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Minnesota’s Haitian community at risk for deportation as Trump ends TPS designation
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RI Veterans: Did you know? 10.07.25 (Resources, Benefits and Local Events) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Governor Signs Bill That Waives Registration and Transfer Fees for Bronze Star Medal License Plate On June 13, 2025, Governor Dan McKee signs a bill ( S0076A) into law. The bill removes the...

In the news today: U.S. smoke complaints, Vancouver safety review, weak condo market
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Republicans call on Canada to curb wildfires Six Republican...
Natural burials may soon be legal in NJ: What to know
A bill that would allow for the “natural organic reduction” or “controlled supervised decomposition” of human remains is currently sitting on Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk. First introduced last year by then-Assemblyman and now U.S. Rep. Herb Conaway,...

Minnesota restaurant openings & closings for June 2025
Patio season is in full swing, and Minnesotans can enjoy an array of new restaurants this summer. Here are the latest restaurant headlines: Openings Boardwalk Kitchen & Bar (1125 Shenandoah Drive, Shakopee): Spectators can enjoy a brand new way to...

Cleaning house: California bill targets PFAS in cleaners and cookware
A sweeping new bill the California Legislature is considering would protect public health by banning cookware and cleaning products that contain the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. Senate Bill 682 builds on the state’s efforts to reduce...

‘We didn’t kill enough Indians’: Ann Coulter comments nothing new
Conservative political pundit Ann Coulter sparked backlash from Native leaders Sunday, July 6 after posting on her X account, “We didn’t kill enough Indians.” Coulter’s comment came in response to comments made by University of Minnesota Professor...

Minnesota DNR officials discover school of invasive carp gathering near La Crosse
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says it's found a school of invasive carp gathering in Pool 8 of the Mississippi River at the confluence of the Root River. The DNR and its partners located the invasive fish after...

More than a story: Minnesota researcher explores the power of fairy tales on children
Published 2:00 pm Friday, July 4, 2025 By Kyra Miles Once upon a time, babies and toddlers gathered at the George Latimer Central Library in St. Paul for story time. They oohed and ahhed at the pictures, laughed at funny phrases — and they...

Minneapolis Homeowner Uncovers Incredible Blast From the Past
Welcome back to The Flyover, your daily digest of important, overlooked, and/or interesting Minnesota news stories. House Siding Project Leads to Historic Find Surprise "discoveries" are rarely a good thing when working on home improvements. But...

DNR seeks expansion of Carlton County’s largest wildlife management area
WRENSHALL — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources plans to expand Carlton County’s largest wildlife management area by another 495 acres. The DNR is working to acquire land formerly owned by lumber company Potlatch, which previously owned...

Congressmen Ask FMCSA for Proactive HOS Disaster Response
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Thirty-three members of Congress from 22 states are asking the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to issue hours-of-service exemptions when emergency warnings are issued...

Map Shows States Where Wildlife Is Under Threat
A number of Western states have vulnerable wildlife that would be threatened by possible land protection rollbacks, according to the conservation group the Wilderness Society. Government documents have indicated that President Donald Trump and the...

Supporters of climate action say work will continue in Minnesota despite federal reversal
“I don’t know what’s going to happen with our industry,” said Kim Benjamin, owner of Plymouth-based MNSolar, which installs rooftop solar on homes and small businesses. “Am I going to have to lay people off? It’s a big possibility.”Early analyses...

Minnesota farmer bullish on sustainable aviation fuel
News Minnesota farmer bullish on sustainable aviation fuel A Minnesota corn and soybean farmer is bullish on the market potential of sustainable aviation fuel. Rob Tate of Cannon Falls says crops could become a major SAF feedstock. “I’m hopeful...

MINNESOTA SEEING ACTIVE TORNADO SEASON
It’s been a busy season so far for emergency managers and storm chasers across Minnesota. The State Minnesota Climatology Office says the preliminary tornado count through the end of June stands at 48 – already surpassing the state’s average of 46...

Tolkkinen: When a natural disaster strikes, why would anybody want their governor to stay away?
“It doesn’t matter if you are left, right or somewhere in between,” she chastised other commenters. “Any help from anyone is needed and greatly appreciated. ... Negativity does nothing for us. Positivity gives us hope for our town’s future.”I...

Here are the winning lottery numbers for July 9, 2025
The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Arizona offers Powerball, Mega Millions, The Pick, Triple Twist, Fantasy 5 and Pick 3 as well as Scratchers, Quick Draw and Fast Play. Lottery players have seen enormous...

Peter Olin, who led Minnesota Landscape Arboretum for 24 years, dies at 87
Former University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Director Peter Olin passed away Monday, June 30, in St. Paul. Olin served as the Arboretum’s third director for nearly 24 years, from 1984 to 2008. He leaves behind a tremendous legacy as a...

MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN: Rejecting the Menace of Violence
On an extraordinary day when an estimated 5 million people came together at rallies and protests across the country to share their political views nonviolently, political violence still struck our nation. On June 14, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa...