Governor Tim Walz has signed a bill into law expanding eligibility for a standard Minnesota driver’s license regardless of immigration status, to obtain a license. There are an estimated 81,000 undocumented immigrants in Minnesota. Supporters say the bill will increase safety across Minnesota by ensuring that all drivers are licensed, insured, and have taken driver’s education courses. Supporters include legislators, community, faith, labor, law enforcement, and immigrant advocates.
Postal problems in north Minnesota exposed
(KNOX) - An investigation by Minnesota's U.S. Senators confirms postal service management failures in northern Minnesota. The November 2023 audit found 79,000 pieces of delayed mail over a three-day period. Senator Tina Smith says "This isn't th...
May 07, 2024
South Dakota search warrant turns up homemade bombs
(KNOX) - A search warrant executed in Florence South Dakota turned up illegal guns and homemade bombs. Codington County Sheriff's deputies found homemade explosive devices and evidence of a possible explosive manufacturing operation. They called in t...
May 03, 2024
Schmidt appointed judge of Seventh Judicial District in Minnesota
(KNOX) - Karl Schmidt has been appointed as District Court Judge in Minnesota's Seventh Judicial District by Governor Tim Walz. Schmidt will be replacing the Honorable Michael S. Jesse and will be chambered in Foley in Benton County. Minnesota's Seve...
May 03, 2024
Fire breaks out Sunday at complex just off of 32nd Ave. S.
(KNOX) - Fire broke out Sunday in a row of garages at an apartment complex at 2403 27th Avenue South in Grand Forks. The plumb of smoke could be seen for blocks. When crews from the South Columbia station arrived, they found an eleven-car garage with...
May 05, 2024