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AMATEUR BASEBALL: Howard Lake falls to Maple Lake in NSL matchup
HOWARD LAKE- Maple Lake Lakers came to town for a NSL league game against Howard Lake Orphans. It was the Lakers beating the Orphans 10-4 in the battle of the lakes. Jared Koch was the starting pitcher for the Orphans facing off against a Lakers lineup that won the Class C state championship last year.
Area youth partake in STEM summer camp
Last week, area youth had the opportunity to partake in a week-long camp dedicated to teaching STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) core concepts and principles. Camp Invention took place at the Buffalo Middle School from July 8 - 12, where classrooms were turned into studios and laboratories that stimulated the creative imaginations and sharpened the minds of these young inventors.
County board candidate accused of throwing tarantula at tenant vows to stay in the race
MINNEAPOLIS — A Hennepin County Board candidate charged with assault for allegedly throwing a tarantula and other objects at another woman is planning to stay in the race. Marisa Simonetti made a brief court appearance Thursday on charges of fifth-degree assault, where she hired legal representation on the spot after striking up a conversation with an attorney while awaiting her hearing.
Rox To Wrap Up Homestand With Three Weekend Games
The St. Cloud Rox will wrap up a six-game homestand this weekend before getting some time off for the All Star break. The Rox, winners of five straight games and currently in first place in the Great Plains West Division, will host the Bismarck Larks for a 7:05 first pitch Friday night. The Rox beat the Larks 6-0 Thursday night to open the two-game series.
St. Cloud City Council to Discuss SCSU Programming Cuts
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- At least one St. Cloud City Council member wants to have a formal discussion on the St. Cloud State University programming and budget cuts. Karen Larson has requested that the item be added to Monday night's agenda. She says even though the university is a separate entity from the city it directly impacts the city's economy overall.
Worldwide Software Outage Affecting Central Minnesota
(KNSI) – A global technology outage is causing disruptions in central Minnesota. The issue led to the St. Cloud Regional Airport canceling its Allegiant flight to Mesa, Arizona, on Friday. The Stearns County License Center is not able to process driver’s licenses, and the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office’s non-emergency number is also affected.
Deadline Looming for Benton’s Got Talent Contest
SAUK RAPIDS (WJON News) -- Time is running out to sign up for the talent contest at the Benton County Fair. Benton's Got Talent will be on Saturday, August 3rd from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on the Cottonwood Stage. In the Pre-Teen Division, the first place prize is $75,...
Huskies Sports Wrap – July 19, 2024
Baseball: Former St. Cloud State Pitcher Ethan Lanthier was selected in the MLB Draft on Tuesday. The New York Mets selected the former Husky in the 12th round of the draft. Lanthier spent two seasons with SCSU (2022-23) and earned an All-NSIC first team nod in his first season. He pitched over 68 innings during his time for the Huskies, sporting a 3.67 ERA. Lanthier transferred up to division one baseball last season, pitching for the Kansas Jayhawks.
Kris Valentine And Chelsea Lee Reunite For Afternoons In MN.
Leighton Media “Wild Country 99” KZPK St. Cloud, MN, PD Kris Valentine adds afternoon duties and invites morning co-host Chelsea Lee to reunite with him in the daypart. The duo previously teamed at Hubbard Broadcasting KIKV Alexandria, MN (100.7). The shakeup leaves Kelly Jordan solo in mornings. “The Kelly Jordan Show” and “Kris & Chelsea” also air on sister KYCK Grand Forks, ND (97.1).
Girls flag football is gaining traction in Minnesota, thanks in part to the Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings believe in the equity of football and giving everyone a chance to play the game, which is why the team is sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state.This mission culminated in the first-ever high school summer league championship at TCO Stadium on Sunday.The only four schools in the league competed against each other: Houston, La Crescent-Hokah, Pine Island and Rosemount.Rosemount and La Crescent-Hokah made it to the championship round, and the players weren't holding anything back."This is not old powder puff football, this is legit play-making football," said Terry Donovan, the head coach of the...
Authorities ask for help to find missing girl
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office and St. Cloud Police Department are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing girl. Deputies say 16-year-old Griseida Maricelda Roldan Gomez was last seen in the city of St. Cloud on May 25, 2024. Gomez is...
Stearns County cracks down on human trafficking: 8 arrests leads to upcoming court cases
ST. CLOUD — The Stearns County Attorney’s Office is taking several human trafficking cases to court this coming month after the Central Minnesota Human Trafficking Task Force busted eight individuals trying to solicit sexual acts between June 25 and June 27. The next scheduled court appearance for at least one of the cases is on July 19, according to Minnesota court records, with one Stearns County inmate facing a felony charge and seven other individuals facing misdemeanors. ...
Minnesota Vikings: Stunning Details Emerge As Things Get Ugly Between JJ McCarthy And Organization
The Minnesota Vikings lost Kirk Cousins to the Atlanta Falcons this offseason and are heading into 2024 with the expectation to win now. Instead of throwing another massive paycheck at Cousins — who was fantastic for the Vikings during the regular season but was never able to go on a significant run in the playoffs — the Minnesota brass let the Atlanta Falcons give their former QB a major payday and decided to hit the reset button on the QB position.
St. Paul's largest property owner blasts downtown, while criticizing plan to improve it
ST PAUL, Minn. — When the iconic 1st National Bank Building, U.S. Bank Center and eight other St. Paul properties belonging to Madison Equities went up for sale in May the listing touted the "exceptional location" in the heart of the St. Paul central business district. But in a...
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...
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.
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