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Pair of Abbotsford athletes heading to International Softball Congress worlds

A pair of Abbotsford athletes will compete at the International Softball Congress World Tournament, which runs from July 26 to Aug. 2 in Minnesota. Abbotsford's Tyson Barkman (pitcher) and Mike Tyacke (catcher) both suit up for the Olympia, Wash.-based …

Recognizing Minnesota Senator Bruce Anderson

The passing of Senator Bruce Anderson is a deep loss for our community and our state. Bruce wasn’t just a public servant; he was a neighbor, a friend, and a man of quiet strength who gave his life to service in every sense of the word. From his military …

Minnesota Orchestra Appoints New President and CEO

  Minnesota Orchestra has now appointed Isaac Thompson as its new president and CEO. Currently president and CEO of the Oregon Symphony, Thompson previously served as managing director of the New York Philharmonic and director of artistic administration …

BREAKING: Eliotte Heinz' body found near Brownsville, Minnesota

• The body of 22-year-old Eliotte Heinz was found Wednesday morning near Brownsville, Minnesota, by the Houston County Sheriff's Department • Heinz had been missing since early Sunday morning after being last seen walking on Front Street South in La …

'I'm gonna go nuclear': Senator promises to 'fight' if Republicans 'rig the game' in Texas

A prominent U.S. Senator is warning the Republican Party that if it continues its promise to redistrict their states, eliminating some Democratic-held House seats, she will “go nuclear” and work to do the same. It is rare for a state to redistrict at any …

MyPillow's Mike Lindell wins appeal over 2020 election claim contest

July 23 (UPI) -- MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell got a break Wednesday in one of the multiple lawsuits against the noted conspiracy theorist and ardent supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump. The Missouri and Minnesota-based 8th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, …

Testifiers want Congress to change Prop 12 law

News Testifiers want Congress to change Prop 12 law Some members of the pork industry are asking Congress to override California’s animal confinement law. During a House Ag Committee hearing on Wednesday, Ohio pork producer and National Pork Producers …

Canada’s U.S. Travel Boycott Forces One State To Beg For Canadian Tourists

Canadians represent around 26% of America's tourists; out of the 77 million global visitors who came to the U.S. last year, 20 million were from Canada (a figure totaling approximately half of the Canadian population of 40 million). Therefore, should …

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation seeks applications for Small Town Grants

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is currently accepting applications for its Small Town Grant program. Towns, or Native nations, with populations of 10,000 or less in SMIF’s 20-county region are eligible. Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, …

Today in History: North Dakotans voice recession fears ahead of President Nixon’s arrival in Fargo

On this date in 1970, The Forum published an open letter to President Nixon that shared local voices expressing deep concerns about recession, inflation, farming struggles, and disillusionment with government policies, while a few still found hope and …

Senators Baldwin, Collins Take Action to Help Provide Clean Drinking Water for Rural Communities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the bipartisan Healthy Drinking Water Affordability Act, or the Healthy H2O Act, to provide grants for water testing and treatment technology directly to …

St. Cloud State Just Became Minnesota’s Weed U

The green rush is underway in Minnesota. After years of delays, lawsuits, and regulatory hurdles, the state is finally ready to begin recreational cannabis sales. Minnesota College Launching Cannabis Program as Sales Begin One Minnesota college is …

What to know about special election to replace Rep. Mark Green

Middle Tennesseans living in the state’s 7th Congressional District can soon expect a special election for the seat vacated by Republican Mark Green, who resigned July 20. Although it has not been officially announced yet, Gov. Bill Lee's office said …

Old National names KeyBank exec president, COO

Evansville, Indiana-based Old National Bank named KeyBank veteran Tim Burke as its president and chief operating officer Tuesday, as it also disclosed second-quarter earnings. "Tim brings nearly 30 years of extensive banking expertise to this critical …

At least 1 killed in southern Minnesota crash, patrol says

By WCCO Staff Updated on: July 23, 2025 / 6:14 AM CDT / CBS Minnesota Power balance in Minnesota Senate again in flux, and more headlines Power balance in Minnesota Senate again in flux, and more headlines 04:07 Authorities are investigating a …

‘Complete and Total Endorsement’: Trump backs Rounds in 2026 election

President Donald Trump issued a reelection endorsement Monday, July 21 for South Dakota’s U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, days after Rounds helped pass Trump’s cancellation of previously approved funds for public broadcasting and foreign aid. Rounds, a Republican …

AP News Summary at 10:20 a.m. EDT

Trump plays golf in Scotland while protesters take to the streets and decry his visit EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — President Donald Trump has played golf at his course on Scotland’s coast while protesters around the country took to the streets to decry his …

School board approves special election

FAIRMONT – As the next step in its school improvement journey, the Fairmont School Board approved a special election for $21.7 million in a building bond referendum at its meeting Tuesday. The election will be taking place Nov. 4, on the same day as the …

