(FOX 9) – Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson repeatedly lied and attempted to conceal key information after he drunkenly crashed his squad car at speeds of more than 120 miles an hour in December, newly released case files indicate. The files indicate Hutchinson claimed that he wasn’t driving his county-owned vehicle, attempted to grab for his gun holster while talking…
We’re heading toward Valentine’s Day coming up soon — and you may be on the lookout for that special someone to spend the holiday on. And why not take a chance on a new love this year? Abby the leopard gecko is looking for love too. She’s a cute and friendly little lady who’s available for adoption from Kritter Krazy…
MINNEAPOLIS – Hundreds of Minnesotans are taking advantage of the state’s offer to cover the cost of training to become a certified nursing assistant. The state has used $3.5 million in federal relief funding to pay for students’ tuition, textbooks and certification exams in hopes of alleviating staffing shortages in long-term care facilities and veterans’ homes during the coronavirus pandemic….
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Three former officers who were with Derek Chauvin during the arrest that led to George Floyd’s death face federal trial this week on charges they violated Floyd’s civil rights. J. Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao are broadly accused of willfully depriving Floyd of his constitutional rights while acting under “color of law,” or government authority….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has received over $430 million for work on the FM Flood project through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. It completes the $750 million federal funding commitment of the over $3 billion project. The work includes building a 30-mile-long diversion channel in North Dakota with upstream staging, a 20-mile-long southern embankment,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Relief may be in sight for consumers who’ve been dealing with skyrocketing meat prices. Meat prices have climbed about 16% from a year ago. Beef prices are up about 20%. The Agriculture Department was recently ordered by the president to look more aggressively at possible violations of a federal law which was designed to protect consumers….
PERHAM, Minn. (KVRR/KDLM) – One employee was taken to a hospital after a fire at Kenny’s Candy & Confections in Perham. The fire broke out on a piece of equipment around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. “The sprinkler system activated and extinguished the fire, unfortunately one employee was injured and was taken to a medical facility,” according to KLN Family Brands spokesman…
It’s a new year and it’s time to take control of your future. And coming this spring, there’s a way you can get the process jump-started, while having some fun at the same time. Ladyboss Midwest is holding its first-ever retreat this spring in Nisswa, Minn. The three-day event is booking up fast with participants from around the region. The…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Legislature will decide how to handle a $7.7 billion surplus when it convenes Monday, Jan. 31. The main job for lawmakers in even-numbered years traditionally is a public works borrowing package known as a bonding bill. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz has proposed a record $2.7 billion package, which will likely be challenged by Republicans….
COOK, Minn. – Prosecutors in St. Louis County say they have charged a 16-year-old with attempting to kill her mother because she took methamphetamine away from her daughter. The teen is charged in juvenile court with attempted murder. The 40-year-old mother was shot and wounded Sunday afternoon west of Cook. Deputies found the teen’s car stuck in a ditch about two…
