KTOE Noon News 9-29-25
Top Stories for Noon 9-29-25:
- Mankato Department of Public Safety Officers Commended Last Week for Heroic Efforts
- Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Two Incidents Over the Weekend
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Frozen River Film Festival Announces Their First 48/5 Reel River Rush Contest
- Governor Tim Walz proposed a new option over the weekend for addressing gun violence. Walz said the state could add a constitutional amendment to ban the sale and possession of assault rifles in the state. Walz talked about this option in an interview with New York Times journalist Lulu Garcia-Navarro at the MinnPost Festival. A constitutional amendment would require a majority of the legislature to vote in favor of banning on the ballot. Then, a majority of Minnesota voters will approve the amendment. Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth’s office says this has not been discussed during meetings between the governor and state leaders. The governor still hopes to call a special session, but no date has been set.
- Minnesota-based retailer Target is introducing a new self-checkout system designed to enhance accessibility for guests with disabilities. The company announced the nationwide rollout of what it calls a first-of-its-kind accessible self-checkout experience. This innovative system is tailored to support guests who are blind or have low vision, as well as those with motor disabilities. It integrates seamlessly with Target’s existing self-checkout infrastructure. It includes a range of inclusive features, such as Braille labels, high-contrast button icons, a headphone jack with adjustable volume, a custom tactile controller, physical navigation buttons, and a dedicated information key. Target says the new system reflects its ongoing commitment to creating a more inclusive shopping experience for all guests.
