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Minnesota weather: Hot and humid days arrive and stick around
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Hazy, hot, and humid. This will likely be the theme of our forecast in Minnesota for a while. The heat and humidity arrive on Friday and last through our extended forecast. Temperatures will peak in the upper 80s most days along with some lower 90s. Dew points will rise to the upper 60s and lower 70s making for many steamy days in a row.
Minnesota activist dies, leaves behind legacy of championing disability rights
MINNEAPOLIS — The legacy of disability activist Margot Imdieke Cross is everywhere. From Minnesota state parks to the Senate building or Target Field, she advocated for accessibility that is now in place for all residents. The Minnesota Council on Disability (MCD) released a statement Friday saying Imdieke Cross died...
Diversity Seen Across the Region
Hefty Seed Business Development Lead Jeff Preston serves Minnesota and the Dakotas. At the Ag PhD Field Day in Baltic, South Dakota, Preston said his geography covers a variety of conditions. “It’s very diverse agriculture with sugarbeets, dry edible beans, potatoes and more so our people have to know recommendations because of carryover and things like that in chemistry,” said Preston. “Down here it’s predominantly corn and beans.” Preston, who is based in Hillsboro, North Dakota, said soil types also vary greatly across the region.”The (Red River) Valley is very unique and we work all the way out to the Montana border. We go from irrigation to heavy clay/high magnesium soils to bull sand. So it’s very diverse and it takes different agronomy skills and expertise to work with farmers.”
Balloon Blast! Minnesota Faces Surprise Layoffs as Medical Company Announces Workforce Reductions
MJP – A medical company has just revealed surprising staff reductions in Minnesota as part of a strategy to streamline operations by consolidating service centers and production facilities. ICU Medical is getting ready to shut down a service and distribution center in Oakdale, Minnesota, and dismiss all 83 workers...
Dangerous synthetic drugs are changing the way some Minnesota prisons are processing mail
FARIBAULT, Minn. — Contraband isn't new to prisons, but investigators are warning that Minnesota's prison system is being inundated by mail laced with synthetic opioids."I've been in this department for 27 years, and this is one of our largest problems," John Melvin, director of the office of special investigations at the Minnesota Department of Corrections, explained to WCCO Investigates. "Our investigators are very overwhelmed by trying to help stop this introduction."Melvin shared several examples of compromised mail that was confiscated and tested for drugs. They included everything from handwritten birthday cards to what appeared to a package from an attorney's office."It...
Northfield girls hockey to take part in 2025 Hockey Day Minnesota
The Northfield High School girls hockey team will take part in the 2025 Hockey Day Minnesota event, which will be held at the Valleyfair theme park in Shakopee Jan. 22-24. An outdoor rink will be set up on the grounds of Valleyfair and it will host 10 games over the four days. Northfield is scheduled to play Orono in a non-conference girls hockey showdown at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23. ...
MyPillow eviction suit dismissed for Shakopee outlet store
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — Editor's note: The video above first aired on KARE 11 in March 2024. Attorneys for a Shakopee landlord said their client has voluntarily dismissed an eviction suit against the company MyPillow, but not without cost to the company and CEO Mike Lindell. According to Scott County...
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...
Why P.J. Fleck wanted his defensive coordinator to leave for Michigan State
INDIANAPOLIS – Minnesota trailed Nebraska by seven points in the fourth quarter of its season opener last year and the Cornhuskers had the ball near midfield. That’s when Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck gave a directive over the headset to defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Joe Rossi. If you...
Carjacking victim shot near Loring Park in Minneapolis, police say
MINNEAPOLIS — A man is fighting for his life and a suspect is in custody after a violent carjacking early Friday near Minneapolis' Loring Park.Police say the victim was pulled out of his vehicle just before 2 a.m. on Oak Grove Street near Spruce Place, and at some point in the struggle the thief opened fire.The victim suffered life-threatening injuries and is being treated at Hennepin Healthcare.Police say the victim's car was later spotted by St. Paul police officers, who took the driver into custody. The investigation is still underway, according to police.
Coffee And Soccer Join Forces At This Unique Minneapolis Shop
There is a place in Minneapolis where you can get a cup of coffee... while watching some intense soccer action at the same time!. Ninth Street, located near the Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood near I-35W in Minneapolis, features specialty coffees, smoothies, beer, wine and a variety of food options that guests can enjoy while checking out the action on Ninth Street's indoor soccer field.
Thomas McMillian Breaks 13-14 NAG Record With 56.36 100 Backstroke
LCM (50 meters) 14 year old Thomas McMillan swam to a new national age group (NAG) record in the boys 100 backstroke on night 2 of Futures in Minneapolis. McMillan swam to a 56.36. McMillan who swims for St Charles Swim Team out of Illinois broke the previous record that...
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