Alborn
LATEST NEWS
Michigan area to experience intense rainfall with up to 5 inches expected tonight and Friday
Tonight and Friday, southern Michigan is facing a sensitive weather situation. Thunderstorms are moving slowly, and they have ample moisture to draw from, which could lead to the possibility of heavy rainfall. The heavy rain that I am referring to will not necessarily cause flooding everywhere. To illustrate, let’s take...
House Democrats hone in on Tim Walz for Harris ticket
As Vice President Harris weighs her choice for running mate, House Democrats are increasingly advocating for a former colleague: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. First elected to Congress in 2006, Walz served in the House for 12 years and rose to become the top Democrat on the powerful Veterans Affairs Committee before heading home in 2019 to lead the North Star State.
Minnesota State Patrol trooper exonerated in shooting death of Ricky Cobb II
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- The Minnesota State Patrol trooper who shot and killed Ricky Cobb II during a traffic stop on Interstate 94 last summer has been exonerated by the State Patrol. Charges against trooper Ryan Londregan were dropped in June, but he remained on paid leave while the Minnesota State...
[UPDATE] Fellowship Fest 2024 is This Saturday in Brainerd!
A new music festival celebrating local musicians and raising money for the WeAre Clinic is happening this Saturday (August 3rd), and set times have been announced!. Fellowship Fest 2024 - run by volunteers - kicks off at noon in front of Play N' Trade on South 10th Street just east of downtown Brainerd.
Coast Guard asks for paddle craft safety on 234th birthday
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The U.S. Coast Guard’s birthday is Sunday, but the Duluth station celebrated Friday with food, games, and fun for friends and family. The best gift members say they could receive this year is for people to put contact information on paddle crafts like kayaks and paddle boards.
Minnesota Severe Storms Alert: Potential Large Hail and Damaging Winds Saturday
Duluth, MN – The National Weather Service in Duluth, Minnesota, has issued a warning for potential strong to severe storms on Saturday afternoon and evening. A cold front moving south through the area is expected to bring significant weather changes. The primary threats from these storms include large hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter and wind gusts reaching up to 60 mph. While the risk of tornadoes remains very low, residents are advised to stay vigilant.
Quick moving storm leaves its mark
HIBBING—Cleanup was ongoing Thursday morning following a swift moving storm with high winds that swept through the area at about 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday causing downed trees, broken branches, some hail and some power outages across the region. The National Weather Service reported maximum wind gusts at 50 miles per hour at Range Regional Airport in Hibbing. Gusts as high as 48 miles per hour were reported in the Virginia area, and 45 miles per hour outside of Grand Rapids, according to a map provided...
Gov. Tim Walz won't share details about VP vetting process, as Kamala Harris secures enough delegates for nomination
MINNEAPOLIS — Vice President Kamala Harris has the delegates. Now the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee just needs a running mate.But Gov. Tim Walz, who is on the short list of potential candidates, isn't saying much about that process. "That's a decision that needs to be made by the vice president and she will make it on what she sees. I am who I am," Walz said Thursday when pressed by reporters. Harris, who will hit the campaign trail with her vice presidential pick on Tuesday for a tour through battleground states, is expected to announce her choice by Monday. A spokesperson for Walz confirmed Friday...
As storms become more frequent and intense, West Des Moines insurer IMT exits Minnesota
In the midst of its worst financial stretch in company history, IMT Insurance Co. will exit the Minnesota market, extend a pause on new business and continue to raise customers' deductibles. The West Des Moines company announced the changes in emails to agents over the last two weeks, most recently sharing its decision...