U.S. Rep. Angie Craig, who represents Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District, was elected the top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee this week. Craig, 52, won the popular vote over California Rep. Jim Costa in a Tuesday vote. That’s after the … Continued
A utility worker died Tuesday after a fall at a job site in Sherburne County, according to the sheriff’s office. The incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m. at 241st Avenue Northwest, just west of 185th Street, in Orrock Township. Thomas … Continued
By STEVE LeBLANC The Justice Department unsealed a civil complaint Wednesday alleging CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidiaries filled “unlawful” prescriptions in violation of the federal Controlled Substances Act. The complaint also says CVS sought reimbursement from federal health care … Continued
By GENE JOHNSON SEATTLE (AP) — The world’s largest hornet, an invasive breed dubbed the “murder hornet” for its dangerous sting and ability to slaughter a honey bee hive in a matter of hours, has been declared eradicated in the … Continued
A pile of unboxed packaging used by Choo Choo Bob’s Train Store demonstrates the amount of waste the store throws away on a regular basis. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency along with local elected officials and businesses gathered at Wednesday, … Continued