MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Minneapolis City Council has approved an amendment to raise the minimum price for a pack of cigarettes and other commercial tobacco products to $15. Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw emphasized that this measure aims to protect youth and communities of color from targeted marketing by the tobacco industry. The city predicts… Continue reading Minneapolis Increases Minimum Price for Cigarettes to $15
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Victory for Wild Horses: Theodore Roosevelt National Park Decides to Keep Them
MEDORA, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant win for wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists, the National Park Service has officially announced that the wild horses residing in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in Medora, North Dakota, will not be removed. This decision comes after the Park Service had been considering the removal of these iconic animals from… Continue reading Victory for Wild Horses: Theodore Roosevelt National Park Decides to Keep Them
Florian Chmielewski: Remembering a Musical Legend and Dedicated Public Servant
MINNESOTA (trfnews.i234.me) – Florian Chmielewski, a beloved figure in both the music industry and Minnesota politics, passed away at the age of 97. Hailing from Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, Chmielewski gained worldwide recognition as a Polka musician, notably leading the Chmielewski Funtime Band. Alongside his musical pursuits, he served as a state senator from 1970 to… Continue reading Florian Chmielewski: Remembering a Musical Legend and Dedicated Public Servant
CNH Ag Equipment Plant Workers in Fargo Engage in Intense Wage Negotiations
FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Wage negotiations are currently underway for the 850 workers at the CNH ag equipment plant in Fargo, North Dakota. A union leader describes the contract negotiations as intense, as the union representing production workers at the CNH manufacturing plant in Fargo continues discussions. The contract, which covers about 800 hourly employees,… Continue reading CNH Ag Equipment Plant Workers in Fargo Engage in Intense Wage Negotiations
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Decides Against Endangered Status for Lake Sturgeon
LAKE OF THE WOODS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced its decision not to designate lake sturgeon as an endangered species, citing stability and growth in the population. Anglers support the decision, preserving the tradition of sturgeon spearing in Wisconsin. Karen Harrington of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service emphasizes… Continue reading U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Decides Against Endangered Status for Lake Sturgeon
Navy Fire Controlman 3rd Class William Gusie’s Remains Returning Home After Nearly 83 Years
PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII (trfnews.i234.me) – After nearly 83 years since he died in the attack on Pearl Harbor, Navy Fire Controlman 3rd Class William Gusie’s remains will finally return to his home state of Minnesota. Gusie, a graduate of White Bear Lake High School in 1939, served aboard the battleship USS Oklahoma during the devastating… Continue reading Navy Fire Controlman 3rd Class William Gusie’s Remains Returning Home After Nearly 83 Years
Renewed Search Underway for Minnesota Woman Missing Since 1994
BLAINE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities have reignited efforts to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of Tamara Bradley, a Minnesota woman who vanished nearly three decades ago. Acting on a recent tip, investigators commenced a search on Monday at a park in Blaine, aiming to shed light on Bradley’s mysterious fate. Tamara Bradley, then 30… Continue reading Renewed Search Underway for Minnesota Woman Missing Since 1994
Wildfire Outbreak Engulfs Polk County, Minnesota
POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Neil Berg here with some breaking news out of Polk County, Minnesota, this Sunday afternoon. We’re facing a major wildfire outbreak, with multiple blazes raging across the region. Location: The primary fire is located east of UID, approximately 12 miles north of Crookston and 3 to 4 miles east. Additionally,… Continue reading Wildfire Outbreak Engulfs Polk County, Minnesota
Garage Fire in Rural Red Lake Falls, Minnesota
RED LAKE FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On a Saturday afternoon, firefighters responded to a garage fire in rural Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. The fire occurred southeast of Red Lake Falls, specifically at 21671 140th Avenue Southeast. According to a dispatcher in Red Lake Falls, the fire involved a detached garage or shop. Fortunately, there were… Continue reading Garage Fire in Rural Red Lake Falls, Minnesota
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven Introduces Legislation to Aid Energy Industry Amidst Biden Administration’s Scrutiny
WASHINGTON D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) – Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota, a Republican and avid supporter of former President Trump, has announced his efforts to introduce legislation aimed at alleviating the perceived burdens faced by the energy sector under the Biden administration. Hoeven’s move comes at a time when former President Trump is occupied with legal… Continue reading North Dakota Senator John Hoeven Introduces Legislation to Aid Energy Industry Amidst Biden Administration’s Scrutiny