>>Walz Agrees To VP Debate On October 1st
(New York, NY) — Governor Tim Walz has agreed to a vice-presidential debate with Ohio Senator JD Vance. CBS News announced yesterday that Walz had approved the October 1st debate with Vance in New York City. Walz challenged Vance to accept the debate on social media, saying, “See you on October 1, JD.” The Trump campaign has yet to agree to the debate, though Vance said yesterday that he looked forward to debating Walz sometime before the November election.
>>Authorities Recover A Body In Maple Grove
(Maple Grove, MN) — A body was discovered in a wooded area of Maple Grove on Wednesday, leading to speculation that it could be connected to the disappearance of teenager Nathaniel Chambers. The 17-year-old was last seen on August 7th. Chambers’ mother later confirmed on Facebook that the body belonged to her son. Maple Grove police have indicated that there is no evidence of foul play and no public safety concerns.
>>Rochester Man Dies In Crash In Faribault County
(Blue Earth, MN) — The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Interstate 90 in Faribault County. Investigators say the driver of a Chevy Silverado lost control of the vehicle around 8:30 yesterday morning near Blue Earth. A 76-year-old man from Rochester was killed when the truck rolled into the median. More information on the crash is expected later today.
>>Federal Judge Dismisses Challenge To MN Deer Farm Regulations
(Minneapolis, MN) — A federal judge is dismissing a challenge to laws regulating Minnesota’s deer farms. State lawmakers approved several measures last year that tightened industry regulation to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease. The Minnesota Deer Farmers Association filed suit and asked for an injunction to keep the laws from going into effect. A U.S. District Court judge dismissed the request yesterday, saying the state was not deliberately working to damage the deer farming industry. Lawyers for the deer farmers say they will appeal the judge’s decision.
>>Name released of Man Who Died in Grain Bin Mishap
(Lamberton, MN) — The Redwood County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who died after falling into a grain bin early Tuesday morning as 61-year-old Eric Kronback of Lamberton. Deputies went to a Lamberton residence to help search for a missing person. En route, they were informed the man had been found inside a grain bin. Investigation shows Kronback suffered fatal injuries while attempting to remove a small amount of grain from the bin.
>>Construction on New Dilworth Fire Station Underway
(Dilworth, MN) — Senator Tina Smith helped secure $975,000 to construct a new fire station in Dilworth. The new station will double the size of the current facility and provide a safer space for firefighters and emergency responders. Smith visited the Dilworth Fire Hall Wednesday to see how construction progress was going. Once construction is finished, the second phase will include demolishing the old fire station. The new station is set to open by the end of summer 2025.
>>Walleye Limit On Mille Lacs Lake To Increase Tomorrow
(Mille Lacs Lake, MN) — Anglers can begin pulling more walleye from Mille Lacs Lake beginning tomorrow. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says the limit will increase to two walleye per day. The rule requires one walleye to be between 18 and 20 inches long, while the other needs to be either the same size or over 28 inches long. The new rule is in effect through November 30th.
