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Black Crowes cancel Minnesota Yacht Club appearance set for Friday
MINNEAPOLIS - The Black Crowes have canceled their appearance set for Friday at the inaugural Minnesota Yacht Club festival at Harriet Island in St. Paul. The reason is "illness in the band," according to the fest's post on X on Thursday evening. The veteran Atlanta rockers known for the 1990s...
Annual Bemidji Corvettes Show & Shine Focuses on the Classic Car
The fourth annual Bemidji Corvettes Show & Shine, which lets people see the many different generations of Corvettes throughout the years, will be taking place this weekend. The event is free to attend and features a special showcase on the second generation of Corvettes, those built between 1963 and 1967.
‘From St. Paul to the Hall’: Friday in Cooperstown with Twins fans, the Mauer kids
KSTP Sports Director Joe Schmit is in Cooperstown, New York all weekend to cover Joe Mauer’s induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. On Friday, Joe chatted with Twins fans who made the trip to upstate New York and Mauer’s three children. Schmit also hosted an event to...
Chalk festival brings pop of color to St. Louis Park
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — The public is invited to the inaugural W.E. (West End) Chalk Festival in St. Louis Park this weekend. The two-day celebration will feature one-of-a-kind creations from local, national and international chalk artists. The event's founder and local artist Shawn McCann joined KARE 11 News at Noon to chalk and talk.
Woodbury Community Honors Late Former City Council Member Julie Ohs with Flags at Half-Staff
The city of Woodbury is marking a somber occasion this week as it mourns the passing of a dedicated former City Council member. Julie Ohs, who served the community for over a decade, died last month at the age of 61. According to a statement from the city, flags will be flying at half-staff today in her honor.
Quiet Minnesota Suburb Has 2nd Highest Murder Rate
The state of Minnesota has consistently ranked as one of the safest states in the U.S. for a few decades now. However, as with any state, some places are more dangerous than others. It will probably come as no surprise that Minneapolis has the highest murder per capita rate in...
CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital Named Among State’s Top Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report has released its annual list of Minnesota's Best Hospitals, and CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital is among the top hospitals in the state. CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital was given a four star rating in Patient Experience. The hospital was honored as 'High Performing' in the fields of Orthopedics and Pulmonology.
Big Lake train derailment blocks off area as crews and authorities respond
BIG LAKE, Minn. (FOX 9) - A BNSF train derailment reported in Big Lake has closed off the area near the railway as crews and authorities respond to the wreckage. The Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office said there are no reported injuries. The incident happened at about 3:15 a.m. Saturday...
Pop Up IKEA Store Not Too Far from St. Cloud – Opens TODAY [FRIDAY]
There are those who absolutely love IKEA. To be honest, I have only been in that store one time. And yes, the prices are very good. But you will spend some time putting most things that you buy there together. But that's sometime the price you pay for inexpensive furniture pieces.
The Vikings Have an Under-The-Radar Rookie
With training camp getting closer, the rookies are about to enter the practice facility in Eagan, Minnesota. The Vikings acquired a bunch of rookies, and of course, the attention will primarily go to first-rounders J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner. Teammates have praised both, but it remains to be seen if they can keep that momentum into training camp and perhaps show enough potential to earn a role early in their careers.
Mankato motorcyclist hurt in Friday evening crash
MANKATO, Minn. – A motorcyclist crashed in southern Minnesota on Friday evening. The Minnesota State Patrol says Shawn Lee Ward, 39 of Mankato, was riding a 2009 Harley Davidson FXDF Cruiser north on Highway 169. The State Patrol says Ward tried to take the onramp to eastbound Highway 14 around 8:07 pm and lost control of his bike.
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