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  • The SAT is coming back at some colleges. It's stressing everyone out.

    Mar 19, 2024

    A California mother drove 80 miles this month to find an SAT testing center with an open seat where her high school junior could take the exam. During college tours this spring, a teen recalled hearing some would-be applicants groan when admissions staffers announced they could not guarantee test-optional policies would continue. And across the country, college counselors are fielding questions from teenagers alarmed, encouraged or simply confused by what seems like the return of the...

  • Trump unable to finance an appeal bond for at least $450 million, lawyers say

    Mar 19, 2024

    NEW YORK - Donald Trump has failed to finance an appeal bond for more than $450 million to cover a judgment in the New York attorney general's business fraud case against him and is seeking a reprieve from an appellate court to keep the state from seizing assets, according to a court filing by his attorneys on Monday. Cut through the 2024 election noise. Get The Campaign Moment newsletter. The former president's lawyers said in the filing that Trump and the Trump Organization, the real estate, h...

  • Israeli forces raid Gaza City hospital; U.S. confirms death of top Hamas leader

    Mar 19, 2024

    JERUSALEM - Israel's army said Monday it had killed a Hamas official inside Gaza City's al-Shifa medical complex, an operation that unfolded as experts warned that the northern part of the enclave may already be in the grip of famine. The White House, meanwhile, confirmed that Marwan Issa, the deputy commander of Hamas's military wing, was killed in an Israeli strike earlier this month in central Gaza. The highest-ranking militant commander to be killed in more than five months of war, Issa was...

  • Refusing emergency contraception is sex discrimination, Minnesota Appeals Court says

    Mar 19, 2024

    A pharmacist in Aitkin County engaged in sex discrimination when he refused to fill a woman's prescription for emergency contraception because of his personal beliefs, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday. It's believed to be the first time a U.S. court found it was sex discrimination to refuse to fill a prescription for emergency contraception. Jess Braverman, legal director for Gender Justice, one of the groups that worked on the lawsuit, said the ruling could have national...

  • St. Cloud man pleads guilty to raping girl in high school bathroom

    Mar 19, 2024

    ST. CLOUD - A 22-year-old St. Cloud man has pleaded guilty to raping a girl at knifepoint inside a St. Cloud high school in 2019, canceling the four-day jury trial that was slated to start Monday. Robert S. Epps Jr. was charged in 2021 with one felony count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct for the assault. He initially pleaded not guilty but amended his plea Friday as part of a deal that ensures Epps sees prison time in exchange for dismissing other assault-related cases going through the judicial process. According to court documents,...

  • Man faces term topping 37 years for fatal shooting near Lake Street gas station

    Mar 19, 2024

    A Brooklyn Park man is facing decades in prison after admitting Monday to fatally shooting a 32-year-old man near an E. Lake Street gas station in south Minneapolis more than 2½ years ago. Deandre S. Freeman, 37, pleaded guilty in Hennepin County District Court to second-degree intentional murder in connection with the shooting of Paris T. Love, of Minneapolis, who was shot near the Stop N Shop in the 1700 block of E. Lake Street. The plea agreement calls for a first-degree murder count to be dropped, which spares Freeman a life sentence....

  • Report says famine is 'imminent' in northern Gaza as Israel launches another raid on main hospital

    Mar 19, 2024

    RAFAH, Gaza Strip - Famine is "imminent'' in northern Gaza, where 70% of people are experiencing catastrophic hunger, according to a report issued Monday that warned escalation of the war could push half of Gaza's total population to the brink of starvation. The report, by the international community's authority on determining the severity of hunger crises, came as Israel faces mounting pressure from even its closest allies to streamline the entry of aid into the Gaza Strip and to open more...

  • Gov. Tim Walz wants $16 million for ambulance services in greater Minnesota

    Mar 19, 2024

    ST. PAUL - The Minnesota governor's office wants $16 million to help ailing ambulance services in the state, according to a proposal put forth by Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan on Monday, March 18. "Last year, we took historic steps to make Minnesota the best state in the nation for families. This year, we're focused on putting that work into action while maintaining a responsible, balanced budget," Walz said in a statement. "From rural ambulance services to water quality...

