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Forecast calls for retirement with increasing chance of travel: WCCO's Paul Douglas ends incredible broadcasting career
We end an era this week as we bid goodbye to longtime Meteorologist Paul Douglas who will be stepping away from the grind of daily weather-casting duties. It comes after more than 40 years of helping us figure out if it’s cold or just a little nippy.
Six Olympic athletes to compete using Minnesota company's bike spokes
HOPKINS, Minn. — When it comes to biking, Charlie Spanjers knows a thing or two."IWe first had the idea for this bicycle spoke company," he said.Three University of Minnesota students wanted to change the future of cycling."We created the first prototypes in my apartment," Spanjers said.It started with removing the typical metal spokes in the wheel."People say it looks like spaghetti until you get it into a wheel," Spanjers said.Berd spokes are made out of something called "Dyneema" — a high-performance material that is 15 times stronger than steel."It's a braided fiber and the braided fiber goes...
So many are getting behind The Great Itasca Giveback
Three men on a mission will have maxed out muscles starting next Friday. “250 miles in 36 hours, all to raise money for eight non-profits,” Phill Hermel explained. He will be rollerblading, Troy will be running, and Simon will be cycling. Each man chose a few non-profits to support....
Mankato Felon Pleaded Guilty to Illegal Firearm Possession After Shooting at Police Officers During a Home Invasion
MINNEAPOLIS – A Mankato man has pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm as a felon after firing at police officers during a violent home invasion, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According to court documents, on January 14, 2024, a woman called 911 to report that a...
Vikings RB Returns after Brief Hiccup
After two days on the NFL’s Non-Football-Injury (NFI) list, Minnesota Vikings running back DeWayne McBride has returned to training camp, an event that kicked off earlier this week. Star Tribune‘s Ben Goessling tweeted Wednesday, “Kevin O’Connell said DeWayne McBride has cleared the NFI list and will be a full...
Former Vikings first-round pick signs with team No. 8 of his NFL career
Despite beginning his NFL career with an underwhelming four years as a member of the Minnesota Vikings, wide receiver Laquon Treadwell has, surprisingly, still managed to remain in the league ever since he left the Twin Cities in the 2020 offseason. Following his tenure with the Vikings, Treadwell has had...
City by City: Chisholm, Hibbing, Coleraine
CHISHOLM, Minn. - Doc “Moonlight” Graham Days start next Wednesday in Chisholm. As part of the community celebration, Faith Lutheran Church is hosting a Good Old Fashioned Pie Social to support the United Way of North Eastern Minnesota. The event runs from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 3. Pie, ice cream, and coffee are just $5. Proceeds support the United Ways Buddy Backpack Program which ensures students can access food over the weekend.
Lavalier’s Berry Patch near Grand Rapids benefits from solar program
Stuart Lavalier has put 40 years of love into Lavalier’s Berry Patch in Grand Rapids. “It started with strawberries,” he shared. Now he has blueberries, cherries, apples, and some flowers and vegetables too. “The cherry picking start on Friday. And blueberries will be soon.”. New in 2022,...
MN berry grower adds solar power to his revenue stream
GRAND RAPIDS — At the end of each growing season, Grand Rapids berry farmer Stuart Lavalier is ready for cold weather to set in, exhausted from the long hours and hard work required to grow high-quality strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and apples for local customers. Lavalier uses the off-season to...
Victim & suspect identified in deadly Moorhead shooting
MOORHEAD, MINN. (Valley News Live) - Moorhead Police say, a man is now behind bars in connection to this week’s deadly shooting. Officials say, 35-year-old Jamal Ahmed is being held at the Clay County Correctional Facility on a long-form complaint for Felony Secondary Degree Murder charges. On July 24...
Police seek suspect after firework set off in fountain outside Duluth City Hall
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Police are searching for the man who they believed set off a firework inside the fountain outside City Hall Thursday morning. Around 7:30 a.m., police received reports of an explosion at Priley Circle, where Duluth’s City Hall is located. They determined the loud noise was...
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