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Slappin’ Da Bass: The 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival
Greaser? Bettie? Got a '51 Cadillac that can beat a '55 Thunderbird?. Break out the pencil skirts and bowling shirts for the 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival on August 17th at Hackamore Brewing Company in Chanhassen!. 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival on August 17th. Classic cars, great food, and Rock...
During RNC, Gov. Walz, Democrats stress need to protect abortion access
MILWAUKEE (FOX 9) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other Democrats spoke Wednesday outside the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee about abortion protections. Democrats held a press conference featuring Walz, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, and reproductive rights advocate Amanda Zurawski to highlight former President Donald Trump and JD Vance's Project 2025 and their plan to ban abortion, as well as "threaten access to IVF and contraception," according to a press release.
Big Lake 9-year-old rakes in cash trapping nuisance gophers
BIG LAKE, Minn. (FOX 9) - This summer in Sherburne County, some homeowners are turning to an unorthodox solution in their fight against destructive rodents. "I’ve caught more than 10 gophers," 9-year-old Dylan Harapat told FOX 9 on Wednesday. "I think I have about $78." Dylan’s curiosity and entrepreneurial...
Stearns County gets custody of man allegedly sleeping with underage St. Cloud girls
ST. CLOUD — Stearns County Jail booking records show the sheriff’s department took custody of Yasin Abdulkadir on July 16. The 23-year-old man is accused of allegedly having sex with minors in St. Cloud. "Abdulkadir was arrested by out-of-state law enforcement and transported back to Stearns County on...
Delano student crowned national storytelling champ
Oliver Berg, a student at Delano High School, has been crowned the National Middle School Storytelling Champion by the National Speech & Debate Association. The seventh-grader won the June 21 competition in Des Moines with his performance of the Japanese folktale “The Jellyfish and the Monkey,” Head Speech Coach Barb Shofner said. The story explores the moral complexity of knowing the right thing and actually doing it.
Black Water Lounge To Close In Downtown Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. — After 15 years of serving hand-crafted martinis in downtown Duluth, Black Water Lounge has made the difficult decision to close. The lounge on the 200 block of East Superior Street is part of the Black Woods Group. Co-owner Julie Thoreson told FOX 21 it’s a tough...
New Behavior Health Clinic Looks to Bridge Gap for Crisis Response
DULUTH, Minn. — A new behavior health care center is set to open near Downtown Duluth next week. During Tuesday’s public safety meeting, members of the Human Development Center opened the presser stressing the need for mental health support. A new Urgent Care Behavioral Health Clinic will open up on Monday with a dedicated space meant to de-escalate and service people who are having a mental or behavioral health crisis.
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...
World's best unicyclists battle for glory in Bemidji
BEMIDJI, Minn. — Hundreds of athletes, 12 days of fun and just one wheel. Unicon 21, the unicycling world convention and championships, is underway at Bemidji's Sanford Center. There's more to these competitions than just riding a unicycle. Some cyclists will compete artistically, some will face off in unicycle hockey or basketball games, and some competitions focus on speed. And if you aren't competing you can still enjoy the convention full of vendors, lessons and entertainment. Unicon 21 began on Sunday and runs through July 26.The event has been held before in places like South Korea and France.
St. Cloud City Council to Debate Resolution Urging Stearns County to Keep Jail Downtown
(KNSI) – St. Cloud will discuss a potential resolution pressuring Stearns County to keep its jail downtown. The measure is scheduled for debate during the next city council meeting on Monday night. It is being introduced by member George Hontos. If it was adopted and successful in persuading the county, the current facility would need to be expanded. That would likely require the county to purchase adjacent land, driving up the cost of construction.
Duluth man charged for early morning stabbing
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The Duluth man accused of stabbing another early Tuesday morning has been charged. Jake Pyrlik, 30, of Duluth was charged with first and second-degree assault. According to the criminal complaint, on Tuesday at around 3:45 a.m., the Duluth Police Department responded outside the Sheraton...
Rice Will Be Showing Off Hot Rods Next Weekend
Let's face it, finding quality family time is hard to come by these days. We're all so busy and if we're being honest, so tired most of the time. Many folks are planning what they’re going to be doing each weekend, trying to take advantage of the great weather and enjoy some time with your family.
Stearns County cracks down on human trafficking: 8 arrests leads to upcoming court cases
ST. CLOUD — The Stearns County Attorney’s Office is taking several human trafficking cases to court this coming month after the Central Minnesota Human Trafficking Task Force busted eight individuals trying to solicit sexual acts between June 25 and June 27. The next scheduled court appearance for at least one of the cases is on July 19, according to Minnesota court records, with one Stearns County inmate facing a felony charge and seven other individuals facing misdemeanors. ...
Second COP House Planned for St. Cloud’s Southeast Side
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The plan to create St. Cloud's second Community Outpost is moving forward. On Monday night the city council is expected to approve a renovation agreement for the city-owned building at 10-10 Park in southeast St. Cloud. The city has received a $475,000 grant from the United States Department of Justice.
St. Cloud's 6 mayoral candidates go head-to-head on Aug. 13
ST. CLOUD — The primary election is less than a month away, and six St. Cloud mayoral candidates are trying to break out of the pack to become one of two finalists in the Nov. 5 general election. St. Cloud’s primary election will be held on Aug. 13. The two mayoral candidates with the highest number of votes will progress to the Nov. 5 general election. ...
3 Victims Airlifted From Serious Crash in Sebeka
Sebeka, MN – At around 3:17 Wednesday afternoon (July 17th), the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle roll over north of Sebeka, in Red Eye Township. Law Enforcement, Fire and Rescue, and Medical personnel responded to the scene and found a pickup with damage consistent...
Dawson Garcia, top scorer for the Gophers men's basketball team, recovering from foot surgery
The Big Ten’s leading returning scorer, he is expected to resume activities in September after suffering a left foot injury in practice this month. Dawson Garcia, top scorer for the Gophers men's basketball team, recovering from foot surgery. Located in Litchfield, MN we deliver the latest in local News,...
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...
Give Blood, Get an Amazon Gift Card Event in St. Cloud
We have been hearing for years about how much the donations from people giving blood drop off during the summer months. This makes sense because of how busy people are during the summer, and people just aren't as available for, or thinking about those types of things like they might be during the colder months here in Minnesota.
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