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July 9, 2026

Former Mayo Employee Sues Over AI Concerns

A former Mayo Clinic research administrator has filed a federal whistleblower lawsuit alleging she was fired after raising concerns about the health system’s use of artificial intelligence. Traci Tamiko Eto (EE-toh) claims Mayo failed to follow federal safeguards designed to protect patient privacy and research integrity while expanding its use of AI. The lawsuit also […]

July 9, 2026

Governor Walz Announces $40 Million to Prevent Homelessness

Governor Tim Walz says about 11,000 Minnesota households will receive help staying in their homes through a new $40 million investment approved by the Legislature. The funding will be distributed through 24 local administrators of the state’s Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program. The money will provide emergency financial assistance and supportive services for families […]

July 9, 2026

MN Farmers Win Right to Repair Settlement

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota is among five states that have reached a settlement with farm equipment manufacturer John Deere over farmers’ right to repair their own machinery. The agreement requires Deere to give farmers and independent repair shops access to the same diagnostic tools and repair information used by its authorized dealers for […]

July 8, 2026

FalconCam Chick Takes First Flight

(Learfield News/Undated) – One of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources FalconCam chicks has flown the coop. The DNR announced that one of the chicks fledged Tuesday morning, meaning the falcon took its first flight. Once a chick leaves the nest box, the DNR says it most likely will not return. The adults continue to […]

July 8, 2026

Milan Woman Dies in Crash

(Learfield News/Near Milan, MN) – A Milan woman is dead, and several people injured after a two-vehicle crash in Chippewa County Monday. The state patrol says the crash happened about 3 miles south of Milan. A pickup driven by 22-year-old Isaac Greenhagen of Maple Lake was northbound on Highway 59, and an SUV driven by […]

July 8, 2026

Byron Buxton lands on the injured list

Buxton has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hip impingement after re-aggravating the injury during the Yankees series. It’s a tough blow because he had been named an American League All-Star starter and was having a strong season.

July 8, 2026

Moorhead man arrested in Fergus Falls stolen vehicle case

Prosecutors say a 33-year-old Moorhead man was arrested in Fergus Falls after officers found him with a stolen SUV, stolen boat and trailer, and methamphetamine. He had reportedly been arrested the week before in another stolen-vehicle case.

July 8, 2026

Highway 40 project open house set in Willmar

MnDOT is holding a July 14 open house on the Highway 40 project. The work includes new turn lanes near Kandiyohi County Roads 5 and 55, a roughly month-long detour, and a $1.3 million project bid.

July 8, 2026

National Weather Service Confirms Tornado North of Detroit Lakes

The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down just north of Detroit Lakes Monday evening, leaving a trail of significant damage in the Floyd Lake and Oakland Beach area of Becker County. Emergency crews responded shortly after 8 p.m. after reports of a tornado touchdown. Deputies found extensive damage to homes, outbuildings and […]

July 7, 2026

Explosion/Fire Destroy Meeker County Camper and Home

An explosion and fire at a residence in Meeker County destroyed a camper and home Monday afternoon. The Sheriff’s Office says at just after 4pm, they received the call of an explosion and fire at a residence on County Road 2 in Forest City. When crews arrived, the camper was fully engulfed in flames that […]
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