26 August 2024
Ingrid Harbo at Forum Communications delves into the network of organizations combating veteran homelessness in Minnesota. Minnesota has 10 regional continuums of care, and eight of the 10 have declared an end to veteran homelessness.
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Torey Van Oot writes that despite dropping his bid for president, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may still appear on Minnesota’s November ballot.
Kim Hyatt at the Minnesota Star Tribune reports a tie in a Mille Lacs County commissioner primary and a tight race for a seat on the Bemidji City Council are resulting in ballot recounts.
Dana Ferguson at MPR News is reporting the Minnesota State Capitol and the temporary governor’s residence, Eastcliff, are under tighter security protocols now that Gov. Tim Walz is the Democratic vice presidential candidate.
Joey Peters at Sahan Journal checks in with members of Minnesota’s South Asian communities to gauge their reaction to Kamala Harris’ historic presidential run.
Via WCCO: A man is in custody after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in “pull tab money” from a Sartell gas station, police said.
Courtney Godfrey at FOX 9 reports the cities around Lake Minnetonka are using a new statewide helmet law for e-bike riders as a pretense for officers to stop riders to address various safety concerns.
Via KSTP: Police are investigating a fight and possible stabbing that occurred at the State Fair Saturday night.
Lydia Morrell at KARE 11 reports Red Lobster will be closing locations in Maple Grove and Golden Valley.
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