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Democratic Chairman: Biden Has Better Plan For The Coronavirus

Tom Perez says he feels hopeful they're going to be able to win the state again this election.

September 27, 2020

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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Democratic Party Chairman Tom Perez says President Trump was unable to successfully address the coronavirus crisis during his visit to Minnesota. Perez says he feels hopeful they’re going to be able to win the state again this election. He adds that he feels confident for the upcoming debate. Perez says that Joe Biden has a better plan on…

COVID-19 Cases Continue To Rise In Region

September 27, 2020

TJ Nelson,

Minnesota Department of Health reporting 1,077 new cases of the coronavirus. The state has 4 additional deaths including one person who lived in long term care. Minnesota has surpassed 2,000 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic. More than 1,400 of the deaths coming from nursing homes or similar facilities. South Dakota Department of Health reports 412 new cases…

Special Election To Be Held In Minnesota’s 2nd District After Candidate Dies

The 2nd District is currently served by Congresswoman Angie Craig, a Democrat

September 24, 2020

TJ Nelson,

GOODHUE CO., Minn. — A Legal Marijuana Now Party candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Minnesota’s Second Congressional District has died. Adam Weeks was a farmer in Goodhue County. A cause of death was not released. Votes in the race will not be counted since state law says if a major party nominee dies within 79 days…

Walz praises Moorhead Public Schools’ plans to keep kids safe amid Covid-19

September 22, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz stops by S.G. Reinersten Elementary School on on his statewide Safe Learning Tour. Walz thanked schools for their efforts to stay safe amid the coronavirus pandemic. He is emphasizing caution so students and staff can learn and teach the best they can given the health concerns. Walz has been visiting schools in-person as…

Minnesota Firefighters Work Slater Fire in Oregon, Around 18% Contained

September 22, 2020

TJ Nelson,

Courtesy: Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency ManagementOREGON — Firefighters from our region continue to make headway on wildfires on the West Coast. A crew of 29 members from seven departments across Minnesota are working to contain the Slater Fire in Oregon. They are working on fire suppression, structure protection, hot spot recon and fire mop up. As of Sunday, the…

Revenue Commissioner Cynthia Bauerly Leaving Agency

September 22, 2020

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Revenue Commissioner Cynthia Bauerly is leaving the agency, leaving Gov. Tim Walz with a third open cabinet position to fill. Unlike the other two, Bauerly is leaving on her own. In a statement announcing her departure, Walz praised Bauerly and said there would be a competitive hiring process to replace her. The Republican-controlled Senate has…

Minnesota’s One-Day COVID-19 Positive Cases Is A Record: 1,318

September 20, 2020

TJ Nelson,

Minnesota has a new single day high for COVID-19 cases: 1,318. The state now tops 90,000 positive COVID-19 tests since the pandemic began. There are two more deaths in Hennepin and St. Louis counties. A total of 248 people are currently hospitalized. There are 123 patients in intensive care, down nearly a dozen since Saturday. North Dakota now has a…

Moorhead party ends with gunshot, police search for shooting suspect

MOORHEAD POLICE ASK FOR PUBLIC'S HELP IN SOLVING A SHOOTING

September 19, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead Police officers were sent to a “loud party” on the 1200 block of 5th Street at around 1 a.m. Saturday. As they responded to the call, there was a report of a shooting at the same location. Officers say they saw people running from the scene as they arrived. They say a 19-year-old man from Nebraska…

Boy dead following rural Menagha shooting

September 18, 2020

Site Staff,

UPDATE: The boy has been identified as 17-year-old Michael Erickson of Menagha. ———————– MENAHGA, Minn. — A boy has died in a shooting in Becker County. The sheriff’s office received a 911 call shortly after 9:30 a.m. Friday from rural Menahga reporting the shooting. The boy, whose age has not been released, was dead when first responders arrived. Deputies and…

WATCH: President Trump rally in Bemidji, MN

September 18, 2020

Site Staff,

BEMIDJI, MN — President Donald Trump is hosting a rally at Bemidji Aviation Services Friday. The rally starts at 4 p.m. and the president is expected to speak around 6 p.m. The president last came to Minnesota on Aug. 17 for a campaign stop in Mankato. Categories: Minnesota News Tags: BEMIDJI, minnesota, PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP, rally