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The northern lights are expected to light up Minnesota's sky early this week. Here's the latest forecast.
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesotans, consider this your aurora borealis alert. The northern lights are likely to light up the sky early this week, but there's still uncertainty in the forecast.A geomagnetic storm watch is in effect through Wednesday due to several coronal mass ejections, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center. While the CMEs could reach Earth as early as Monday, the brunt of the activity is expected on Tuesday.When CMEs arrive at Earth, a geomagnetic storm — accompanied by northern lights — can result. When's the best chance to see the northern lights? According to data from...
In long-sought change, states must consider tribal rights when crafting water rules
In the 1800s, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa joined other tribes in signing a pair of treaties with the federal government, giving up massive swaths of land in return for the creation of a reservation in eastern Minnesota. The treaties included a guarantee: Tribal members would be able to return in […]
Drone helps police find man in Sauk Lake
SAUK CENTRE, Minn. – The Sauk Centre Police Department says a drone played a key role in a weekend water rescue. Officials were called to a report of an intoxicated man who jumped into Sauk Lake near the Sauk River Dam early Sunday and began to struggle. Officers couldn’t spot the man from the shore and used the department’s drone to search.
Man Bleeding from Head After Vehicle Rollover South of Fergus Falls
Fergus Falls, MN – At around 3:19 Saturday afternoon (July 27th), the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash between a semi and a pickup truck between Fergus Falls and Wendell, with the pickup driver bleeding from his head. According to the...
Fergus Falls YMCA Hosting 28th Hoot Lake Triathlon
Fergus Falls, MN – The YMCA of the Northern Sky is bringing back the Hoot Lake Triathlon for its 28th year on Sunday, August 4th. The Triathlon starts with a quarter mile swim on Hoot Lake 1 mile northeast of Fergus Falls. Next is the 15.7-mile bike route, which...
Season Ends for Post 30 with Heartbreaking Loss to Perham
Fergus Falls American Legion Post 30 played Perham in an elimination game on Friday in Alexandria. Post 30 led for most of the game, but Perham would find a way to string together a threat in the bottom of the 7th inning and find a little luck for the 2-1 win.
St. Cloud Kicking Off Series of Neighborhood Meetings
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A series of neighborhood meetings have been scheduled for St. Cloud. The kick-off meeting is this Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the River's Edge Convention Center. You are invited to join your neighbors and community leaders to discuss the strengths, assets, and...
The Benton County Fair Will Get Into Full Swing Tuesday
While some Benton County Fair competitions got underway Monday, Tuesday marks the true beginning of the Benton County Fair in Sauk Rapids as that is the day the fair opens to the public. Tuesday's Grandstand show features a Demolition Derby, David Lumley will play at the Cottonwood Stage and IV...
‘Maybe I’ve Gotten Worse’: Trump Makes Clear That Unity Is Over
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Early in his speech in Minnesota on Saturday night, former President Donald Trump made clear just how quickly he has jettisoned the appeal for national unity that he made after he survived an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania two weeks ago.
Minnesota Offers A Variety of Virtual School Opportunities
There’s no doubt that education is important. The more you know, the more opportunities you are likely to have. But not every student thrives in a traditional school environment. We learned during Covid that some students felt more comfortable learning from home. My nephew’s youngest fell into that category....
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