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July 3, 2025

Community Connection – Cami Richter w/ Moments Hospice

  Cami Richter from Moments Hospice stopped by this morning to talk with Murphy about Moments, and the need of volunteers.                                  

July 3, 2025

Why Do We Celebrate 4th of July?

Americans across all 50 states are prepping for the Fourth of July and, of course, the rousing celebrations that come with it. Booming fireworks, patriotic parades, and outdoor barbeques have become annual traditions, and many employees enjoy the day off of work for the federal holiday. July 4, also known as Independence Day, marks the day the […]

July 3, 2025

Federal Court Hearing Continues for Accused Lawmaker Assassin Boelter

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — The federal court hearing for Vance Boelter of Green Isle continues today (Thurs) in St. Paul. The detention hearing was delayed Friday for the man charged in the killings of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband and the shootings of Senator John Hoffman and his wife. Boelter’s defense […]

July 2, 2025

Community Connection – County Admin Rebecca Young

  County Administrator Rebecca Young came by to fill us in on what happened at the meeting yesterday.    

July 2, 2025

Operation Dry Water: DNR Increases Patrols for Impaired Boaters Over Holiday Weekend

During this upcoming long Fourth of July weekend, lakes and rivers across Minnesota likely will be at their busiest. Among those planning to join those on the water: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers and public safety partners, whose aim is to ensure everyone makes it home safely at the end of the day. […]

July 2, 2025

Jimmy Swaggart, Televangelist and Preacher, Dies at 90

Jimmy Swaggart, the famed Pentecostal televangelist and preacher, has died. He was 90. His family announced his death in a statement on Tuesday, July 1, on his Facebook page. “Today, our hearts are heavy as we share that Brother Swaggart has finished his earthly race and entered into the presence of His Savior, Jesus Christ,” his […]

July 2, 2025

Senate Cannabis Bill Author Wants to Revisit 5% Percent Tax Increase

(Burnsville, MN) – Senator Lindsey Port of Burnsville says increasing the tax on cannabis products was one of the hardest votes she had to take this year. Legislative leaders agreed to raise it from 10 percent to 15 percent as part of state budget deal. Port says, “in that space where we need to balance […]

July 2, 2025

U.S. Senate Republicans Vote to Defund Planned Parenthood

Saint Paul, MN – Yesterday, U.S. Senate Republicans voted to defund Planned Parenthood from Medicaid, its largest federal funding source, as part of President Trump’s agenda. Defunding Planned Parenthood could put health care for 1.1 million patients at risk. This legislation would devastate health care access for people across Minnesota and the country — all […]

July 2, 2025

MN State Trooper McClure Dies in Off-Duty Accident

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) – The Minnesota State Patrol is mourning the loss of Trooper Mollie McClure of the St. Cloud District. Officials say McClure died in an off-duty accident on Waubay Lake in South Dakota. McClure had served with the State Patrol since October of 2021, and a video of her rescuing a baby […]

July 1, 2025

Community Connection – Hancock 4th of July Celebration

    Hancock City Clerk Jodi Bedel and Lions Club member Barry Nelson stopped by this morning to talk about all the festivities that will be happening on July 4th in Hancock!                                               […]
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