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Minnesota Special Session May Run Into Memorial Day Weekend

Republican House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt says lawmakers need time to consider the big budget bills that must pass during the special session.

May 24, 2019

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ The special session of the Minnesota Legislature appears likely to last at least three days and run into the holiday weekend. Republican House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt told reporters just before the session was called to order Friday his caucus has no plans to supply enough votes to suspend the normal procedural rules so that it…

Gov. Walz Signs Bill Providing More Protections for Senior Citizens

Protections include licensure for assisted living facilities and the option of putting cameras in residents' rooms

May 23, 2019

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DILWORTH, Minn. — Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law that gives more protections to senior citizens. That means assisted living facilities will have to make changes, too. Minnesota is the only state that doesn’t have a standardized licensure system for them. That, along with several other provisions, will be added when the law goes in effect in 2021. “Although…

Minnesota Gov. Walz Calls One-Day Special Session For Friday

Lawmakers will pass remaining budget bills after leaders finally agreed on a health and human services funding bill

May 23, 2019

TJ Nelson,

Gov. Tim Walz (D) Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R) & House Speaker Melissa Hortman (D) Announce Budget AgreementST. PAUL, MN — Minnesota lawmakers are rushing back to the state capitol building in St. Paul for a one day special session just called by Gov. Tim Walz. The session will begin Friday morning at 10 and must conclude by 7 a.m….

Bus Driver And Kids Checked Out After Crashing With Pickup Near Wheaton

The pickup driver was airlifted to Fargo and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening

May 23, 2019

TJ Nelson,

WHEATON, MN — A school bus rolled after colliding with a pickup this morning near Wheaton. The Traverse County Sheriff’s Office says there were seven children on the bus, between the ages of 5 and 15. The children and bus driver were all checked at Sanford in Wheaton. No one was seriously hurt. The pickup driver was airlifted to Fargo and…

Judge says most exhibits from Minneapolis cop’s trial can be copied

The exceptions are five body camera videos that show Damond's final moments.

May 23, 2019

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS – A judge is granting access to most of the exhibits from the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer who shot an unarmed woman in 2017. Mohamed Noor was convicted of murder in the shooting death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond, a dual citizen of the U.S. and Australia who was killed after she called 911 to report a…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Mufasa

Get a pouncing lesson from a true expert -- this adorable puppy.

May 23, 2019

Emily Welker,

Whether you call it “pouncing,” or jumping up, it can be a divisive issue for dog owners. Some love it and encourage it in their pets. And some can’t stand it and work hard to rid their dogs of the habit. But when it comes to Mufasa, a six-month-old puppy, it’s hard to resist his pouncing. He’s just that cute….

East Grand Forks Working To Secure Governor’s Fishing Opener In 2021

A site visit by Explore Minnesota officials is planned for next Wednesday

May 22, 2019

TJ Nelson,

Gov. Tim WalzEAST GRAND FORKS, MN — East Grand Forks wants in on the Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener. It was held two weekends ago in Albert Lea and is headed to Thumper Pond Resort in Otter Tail County next year. East Grand Forks officials hope to hook the event in 2021. The city is hoping to use the event as a…

Sen. Smith Introduces Bills Aimed to Lower Drug Prices

The bills have bipartisan support

May 22, 2019

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WASHINGTON – With the cost of medicine rapidly rising, Democratic Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith introduces two bills to help lower the cost of drugs. One is called the Ensuring Innovation Act, which would stop companies from extending their patents by making insignificant changes to drugs by adding ingredients. The other is called the FAIR Drug Pricing Act, which would require…

Second Drowning In As Many Days In Central Minnesota

The body of a man has been pulled from Louise Lake near Longville

May 22, 2019

TJ Nelson,

LONGVILLE, MN — A second drowning in central Minnesota has been reported this week. The body of a man has been pulled from Louise Lake near Longville. Deputies and first responders were called to the lake Tuesday afternoon on a report of a possible drowning. They found the man’s body near a fishing boat. He was pronounced dead at the…

Moorhead Police Sgt. Announces Fundraising Total, Ran Fargo Marathon in Uniform

May 22, 2019

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. – The Moorhead Police Sergeant who ran the Fargo Marathon in uniform for charity announces how much money people chipped in. Sergeant Scott Kostohryz says he raised $1,000 while honoring the 163 officers who died on duty in 2018. The money will go to the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association and the Moorhead Police Athletics and Activities League….