MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Gov. Tim Walz announced Thursday night that three Army National Guard soldiers were killed in a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crash in Stearns County. Minnesota National Guard officials say say the aircraft’s three-member crew lost contact with air traffic controllers at St. Cloud Army Aviation Facility at about 2:05 p.m. The crew was conducting a maintenance test flight. A mayday call was put out, leading to the activation of the Minnesota Aviation Rescue Team (MART), which includes the assistance of St. Paul firefighters and a Minnesota State Patrol helicopter, which found the Black Hawk about 90 minutes after it went missing. (credit: CBS) The aircraft was found tangled in trees on a farm in Kimball, located about 16 miles southwest of St. Cloud. Walz, a former Minnesota National Guard soldier, cancelled the lighting ceremony of the governor’s mansion Christmas tree Thursday evening to travel to St. Cloud. “Words will never ease the pain of … [Read more...] about 3 Minnesota National Guard Soldiers Killed In Black Hawk Helicopter Crash Near St. Cloud
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Residents line up for opening of long awaited H Mart store anchoring ‘Houston’s next Asian Town’
PHOTOS: Here's a look inside the new H Mart store...Shoppers await the grand opening of H Mart in the Katy Asian Town Mall, Katy, TX on Friday, September 21, 2018.>>>See photos of the new store that residents have waited months for... less PHOTOS: Here's a look inside the new H Mart store...Shoppers await the grand opening of H Mart in the Katy Asian Town Mall, Katy, TX on Friday, September 21, 2018.>>>See photos of the new store that ... more Photo: Craig Moseley/Staff Photographer Photo: Craig Moseley/Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 78 Caption Close Image 1 of 78 PHOTOS: Here's a look inside the new H Mart store...Shoppers await the grand opening of H Mart in the Katy Asian Town Mall, Katy, TX on Friday, September 21, 2018.>>>See photos of the new store that … [Read more...] about Residents line up for opening of long awaited H Mart store anchoring ‘Houston’s next Asian Town’
Watch Live: Leftists March to Shut Down D.C. Banks
Left-wing activists plan to use Friday in Washington, DC, to march and “shut down business-as-usual” for the banks and financial institutions they say profit from “the climate crisis and immigrant detention.”This is the fourth time this year a group of hard-left D.C. protesters has planned to cause gridlock during the morning commute to draw attention to its climate cause. Organizers claim banks underwrite the fossil fuel industry “that caused the climate crisis,” and add “Black Rock, Wells Fargo and JP Morgan Chase are now profiting off of climate chaos by investing in the companies that are contracting with ICE to finance border wall construction and run for-profit prisons and detention centers.” The mass action begins during early rush hour in downtown Washington, D.C., followed in Franklin Square (14th St. and I St. NW, Washington, DC 20005) for a rally featuring Jane Fonda and Fire Drill Fridays along with Saket Soni, the … [Read more...] about Watch Live: Leftists March to Shut Down D.C. Banks
San Jose Harvest Festival Supports Independent Artists and Makers
This Black Friday, Bay Area shoppers can forgo the big box stores and opt instead to support independent and local businesses at the San Jose Harvest Festival, happening November 29-December 1 at the San Jose Convention Center. Artists, craftspeople, and makers will be all be exhibiting a wide array of one-of-a-kind gifts, including original art, ceramics, jewelry, clothing, photography, toys, specialty foods, home décor and much more. "We are proud to offer shoppers an alternative to the Black Friday madness," said show owner Nancy Glenn. "At our show, people can take their time browsing a wide variety of products, speak directly to the artists, and even get many items customized or personalized." The San Jose Harvest Festival is known as the largest indoor arts and crafts show on the West Coast, and it features a unique shopping experience that melds American, handmade crafts with live entertainment, music, food, and more. The Zydeco Flames Band will light up the … [Read more...] about San Jose Harvest Festival Supports Independent Artists and Makers
Lawmakers call for investigation into program meant to help student loan borrowers with disabilities
A bipartisan group of lawmakers wrote to the Department of Education asking for answers about a student loan forgiveness program for people with severe and permanent disabilities after an NPR report found it was not being applied to the vast majority of eligible borrowers.Data provided to NPR indicated only 28 percent of eligible borrowers the department identified between March 2016 and September 2019 had their loans erased or were in the process of having them erased."We write with serious concern about the Department of Education's (ED) process to discharge federal student loans for totally and permanently disabled Americans, including veterans,” the lawmakers, led by Sen. Christopher CoonsChristopher (Chris) Andrew CoonsSenate confirms eight Trump court picks in three days Lawmakers call for investigation into program meant to help student loan borrowers with disabilities Senators defend bipartisan bill on facial recognition as cities crack down MORE (D-Del.), wrote … [Read more...] about Lawmakers call for investigation into program meant to help student loan borrowers with disabilities