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July 18, 2025

MPCA Looking for Volunteers for GreenCorps Program

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is looking for volunteers who want to spend a year making a difference by working on environmental issues to apply for the Minnesota GreenCorps program. This AmeriCorps program will match up to 58 members to host sites across Minnesota for the upcoming 2025-2026 program year. You can learn more about […]

July 18, 2025

Defense Testimony Wraps Up in Senator Mitchell’s Trial

(Detroit Lakes, MN) — Closing arguments are underway in the burglary trial of state Senator Nicole Mitchell in Becker County. She’s charged with an April 2024 break-in at her stepmother’s home in Detroit Lakes. Her aunt, Cindy Markey, told the court this morning that Nicole and her stepmother’s relationship has never been good. Markey said […]

July 18, 2025

Minnesota Seeing Drastic Die-off in Bee Population

(Minneapolis, MN) — Minnesota’s bee population has seen a significant die off in recent years, worrying beekeepers and experts alike. U of M Extension Coordinator Rebecca Masterman says in 1988, Minnesota produced over 20 million pounds of honey, but last year they produced less than 7 million. Masterman says there’s great concern that this drastic […]

July 18, 2025

Testimony Continues in Senator Mitchell’s Burglary Trial

(Learfield News/Detroit Lakes, MN) — Testimony continues today (Fri 9am) in the burglary trial of state Senator Nicole Mitchell in Becker County. The DFL senator from Woodbury was on the witness stand for nearly five hours on Thursday. Mitchell admitted she lied to police, repeatedly claiming she was there to retrieve her late father’s belongings. […]

July 17, 2025

Minnesota Job Market, Labor Force Maintain High Levels in June

St. Paul, MN – Minnesota’s employment level, unemployment rate and labor force were stable in June, with metrics unchanged over the month, according to new data from the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Minnesota lost 800 jobs in June, effectively flat, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.3%. More than 2,100 Minnesotans […]

July 17, 2025

Viking Library System libraries offer Minnesota state park passes for patrons to check out

All 11 member public libraries and the Viking Library System (VLS) bookmobile are participating in the statewide library park pass program in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Participating VLS member libraries include:  Browns Valley Public Library,  Douglas County Library in Alexandria,  Thorson Memorial Public Library in Elbow Lake, […]

July 17, 2025

Benson Kid Day Festivities Ramp Up

Benson Kid Day, a celebration dedicated to the kids, will be Thursday, July 17 through Sunday, July 20. The weekend features a parade, fire truck rides, swimming at the Benson Aquatic Center, a carnival, and more. You can also follow the link on Kid Day Benson, MN Facebook page to sign up for the Talent […]

July 17, 2025

Catholic Churches Throughout the Diocese of Saint Cloud Taking Donations For Texas Flood Victims

A collection to assist the flood victims in Texas will be taken up this Sunday (7/20) in Catholic Churches throughout the Diocese of Saint Cloud. That includes Catholic Churches in Morris, Chokio, Browns Valley, Wheaton, Elbow Lake, Kensington, and Glenwood. Checks made be made out to the individual church, or cash placed in a special […]

July 17, 2025

Klobuchar Opposes Bill Rescinding $ 1.1 Billion for Public Broadcasting

(Washington, DC) — A bill that would rescind nine-billion dollars in spending on foreign aid and public broadcasting passed the US Senate and is headed back to the House. Senator Amy Klobuchar says the “claw back” eliminates funds for PBS and NPR, but the primary impact is going to be on 1,500 local radio and […]

July 17, 2025

Senator Tina Smith Hospitalized in Washington, DC

(Washington, DC) — Her staff says U-S Senator Tina Smith spent the night at George Washington University Hospital. A statement from her office Wednesday evening said, “while at work at the Capitol today, Sen. Smith started to not feel well. She went to the Capitol physician who recommended she undergo more thorough examination at GW […]
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