KTOE Noon News 4-4-25
Top Stories for Noon 4-4-25
- Senators Matt Klein and Nick Frentz Statement on Uncertainty of Federal Funding for Energy Assistance Program
- Distracted Driving Awareness Month Continues with Extra Law Enforcement on Minnesota Roads
- The April 15th tax filing deadline is fast approaching. Minnesota Department of Revenue Commissioner Paul Marquardt says 60 percent of Minnesotans have already filed. He says if you’re among the 40 percent who still have not, the most convenient and secure way to file and to get a refund is to file tax returns electronically and then choose direct deposit. He cautions that tax season is a busy time for scammers and criminals, so always be alert and protect your personal information.
- The recent snowfall in Minnesota isn’t having a significant impact on the drought conditions. The new U-S Drought Monitor map shows 94 percent of state remains abnormally dry for the second straight week. The areas of moderate drought dropped slightly from 66.4 to 62.6 percent. Just under nine percent of Minnesota is still experiencing severe drought conditions. Some of the driest areas of the state up north received much need snowfall this week.
- Jackpot Junction Casino Resort continues to navigate through technical issues that have left their slot machines, among other services unusable for over a week. The issues were first reported on March 27th in a post on the Jackpot Junction Facebook Page. Slot machines, the casino phone system, and hotel reservation system are the areas that have been most impacted. An update yesterday noted that Table Games are open and running, but that issues still persist.
A ransomware group called RansomHub has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack that led to the issues, but Jackpot Junction has not made any references to RansomHub or cyberattacks.
