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WEM hires new middle school principal
Eagan resident Myles Knutson was introduced Monday, July 22 as the newest WEM Middle School Principal during the Board’s regular July meeting. Knutson has more than a decade of experience in the field of education, most recently as the Differentiation Specialist at Prior Lake-Savage School District. After graduating from...
Massman Companies Celebrates Grand Opening of New Facility
Massman Companies proudly announced the successful grand opening of their new 72,000-square-foot facility located on 80 acres of land in Alexandria, MN. The private event on Thursday, July 25, was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony, luncheon, and guided tours. Massman Companies CEO Jeff Hohn, Alexandria Area Economic Development Director Nicole...
Chris Cagle Rocks Rollie’s Rednecks and Longnecks for 14th Annual Sauk Rapids Firefighters Fundraiser
(KNSI) – Everyone will dig Friday’s concert at Rollie’s Rednecks and Longnecks. The 14th Annual Sauk Rapids Firefighters Relief Association Fundraiser is part of the Rollie’s Summer Concert Series. County singer Chris Cagle will spend a beautiful day in central Minnesota raising funds for the department. The doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the show goes until 11:00 p.m., at which point he is gone for good, good and gone, and gone with the long before it.
Playoffs bubble boys preach patience at 3M Open
BLAINE, Minn. – Andrew Putnam tries not to think about it, but it's an unavoidable reality for PGA TOUR golfers. For most of the year, players are focused on the shot in front of them, doing their best not to think about the next hole, round or tournament. But as the calendar turns to late July, pro golfers' minds begin to wander. In three weeks, the FedExCup Playoffs begin, with only the top 70 players in attendance. In four weeks, 50 players will guarantee their spot in next year's Signature Events. Who will be there?
Morristown’s new city clerk carries on a family tradition
Cassie Eldeen had a busy first day in her new position as City Clerk and Treasurer for the City of Morristown. July 1 was also the same day of the City Council’s monthly meeting. This gave Eldeen a chance to be introduced to the greater community by Mayor Tony Lindahl.
Last-minute cancellation leads Faribault Harley-Davidson to create track, host race
With about a month until the race, organizers were shocked to hear the venue was cancelling. The Cannon Falls City Council had convinced the board of Cannon Valley Fairgrounds to cut ties with Faribault Harley-Davidson, following complaints about noise associated with the race. The venue pulled out as the host of the race. The chair of the Fair Board had just built a “totally gorgeous” go-kart track earlier this year,...
'People's Champ' Joel Dahmen draws crowds at 3M Open
BLAINE, Minnesota — Fans have flocked to the TPC in Blaine for a chance to see their golf favorites play in the 3M Open. One of those favorites may not be atop the leaderboard, but Joel Dahmen is carving out a niche as the People's Champion. The 36-year-old has...
Meeker County 4H Kids Getting Ready for Fair
The Meeker County Fair will begin next Thursday – August 1st and will continue through August 4th. Meeker County 4H members have been busy getting their projects ready for the fair and getting their exhibit areas cleaned up in time for the fair. Extension Educator Cassidy Martin, who coordinates...
Northern Minnesota Prepares for Severe Weather: Thunderstorms and Heat Warnings
Duluth, MN – Northern Minnesota is bracing for severe thunderstorms this afternoon through evening, with forecasts indicating wind gusts up to 60 mph, large hail, and heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding. According to the US National Weather Service in Duluth, isolated severe storms are possible across...
Northeast Minnesota Faces Flash Flood Risk and High Heat
Duluth, MN – Minnesota is set to experience severe weather conditions this weekend, with a significant risk of flash flooding and high temperatures. According to the US National Weather Service in Duluth, there is a 5% to 30% chance of flash flooding for parts of northeast Minnesota from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. The greatest risk is anticipated north and west of the Iron Range, with rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches or more potentially causing minor flooding.
Bloomington's Free On the One Music Festival to Ignite Central Station Park with Urban Rhythms and Culinary Delights
Mark your calendars for the beat-infused On the One Music Festival, hitting Bloomington on August 17 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Organized by The Avant Garde and spearheaded by the indefatigable Chadwick “Niles” Phillips, this third-annual show promises an unmissable lineup of urban eclectic tunes right at the heart of Central Station Park. According to the official press release from the City of Bloomington, the festival is set to bring a diverse array of R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Neo-Soul, Afrobeats, and the potent rhythms of spoken word, all served up for zero dollars because, you heard that right, it's free.
Former North Dakota St Standout Signs with Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings have made a couple of roster moves in the wake of recent happenings at training camp, including adding some local talent. Second-year cornerback Mekhi Blackmon reportedly tore his ACL during Wednesday's training camp opener, leaving the team with a hole at the position. The Vikings addressed that...
J.J. McCarthy: I’m focused on getting better, not when I’ll be starting
The Vikings have installed Sam Darnold as their No. 1 quarterback to kick off training camp and one of the questions raised by that choice is when they’ll make the switch to first-round pick J.J. McCarthy. By trading up to take McCarthy with the 10th overall pick in April,...
Early leader in Vikings QB battle for No. 2 job might surprise people
For the first time since 2017, the Minnesota Vikings are going to enter the upcoming regular season without Kirk Cousins as the team's starting quarterback. So far, it seems like Sam Darnold has a pretty tight lock on the starting job for Week 1, but behind him on Minnesota's quarterback depth chart is where things are a little more unknown.
Several Events Planned for Downtown St. Cloud
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The next Art Crawl in downtown St. Cloud is coming up on Friday, August 23rd. In advance of that, there is an effort being organized to help spruce up the area. Downtown Alliance Director Rachel Lolmasteymaugh says anyone is welcome to pitch in. We would...
Sober in St. Paul? Celebrate at Lucille’s Birthday Bash
Lucille’s Bottle Shop is on a mission to create more opportunities for people to connect, celebrate, and enjoy life without the presence of alcohol. Lucille’s was designed to make it easier for people to gather for social drinks, explore new flavor profiles, laugh with friends, and foster the interactions they might think they’re giving up when opting out of alcohol. The alcohol-free bottle shop contains all the ingredients for a good time, featuring a vibrant selection of beverages as curious and complex as the people who drink them.
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