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Walz & MN legislative leaders announce police reform priorities

State Sen. Jeff Hayden (DFL) MinneapolisSAINT PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announces police reform priorities he would like to see in the legislature’s special session that begins Friday June 12th. They’re modeled on recommendations from the Minnesota People of Color and Indigenous Caucus and the Police Involved Deadly Force Encounters Working Group. They include reforming a statute defining…

Minnesota Twins Draft North Carolina’s Sabato With 27th Pick

Hit 18 home runs, 63 RBI's with Tar Heels in 2019

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — With their first round pick, 27th overall, in the 2020 MLB Draft, the Minnesota Twins selected North Carolina First Baseman Aaron Sabato. Sabato was ranked the no. 41 prospect in this year’s draft class by MLB Pipeline. In 2019, Sabato hit 18 home runs and 63 RBI’s with the Tar Heels. The MLB Draft was shortened to…

Current LPGA, Former NDSU Golfer Amy Olson Named to Summit League Hall of Fame

Holds NCAA record for individual wins

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Current LPGA and former North Dakota State Women’s Golfer Amy Olson was named to the Summit League Hall of Fame Class of 2020. Olson remains the NCAA career leader in women’s golf individual victories with 20. Golfing for the Bison from 2009-2013,  she broke the old mark of 17 set by LPGA star Juli Inkster. Olson…

Pet Connection: Meet Rhonda

Rhonda Wants A Mellow Home To Go To

  We’ve got a new shelter joining us again this week: The Humane Society of Otter Tail County in Fergus Falls! They’ve got a beautiful young kitty looking for a quiet home to settle down in. Meet Rhonda. She’s about a year and a half old. Rhonda is shy at first, but she is super loving when she warms up…

Social Distancing: Keeping Your Distance When You Eat

Are you ready to head back inside a Minnesota restaurant?

  We showed you what restaurants are looking like in Minnesota this morning now that they can serve customers inside. Things looks a little different than they used to. Along with A 50 percent capacity limit, restaurants workers are required to wear masks. Customers are encouraged to wear masks. Plus, reservations are required for any restaurant. But even with all…

Three Senior Returns Brings Changes in Roster Management for NDSU Softball

Three of the four seniors will return from last season's roster

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State softball will see three of its four seniors coming back including four-year starters Montana DeCamp, Madyson Camacho and Stephanie Soriano. Lauren Reimers is the only one not to return as she goes for a master’s degree at the University of Minnesota. NDSU currently has 21 on the roster for 2021 and enter into a…

New College Baseball Ruling Provides Flexibility for NDSU Baseball Returners

There will be no roster cap for 2021 Season

FARGO, N.D. — According to reports, the NCAA Division One Committee for Legislative Relief has done just that for college baseball. In 2021, there will no longer be a roster cap of 35 players, the annual counter increases from 27 to 32 and the 25 percent scholarship minimum is waived. That opens teams around the country including North Dakota State…

Walz calls special session that begins Friday

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz calls a special session beginning Friday with priorities to pass police reform following George Floyd’s death. He also wants to build a stronger economy while fighting Covid-19. Walz has extended the coronavirus peacetime emergency by 30 days. He says it will ensure the state can continue to effectively respond to the pandemic….

NASCAR Bans Confederate Flag From All Races, Events and Properties

NASCAR said in statement on Wednesday

AP- The presence of confederate flags have been banned from all NASCAR events, races and properties effective immediately, the league said Wednesday. “The presence of the confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry,” a league statement read. “Bringing people together around a love…

Police investigate robbery at West Fargo Jimmy John’s

WEST FARGO, N.D. – Police are investigating a robbery that happened at the Jimmy John’s on the 700 block of 23rd Avenue East near Costco Tuesday night. Authorities say a man entered the store and pointed a handgun at one of the employees and demanded money. The employee complied with the demands. The man is described as a light skinned…