  • Trump can't post $464M bond in New York civil case, lawyers say

    Mar 19, 2024

    NEW YORK - Donald Trump told an appellate court here Monday that he can't obtain a bond for the full amount of the civil fraud judgment against him - more than $450 million, including interest - raising the possibility that the state attorney general's office could begin to seize his assets unless the court agrees to halt the judgment while the former president appeals the verdict. Trump's lawyers said in a court filing that "ongoing diligent efforts have proven that a bond in the judgment's...

  • White Earth Reservation Business Committee Announces Vision to Safeguard White Earth State Forest Land

    Mar 19, 2024

    White Earth, Minn. - The White Reservation Business Committee released a comprehensive plan titled "Protect, Preserve, and Expand Enjoyment for All" outlining the Tribe's vision for the responsible and sustainable usage of the White Earth State Forest Lands. This vision comes in anticipation of pending legislation that, if approved, would return land ownership to the Tribe. Key elements of the plan include: • Healing and Justice through the restoration of ownership. • Preserve all remaining...

  • MDA Awards $150,000 to Combat Noxious Weeds

    Mar 19, 2024

    St. Paul, MN: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced the recipients of its 2024 Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grant. Eleven projects totaling $150,000 were awarded though the grant. The money awarded to cities, counties, townships, conservation districts, and tribal nations will be used to purchase equipment and supplies, conduct mapping and outreach activities, and hire private applicators to manage noxious weeds. Noxious weeds are plants that have the potential or are known to be harmful to human or animal health, the e...

  • Red Lake Day at the Capitol 2024

    Barb Beaulieu|Mar 19, 2024

    Sharing some pictures from Red Lake Day at the Capitol. The Red Lake Delegation discussed many issues with the Governor and the Legislators but the main and most important topic was getting Upper Red Lake back...

  • Tribal Homes in Minnesotta Get $1.4M for Clean Electricity

    Mar 19, 2024

    Three tribes in Minnesota are getting a $1.4 million federal injection to provide clean electricity to tribal homes. The funding was announced last week by U.S. Democratic Senators Tina Smith, a member of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, and Amy Klobuchar. The grants allocated to the Bois Forte Band, Prairie Island Indian Community, and Red Lake Nation will amount to $295,000, $500,000, and $600,000, respectively. Beyond financial assistance, the Tribal Electrification Program also provides...

  • Native liver disease and transplants

    Mar 19, 2024

    The disparity between Native American liver disease and transplants If the rates were equal among races, at least a thousand more Native Americans would have received life-saving liver transplants over a four-year period. An investigation by the Washington Post and the Markup shows Native Americans have the highest rate of death from liver disease, but the lowest representation on the waitlist for transplants. Join Native America Calling discuss the discrepancies and what’s being done to connect Native Americans with transplants....

  • Request for Proposal (RFP): Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solution for Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

    Mar 19, 2024

    1. Introduction 1.1 Purpose The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals from qualified vendors for the implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution that meets the specific needs of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. This document outlines the background information of the Band, the specific user requirements for the ERP system, and the criteria for vendor selection. 1.2 Background The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe is a federally recognized Indian tribe located in north-central...

  • Red Lake Nation State of the Band 2024 - P16

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|Mar 19, 2024

    Red Lake Tribal Chairman Darrell G. Seki Sr. State of the Band remarks: Good morning Red Lake Nation Members, Tribal Council, Chiefs, all Tribal and Gaming Employees and visitors. It's a great day as we are going through an unbelievable winter, climate change. I would like to start out by informing the members, that there will be a financial summit in April to answer any financial questions anyone may have. Treasurer Lussier will give an update on that event. EAST BOUNDARY AND OTHER TRIBAL...

  • Attorney General Ellison reaches settlement with veterans charity and its founder over misuse funds, governance failures

    Mar 19, 2024

    March 18, 2024 (SAINT PAUL) – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison today announced that he has reached a settlement with Sauk Centre veterans charity Eagles Healing Nest (“EHN”) and its founder and former director Melony Butler. In an Assurance of Discontinuance, Attorney General Ellison alleges that EHN failed to operate under the supervision of its board and allowed Butler unsupervised access to funds, some of which she used for her personal benefit. The Assurance also alleges that the organization failed to maintain adequate books...

