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Kimball Dollar General now sells fresh produce
Dollar General in Kimball is making some changes. In a release, Dollar General announced it recently remodeled its store at 41 Maus Drive in Kimball and now offers produce in addition to its other staples. “At Dollar General, we strive to be a positive business partner and good community neighbor in Kimball,” said Matthew...
St. Joseph Company Breaking Ground on New Facility
ST. JOSEPH (WJON News) -- A St. Joseph company is breaking ground on a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Hansen & Company Woodworks is holding a groundbreaking Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at its new address at 2040 Jasmine Court. President and Founder Adam Hansen the significant expansion will increase its casework...
Post: Child attacked by dogs donates heart to save another child
MINNEAPOLIS — A grieving family is making sure that something good comes from a heartwrenching loss, donating the heart of their son so another child can live. Covil Lee Allen's family decided to share the 3-year-old's organs after doctors determined he would not survive being attacked by two dogs at a home in Brooklyn Park on July 19. A post by a family friend on a GoFundMe page set up to help Covil's family says the child's heart was transplanted into a 1-year-old girl, giving her a chance at life.
Wahpeton men facing charges, accused of holding teen against her will
WAHPETON, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A Wahpeton, North Dakota man faces multiple charges after allegedly holding a 16-year-old girl against her will and sexually assaulting her for almost two weeks. Another man faces charges for allegedly trafficking her. According to court documents Wahpeton Police received a report that a...
1 year after killing outside unlicensed Minneapolis nightclub, police seek public's help
MINNEAPOLIS — One year after a man was fatally shot outside an unlicensed nightclub in Minneapolis, police are still searching for his killer.The Minneapolis Police Department on Tuesday called for the public's help in identifying who shot 26-year-old Patrick Henderson on July 30, 2023. The shooting happened just before 4:30 a.m. near the intersection of Second Street North and 26th Avenue North. Henderson later died at a hospital. Police said an argument preceded the shooting and a large crowd was present at the time.Anyone with information about Henderson's death is asked to email policetips@minneapolismn.gov, call 612-673-5845 or share tips anonymously via Crime Stoppers.This isn't the first time police have asked for the public's aid in this case. Last August, less than two weeks after Henderson's death, the department put out the same call.The city shut down the nightclub, known as Dear Mama Studios, after the shooting.Note: The video above originally aired July 30, 2024.
Mall of America opens 12 new stores
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The Mall of America has bulked up for the summer, adding a dozen new tenants to its colossal collection of more than 500 businesses under the massive roof in Bloomington. This lineup includes everything from a human claw machine to a Parisian-inspired crêperie-café and live-action game...
Montevideo’s Judge Van Hon Retires; Leaves Open Seat
The open seat will be chambered in Chippewa County in Montevideo, Minnesota, upon the retirement of Judge Thomas W. Van Hon. Interviews for the role are expected to start in September. On Monday, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced a vacancy in the Eighth Judicial District of Minnesota upon the...
Federal agents raid addiction treatment facility at center of KARE 11 investigation
ST PAUL, Minn — Dozens of federal agents descended on a St. Paul addiction treatment facility at the center of a KARE 11 investigation early Tuesday, serving a search warrant on Evergreen Recovery. KARE 11 Investigates reporter A.J. Lagoe was on the scene as agents from the FBI and...
Randy Dobnak announced the Twins had called him up in the best way possible
It wasn't that long ago that Randy Dobnak was the unintentional epitome of the Minnesota Twins' struggles. His infamous start at Yankee Stadium in in the ALDS back in 2019 became the butt of lame jokes, but was really just the start of his journey. Dobnak retreated back into the...
Minnesota Residents Asked to Prepare for New Child Car Seat Law That Starts Thursday
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News)- A new law regarding car seats for children takes effect on Thursday in Minnesota. It applies to anyone transporting juvenile passengers ranging in age from infancy to 17 years old. A news release issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety says the new law...
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....
Jake Tapper Slams Trump’s Election Denialism at Minnesota Rally: ‘These Lies — They Literally Have a Body Count’
CNN anchor Jake Tapper unloaded on former President Donald Trump for repeating “lies” about how he lost the 2020 presidential election because Democrats “cheated” and claimed that they were planning on cheating again in the upcoming election – starting with the Democratic-leaning swing state of Minnesota. Speaking to supporters at a Minnesota rally on Saturday, […] The post Jake Tapper Slams Trump’s Election Denialism at Minnesota Rally: ‘These Lies — They Literally Have a Body Count’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Central MN Town Ball Playoff Pairings
Clearwater River Cats vs. Bemidji Bucks vs. Moorhead Mudcats (12:00) Bemidji Bucks vs. Moorhead Brewers (3:00) Moorhead Mudcats vs. Moorhead Brewers (6:00) Cold Spring Springers vs. Hamel Hawks (12:00) Sobieski Skis vs. Twin Ports Timbers (3:00) Game 3: Loser of 1 vs. Loser of 2 (6:00) SUNDAY AUGUST 4th. COLD...
Lislegard, Hauschild recognized as 2024 Legislators of Distinction
ST. PAUL—The League of Minnesota Cities has recognized 25 state lawmakers, including Rep. Dave Lislegard (DFL-Aurora), Rep. Roger Skraba (R-Ely) and Sen. Grant Hauschild (DFL-Hermantown), as 2024 Legislators of Distinction. Chosen legislators are honored for specific actions that aided efforts of Minnesota cities during the past year’s state legislative session. Hauschild was also recognized by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities. Legislators of Distinction are approved annually by the League’s Board of Directors in recognition of the collaboration of state and city officials needed to...
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