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New Ojibwe-language dub of "Star Wars" gets its first screenings
MINNEAPOLIS — A brand new Indigenous language dub of the epic space opera "Star Wars: A New Hope" is getting its first showtimes this weekend. Screenings are scheduled to take place Friday at nine theaters across parts of Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, including the Oakdale, Parkwood, and Southbridge Crossing theaters in the Twin Cities.Late last year, Walt Disney Studios announced that Disney and Lucasfilm were working with the Dakota Ojibwe Tribal Council and the University of Manitoba to create the Ojibwemowin version of the 1977 film. Kathy Staples Forlita brought her niece to witness history, to see the first showing of the...
Minnesota Amateur Baseball State Tournament Wraps Up This Weekend
11 a.m. @ JORDAN- CHAMPLIN PARK LoGATORS vs. The Class B Championship game will be played at 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 1st in Belle Plaine. Winners meet Sunday in Green Isle/Jordan, state championship game to be played Monday at 1 p.m. in Jordan. More information on the Minnesota Baseball...
Hawaiin Shirt Collection Wraps Up September 1st
(Willmar, MN) - 600 new Hawaiian shirts, (size small to 3X) are being collected to send to the 34th Infantry Soldiers for their end-of-tour barbeque parties. Your browser does not support the audio element. Daryl Thul, combat veteran, military chaplain and current co-pastor of the ACT Parish, says the BBQ...
Award-winning actor and author visits Northland for Duluth-Superior Pride
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A famous actor and author is in the Northland this weekend taking part in the pride festivities, and raising awareness for a political cause. Chris Colfer is known to millions of people for his work on the TV show Glee, writing best-selling books, and...
Chance to improve habitat at Pine Island WMA 'no brainer' for local sportsmen's group
TOWER—More than 50 volunteers put boots on the ground last weekend on Lake Vermilion’s Pine Island in what officials are calling a successful effort to provide outdoors enthusiasts more opportunity to enjoy what northern Minnesota has to offer. As part of a unique Department of Natural Resources program called Adopt a WMA Today, Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters (SFBW) teamed up with MeatEater’s Working for Wildlife Tour and local DNR wildlife officials, to make improvements at the 40-acres Pine Island Wildlife Management Area. ...
Firefighters are the unhappiest St. Paul employees — and other labor news
Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly round-up of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This week: poor morale in the St. Paul Fire Department; trucking company fined $621,600 following worker death; Minnesota minimum wage to rise to $11.13 per hour; Americans’ support for unions near all-time high; and Australia legalizes ignoring your […]
Bluejays win against Packers and Trojans in doubleheader
The Waseca girls tennis team had a stellar day Tuesday, winning both of its meets 7-0. This puts the team’s record at 4-1 on the young season. The Waseca girls tennis team faced off against the Austin Packers and the Worthington Trojans on their home courts on Tuesday, Aug. 27 in a doubleheader. The Austin Packers traveled to Waseca for a rescheduled meet that was originally supposed to be the season opener for both teams on Friday, Aug. 16 before it was postponed due to...
4-H Youth exhibit livestock at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS—4-H youth from across Minnesota again showcased their learning in the 4-H during the first four day of the Minnesota State Fair. Throughout the year, 4-H youth select project areas that reflect personal areas of interest and pursue hands-on learning in both self-directed and guided environments. The results of their learning are exhibited at county fairs and other showcase events across the state. A collection of the best exhibits from each fair and showcase are brought to the Minnesota State Fair. Exhibiting project work at the state fair provides youth an opportunity to showcase their achievements and continue learning through interactive judging with project experts and team experiences. The presentations, exhibits and presence of 4-H youth from diverse communities across Minnesota brought renewed and welcomed energy. See the full results and photos at z.umn.edu/4h-state-fair-results.
Red Rooster Days Continues in Dassel
The community of Dassel welcomes residents and visitors alike to the 65th Annual Red Rooster Days which continues today. Sunday events include a community worship service, a brunch, fire department waterball, a brat feed at the Spring Lake Park Upper Shelter, and the annual fireworks display tonight at dusk. Monday...
Whit’s Craft In Downtown St. Cloud Decides To Close
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Another downtown St. Cloud business has decided to close. Whit's Craft has announced that Saturday will be their last day of operation. Owners Rob and Jean Hartley say downtown does not have enough traffic to sustain the business. They continued that they were excited about the revitalization of the downtown area when they opened in 2023 but it has just not developed and they are thankful to all of their employees and patrons.
Daniel Jackson, Alexandria kicker committed to the Gophers, adds to his legend; Becker coach Dwight Lundeen wins his 400th
Daniel Jackson kicked a 54-yard field goal Thursday, a mark exceeded only twice in Minnesota history. Dwight Lundeen made his milestone win memorable on Becker alumni night. Daniel Jackson, Alexandria kicker committed to the Gophers, adds to his legend; Becker coach Dwight Lundeen wins his 400th. Located in Litchfield, MN...
St. Cloud Movie Theatres Revisited: Eastman and Hays Theatres
WJON is taking a look at former St. Cloud movie theaters. I am joined by Steve Penick and John Decker from the Stearns History Museum. The Eastman Theater was located at 21 2nd street south in St. Cloud. It opened in 1940, had seating of 464, it closed in 1967 and was since demolished.
St. Cloud Police Request Assistance In Finding Missing Man
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Authorities are requesting help in locating a missing St. Cloud man. The St. Cloud Police Department says 28-year-old Ma In Abdullahi Muse of St. Cloud has not been in contact with his family since May 20th. Officials say Muse is known to be homeless in...
Benilde-St. Margaret’s tops the Willmar Cardinals
(Willmar,MN) ~ The Willmar Cardinals hosted the Benilde-St. Margaret’s Red Knights for the season opener for both teams on Friday night. And it was the Red Knights who came out on top, 20-13. The Red Knights scored first after the Cardinals received the opening kickoff and went three and...
West Nile virus kills 2 in Wisconsin; Cases on the rise in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — There is a rise in West Nile virus cases in our region.It's killed two people in Wisconsin and sent another to the hospital. In addition, three people in Minnesota recently tested positive for the virus. West Nile is transmitted by mosquitoes and late summer is when cases peak. "It's been terrible, and we just finished our basement so every day I go down there and make sure there is nothing coming up," said Jeff Noyes, of Woodbury. Unlike the past couple of years, there's no shortage of rain this summer. And wherever there's standing water, there's bound to be mosquitoes. "When I'm golfing,...
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