KVRR Local News
June 24, 2021
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minn. Dept. of Transportation and the Dept. of Public Safety have rescinded an eviction order for the Red Lake Treaty Camp, south of Thief River Falls.
Protesters say despite order, the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office made arrests and brought attack dogs to evict water protectors and volunteers. They claim the treaty camp is endorsed and supported by Red Lake Nation.
MNDOT spokesman Jake Loesch confirms that Commissioner Anderson Kelliher rescinded the trespass order.
The water protectors say Enbridge Energy continues to violate the reserved rights under the Old Crossing Treaty of 1863.
Minnesota takes first steps toward a shutdown
Minnesota leaders racing to avoid expensive shutdown The costs of a delayed budget have started to accumulate in the face of July 1 deadline. June 5, 2021 5:29pm Text size Copy shortlink:
State leaders remain adamant that they can avoid a government shutdown that could prove far more problematic than Minnesota s last closure a decade ago, which cost taxpayers at least $85 million and put 19,000 people out of work.
Lawmakers need to pass a new budget before July 1 to prevent a shutdown and are behind schedule as they race to beat the clock. Meanwhile, the expenses that come with closing down state government are already are starting to add up.
Date night is finally returning to Minnesota, thanks to vaccinated babysitters Forget Netflix-and-takeout dates. With vaccinated grandparents eager to babysit, mom and dad are starting to venture out. April 27, 2021 11:37am Text size Copy shortlink:
A few months ago, Abby and Jake Loesch s twins fell asleep on the way home from a pediatric checkup. So the Arden Hills couple decided to give themselves a rare treat: They went to the drive-through at Portillo s, then parked their minivan in a lot nearby to eat.
Their COVID date night was as good as it got during the height of the pandemic, when leaving the house felt like a real feat, said Abby.
Updated: 4:18 AM CDT April 23, 2021
MINNEAPOLIS Aside from green grass and warmer temps, nothing says spring in Minnesota like potholes. It was a bit of a milder winter this year. That might have helped us get through it, but potholes are still there, said MnDOT spokesperson Jake Loesch.
Not even a weak winter could put a stop to these potholes in south Minneapolis, like those along East 60th and along East Minnehaha. You hate to see it. You hate for anyone to have to hit one, Loesch said.
These road hazards can cause upwards of hundreds of dollars in damages.
According to MnDOT, they will pay for it too, but there are some caveats. Factors include whether MnDOT should have been aware of the pothole and whether they had ample time to repair it.
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