Did you know that someone could steal your cellphone number and ‘port’ that over to another carrier without your knowledge? This is a newer scam and it’s been happening around the country – including the Twin Cities. It’s also a new means through which scammers can steal your identity and withdraw funds from your bank accounts. The scariest part is that this type of scam, called cellphone porting or port-out scam, uses your safety protocols to gain access to your financial and personal accounts and logins. Better Business Bureau® of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) offers insight into this new scheme and tips to help people protect themselves from it. READ the full release below:
Fire Chief Reminds Residents of Burning Rules as Fall Yard Work Approaches
By Rich Larson As summer gives way to fall and leaves begin piling up in yards, Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service Chief Tom Nelson
August 31, 2026
