Articles from the April 28, 2023 edition
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Jo Lange
Jo Lange November 5, 1953 - April 26, 2023 Mary Joan “Jo” Lange passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023, at the age of 69. Jo was a loving wife, mother of five, and grandmother of eleven. She was incredibly proud of her two sons in the Navy with a combination of over 40 years of service. Jo was born on...
New laws make Minnesota a 'refuge' for abortion, gender-affirming care
People traveling to Minnesota for abortion or gender-affirming care will now be shielded from legal consequences in other states under new laws signed by Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday. The proposals advanced by Minnesota Democrats come as GOP-led states are debating and passing restrictions on abortion and health care for...
Man shot dead in north Minneapolis during standoff with FBI
FBI agents shot a man dead Thursday after he barricaded himself for hours inside a north Minneapolis home, livestreaming his negotiations with law enforcement and then emerging armed and with a woman tied to him. The shooting occurred about noon in the 3700 block of Dupont Avenue N. and involved a SWAT unit from the FBI that...
What's passed and what's still to come at the Minnesota Legislature this year
With Democrats in control of both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature and the governor's office, the 2023 legislative session is shaping up to be one of the most consequential lawmaking periods in years. The Star Tribune is tracking some of the most significant bills this year. Follow their progress as they make their way through the Minnesota House and Senate and on to the...
Minneapolis man charged with arson after two mosque fires in two days
A Minneapolis man was charged Thursday with arson, accused of starting fires that damaged two of the city's mosques over consecutive days this week, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Jackie Rahm Little faces one count of second-degree arson for the most recent fire, which on Monday evening burned the third floor of...
Pence testifies before election probe grand jury: AP source
WASHINGTON - Former Vice President Mike Pence testified Thursday before a federal grand jury investigating efforts by then-President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, according to a person familiar with the matter. Pence's appearance before a grand jury in Washington...
2 U.S. Army helicopters crash in Alaska on training flight
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - Two U.S. Army helicopters crashed Thursday in Alaska returning from a training flight, the second accident involving military helicopters in the state this year. Each helicopter carried two people, said John Pennell, a spokesperson for the U.S. Army Alaska. Pennell said he did not...
In the end, there's no good reason to legalize marijuana
In his State of the State address, Gov. Tim Walz vowed to make Minnesota the best state in the country in which to raise a family. Now the governor and his allies are poised to diminish Minnesota's public health and quality of life by legalizing recreational pot. Extensive data from other states shows how legalization will unfol...
Iran navy seizes tanker near Oman that was on way to Houston
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran's navy seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday heading to the U.S. amid wider tensions over Tehran's nuclear program, the latest-such capture in a waterway crucial for global energy supplies. The U.S. Navy's Mideast-based 5th Fleet identified the vessel as the Advantage Sweet. Satellite tracking data for...
Bagley man sentenced to 31 years in prison for 2nd-degree murder
Apr. 27—BEMIDJI — Devin Charles Belcourt, 35, of Bagley, has been sentenced to 31 years in prison for second-degree murder for an incident that took place in May 2020. Belcourt was sentenced on Wednesday, April 26, days after pleading guilty to committing second-degree intentional murder — aiding and abetting. Belcourt's sentencing comes after the Beltrami County...
Jerry Springer, Host of a Raucous Talk Show, Is Dead at 79
Jerry Springer, who went from a somewhat outlandish political career to an almost indescribably outlandish broadcasting career with "The Jerry Springer Show," which by the mid-1990s was setting a new standard for tawdriness on American television, turning the talk-show format into an arena for shocking confessions,...
Operation Round Up® helps local programs
Bemidji, Minn. -The Beltrami Electric Cooperative Trust Board for Operation Round Up® met in October and awarded grants to 25 area nonprofit and community organizations totaling $41,195. Many local programs and non-profit organizations benefit from Operation Round Up®, a charitable program unique to electric...
U.S. Attorney's Office Honors Law Enforcement Partners in Fourth Annual "Excellence in the Pursuit of Justice" Awards Ceremony
MINNEAPOLIS – The United States Attorney’s Office recognized members of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies at its fourth annual “Excellence in the Pursuit of Justice” Awards ceremony. The ceremony, held on April 25, 2023, honored law enforcement professionals who have gone above and beyond their duties to safeguard Minnesota’s communities. “It is a...
