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Drunk Jet Ski Operator Crashes into Pontoon During 4th of July Boat Parade in Battle Lake
Battle Lake, MN – At around 5:15 Thursday evening (July 4th), the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Department received a report that a jet ski had hit a pontoon during Pickerel Lake’s 4th of July Boat Parade. The caller reported that the man driving the jet ski had...
100K Expected for Taste of Minnesota This Weekend
Minnesota is gearing up for a massive summer event – the Taste of Minnesota festival, a blend of food and music. Initially launched in St. Paul in 1983, the festival took a hiatus after 2010 but made a successful comeback in 2023. The food festival is set to return this summer and will take place on July 6 and 7th.
A Big Change Is Now Happening at McDonald’s in Minnesota
A major change is taking place at McDonald's restaurants across the country, and may have already happened here in Minnesota. Anytime a major fast-food chain makes a change, it's big news. Especially when it's a fast-food staple like McDonald's, which has a TON of locations across the U.S. and right in our own backyards in Minnesota. This Visual Capitalist story says McDonald's has 13,444 locations in the U.S., second only to Starbucks and Subway.
PCHS has "Molly" up for adoption this week with our Pet of the Week
(Glenwood, MN)--The Pope County Humane Society has this week's Pet of the Week with big hearted and loveable "Molly!" Hmmm, how to describe myself? My heart is as big as my spirit! I’m a loyal canine companion, known for my unwavering devotion. I thrives on routine, and my love for daily walks is only surpassed by my love for my human friends. I am also a quick learner! I’ve mastered basic commands and is always eager to learn more.
Willmar School District considering installing solar panels on 5 school buildings
(Willmar MN-) The Willmar School District is preparing to apply for a grant to put solar panels on the roofs of 5 school district buildings. Superintendent Dr. Bill Adams says the panels would generate electricity and save on the district's energy bill... Your browser does not support the audio element.
Moondance Jam offers refunds after online backlash following lineup switch
WALKER, Minn. (FOX 9) - A popular music festival in northern Minnesota will offer refunds after all following an announcement that its lineup will be drastically changed this year – just two weeks before it’s scheduled to happen. Scheduled for July 18-20 in Walker, Minnesota, Moondance Jam was...
Register Your Neighborhood For National Night Out
(KNSI) – The St. Cloud Police Department is inviting neighborhood associations across the city to organize events to tie into National Night Out. This year’s event will be on August 6th from 5:00 to 9:30 p.m. Block parties, cookouts, ice cream socials, contests, and games are just some of the activities planned each year. National Night Out is an annual event that aims to strengthen the ties between communities and the first responders who serve them.
Start Time For St. Cloud Fireworks Moved
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The start time for the 4th of July fireworks in St. Cloud has been moved. St. Cloud Area Fireworks Board Executive Director Christina Buttenhoff says because of inclement weather that is supposed to move into the area later this evening the 4th of July fireworks at Hester Park have been moved up to 9:00 p.m.
Otter Express Involved in Accident Out of Walmart Parking Lot
Fergus Falls, MN – The Fergus Falls Police Department received a report of an accident coming out of the Walmart parking lot on Wednesday morning (July 3rd). According to officials, an Otter Express bus was at the stop sign at the edge of the parking lot, attempting to turn and head South on Redwood Lane.
One person shot and killed in Grand Forks; suspect arrested
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KFGO) – One person was murdered in a shooting in Grand Forks. Police were dispatched to Sledsters Food and Brew at 21 South 4th Street for a shooting in progress. Officers found one victim on the floor inside the business with gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts, the victim died.
Minnesota high school graduates reflect on challenges in college admissions, financial aid
Mariam Elias, a recent graduate of White Bear Lake Area High School, can’t bank on using her or her family’s money to pay for four years of schooling. For her, working for scholarships and seeing what she qualified for was essential, so she planned to apply for federal student aid as soon as she could. […] The post Minnesota high school graduates reflect on challenges in college admissions, financial aid appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
“Minnesota’s Autism Mom” traveling to Texas with life-saving donations for families with children on the spectrum
Autism advocate Sheletta Brundidge, known as Minnesota’s Autism Mom, is traveling to Texas over the Fourth of July holiday weekend to launch her “Spread Love With Locks” campaign in Texas aiming to help protect children with autism.
Target Teams Up with Shopify to Offer More
For years, Target has been a favorite for people, not just in Minnesota, but around the country, for quality products. Some will argue that their prices are reasonable, but it’s hard to argue the quality of choices you get at Target. The selection of items they offer isn’t a...
NSU Alumna Emily Schumacher Crowned Miss Minnesota
ABERDEEN, S.D. (NSU) – Northern State University (NSU) is proud to announce that Emily Schumacher, a 2018 Honors Graduate, has been crowned Miss Minnesota 2024. The prestigious title was awarded after a rigorous three-day competition held at Treasure Island Resort & Casino, culminating on Friday, June 21. Representing Miss...
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