Power balance in Minnesota Senate again in flux, and more headlines

10th Annual Back to School Bash: Preparing Compton's Future with Essentials

"Preparing Compton's Future with Essentials" COMPTON, CA, UNITED STATES, July 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- athers and Mothers Who Care (FMWC), in proud partnership with District 2 Councilman and ProTem Mayor Andre Spicer, is …

USSOCOM Selects Thor Dynamics to Showcase C-UAS Laser Technology as Global Drone Threat Escalates

Invitation from America’s elite forces underscores strong market pull for Laser Armor™, validating it as the right solution for a new era of warfare. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, July 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As nations grapple with a new …

Congressional resolution seeks to protect and advance biomedical research

Congressional resolution reaffirms the federal government's role in funding and advancing American biomedical research. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On July 24th, Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO), Jamie …

Tuttle Twins Surveyed 1,000+ Parents: Here's What They Said About Schooling Today

Parents are stepping up to teach the skills they believe matter most, from budgeting to navigating the digital world. LEHI, UT, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the country, more and more parents are questioning whether …

Award-Winning Documentary Feature 'Unspoken' Now Available on Prime Video via Prime Video Direct

Powerful film confronts the lasting impact of the 'Last Mass Lynching in America' MONROE, GA, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Unspoken,” an award-winning documentary about the “Last Mass Lynching in America,” is now …

Dr. Robert Malone Returns to London Real for Explosive Live Interview on Trump, the CDC and the Future of Vaccine Policy

Dr. Robert Malone goes live on London Real to discuss Trump, the CDC, and his new role shaping U.S. vaccine policy from the inside LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- London Real is proud to welcome back Dr. Robert W. …

Preventing childhood statelessness: UNHCR, ODIHR and HCNM launch new publication

VIENNA, 25 July 2025 – The OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities (HCNM), the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) launched a joint publication …

Journalists develop skills in court reporting during training events in Fergana and Samarkand

More than 60 regional journalists, bloggers and court employees enhanced their capacity to report on court and legal proceedings during training courses organized in Fergana and Samarkand cities by the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz) and the …

OSCE supports the development of Standard on Oil and Gas Methane in Turkmenistan

On 18 July 2025, the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat presented a Standard on oil and gas methane developed by an international expert to the State Concerns “Turkmengas” and Turkmenoil” and other counterparts in Turkmenistan. The Standard is designed to assist …

New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies to Host Public Hearing on Gentrification and Redlining

Community invited to share testimonies on housing displacement and racialized land use in New York ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies (NYSCCRR) will …

AMMWEC Launches National Coalition on Fighting Antisemitism and Hate

United Against Hate WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) convened its inaugural National Coalition Conference, titled 'United Against …

La Ciudad de Los Ángeles declara día en honor a La Original Banda El Limón de Salvador Lizárraga

La Ciudad de Los Ángeles declara día en honor a La Original Banda El Limón de Salvador Lizárraga en el marco de su 60º aniversario LOS ANGELES , CALIFORNIA , UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Los Ángeles, CA (24 de julio, 2025) …

NCRI-US Welcomes Senate Resolution Urging Snapback Sanctions on Iran’s Regime

Reinstating UN sanctions is not only a strategic necessity—it is a vital step to sever the regime’s financial lifelines and confront its rogue behavior. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Council …

Advanced facial comparisons for stopping impostors in focus at OSCE training course for Ukrainian Border Guards

Facial comparison techniques at border crossings were the focus of a two-day online training course for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with the Royal Netherlands …

Federal Bureau of Prisons Moves Forward with 70 Law Enforcement Job Cuts at Thomson Facility

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is pushing ahead with plans to eliminate 70 law enforcement jobs at Thomson Federal Prison, a move decided in Washington, D.C. without any real …

Cupertino Resident Claudio Bono Proposes $25B Loyalty Point Strategy to End Homelessness, Calls on White House to Act

New release outlines a roadmap to end homelessness in three years using untapped travel points and unified Welcome Centers. CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new public proposal is challenging the federal government to …

Gov.Education Announces 799 eLearning Courses Created and Published

Achieves Major Milestone, Accelerates and Democratizes Development of Federal Courseware HOT SPRINGS, AR, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gov.Education, the cutting-edge eLearning platform by CourseAvenue, today announced a …

87 U.S. Legislators Press Trump-Vance Administration to Ensure Safe Return of Armenians to Nagorno Karabakh

ANCA-Backed Bipartisan letter - led by the Congressional Armenian Caucus - Highlights Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA …

NASA Employees and Public Rally Around 'Voyager Declaration' Defending American Spirit of Exploration

DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On July 21, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) employees released the “Voyager Declaration," a formal dissent addressed to Interim NASA Administrator Sean Duffy. As of …

Gaza at death’s door: MA Healthcare workers demand end of taxpayer funding for starvation of Gaza

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Friday July 25th at 12pm. Location: Mass Ave & Harrison Ave, Boston (Corner of Boston Medical Center) To Join Virtually Please Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us…