  • Confederation College Unveils Vehicle Extrication Trainer for Paramedic Program

    Mar 19, 2024

    (THUNDER BAY, ON – March 18, 2024) – Confederation College announced the introduction of a new Vehicle Extrication Trainer, an instructional tool designed to enhance the hands-on learning experience for students of the Paramedic program. The simulation device, built by the faculty of the College’s Welding program, addresses the need for an indoor, practical learning environment, particularly during the colder months when outdoor training is less feasible. Program Coordinator Rob Plummer emphasized the new trainer's positive impact on the...

  • Missing 3-year-old boy found safe in northern Minnesota; 36-year-old woman arrested

    Mar 18, 2024

    Law enforcement officers have found a 3-year-old boy who was reported to be abducted, and have arrested a 36-year-old woman in connection with the case, canceling an Amber Alert issued at 9 p.m. Friday. Officials reported that Ethan Stately was found safe in Red Lake, Minn., where he had gone missing. They took into custody Jennifer Stately, whose relation to the boy was unclear. According to a series of statements issued by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Jennifer Stately had been last seen driving an SUV earlier Friday in Red...

  • Red Lake Public Schools recruits from afar, hires 11 staff members from the Philippines

    Mar 18, 2024

    RED LAKE - For the first time in several years, Red Lake Public Schools is fully staffed. Among the district's typical recruitment efforts, a lot of hiring decisions come about through word of mouth as well as in-person and virtual job fairs. With some positions remaining vacant for years on end, however, a different recruitment approach would be necessary for the 2023-2024 school year. "We were starting to run short on luck in terms of finding people to apply for our positions," Director of...

  • Haiti's descent into chaos, in photos

    Mar 18, 2024

    This story contains a graphic image of dead bodies. Gangs have long wielded power in Haiti. But since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021, they've filled a power vacuum, taking control of roughly 80 percent of the capital and displacing more than 300,000 people with a campaign of kidnappings for ransom, rapes and killings. The violence has worsened a devastating humanitarian crisis in the Caribbean nation of 11 million. Almost half of the population suffers from acute hunger....

  • Minnesota offers free public college tuition. Now private schools want help for their students.

    Mar 18, 2024

    Jenna Bunker chose Gustavus Adolphus College because "something clicked" and she received a grant to help cut down the private school costs. But she's keenly aware that the state is about to roll out a new free tuition program that might incentivize others to choose public schools instead. So Bunker and dozens of other private college students have been popping by Minnesota lawmakers' offices this session, urging them to provide more scholarship money for people like them, arguing that a...

  • Man shot in Minneapolis in front of his two toddlers, police say

    Mar 18, 2024

    A man was shot in Minneapolis on Friday, in front of his two young children, according to law enforcement. A statement from the Minneapolis Police Department said officers found the man on the 3700 block of Chicago Avenue in his car. He had been shot four blocks away, and a woman drove the vehicle four blocks before police found him. The toddlers were in the back of the car, and "thankfully, the children were not injured," Police Chief Brian O'Hara said in the emailed statement. Police were...

  • Body of missing Rochester woman found in culvert

    Mar 18, 2024

    The body of a missing 34-year-old Rochester woman was found Thursday inside a culvert, police say. The remains of Alice Dobmeier, last seen March 3, were found along with personal belongings about 80 yards inside a culvert near a retention pond off Broadway Avenue S., according to the Rochester police. There were no signs of trauma and no indication of foul play, police said Saturday, but no cause of death was released. https://www.startribune.com/body-of-missing-rochester-woman-found-in-culvert/600351779/...

  • Man accused of killing family members in Pennsylvania facing charges in 2 states

    Mar 18, 2024

    LEVITTOWN, Pa. - A man faces murder charges in Pennsylvania and carjacking and weapons charges in New Jersey after allegedly killing three family members, carjacking vehicles in both states and evading law enforcement for hours as police mobilized in two states, authorities said Sunday. Andre Gordon Jr., 26, is charged in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with three counts of first- and second-degree murder, aggravated assault, robbery and other charges, according to court documents. In New Jersey,...

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