>>State Leaders React to Biden Dropping Out of Race
(St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota’s elected leaders have differing opinions about President Joe Biden’s decision to end his re-election campaign. Many DFL leaders thanked Biden for his service to the country, with Governor Tim Walz calling Biden an “American hero” on social media. Others like Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar voiced their support for Vice President Kamala Harris as the prospective Democratic presidential nominee. Minnesota Republicans were nearly unanimous in their calls for Biden to resign from office, with Congressman Tom Emmer saying Biden has shown he is “unfit to control our nuclear codes.”
>>Man in Jail for Fleeing Clay County Deputies in Stolen Vehicle, Fleeing on Foot
(Moorhead, MN) — A man is in custody after fleeing Clay County Sheriff’s deputies in a stolen vehicle Saturday morning. Deputies responded to a stolen vehicle in north Moorhead around 3 a.m. The driver fled, and a PIT maneuver was used to stop the car. The driver, later identified as 18-year-old Zimry Rutingabo, fled on foot but was quickly arrested.
>>MN Republican Party Calls for Biden to Resign
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Republican Party is calling for President Joe Biden’s immediate resignation after his Sunday announcement he’s dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. They say, “After Democrats, including Governor Tim Walz, spent months lying to the American people that Biden was fit to run for re-election, he’s accepted reality and dropped out of the race. The question that must be answered now is this: Why is Biden still fit to be President of the United States if he is not fit to be a candidate? Biden is not fit to be President and must resign immediately.” Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee.
>>Man’s Death Under Investigation in Sauk Rapids
(Sauk Rapids, MN) — Authorities in Benton County are investigating the death of a man in Sauk Rapids. Officers say the man’s body was discovered Sunday morning in Lions Park. The report says the Sauk Rapids Police Department requested help from the Minnesota B-C-A “due to the location of the deceased.” The medical examiner will identify the man and his cause of death. Lions Park and the splash pad were closed Sunday during the investigation.
>>Nearly 320 Employees Laid Off at St. Cloud Distribution Center
(St. Cloud, MN) — Around 320 employees will be jobless by the end of the year after officials at Fulfillment Distribution Center, Inc. (FDC) in St. Cloud announced the permanent closure of its facilities. FDC President Dave Baldwin sent a letter to state officials citing that the center’s only customer, Publishers Clearing House, is closing its e-commerce business line. Baldwin estimates FDC will be shut down by October 4th.
>>No One Injured In Train Derailment In Sherburne County
(Big Lake, MN) — No one was injured when a train derailed in Sherburne County early Saturday morning. Fifteen cars carrying consumer goods came off the track near Big Lake around 3:15 a.m. The derailment caused disruptions to train schedules over the weekend as freight trains were rerouted around the site. As a result, Northstar had to cancel a train that was supposed to bring fans from Big Lake to Minneapolis to watch the Twins game. Crews worked throughout the weekend to clear the site and resume normal operations.
>>MN Man Believed Dead After Fall In Montana
(Carbon County, MT) — A Minnesota man is believed dead after a fall into a creek in Montana. Authorities in Carbon County, Montana say Dylan Honnoll of Rogers was hiking near Billings on July 12th when he reportedly fell into the rapids of East Rosebud Creek. Investigators believe he was trapped underwater after falling in. The Carbon County Sheriff’s Office said additional items belonging to Honnoll were found in the creek on Friday. A prayer vigil for Honnoll will be held at his parent’s home in Rogers tonight.
>>Duluth Tour Boat Hits Breakwater During Wedding Cruise
(Duluth, MN) — Several people are recovering from injuries after a tour boat hosting a wedding reception crashed into a breakwater on Lake Superior. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says the boat hit the barrier in the Wisconsin Entry around 11 p.m. on Saturday. One person on board had to be airlifted to St. Luke’s Hospital for treatment but is expected to recover. More than 80 people were on board at the time of the crash, which is under investigation.
