Minnesota launches COVID-19 home saliva test pilot program

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota health officials announced a pilot program Thursday that will provide at-home COVID-19 saliva tests for residents in two dozen counties and tribal nations statewide in an effort to expand access to testing as the state experiences a surge in cases in recent weeks.

Feds: Men hacked US sites after killing of Iranian general

BOSTON (AP) — Two computer hackers have been indicted on charges that they defaced websites across the U.S. in retaliation to the killing of Iran Gen. Qassem Soleimani, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.

Richins wins Danskin title

Local women participate in triathlon

SEATTLE — More than 3,700 women gathered in Seattle Aug. 16 to participate in the 2009 Danskin Seattle Triathlon at Genesee Park.

Minnesota lawmakers to reintroduce sports betting bill

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two lawmakers announced plans Tuesday to introduce legislation that would put Minnesota among 25 other states and Washington, D.C., in legalizing sports betting, hoping to change their luck after attempts in past years failed to gain support.

Minnesota lawmakers to reintroduce sports betting bill

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two lawmakers announced plans Tuesday to introduce legislation that would put Minnesota among 25 other states and Washington, D.C., in legalizing sports betting, hoping to change their luck after attempts in past years failed to gain support.

Minnesota lawmakers to reintroduce sports betting bill

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two lawmakers announced plans Tuesday to introduce legislation that would put Minnesota among 25 other states and Washington, D.C., in legalizing sports betting, hoping to change their luck after attempts in past years failed to gain support.

Las Vegas picked for 2011 global travel summit

LAS VEGAS - Las Vegas has been picked as next year's site for an international tourism summit expected to attract government and industry leaders from around the world.

An emphasis on inspections

KCFR to inspect 1,500 businesses this year under new program

Kootenai County Fire and Rescue plans to inspect about 1,500 businesses and commercial buildings this year - all of such sites in the district - as part of a new program in the name of fire protection.

Did you know Obama killed the pledge?!

Before you forward that alarming email — you know, the one that reports what the evil mainstream media won’t touch — verify its veracity.

Apprentice to complete in ironworkers' 'world series'

Ironworker apprentices from the across the United States and Canada, including a Bonner County resident, will meet in Seattle next week to determine who is the best of the best.

FVCC to look at fire station

Flathead Valley Community College trustees talked Monday about the possibility of placing Kalispell's new northern fire station on the campus.

Full day of fun planned for Plains Day

Event organizers have planned events beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday through nightfall at 10:30 p.m.

Pedestrian bridge work set to start Monday

The old joints are being replaced with ones easier to walk or ride over.

Pedestrian bridge work set to start Monday

The old joints are being replaced with ones easier to walk or ride over.

Iran says 92 dead amid 2,922 cases of the new coronavirus

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran said Wednesday that the new coronavirus has killed 92 people amid 2,922 confirmed cases across the Islamic Republic, the highest death toll in the world outside of China.

Flathead announces contract work

Federal stimulus dollars should mean work for contractors as the Flathead National Forest has about $13.3 million in projects on tap. The work is expected to begin this fall on some projects and into 2010 and 2011.

Local family tied to Wrigley Field 100th anniversary

Lesley Quigg of Whitefish, along with her sons, Reid and Carl, will travel to Chicago on April 23 to attend the 100th anniversary of Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs Major League Baseball team.

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Cyr Bridge boat slide under construction

As another busy floating season continues on the Clark Fork River, one of western Montana's most popular river access points is getting an important upgrade that promises to make launching rafts and other watercraft safer and easier for years to come.

AP News Digest 6 p.m.

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