Maple Grove Felon Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearms
MINNEAPOLIS – A Maple Grove man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for illegal possession of firearms, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According to court documents, in January of 2022, the brothers were both charged in Hennepin County District Court for possession of machineguns after they brought to the...
USDA Continues to Host Listening Sessions on Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program; First in Series of New Sessions Set for Thursday, May 18, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will host a series of cattle industry listening sessions in the coming months to gather stakeholder feedback on the Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program (Pilot). These new sessions will be held at locations in key cattle producing states and will provide an opportunity for interested...
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes regulation to provide landowners clarity on wetland easements
To help provide consistency, clarity and transparency to landowners, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing new regulations that support landowners’ property rights while ensuring conservation of natural resources in the prairie pothole region of the United States through the effective use of easements. The proposed rule formalizes the existing process the agency...
MnDOT honors fallen transportation workers during Worker Memorial Day
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will honor transportation workers who have been killed or injured while working on state roadways on Friday, April 28. Gov. Tim Walz has proclaimed April 28, 2023, as Worker Memorial Day in Minnesota in recognition of these transportation workers. In addition, the Interstate 35W Bridge in Minneapolis will be lit ora...
MnDOT encourages schools, communities to join Bike to School Day May 3 Activities support pedestrian and bicycle safety
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Thousands of Minnesota students are gearing up to participate in Bike and Walk to School Day on Wednesday, May 3. The annual event, sponsored by Minnesota Safe Routes to School and the Minnesota Department of Transportation, is a fun and healthy way to promote safe biking and walking activities among students and parents alike. Gov. Tim Walz has proclaimed...
Minnesota House Passes Strongest Prescription Drug Affordability Board in the Nation
Saint Paul, Minn. – Today the Minnesota House passed a proposal to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board in the Commerce omnibus bill. The Prescription Drug Affordability Board, sometimes called a PDAB, will serve as a watchdog and have the authority to set upper payment limits on certain high-cost drugs. “We should take strong action now. I am confident that this...
Minnesota House Passes Limits on No-Knock Warrants, Provision Authored by Rep. Brion Curran
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Today the Minnesota House of Representatives passed HF 2909, the Judiciary and Public Safety budget bill. The public safety portion of the bill invests in a diverse set of tools to improve public safety. It prioritizes a holistic approach to gun violence prevention, funding for law enforcement and victims of crime, juvenile justice reform, and more. This...
Maple Grove Man Pleads Guilty to Violent Carjacking at Blaine Grocery Store Parking Lot
MINNEAPOLIS – A Maple Grove man has pleaded guilty to an armed carjacking at a Blaine grocery store, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According to court documents, on September 24, 2022, Justin Michael Kittleson, 20, targeted two victims as they left the Cub Foods grocery store in Blaine and loaded groceries into their car. Kittleson approached one of the victims at t...
Interior Department Announces More Than $146 Million for Wetland Conservation Projects and National Wildlife Refuge
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced that more than $146 million in funding has been approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, providing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its partners the ability to help conserve or restore 242,000 acres of wetland and associated upland habitats for waterfowl, shorebirds and other birds across North A...
House Passes Tax Bill That Prioritizes Working Families, Closes Loopholes
St Paul, Minnesota — Today, the Minnesota House passed the Tax Budget Bill off the floor. This bill marks a significant milestone for the state's efforts to prioritize families and workers over the wealthy few. The bill includes a proposed child and working family tax credit, reducing child poverty by nearly a quarter. "This bill is going to improve lives; it’s going to...
House Passes MinnesotaCare Public Option
Saint Paul, Minn. – Last night, the Minnesota House passed a MinnesotaCare Public Option proposal (HF2930) in the health omnibus budget bill that expands access to affordable health coverage. The bill would allow more residents the option of buying into MinnesotaCare, paying a premium based on their income – including all Minnesotans without status. A broad coalition of...
Deadline Extended for Minnesota Hemp Growers and Processors to Apply for 2023 License
St. Paul, MN: Those wanting to grow and process hemp in Minnesota in 2023 have additional time to apply for a license with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). The deadline to apply has been extended to May 31 to accommodate all potential applicants that are waiting on legislative action on cannabis. To date, over 230 people have applied for an MDA hemp license. The o...
