More Fallout From Eichorn Arrest; Bird Flu At Stearns Dairy Farm; Text Scam Regarding EZ Pass
>>Justin Eichorn’s Wife Files For Divorce
(St. Paul, MN) — The wife of embattled ex-Senator Justin Eichorn has reportedly filed for a divorce. Eichorn was arrested last week after allegedly trying to solicit sex from a 17-year-old girl. The girl turned out to be an undercover Bloomington Police officer. Eichorn resigned from the Senate after his arrest following pressure from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. (24/7 News Source)
>>More Candidates Are Coming Forward Fore Eichorn’s Senate District 6 Seat
(St. Paul, MN) — Josh Gazelka is joining the field of candidates seeking the Minnesota Senate seat of embattled ex-Republican legislator Justin Eichorn. He is the son of former Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka. Other GOPers entering the race are ex-Republican Party of Minnesota chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan and former Trump campaign staffer Kari Heintzeman. The Democratic candidate is Emily LeClaire, who once ran for House District 6B. Governor Tim Walz is expected to call for a special election today.(24/7 News Source)
>>Bird Flu Detected In Stearns County
(Stearns County, MN) — State officials say that bird flu has been detected in a Stearns County dairy herd. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health quarantined the herd until they meet testing requirements showing it’s no longer infected. The MDA also said there is no concern regarding the safety of the milk supply, as all milk sold in stores is pasteurized to kill bacteria and viruses. This is the first bird flu detection in a dairy herd since last summer, and the first since the state began it’s milk surveillance program.(24/7 News Source)
>>MNDOT Warns Of Scam
(Undated) — The Minnesota Department of Transportation is warning residents to be on the lookout for a nationwide text scam. The scammers will send fake messages claiming you have an invoice, violation, or a bill from using Minnesota E-ZPass or another E-ZPass facility. MNDOT officials say they will never email or text you for payment or personal information. Anyone who receives this type of message is asked to delete it and report it as fraud activity. (24/7 News Source)
>>UMN 1,000 Physicians Filed To Unionize With Largest Union In U.S.
(Minneapolis, MN) — University of Minnesota physicians have filed to unionize with the largest doctor’s union in the U.S. Monday. The Committee of Interns and Residents spokesperson said about one-thousand resident physicians and fellows are tired of “unsustainable working conditions”. If successful it’d be the first resident physicians and fellows union in the state. (24/7 News Source)