday 12 p-m) to bring more Minnesota middle- and high-school students back on campus.   Walz says “we’re further along in in-person learning than most places, and I think this is just the way to make sure that we don’t end up with an outbreak.”  House Deputy Republican […]

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President Trump, first lady test positive for COVID-19

October 2, 2020 By Tasha Redel

President Trump and First Lady Melania tested positive for COVID-19 hours after White House adviser Hope Hicks was diagnosed. Hicks traveled with President Trump to his campaign rally Wednesday night at the Duluth International Airport and was on Marine One presidential helicopter in Minnesota. President Trump tweeted, “Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. […]

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Now is the time to pay up any unresolved driving citations

September 29, 2020 By Tasha Redel

Minnesota courts are resuming late penalties and driver’s license suspensions for unresolved citations and collection referrals for past-due payments. Automated processes that refer court-ordered fines and fees to the Minnesota Department of Revenue for collections will resume on Thursday. Automated processes for unresolved citations will resume December 1st. The processes had been temporarily suspended in […]

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Craig files lawsuit requiring 2nd District election in November

September 29, 2020 By Tasha Redel

Congresswoman Angie Craig filed a federal lawsuit calling for the Second District election to be held in November after the death of a major party candidate.  Legal Marijuana Now Party nominee Adam Weeks died 79 days before Election Day and Secretary of State Steve Simon says that requires a special election in February.  The suit […]

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President Trump back in Minnesota

September 29, 2020 By Tasha Redel

President Donald Trump will make a campaign stop at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Wednesday before a scheduled rally in Duluth. The campaign says President Trump will appear at M-S-P around 1:15 Wednesday afternoon. The president is speaking at a “Make America Great Again” event at Duluth International Airport which has been pushed back from 5 […]

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Rep Drazkowski calls for investigation of voter fraud after Project Veritas video goes viral

September 28, 2020 By Scott Peterson

Republican Representative Steve Drazkowski of Mazeppa is calling on federal and state leaders to investigate what he calls “massive, systemic voter fraud” in Minnesota. That’s in response to a new video from the group Project Veritas that alleges to show proof of ballot fraud in Minneapolis during August’s primary. Drazkowski says “the integrity of our […]

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Bemidji prepares for Trump visit Friday

September 15, 2020 By Tasha Redel

The city of Bemidji is preparing for a campaign visit by President Donald Trump this Friday night (6 p-m). The Bemidji Police Department says it has been working with the U-S Secret Service to ensure the safety of everyone who attends the event. There will be increased law enforcement around the Bemidji/Beltrami Regional Airport for […]

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Daily COVID-19 Update

April 14, 2020 By Tasha Redel

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) staff have seen a decrease in calls to the school and child care question hotline and are scaling back the hotline’s hours as a result. Despite the decrease in calls to that particular hotline, the SEOC remains a busy place with dozens of employees from state agencies and several volunteer […]

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COVID-19 Daily Briefing April 2nd

April 2, 2020 By Tasha Redel

Listen to today’s update by clicking on link below: LIVE Update LIVE Update

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Gopher football announces details on 2021 Spring Game (AUDIO)

The University of Minnesota football team will hold its annual spring game at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 1 at TCF Bank Stadium. The traditional Maroon versus Gold tilt will once again end with the victorious team hoisting the coveted Goldy’s Cup and a player being named the Sid Hartman Spring Game MVP. Up to […]

Gopher volleyball wins NCAA opener (AUDIO)

The No. 3 University of Minnesota volleyball program advanced to the Regional Semifinal with a 3-0 win over Georgia Tech, last night in Omaha, Neb. Minnesota (16-2) won by scores of 25-19, 25-21, 25-18 and will play Pittsburgh on Sunday at noon. The Golden Gophers had three with double-digit kills this evening. Stephanie Samedy had […]

MSHSL approves spring state tournaments

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. — Plans for spring championship experiences, competitive section placements beginning with the 2021-2022 school year and a position statement by the League’s Sports Medicine Advisory Committee regarding masking in outdoor competitions were approved today during the Minnesota State High School League’s Board of Directors meeting that was held in a virtual format. […]

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