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Attorney General Ellison moves to recover $58M in Big Tobacco underpayments under Minnesota’s historic tobacco settlement

Alleges Philip Morris misrepresented settlement requirements to payment administrator; moves to recover underpayments, interest, and civil penalties, and prevent future underpayments Attorney General Ellison has filed a motion to enforce Minnesota’s historic 1998 settlement agreement with tobacco manufacturers, alleging that the manufacturers have underpaid Minnesota in their annual settlement payments since 2019. The motion asks the Court to order…
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Augustus Schmitt July 3, 2024 0

Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery ‘Shark Week,’ where women shine

Imagine stepping into a life-sized whale carcass decoy and steering it into deep water. You’re looking — yes, looking — for a group of hungry sharks to spark a feeding frenzy. To attract them, you shoot out hundreds of gallons of synthetic blood and chum. Then watch them lose it. That’s what marine biologist Liv…
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Augustus Schmitt July 3, 2024 0

Independence Day Reminders

It’s Independence Day week and many people will be celebrating the United States’ Birthday with fireworks. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager tells us to be safe this week and reminds us about Minnesota’s fireworks law. Hager says the 4th of July is one of the deadliest days for Minnesota drivers and he reminds people to…
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Prestin Douville July 3, 2024 0

REACH gearing up for 2024/2025 School Year

The Rural Enrichment And Counseling Headquarters (REACH) is gearing up for the 2024/2025 school year and is taking donations for their School Supply Distribution and Backpack Program. Reach Executive Director Stephanie Schneck tells us more about the school supply program and the kind of items they are looking for. Schneck also highlighted some items that…
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Prestin Douville July 3, 2024 0

Norman County Historical Society July Coffee Conversations

The First Norman County Historical Society July Coffee Conversation is today starting at 10:00 AM at the Norman County Museum near the fairgrounds. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society tells us what today’s topic is and goes over the schedule for the rest of the month. All coffee conversations are also live streamed…
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Prestin Douville July 3, 2024 0

Mahnomen County Fair kicks off tomorrow

The Mahnomen County Fair Kicks off tomorrow! (July 4) Mahnomen County Fair board members Joe and Gerri Swiers give us a rundown of Thursday’s events and attractions, which includes some new events. There will also be a free firework show at dusk at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen. A full schedule of events can…
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Prestin Douville July 3, 2024 0

Hail Storm ravages crops in Northeast Norman County and North West Mahnomen County

Hail storms from the weekend ravaged crops in Northeast Norman County and Northwest Mahnomen County, leaving some crops completely destroyed. Gary area farmer Jeremey Sather tells us more about the damage and what he’s seeing. Sather says the soybean crop in the area will likely not be economically worth it as well. Sather shared similar…
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Prestin Douville July 3, 2024 0

Ada City Council Meets

The Ada City Council held more discussions on the ongoing lot project located west of the Ada Borup West sports complex during their council meeting on Tuesday night. Ada Mayor John Hintz tells us more about what was discussed. Hintz says the council also received good news regarding the Dekko Center update project fundraising campaign…
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Prestin Douville July 3, 2024 0

4th Annual 4th of July Bags Tourney at TNT Bar and Vi’s Pizza

Whether you call it Bags, Cornhole, or Tailgate Toss it’s a game that requires you to throw a bean bag into a hole is one of the most popular backyard game in the Midwest. This 4th of July you could have an opportunity to showcase your skills at Cornhole by heading over to Vi’s Pizza/TNT…
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Augustus Schmitt July 2, 2024 0

Hearing for Sen. Nicole Mitchell postponed; defense asks for more information

by Kyle Brown of KSTP A court hearing for a Minnesota legislator accused of burglarizing her stepmother’s Detroit Lakes home was again postponed on Monday as her attorneys asked prosecutors to produce more documents related to the case. Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, was arrested early the morning of April 22 after she admitted to entering the house…
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Augustus Schmitt July 2, 2024 0