WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Government officials say Dollar Tree stores failed to effectively recall lead-tainted applesauce pouches linked to illness in more than 500 children. Food and Drug Administration sent a warning letter to Dollar Tree officials and placed the Ecuadorian distributor of WanaBana apple cinnamon pouches under multiple import alerts. The FDA says pouches remained on some Dollar Tree…
BISMARCK, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Andrea Travnicek to lead the North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation. Travnicek has more than 15 years of experience in natural resources, conservation, energy, agriculture and public policy. She recently spent nearly three years at the U.S. Department of the Interior serving as deputy assistant secretary for land and minerals management. Travnicek also…
ST. PAUL, Minn.–Minnesota wildlife officials have rejected a request from environmental groups to ban the use of lead in rifle bullets, birdshot and fishing tackle. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources denied the petition Monday. DNR officials say restrictions on the use of lead ammunition and tackle should instead be considered by Minnesota lawmakers. Environmental groups argued that lead fishing…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Moorhead Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding any information on a missing teen. Police said 17-year-old Sheyanne Butler was last seen at her home on April 16th. They say she ran away from home and may still be in the area or in the Grand Forks area. Police say they have looked…
