Ryan Faircloth and Briana Bierschbach on the Star Tribune report a conservative political motion committee (PAC) in Minnesota, Right Now Minnesota, spent zero dollars to assist elect Republican candidates last yr. Campaign finance reports show the PAC, which was established in 2017, spent just about all the cash it took in last yr on web access and webhosting.
Andy Greder on the Pioneer Press reports that union staff within the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 745 picketed outside Allianz Field as an estimated 10-12 union staff didn’t report for his or her in-stadium shift at Minnesota United’s final MLS regular-season match in St. Paul on Saturday. The unionized employees serve serve on camera crews during Loons’ home matches and prevented the sport against Los Angeles Galaxy from streaming on Apple TV’s Season Pass.
Tom Olsen on the Brainerd Dispatch reports Minnesota attorney James Patrick Carey, 64, was arrested Friday for allegedly hitting a construction employee on Interstate 35 and fleeing the scene. Carey is president and managing partner of SiebenCarey law firm, certainly one of the oldest and largest personal injury practices.
Riley Fletcher at WCCO-TV reports an enormous fire burned several businesses in Loretto, Minnesota, Friday evening. It took 15 fire departments to extinguish the flames.
Sharon Yoo at KARE 11 reports Trollhaugen ski resort in Wisconsin unveiled snow left over from last season for a gaggle of skiers and snowboarders eager to hit the slopes again.
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield at WCCO-TV reports a Blake School sophomore helps senior residents of The Kenwood learn the right way to use technology. Over the past decade, the number of individuals over 65 who own smartphones has increased from 13% to 61%.
Kalli Hawkins at WTIP reports Arrowhead Animal Rescue continues fundraising for a brand new animal shelter for spring 2024 after its removal from the Grand Marais Recreation Park in 2021. Lost or surrendered pets have been housed within the Cook County Law Enforcement Center garage or foster homes.