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Texas man swindled northern Minnesota woman out of $100K in gold bars, $36K in cash, charges say
MARSHALL COUNTY, Minn. — A 23-year-old Texas man faces charges for his role in swindling $36,000 in cash and $100,000 in gold bars from a northern Minnesota woman.Charges filed in Marshall County say that a 66-year-old woman said she sent the money to a man in Texas because he had told her he had access to her Social Security number. She said she'd sent the cash in $100 bills and tucked the money into books, which she sent to two different CVS stores in Texas.She added that he had also bought $100,000 worth of gold bars online in August of last...
Ones to watch: These Minnesota men are running for Liberia at the Paris Olympics
Last week, Jabez Reeves, a sprinter at Minnesota State University, Mankato, stretched by himself on the end of the school’s track. He then ran three full-speed sprints, as his coach at Mankato watched on. Three days later, Reeves was on a flight to Paris, where he’ll compete on the...
Rock Climbing Gym Proposed in Plymouth
Fans of rock climbing may have a new indoor spot to practice the sport in the west metro. Bouldering Co. Inc. plans to build a 20,672-square-foot indoor climbing gym in Plymouth. It’s planned for construction in a multi-tenant building at 161 Cheshire Ln. N., near Interstate 494 and Carlson Parkway....
Despite Trump claim and 2020 tweet showing support, Harris never donated to Minnesota Freedom Fund
MINNEAPOLIS — Former President Donald Trump is using a 2022 Minnesota murder case to attack Vice President Kamala Harris.Trump claims Harris helped raise millions and personally donated to a fund that got extra support to bail out protestors in the aftermath of George Floyd's death."One of the dangerous criminals Kamala helped bail out of jail was Shawn Michael Tillman," Trump said at a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina. "You know that name. A repeat offender who, with Harris's help, was set free. He then went on to murder a man on a train platform in St. Paul, Minnesota, shooting him...
St. Louis Park to Conduct Public Test of Voting Equipment Ahead of State Primary
As election season warms up, the City of St. Louis Park is keeping its gears greased for the democratic machinery to run smoothly at the upcoming State Primary election. According to a notice released by the city, scheduled for August 13, a public accuracy test of the city's voting equipment is due for a run-through. Residents and the civically curious can observe the process, which serves as a check and balance for the technological instruments that will tally their intent and their voice in the form of a vote.
Bloomington Welcomes Diverse Talent with 'Bloom in Bloomington' Internship Program at Mall of America and Other Key Sites
Bloomington's workforce landscape is getting a fresh infusion of talent as the Bloom in Bloomington internship program kicks off at various local organizations, including the iconic Mall of America, Larkin Hoffman law firm, the creative hub Artistry, and within the city's departments. This diversity-driven program which started in June, has now fully launched with its cadre of fifteen interns. They're out here, sleeves rolled up and ready to bring new perspectives to their respective fields.
Kernels lose walkoff heartbreaker; will host Maple Plain in first round of playoffs
HUTCHINSON – TheCokato Kernels lost a heartbreaker to Hutchinson to end North Star League play. Cokato held a 4-2 lead after eight innings, as ace Steve Schmitt kept the potent Huskies lineup at bay. Unfortunately, in the bottom of the ninth the Huskies’ Marcus Hahn hit a grand slam...
Special prosecutors' report released by HCAO in Londregan case
MINNEAPOLIS — Almost a year to the day since a former Minnesota state trooper killed 33-year-old Ricky Cobb II, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office made previously unreleased case documents public for the first time. Moriarty's office released its special prosecutors' 69-page report and an additional two invoices for services...
Four-Vehicle Pileup Injures Three People Near Buffalo
CHATHAM TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- A four-vehicle crash in Wright County Friday morning injured three people. The crash happened on Highway 55 at Wright County Road 12 just before 7:00 a.m. The vehicles were all traveling eastbound on Highway 55 just outside of Buffalo when they collided. The Minnesota State...
Bombshell Confession: Man Admits to BOMBING & Vandalizing Minneapolis Salon – TWICE!
EDINA, MN – In a shocking twist, a Minneapolis man has confessed to blowing up a local hair salon with a homemade bomb. Michael Allen Francisco, 59, pleaded guilty to the explosive crime that shook the Bryn Mawr neighborhood in 2022. Salon Bombing Caught on Camera. Surveillance footage captured...
Police: Shots Fired During Large Disturbance at Noble Sports Park
Brooklyn Park police responded late Friday night to a large gathering of people causing a disturbance at Noble Sports Park that police say resulted in gunfire. According to Brooklyn Park police, officers arrived at about 9:20 p.m. at the park, located in the 4700 block of Oak Grove Parkway. Shortly after arriving, police say they heard shots fired.
Nesya Anderson is 2024 Kolacky Days Queen!
Neysa Anderson was crowned the 2024 Kolocky Queen for the Kolacky Days 90th festival this Friday evening, July 26. The remainder of Kolacky Days royalty were also crowned as 1st Princess Olivia Skluzacek, and 2nd Princess and Miss Congeniality Tayla Kline. They have taken their place and will be seen over the next two days of Kolacky Days festivities, including the Grand Parade on Sunday at noon along 1st Street in Montgomery!
3-Year-Old Dies After Dog Attack in Brooklyn Park
A child who was attacked by dogs last week in Brooklyn Park has died in the hospital. Family members said in a social media post that 3-year-old Covil Allen has died after being attacked last Friday, July 19, in the back yard of a Brooklyn Park home. His family plans...
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