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MN Gov. Walz Signs Hands-Free Driving Bill

SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signs a bill banning the use of hand-held cellphones will driving that will take effect August 1st. At a signing ceremony Friday, Walz paid…

MN Hands-Free Cell Phone Bill Passes, Goes to Gov. Walz

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The hands-free cell phone bill is headed to the desk of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after clearing its final hurdle on a 48-12 Senate vote. The governor plans to sign the bill into law Friday, making…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Surly

Surly is kind of the cautionary tale of cats whose owners choose not to spay and neuter their pets. The sweet-natured calico came in to Homeward Animal Shelter with a swollen abdomen, which…

Reports Critical of Children's Home Response to Runaway

ROCKERVILLE, S.D. (AP) _ Reports from two regulatory agencies are critical of how staff at the Black Hill's Children's Home responded after a young girl fled from the facility, a runaway who remains missing and is feared dead. The government…

Point Bridge Closed in Grand Forks & East Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. & EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. - The Point Bridge across the Red River on Minnesota Avenue in Grand Forks and 1st Street Southeast in East Grand Forks is closed because of rising waters. The City of Grand…

Sorlie Bridge And Other Roads Closing Due To Rising Water

GRAND FORKS, ND -- More roads and bridges are being closed to deal with the rising water from rivers, tributaries and overland flooding. Officials in Grand Forks-East Grand Forks will be closing the Sorlie Bridge on Demers Avenue on Monday…