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Minnesota Loses A Staggering Amount Of Daylight In August
It seems to happen so fast every year, and I'm always caught off guard. The days get short, and it almost feels like someone hit a switch. Just a couple of weeks ago it was still bright at 9 pm. Then, it hit me. Last night I looked at my wife at about 8:40 pm and said, "Holy, it's already pitch black out."
St. Cloud Governmental Funds Budget and Levy Meeting Monday
(KNSI) — On Monday, residents can get a firsthand look at and ask questions about the proposed 2025 St. Cloud governmental funds budget and levy. Members of the City Council, city administration, and Mayor Dave Kleis will review the proposed $87.8 million budget for next year. The budget includes a 2.31% increase in spending or $2 million more than in 2024. Public safety will see the largest jump in funding, with a 4.25% increase.
Prock Dominates NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals, Claims Top Spot in Brainerd
Austin Prock secured the No. 1 qualifier and his sixth consecutive Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge victory at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, clocking a run of 3.860s at 334.07mph in his Funny Car. Antron Brown triumphed in Top Fuel's bonus race and Greg Anderson won in Pro Stock, both reinforcing their competitive edge ahead of eliminations. Prock's performance marked his seventh win in the specialty race, expanding his lead with 23 bonus points this season. He aims for a clean sweep in Sunday eliminations against Jim Campbell, while others like Torrence and Tucker also look to maintain momentum.
The San Francisco 49ers Will Trade Deebo Samuel to the Minnesota Vikings
With the 2024 NFL season right around the corner, it’s time to start looking at players that could be moved at the trade deadline. A player in mind that becomes an interesting option is San Francisco 49ers wide receiver, Deebo Samuel, if he is traded, it will be to the Minnesota Vikings.
Crash that killed Gustavus hockey player leads to criminal charge for driver, teammate
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Minn. (FOX 9) - The teammate who was driving an SUV during a crash last year that took the life of a Gustavus hockey player, 19-year-old Jori Lynn Jones, is now facing a criminal charge. What happened. The fatal two-vehicle crash in western Minnesota happened around 12:40 p.m....
Saturday News & Notes from the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
The second day of the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals has arrived, and Brainerd International Raceway is filling to the brim with fans hungry for drag racing action. With two sessions of nitro, three qualifying rounds of Pro Stock, and the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge on the schedule, it's going to be a banger. Follow along in the news and notes.
Ellen DeGeneres to wrap up stand-up career in Minneapolis Saturday
MINNEAPOLIS — Ellen DeGeneres will end her stand-up comedy career with a tapped comedy special at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis this weekend. Both special performances on Friday, Aug. 16 and Saturday, Aug. 17 will be tapped. This will be the last time fans can see DeGeneres before she makes her "final curtain call," says a press release. The tour began in June and sold out in several venues in California and Oregon. Tickets are available for purchase through Live Nation. DeGeneres began her career in doing stand-up in New Orleans but became a household name with her Emmy-award winning daytime syndicated talk show "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" which ran for 19 seasons before ending in 2022. DeGeneres is also known for her role as "Dory" in the Pixar animated film "Finding Nemo."The last time DeGeneres was in Minneapolis was in 2011 during her last comedy tour. During her stay in town, DeGeneres stopped by WCCO and even helped deliver a weather report with WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak. The mayor at the time, R.T. Rybak, even declared it Ellen DeGeneres Day in Minneapolis in 2011.
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Injury Updates Rule the Day at Vikings Camp
Many people already know Jordan Addison’s injury status, but he wasn’t the only player dealing with something coming into this week. Sure, Addison’s injury was scary — anytime a cart is involved, people will fear the worst. But the most important thing is that Kevin O’Connell said the injury is fairly minor, and shouldn’t result in him missing any regular-season time.
Jennifer Carnahan, former Minn. GOP chair, running for Nisswa mayor
NISSWA, Minn. — A big name in Minnesota politics has thrown her hat into a small tourist town's mayoral race.Jennifer Carnahan, the former chair of the Minnesota Republican Party, is running for mayor of Nisswa in central Minnesota. Carnahan has owned the boutique Primrose Park in town for a decade and grew up in the Brainerd Lakes Area."Nisswa is a special place and I'm running for mayor to keep the city vibrant, strong and healthy for generations to come," Carnahan wrote on her campaign website.Carnahan's history in state politicsCarnahan may be the most well-known candidate ever to seek office in...
UVA Golf’s Chang Falls in Round of 32 at U.S. Amateur Championships
CHASKA, MINN. (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – UVA golfer Paul Chang’s impressive run at the U.S. Amateur Championships ended yesterday in the round of 32. Last season, Chang advanced to the round of 16, but he fell short of that mark this year. Chang led Tyler Mawhinney 1Up after...
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