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Area school districts introduce new teachers for the 2023-24 school year
The 2024-25 school year is officially underway, and each of the districts in the area have welcomed a handful of new educators to their staff including teachers, special education specialists, academic support staff, and several others. The new members of Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, Holy Trinity, Lester Prairie, Mayer-Lutheran, and Watertown-Mayer said...
Minnesota #4 In US News & World Report Best State to Live
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Minnesota is the fourth-best state to live in according to the latest U-S News & World Report rankings. The evaluation considered factors such as healthcare, crime, and education. It highlighted Minnesota's low uninsured rate and strong economic indicators, including a median household income of around 80...
Fatal West Nile Virus cases reported in Wisconsin, Minnesota experiencing a milder season
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced the state's first deaths from the West Nile Virus this year. Two men, one in his 70s, and the other in his 50s, passed away this month. Both had underlying conditions, according to health officials. A woman in her 80s is also currently hospitalized with the virus.
Lea Zmurko: Storms marching in this afternoon.
Waking up to some showers and isolated thunderstorms moving across northern Minnesota, and plenty of broken cloud coverage ahead of the system along the North Shore. Lots of cloud coverage can be expected across the Northland today with temperatures in the mid-70s. There will be a chain of storms making...
Rock The Riverside in Sauk Rapids Canceled for Thursday
SAUK RAPIDS (WJON News) -- With strong storms in the forecast, Sauk Rapids officials have decided to cancel Thursday's performance of Rock The Riverside. The scheduled acts for this week were Moedell and Pandemic. There are still two more weeks of Rock The Riverside. On Thursday, September 5th the acts...
Infamous Ex-Viking Gets Cut
Well, the Patriots have decided to move on. Or, at least, they’re moving on for now. KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson, as he often does, relayed the news of the roster transaction. The New England Patriots have decided to cut Jalen Reagor. The ex-Viking will now need to look for work elsewhere unless he can snag a spot on NE’s practice squad.
U of M professor offers advice on cellphone policies as students return to class
MINNEAPOLIS — As thousands of students across Minnesota go back to school next week, the one thing they likely won’t forget is their cellphone. Banning cellphones in classrooms is a hot topic, but by next March, every school district in the state will need to have a cellphone policy in place.
Political leaders weigh in on the housing market as we approach the election
ROCHESTER, Minn. - The housing market is a hotly contested issue in Rochester, but also in this year's presidential election. The Harris-Walz campaign says it is going to do something about it while Republicans say - why hasn't Harris done this in the last 3 and a half years. A...
Minnesota Auditions For “American Idol’ Coming Next Week!
Have you ever wished that you could be the next great singer discovered on American Idol? Perhaps you can. If you were born between June 2nd 1995 and February 15th 2010, You can sign up for Season 8 now. MINNESOTA AUDITIONS SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH!. Minnesota virtual auditions are...
Republicans aim to win key 2nd Congressional District come November
MINNEAPOLIS — Eyes are on the competitive race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District.The district is evenly split between Democrats and Republicans. It includes all of Scott, Dakota and Le Sueur counties. It's a south suburban district with 40% rural farmland.Since 2000, the district has voter for the winner in every presidential election.Democratic Rep. Angie Craig is running against Republican challenger Joe Teirab in the November election. Teirab declined an interview for Talking Points but spoke with Esme Murphy earlier this month on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.Teirab is a Marine Corps veteran and a former federal and county...
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