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Minnesota Law Enforcement at Inauguration

More than 2 dozen Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrived Saturday in the nation’s capital to help with security for the presidential inauguration. They join over 200 officers from Minnesota who were invited by the D.C. Metropolitan Police and even more nationwide to help keep the event safe and secure. This is the sixth straight […]

Trump Returns to the White House

(ABC News/Washington D.C.) The stage is set for President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Trump returns to the Capitol today (Monday), taking the oath of office indoors because of the bitter-cold temperatures outside. About 600 invited guests are expected to attend. Nearly 8-thousand national guard troops from 40 states are protecting the events. […]

Authorities Advise Staying Home This Weekend

Authorities across the area are advising travelers to be aware of current weather conditions.  The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says visibility is down to zero in some areas, along with drifting across roads due to the blowing snow. They said in a press release Friday afternoon, “if you do not need to travel, please stay […]

Law Enforcement Arrest More Than 2,000 for DWI Over the Holiday Season

Law enforcement across the state made more than 2,000 DWI arrests over the holiday season.  The increased enforcement campaign ran from November 27th through December 31st. Troopers, deputies and police officers made 2,079 driving while impaired arrests in Minnesota.  The highest Blood Alcohol Content for an arrested driver came in at .41. The driver was […]

January 17 Radiogram

BIG UPTICK IN NOROVIRUS CASES

Minnesota is experiencing a significant rise in norovirus cases this winter.  The state Department of Health reported 76 outbreaks last month affecting over 1500 people.  This number is more than double the usual cases reported.  So far this month, there have been 26 additional outbreaks.  Health officials remind anyone experiencing norovirus symptoms, such as vomiting […]

MN Flu-Related Deaths and Hospitalizations Keep Rising

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Flu-related deaths and hospitalizations in Minnesota continue to rise. The state Department of Health reported 27 more deaths the week ending January 11th, increasing the total to 50 this flu season. Influenza complications sent 742 people to the hospital last week. There were ten flu outbreaks in public schools and […]

GOVERNOR, LT. GOVERNOR UNVEIL BUDGET PROPOSAL

Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan unveiled their 2025 biennial budget Thursday calling for a reduction in spending and the first sales tax cut in state history.  The proposal also calls for closing tax loopholes for services offered by wealth managers and lawyers, combats fraud and sets Minnesota up for success for years to […]