Ordean Foundation gift to program director becomes $100,000 grant for Family Freedom Center
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A grant given by the Ordean Foundation of $100,000 has been given to the Family Freedom Center to help provide career pathways in technology for BIPOC, and Central Hillside youth.
UMD’s Medication take back day happening at LSBE atrium
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UMD will be hosting their Medication take back day on Friday March 24th from 9am-12pm. You can bring unused pain medication, prescription medication, expired medication, and over the counter medication.
Ticker- Biden issues first veto
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President Biden issued his first veto Monday on a Republican measure that bans the government from considering environmental impacts or potential lawsuits when making investment decisions for Americans’ retirement plans.
Stocks rise on Wall Street after bank deal, regulator moves
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Stocks rose on Wall Street Monday after regulators finalized bank deal over the weekend.
Animal tranquilizer ‘Xylazine’ worsening the Fentanyl overdose crisis
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Medical experts say drug traffickers are now adding animal tranquilizer Xylazine to illicit drugs causing serious side effects like severe necrotic skin ulcerations and even death.
MN State Patrol launches new dashboard, increasing transparency
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The Minnesota State Patrol has launched a new online dashboard in an effort to increase transparency, promote accountability, and build trust between Minnesotans and law enforcement. The new dashboard gives an inside look at what State Patrol staff do on a regular basis.
Governor Walz signs Physical Education Standards Bill
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Gov. Tim Walz today signed the Physical Education Standards Bill into law on Monday, postponing the next review and revision of the physical education standards to the 2026-2027 school year.
Ticker- Weather Forecast Monday night
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Storm Track Weather Forecast: We had cooler than normal temperatures for the first day of spring. Wintry weather will return Tuesday afternoon with 3-6 inches of new snow through Wednesday. Higher amounts for areas along the North Shore.
The 2023 House of Hearts raised over $114,000 for Project Joy, which focuses on feeding kids
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The 2023 House of Hearts raised over $114,000 for Project Joy. That money will help address childhood hunger across the Northland.
MNDOT’s rising costs of snow removal for 6th snowiest winter
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MNDOT is dealing with rising costs for removing snow for the 6th snowiest winter on record for the last 150 years. However, they also had significant accomplishments with plowing more than one million miles of snow.
Scholarships for high school students to take a college level mental health course
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Dr. Ursula Whiteside is teaching an online class about mental health, and a select group of high school students can take it for free.
Split Rock Lighthouse up for one of ‘Minnesota’s Best’
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Split Rock Lighthouse has made the list of two different categories for the ‘Minnesota’s Best’ contest. Cast your ballots online in the Landmark and Day Trip categories until April 5.