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Minnesota Fighting the Opioid Crisis
Minnesota has taken a big step in fighting, what health officials say is a national opioid crisis. Governor Mark Dayton is announcing the state will send about $700,000 in grants to hospitals and clinics in rural areas. States data shows that rural communities receive more prescribed opioids on average than urban communities. The grants will be aimed at establishing new […]
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State/Region
New Proposed Tax Bill Entering the Minnesota House Floor
A new tax bill is going to vote on the Minnesota House floor. The new legislation aims to help tax filers from running into problems next year by updating Minnesota’s tax code to reflect federal changes. Side effects of the bill includes tax increases for roughly 180,000 Minnesotans. Along with several cuts that previously helped tax payer save money. The […]
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Sports
Former Twin to throw first pitch at Rox opener
The St. Cloud Rox have revealed a special guest for their 2018 home opener. The 2017 Northwoods League champions have announced that Juan Berenguer(bear-en-gare), a former reliever and 1987 World Series champion, will throw out the first pitch at 7:05 on Friday. Berenguer will also be signing autographs and interacting with fans. The pitcher famously known as “Señor Smoke” played 15 […]
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St. Cloud State
St. Cloud State’s New President Canidates Announced
The search for St. Cloud State University’s new president has been narrowed to the final four. Brian Johnson, Daniel Shipp, Dione Somerville, and Robbyn Wacker are the current candidates. The candidates will be visiting campus between April 24 to 27 to meet the community. Brian Johnson has worked for several universities over the last decade including acting as the president of […]
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