Rochester, Minnesota, bank and North Dakota bank to merge in $116.4M deal – INFORUM
ROCHESTER — Home Federal Savings Bank, a 90-year-old Rochester financial institution, announced Wednesday that it will merge with Aleras Financial Corporation of Grand Forks, North Dakota, in a deal valued at approximately $116.4 million. Home Federal’s parent company, HMN Financial, Inc., signed an agreement for the bank to merge with Aleras. Founded in 1934, Home […]
Justice Dept. makes arrests in North Korean identity theft scheme involving thousands of IT workers
The Justice Department announced Thursday that it has announced arrests in a series of complex identity theft cases, which officials say are part of a broader scheme that generates vast amounts of revenue for the North Korean government, including weapons programs. claims to be part of it. The plot involved thousands of North Korean information […]
North Carolina could ban face masks for medical reasons in public
The North Carolina Senate on Wednesday passed a resolution along party lines that bans people from wearing masks in public, even for health reasons. Republican supporters of the ban argued it would help law enforcement crack down on demonstrators wearing masks. As pro-Palestinian protests spread across the country and at universities in North Carolina, protesters […]
4th officer dies after Charlotte, North Carolina shootout | LiveNOW from FOX
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced Monday night that a fourth law enforcement officer, Joshua Eyer, has … source
Invasive African lizard spotted moving north in Florida
An exotic lizard from Africa that has become established in South Florida has been spotted making its way up the coast of the Sunshine State. Peter’s Rock Agama has made its way north to parts of central Florida, and West Melbourne residents are keeping an eye on the red-headed reptile. “I saw the head. It’s […]
North Carolina man accused of stabbing girlfriend before pouring fuel on her, lighting house on fire
A North Carolina man is in jail after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend, pouring fuel all over her body and then setting her house on fire, WBTV reports. Just before 1 a.m. Friday, WBTV reported that the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office was called to a residence for a suspected arson and stabbing. Arriving officers found the […]
North Macedonia’s new president seeks to sidestep disputes with EU neighbors
European Union candidate North Macedonia on Monday sought to defuse disputes with EU neighbors Greece and Bulgaria that have escalated following the conservative-backed coalition and president’s landslide electoral victory. North Macedonia changed its name from Macedonia following a landmark 2018 agreement with Greece that ended a years-long dispute over the name in which Greece had […]
‘My life is in danger,’ says marine vet who tried to help North Korean diplomats defect
A Marine Corps veteran says his life is in danger after he claims he staged a fake kidnapping to help a North Korean diplomat defect. christopher ann Talked about in a “60 Minutes” interview Speaking to Sharin Alfonsi on Sunday, the Spanish government is currently seeking his extradition following the incident. Mr. Ahn said he […]
North Carolina Catholic school can legally fire gay teacher, court rules
A Catholic school in North Carolina is legally allowed to fire a gay teacher who announced his marriage to another man on social media 10 years ago, according to a federal appeals court ruling, overriding a judge’s previous ruling. The judgment was reversed. A panel of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, […]
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum front and center at Trump New Jersey rally
North Dakota Governor and former presidential candidate Doug Burgum took center stage at Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Wildwood, New Jersey, on Saturday, placing him among an increasingly short list of running mate candidates. There is growing speculation that he remains a candidate. Burgum was a guest on President Trump’s campaign project “Trump Force One.” […]