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Minneapolis Health Department Expands Vaccine Outreach to Underserved Communities with Bilingual Resources
The Minneapolis Health Department is doubling down on its efforts to boost vaccine outreach and combat vaccine hesitancy, particularly among the city's marginalized communities where access to healthcare often falls behind, according to an official statement released by the department. Sebastian Cervantes, a Senior Public Health Specialist at the Health Department, with nine years under her belt, has been at the forefront of this initiative; her connection to the Hispanic community she grew up in fuels her determination to uplift those who've historically been left on the sidelines of the healthcare spectrum.
Twins hoping to add rental starter ahead of trade deadline
The 54-42 Twins enter the second half of the 2024 season sitting a dozen games over .500 and in possession of the second wild-card spot in the American League. After falling behind both the Guardians and Royals early in the year, they’ve leapfrogged Kansas City (54-45) and sit a manageable four and a half games back of Cleveland (58-37) for the division lead. They’re lining up to act as clear buyers at the deadline, and Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports that Minnesota would like to add another arm in the rotation — likely a rental.
Kirk Cousins is shamelessly using former Vikings teammate to help the Falcons
If anyone has watched the Netflix series Receiver, you know about the segment which mentions Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and how he's essentially caught almost every career ball from his former quarterback Kirk Cousins, to this point in his career. Cousins meant a great deal to this Vikings...
New chapter set to begin for Distinctive Dental Services as Dr. Mike Thoennes retires after nearly 45 years
Patients of Distinctive Dental Services in Winsted and Howard Lake will now see a new face when going to the dentist. Its longtime owner, Dr. Mike Thoennes, recently sold his practices and retired after nearly 45 years of serving the communities. The new face patients will see is a familiar...
Injuries in Two Vehicle Crash on Highway 23 in Stearns County
ST. JOSEPH (WJON News) -- One person was hurt in a crash on Highway 23 in Stearns County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened at about 6:20 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph Township. Both vehicles were heading north on the highway when one vehicle rear-ended the other. The...
See Shaboozey In Minnesota This September
He's one of the biggest rising stars in music right now and you have a chance to see him in Minnesota later this year!. Shaboozey is hitting the road this fall on his recently-announced 'Where I've Been Isn't Where I'm Going Tour' and that includes a stop in Minneapolis. Concert...
Ella Knakmuhs wins state VFW singing award for top rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner”
The Westbrook VFW Auxiliary Post 5098 recently announced that Ella Knakmuhs has been awarded first place in the Minnesota high school division of the “Get excited for the Red, White, and Blue” VFW contest for her performance of the American national anthem. VFW don and Westbrook mayor Digger...
Three Men Sentenced for Trafficking Guns on Snapchat in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (WJON News) -- Three men have been sentenced for trafficking machine guns on Snapchat. According to court documents, in March of 2023, law enforcement learned of a Snapchat group. Members 19-year-old Rafael Wesley, 22-year-old Kyrees Johnson, and 21-year-old Avont Drayton used the group to facilitate the trafficking of machine...
Minnesota weather: Another bright and comfortably warm Thursday
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Another beautiful and comfortable day is in store for Thursday. Enjoy the pleasant afternoon sunshine and the occasional white puffy cloud passing by. The Twin Cities daytime high is 78 degrees. Overnight temperatures dip into the 50s for much of Minnesota with pocket 60s closer to the metro.
Wright County Man Re-Appointed to State Ag Chemical Response Compensation Board
A local man has been re-appointed by the Walz Administration to a state board regarding agricultural chemicals. Jeff Wheeler of Montrose was recently reappointed for a 4-year term on the Minnesota Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board. The governor’s office says Wheeler will serve on the board as a representative of chemical retailers.
Three Wisconsin Residents Report Strange Object In The Sky
Things sure are getting spooky out there! Over the past few years, talk of UFO sightings has amped up. No one gets a strange look anymore when they mention they may have seen one floating about in the sky. In fact, in Minnesota last year alone, there were nearly fifty...
Ingrid Andress Has An Interesting Connection To Minnesota
She's been in the news for her recent version of the National Anthem, but did you know she has a distinct connection to Minnesota?. When it comes to the musical spotlight, Minnesota is most often associated with Prince, right? And, of course, there's Bob Dylan, too. And Lizzo, who called Minnesota home back in 2011 when she was starting her pop career.
Biden campaign slams Trump/Vance on abortion issue
MILWAUKEE — The Biden/Harris campaign used the backdrop of the Republican National Convention to highlight the abortion issue. A morning news conference Wednesday featured a trio of speakers including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Congresswoman Veronica Escobar from Texas. Providing a real-world experience that reflected views on the abortion debate was reproductive rights advocate Amanda Zurawski of Austin, Texas who shared her ordeal with a life-threatening failed pregnancy. “In the...
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