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Maple Grove woman says she was dropped by insurance company due to make, model of car
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. — A 2019 blue Hyundai Elantra has given Erin Walters the freedom to travel across the country. That all changed a week ago after she tried renewing her car insurance with State Farm."I was shocked that State Farm was denying me," Walters said. She's been a loyal customer for five years.Walters said her representative told her she was denied because of the make and model of her vehicle. The South Korean automaker has been targeted by thieves using a technique to steal Kias and Hyundais popularized on TikTok and other social media platforms.Now, this is impacting Walters who's...
Fun Days Parade treks on
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - North Mankato residents were excited for the Fun Days Parade, having already started claiming spots since Tuesday. “So, I think it’s a great community here in Mankato, and we’ve got a great parade to show that,” the Target crew said. The parade features...
Sahan Journal names Vanan Murugesan as next executive director
Vanan was previously head of transformation at Pillsbury United Communities and brings extensive experience in social entrepreneurship, creative fundraising, and organizational change. At Sahan Journal, he will lead a Minnesota newsroom with 23 employees, supporting its nonprofit mission to serve immigrants and people of color. The post Sahan Journal names Vanan Murugesan as next executive director appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Minnesota LEMA President alarmed by 15% increase in officer deaths so far this year
CRYSTAL, MINN. — Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association President Brian Hubbard of Crystal says every officer goes to work every day knowing they may be called to make the ultimate sacrifice. But he says, “When it actually happens I think we are freshly reminded, both us and our families, of the potential of that sacrifice. And so I think it always becomes a vivid reminder especially when it happens close to home.”
Gas Prices Fall in Minnesota, Rise Nationally
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 4.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.30 per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has risen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.49 per gallon. The national average price of diesel has...
Photos show downed Twin Cities trees after overnight storms, large hail in other parts of Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS – Strong winds tested the strength of trees across the Twin Cities metro area overnight, and some parts of the state saw monstrous hail stones as severe storms rolled through the region.More than 50,000 Xcel Energy customers were without power Sunday afternoon in Minnesota and Wisconsin, down from well over 100,000 reported earlier in the day.Multiple residents of Monticello reported seeing large hail late Saturday. Some of the photos shared with WCCO showed hail stones roughly the size of baseballs, including a shot from Brian Anderson, who captured one hailstone measuring about 4 inches in diameter.Other viewers sent similar...
This Minnesota Suburb Has the Worst Credit Card Debt in the State
Credit Card debt is soaring throughout the United States and Minnesota is no exception. However, certain cities are racking up debt far more than others. On average, one Twin Cities Suburb has the highest amount of debt in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes. As for the least, one surprising...
Winnebago Council addresses repair issue
There was some good news and there was some bad news for the Winnebago City Council to deal with at their regular meeting on Tuesday evening, July 9. While the council was excited to approve the hiring of Cass Davis, who is already a certified EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), to the Winnebago Ambulance Department, they were also disappointed to learn that the Muir Library once again needed some unscheduled maintenance.
Twins to place pivotal infielder on 10-day injured list
The Twins will place Jose Miranda on the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's game with the Giants, manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters (including Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press). Utilityman Diego Castillo will have his contract selected from Triple-A to take Miranda’s spot on the active roster and the Twins will have to make another move to clear space on the 40-man roster.
Duesey Days Wraps Up in Garner Today
Garners big summertime event known as Duesey Days wraps up with several events according to the Garner Chamber Director Jennifer Malek. As mid-day approaches, there remain a number of family events that will take place. Those who need to get from where they are parked can receive shuttle service to...
Vikings Predicted to Potentially Bench Star RB Aaron Jones During 2024 Season
The Minnesota Vikings landed themselves a star running back at value in Aaron Jones over the offseason, which was something of a positional coup for the organization. Minnesota plucked Jones out of Green Bay, no less, potentially weakening an NFC North Division rival while also ostensibly upgrading its own backfield. A reasonable question remains, however, as to whether Jones is truly a step up from third-year RB Ty Chandler at this point in his career, or if he is simply the Week 1 starter and an insurance policy against an unforeseen stunt in development on the part of his younger contemporary.
Minnesota weather: Twin Cities hits 90 degrees for first time this year
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Twin Cities and St. Cloud hit 90 degrees for the first time this year, after a rainy summer kept temperatures relatively cool. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), along with the St. Cloud Airport, recorded 90 degrees Sunday. The NWS's third climate site in Eau Claire, Wisconsin still has not hit that 90-degree mark.
DNR proposes to sell 80,000 acres of BWCAW land
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Minnesota Office of School Trust Lands and the U.S. Forest Service- Superior National Forest have proposed a plan to sell land in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to the federal government to benefit the state's public schools. According to...
Fillman wins cornhole state championship
PENGILLY—Normally associated with a fun time in the backyard or a game to play during a football tailgate, a competitive side to the game of cornhole has been growing in recent years and one Iron Range man has found some major success in that realm. Jason Fillman of Pengilly recently took home top honors in the open division at the Minnesota American Cornhole League State Tournament in St. Cloud. Competing in the tournament’s top level bracket, 32 of the best cornhole players in Minnesota competed...
More chances for severe storms in Minnesota loom going into Monday
MINNEAPOLIS — Parts of Minnesota are still assessing damage after storms late Saturday and overnight left some with large hail, and others with high winds that knocked down trees and led to power outages for tens of thousands.And we may not be finished with the severe storms just yet. WCCO meteorologist Katie Steiner says that there's another chance for storms today, and Monday brings with it a marginal to slight risk of severe weather.Steiner says one silver lining is that the National Weather Service canceled the heat advisory for the Twin Cities. High temperatures could still flirt with 90 degrees,...
Minnesota Republicans prepare for Trump ending the state’s blue winning streak
Minnesota Republicans say chaos within the Democratic Party over the fate of President Joe Biden is pushing the historically blue state closer to the GOP in time for the Republican National Convention. In the weeks following Biden’s poor debate performance, several swing-state seats and battleground states have leaned more in favor of Republicans and former […]
WNBA coach has fiery response to Caitlin Clark fans
Wherever the Indiana Fever goes this season, their fans follow. Thanks to the Caitlin Clark phenomenon, the Fever has been the hottest ticket in the WNBA with the TV ratings to match. It’s also become very common to see opposing arenas fill up with Fever jerseys and Clark supporters all around the country. All of Read more... The post Cheryl Reeve on pro-Caitlin Clark crowd at Lynx home game: ‘I don’t give two sh*ts’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.
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