New poll shows where global confidence in key institutions stands
A new poll shows how global trust in major institutions — including the military, national governments and banks — has changed over the past two decades.
A new poll shows how global trust in major institutions — including the military, national governments and banks — has changed over the past two decades.
Church financial coordinator stole nearly $450K for shopping, cosmetics: Charges
A part-time financial coordinator with Associated Church is accused of stealing nearly $450,000 and spending it on Amazon and cosmetic services.
A part-time financial coordinator with Associated Church is accused of stealing nearly $450,000 and spending it on Amazon and cosmetic services.
Frey signs Minneapolis assault weapon ban ordinance
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed an ordinance to ban assault weapons in the city, which technically can't be legally enforced.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed an ordinance to ban assault weapons in the city, which technically can't be legally enforced.
River Falls woman represents Wisconsin on FOX’s “The Floor”
River Falls native Jess Alanis will compete on FOX’s hit trivia competition show “The Floor” tonight at 8 p.m. CT. Alanis represents western Wisconsin in the category of global news after traveling to Ireland for filming. The episode features contestants battling head-to-head in a fast-paced test of knowledge for a chance to take over the floor and win a cash prize.
River Falls native Jess Alanis will compete on FOX’s hit trivia competition show “The Floor” tonight at 8 p.m. CT. Alanis represents western Wisconsin in the category of global news after traveling to Ireland for filming. The episode features contestants battling head-to-head in a fast-paced test of knowledge for a chance to take over the floor and win a cash prize.
Florida temporarily bans sloth imports after 55 Sloth World sloth deaths
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said an executive order is being drafted to temporarily ban the import of sloths to Florida, following the deaths of more than 50 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando.
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said an executive order is being drafted to temporarily ban the import of sloths to Florida, following the deaths of more than 50 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando.
3M faces new lawsuit over ‘forever chemicals’ pollution in Minnesota
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has filed a new lawsuit against 3M over PFAS "forever chemical" pollution, arguing that some contamination is tied to work for the U.S. military and the case should be moved to federal court.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has filed a new lawsuit against 3M over PFAS "forever chemical" pollution, arguing that some contamination is tied to work for the U.S. military and the case should be moved to federal court.
Kouri Richins sentenced to life for husband’s fentanyl murder
Kouri Richins, a Utah mother who gained attention for writing a children’s book about grief after her husband’s death, has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering him.
Kouri Richins, a Utah mother who gained attention for writing a children’s book about grief after her husband’s death, has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering him.
Woman dead after being hit by 3 cars while crossing Highway 63 in southern Minnesota
A woman died in Spring Valley after she was hit by three vehicles while crossing a highway Tuesday morning.
A woman died in Spring Valley after she was hit by three vehicles while crossing a highway Tuesday morning.
Louisiana to pay nearly $5M to family of man killed in traffic stop
Louisiana officials reached a settlement with the family of Ronald Greene, a Black driver killed by state police during a 2019 traffic stop.
Louisiana officials reached a settlement with the family of Ronald Greene, a Black driver killed by state police during a 2019 traffic stop.
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Vance, Dr. Oz highlight anti-fraud efforts [FULL]
Vice President JD Vance and Dr. Mehmet Oz outlined on Wednesday efforts the federal government is making to penalize state’s that aren’t effectively rooting out suspected fraud within the Medicaid system, saying one will be to pause $1.3 billion in payments to California.
Vice President JD Vance and Dr. Mehmet Oz outlined on Wednesday efforts the federal government is making to penalize state’s that aren’t effectively rooting out suspected fraud within the Medicaid system, saying one will be to pause $1.3 billion in payments to California.
South Carolina officer killed during pursuit involving teen driver
South Carolina police officer Don “DJ" Keller was killed in the line of duty while responding to assist officers during a traffic stop involving a 15-year-old driver in Greenwood.
South Carolina police officer Don “DJ" Keller was killed in the line of duty while responding to assist officers during a traffic stop involving a 15-year-old driver in Greenwood.
KDWB radio legend Dave Ryan retiring after 33 years
KDWB Radio legend Dave Ryan made it official Wednesday morning that he’s retiring after 33 years at the station. His last day will be Friday, May 22.
KDWB Radio legend Dave Ryan made it official Wednesday morning that he’s retiring after 33 years at the station. His last day will be Friday, May 22.
Vance defends Trump comment on Americans’ finances
Speaking on topics of the government investigating fraud in the Medicaid system, Vice President JD Vance defended President Trump’s comments that Americans’ finances, and rising costs surrounding them, were “not a concern” compared to Iran’s nuclear capabilities, while also detailing the efforts that Medicaid cuts could have on the federal budget deficit.
Speaking on topics of the government investigating fraud in the Medicaid system, Vice President JD Vance defended President Trump’s comments that Americans’ finances, and rising costs surrounding them, were “not a concern” compared to Iran’s nuclear capabilities, while also detailing the efforts that Medicaid cuts could have on the federal budget deficit.
Trump arrives to China for meeting with Xi Jinping
President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday morning ahead of a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Cameras captured Trump exiting Air Force One, with hundreds of people waving flags and chanting in support of Trump's arrival.
President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday morning ahead of a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Cameras captured Trump exiting Air Force One, with hundreds of people waving flags and chanting in support of Trump's arrival.
St. Paul Police Chief reflects on Police Week
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry reflects Police Week and remembers fallen officers
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry reflects Police Week and remembers fallen officers
Man, 87, found dead after Crow Wing County house fire
An 87-year-old man was found dead after a house fire Tuesday evening in Crow Wing County. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
An 87-year-old man was found dead after a house fire Tuesday evening in Crow Wing County. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Dr. Oz details California Medicaid fraud
On Wednesday, Dr. Mehmet Oz joined Vice President JD Vance to outline examples of potential Medicaid fraud stemming from California, resulting in the total deferment of $1.3 billion in federal payments to the state.
On Wednesday, Dr. Mehmet Oz joined Vice President JD Vance to outline examples of potential Medicaid fraud stemming from California, resulting in the total deferment of $1.3 billion in federal payments to the state.
$1.3 billion Medicaid reimbursements stopped
Saying that California politicians have “not taken fraud seriously,” Vice President JD Vance announced on Wednesday that $1.3 billion in Medicaid reimbursements from the federal government have been deferred within the state, noting that “American taxpayers are being defrauded” by state programs.
Saying that California politicians have “not taken fraud seriously,” Vice President JD Vance announced on Wednesday that $1.3 billion in Medicaid reimbursements from the federal government have been deferred within the state, noting that “American taxpayers are being defrauded” by state programs.
KDWB DJ Dave Ryan retiring after 33 years
KDWB DJ Dave Ryan announced he is retiring after 33 years hosting the morning show.
KDWB DJ Dave Ryan announced he is retiring after 33 years hosting the morning show.
Excelsior issues boil water advisory for residents after pressure issue
The City of Excelsior on Wednesday issued a boil water advisory, saying the city’s water could be contaminated due to a pressure issue.
The City of Excelsior on Wednesday issued a boil water advisory, saying the city’s water could be contaminated due to a pressure issue.