>>DAV of Minnesota Sealing Centennial Time Capsule at State Capitol
(St. Paul, MN) — The Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota is sealing a historic Centennial Time Capsule today (Tues) in St. Paul. Minnesota Commander John Walker says the state D-A-V was started by World War I veterans on July 1st, 1925. He says, “We will be sealing this time capsule at the State Capitol to preserve the legacy and the values and the impact of Minnesota veterans to our future generations.” Walker says it will be opened 100 years from now. Chapters from Minneapolis, St. Paul, Hibbing, Askov, Duluth, and Bemidji are putting artifacts in the time capsule.
>>400 MNA Advanced Practice Providers at Essentia Health File Strike Notice
(Duluth, MN) – The Minnesota Nurses Association says 400 advanced practice providers across 70 Essentia Health clinics and hospitals filed formal notice of an unfair labor practice strike, set to begin July 10th. Nurse practitioner Sara McCumber accuses Essentia of refusing to bargain in good faith, saying the health system has “continually broken the law by refusing to come to the bargaining table” and committing additional unfair labor practices. She also points out that the union election notice “specifically requires Essentia to bargain with the certified A-P-P union—even during an appeals process.” Essentia Health is challenging the structure of the bargaining unit and says it is acting within its legal rights.
>>Motorcycle Lane Splitting Now Legal in Minnesota
(St. Paul, MN) – A new law taking effect today (7/1) makes lane splitting and lane filtering legal for motorcyclists in Minnesota—under specific conditions. Lane splitting allows a motorcycle to pass between vehicles moving in the same direction, as long as traffic is flowing and the rider stays under 25 miles per hour. Lane filtering is now permitted when other vehicles are stopped or barely moving, if the motorcycle doesn’t exceed 15 miles per hour above surrounding traffic. They are only allowed on roadways with two or more lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction.
>>Olivia Man Seriously Injured in Renville County Motorcycle Crash
(Renville, MN) — A motorcyclist from Olivia is hospitalized with serious injuries suffered in a crash Sunday night near Renville. The Renville County Sheriff’s Office says 22-year-old Jacob Haney was riding on County Road 6 when he left the road, lost control, and was thrown from his cycle. Deputies say Haney was airlifted to St. Cloud Hospital for treatment.
>>New Minnesota Boating Permit Law Takes Effect Tuesday
(St. Paul, MN) — Starting today, a new Minnesota law will require most people born after June 30th, 2004, to obtain a watercraft operator’s permit before using a motorboat or personal watercraft. People born before July 1st, 1987, will remain exempt unless they fall under specific scenarios, including supervising younger operators or renting a watercraft. You can visit the Minnesota D-N-R’s website for a link to a third-party site where you can complete your boater safety course, or you can ask for a free paper version of the test to take at your own pace and send back to the D-N-R.
>>Minnesota Seeing Active Tornado Season
(St. Paul, MN) — It’s been a busy season so far for emergency managers and storm chasers across Minnesota. The State Climatology Office says the preliminary tornado count through the end of June stands at 48 — already surpassing the state’s average of 46 tornadoes for an entire season. June is typically the most active month for tornadoes in Minnesota, averaging 14 each year, followed by July with 12, and August with about six. Minnesota’s worst tornado season between 1950 and 2020 was in 2010, when the state recorded 113 tornadoes.
>>Prepare Your Pets for Fireworks Before the 4th of July
(Golden Valley, MN) — The Animal Humane Society (AHS) is urging Minnesotans to start preparing their pets for the upcoming 4th of July celebrations . SpokespersonBrittany Baumann says fireworks can be terrifying for pets, especially young puppies, kittens, or even older animals that are sensitive to loud noises. She recommends a method called “desensitization”—gradually introducing pets to the sound of fireworks while pairing it with positive experiences. Baumann also encourages pet owners to create a safe indoor space with cozy bedding, familiar toys, and high-value treats can help pets feel more secure once the real fireworks begin.
>>Two Minnesota Cities Ranked Mid-Pack in National Study of Best-Run Cities
(St. Paul, MN) –- A new national study ranks Minneapolis and St. Paul near the middle of the pack when it comes to how well cities are run. The analysis conducted by the personal finance website WalletHub looked at 148 cities across the U-S, measuring factors like quality of services and how efficiently city budgets are managed. Minneapolis landed at number 72 while St. Paul followed closely at 77.
>>Minnesota Lynx and Indiana Fever Play for Commissioner’s Cup
(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Lynx play the Indiana Fever tonight (Tues 7pm) in the W-N-B-A Commissioner’s Cup championship at Target Center. The Lynx defeated the New York Liberty in last year’s championship game. The matchup features All-Star captains Napheesa Collier of Minnesota and Indiana’s Caitlin Clark. The latest injury report says Clark is questionable with a sore groin. The game is being broadcast on Amazon Prime video.
