>>Republicans Endorse Schwarze in Senate Race, Jude for Secretary of State
(Duluth, MN) – Former Navy SEAL Adam Schwarze has picked up the Republican endorsement for the U.S. Senate race. Schwarze won on the sixth ballot with 62 percent of the vote. Former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya finished second. The Senate race is to fill the seat vacated by the retiring DFL Senator Tina Smith. Republicans also gave their endorsement to Tad Jude for Secretary of State and Nate George for State Auditor. The Republicans will make their choice for governor during Saturday’s session of the GOP Convention.
>>DFL Endorses Keith Ellison in Reelection Bid for Attorney General
(Rochester, MN) – Democrats have decided they would like to keep Attorney General Keith Ellison for another term. Ellison picked up the DFL endorsement on night one of the Democratic State Convention in Rochester. DFL Chairman Richard Carlbom said, “Keith Ellison shows up every day to represent the people of Minnesota. He’s fought to keep our kids safe, our rights intact and our state shielded from the actions of a reckless president.” Earlier in the day, Republicans endorsed Ron Schultz as their choice for attorney general.
>>Klobuchar Picks Rural Minnesota Business Owner to be on Gubernatorial Ticket
(St. Paul, MN) — U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar has chosen former Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer (SHY-er) as her running mate in Minnesota’s race for governor. Schierer, a small business owner and former city leader, says state government should reduce unnecessary regulations and make it easier for entrepreneurs to succeed. Schierer served on the Fergus Falls City Council before being elected mayor in 2016 and winning re-election in 2020. He now works for the regional economic development nonprofit West Central Initiative. Klobuchar says the ticket will focus on strengthening Minnesota’s economy, creating jobs, and improving state government for communities across the state.
>>Man Sentenced To More Than A Decade For Killing Coworker
(Hastings, MN) — A Faribault man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for the 2024 killing of a co-worker outside an Amazon fulfillment center in Lakeville. Mohamed Hared pleaded guilty in January to second-degree murder. Prosecutors say Hared admitted to fatally attacking Ahmed Cariff following an argument after the two men carpooled to work together. The case stems from a dispute that turned deadly outside the workplace. Hared will now serve more than a decade behind bars under the terms of his plea agreement.
>>UTV Drunk Driver Pleads Guilty to Causing Accident, Killing Friend
(Duluth, MN) – A 31-year-old man pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide after crashing a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) and killing his friend. The accident happened in July, 2024 on an ATV trail between Chisholm and Buhl. Deputies found Casey Daniels, the damaged UTV, empty alcoholic beverage cans, and his friend who was deceased at the scene. Daniels blood alcohol level was .113. Daniels will be sentenced by the court on July 16th.
>>Father, Son Rescued from BWCA
(Duluth, MN) – A father and son visiting from Louisville, Kentucky was rescued from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area on the southern edge of Lake Lac La Croix which is north of Ely. The St. Louis County Rescue Squad coordinated rescue efforts after a distress signal was activated. The 59-year-old father was suffering from a back injury. He and his 17-year-old son were flown back to the U.S. Forest Service seaplane base and then taken by ambulance to Ely Hospital. The father was treated and released. The son was not injured.
>>Mall of America Hosting Midwest Regional Yo-Yo Championship
(Bloomington, MN) – Performers of all skill levels are competing in today’s (Sat) Midwest Regional Yo-Yo Championship at the Mall of America. Officials say guests can watch yo-yo talent from beginners to pros show off incredible tricks and freestyle performances. The Beginner’s Luck and Sport divisions run from 10am to noon, and the Championship divisions compete from noon to 4 p-m.
