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Minneapolis businesses organize against proposed medical respite homeless shelter
Businesses are pushing back against a medical respite shelter proposed for 918 W. Lake St. in Minneapolis, saying they want the area's homeless people to receive help, but not in view of their shops. Lakeshore Care Inc. is asking the city for a conditional use permit to run the shelter...
Samaritan's Purse helps Waterville residents
WATERVILLE, Minn. (KEYC) - Waterville residents are gutting their homes and salvaging what they can after devasting floods destroyed the area. Such is the story for Chris Nordin and his family. The Nordin family had been doing everything they could to keep the water out, but their sandbag wall and...
Minnesota Twins Want to Rent, Not Buy… and They Appear to Have a Top Target
The Minnesota Twins aren't really buyers at the MLB trade deadline. Call them renters... and they may have a target in mind. The post Minnesota Twins Want to Rent, Not Buy… and They Appear to Have a Top Target appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
Second COP House Planned for St. Cloud’s Southeast Side
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The plan to create St. Cloud's second Community Outpost is moving forward. On Monday night the city council is expected to approve a renovation agreement for the city-owned building at 10-10 Park in southeast St. Cloud. The city has received a $475,000 grant from the United States Department of Justice.
Unexpected Timberwolves player will take part in Minnesota Pro-Am
During the offseason, plenty of the Minnesota Timberwolves players are off traveling the world, either training or simply vacationing in spots all around the globe. But the ones who are frequently spotted around the Twin Cities during the summer typically get some extra appreciation from the fanbase for embracing the city.
Thank You, Stranger: A barista never knew one regulars’ name, but years later reconnected in a special way
ListenThank You, Stranger: A barista never knew one regulars' name, but years later reconnected in a special way. Our “Thank You, Stranger” series is about the people who come into our lives and lend a little support, maybe make our days a little brighter. This time, we’ll hear how a customer let a former barista reflect on her career in an unexpected way.
Central Minnesota Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash
PARKER TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- A Cushing man died in a one-vehicle crash Wednesday. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office responded to 230th Street west of Bison Road just after 3:00 p.m. The sheriff's office says that's about three miles west of Randall in Parker Township. Sixty-nine-year-old Bryan Wahl was westbound...
Rice Will Be Showing Off Hot Rods Next Weekend
Let's face it, finding quality family time is hard to come by these days. We're all so busy and if we're being honest, so tired most of the time. Many folks are planning what they’re going to be doing each weekend, trying to take advantage of the great weather and enjoy some time with your family.
Millions in damage avoided in Coon Rapids thanks to forward thinking: "This was a save"
COON RAPIDS, Minn. — For Todd Williams, it was perhaps a moment of vindication — or at least, confirmation, that city buildings are safe and secure.It started with an emergency alert to firefighters in the early morning of July 8. Crews were dispatched to a fire at Sand Creek Park. When they got there, the fire was already out. "This was a save," Williams said. "This saved the city probably over $1.5 million."The "save" came thanks to a trio of fire sprinklers installed along the park's main building. Fire crews later learned the fire started when a group threw...
Wrong-way driver cited after several close calls on 35W
BLAINE, Minn. — A driver was cited Thursday after going the wrong way down 35W in Blaine, nearly missing dozens of vehicles. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, troopers responded at 10:45 a.m. MnDOT traffic cameras show the red SUV near the Lexington Avenue exit, and immediately other vehicles started moving out of the way to avoid a collision.
U of M engineers send new Minnesota flag into space
MINNEAPOLIS — Whether or not you think the design of the new Minnesota state flag is stellar, there's no denying its interstellar thanks to some engineers at the University of Minnesota.On X, the university said an engineering team sent the flag on its first flight to space. The school also shared stunning pictures of the flag flying above the earth.The American flag and the U of M flag were hoisted among the stars, too.Ognjen Ilic, an assistant professor at the U, said mechanical and aerospace engineers teamed up to launch the flag from Montgomery with a research payload.Minnesota's new flag...
MN poised to complete one of nation's largest solar farms after permit vote
Construction could begin in Minnesota later this year in the final phase of one of the nation's largest solar energy developments, after state regulators greenlighted a key permit. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Thursday approved the site permit requested by Xcel Energy. The utility is moving forward with plans...
Minnesota Trades Academy gives teens an 8-week crash course in the trades
ROGERS, Minn. — Many kids grow up playing with construction trucks in the sandbox, but driving the real thing isn't as easy as it looks. Fifty seven teenagers from across the Twin Cities got to test their skills on a few construction trucks Wednesday as part of the Minnesota Trades Academy.
Popular History Channel Show is Filming in Minnesota this Fall
It's always really exciting when shows or movies decide to film in Minnesota. Even if we can't be involved at all, we're still proud that our state was chosen! But this particular show that will be filming here DOES want our participation. It's a big show from the History Channel...
Popular Festival Now Set to Return to Valleyfair This Summer
Valleyfair has been one of Minnesota's top attractions for nearly 50 years and it just announced that a popular festival will also be returning this summer. There are many places of interest for which we're known here in the North Star State, right? The following are all venues and attractions that instantly scream Minnesota whenever you hear them:
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