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Despite Trump claim and 2020 tweet showing support, Harris never donated to Minnesota Freedom Fund
MINNEAPOLIS — Former President Donald Trump is using a 2022 Minnesota murder case to attack Vice President Kamala Harris.Trump claims Harris helped raise millions and personally donated to a fund that got extra support to bail out protestors in the aftermath of George Floyd's death."One of the dangerous criminals Kamala helped bail out of jail was Shawn Michael Tillman," Trump said at a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina. "You know that name. A repeat offender who, with Harris's help, was set free. He then went on to murder a man on a train platform in St. Paul, Minnesota, shooting him...
2 Republicans seeking Sandstone Township supervisor seat in August primary
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Two Republicans are going head-to-head in an effort to become Sandstone Township’s supervisor in the August primary election. Sandstone Township Supervisor Dwight A. VanWinkle is seeking re-election on Tuesday, Aug. 6. He faces newcomer Gary W. Britten for another four-year term. No Democrats have...
Read All About It! Large Book Sale In Cold Spring
Do you love to read? I've been buying the Dune series of books, and each one of the books ranges from $16 to $21. If you love to read, you'll want to take advantage of this big book sale this weekend, where you can get great reads from some of the most popular authors for as low as $1 per book.
Minnesota Bankers Association chair champions community impact, highlights Howard Lake net-zero library project
Andy Schornack, the newly elected Chair of the Minnesota Bankers Association (MBA), took office on June 11 with a message of collaboration and community engagement. Schornack, president of Security Bank & Trust Co. of Glencoe, urged member banks to share stories that showcase their positive impact on local communities. One...
Weekly Log: Alexandria’s “KOOL TV” Shuts Down
Alexandria-based “KOOL TV,” which had aired on Selective TV’s K21GN-D/21.1 and streamed online, has shut down. The channel had offered a weeknight newscast hosted by veteran broadcaster Mark Anthony and a lineup of syndicated programming. In a note on its website, the station says, “Thank you viewers and advertisers. It has been an honor bringing local TV to Greater Minnesota. We are now signing off…Goodbye Friends!”
Several Events Planned for Downtown St. Cloud
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The next Art Crawl in downtown St. Cloud is coming up on Friday, August 23rd. In advance of that, there is an effort being organized to help spruce up the area. Downtown Alliance Director Rachel Lolmasteymaugh says anyone is welcome to pitch in. We would...
Rendezvous Axe-throwing opens in Willmar
(Willmar MN-) A new recreational outlet is now officially open in Willmar. Victoria and Hans Hibma are purchasing the old Tom Thumb and laundry mat building on West Highway 12, and have turned the former convenience store and church into Rendezvous Axe Throwing. Victoria says they had a soft opening earlier this month, and their Grand Opening was Thursday...
Massman Companies Celebrates Grand Opening of New Facility
Massman Companies proudly announced the successful grand opening of their new 72,000-square-foot facility located on 80 acres of land in Alexandria, MN. The private event on Thursday, July 25, was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony, luncheon, and guided tours. Massman Companies CEO Jeff Hohn, Alexandria Area Economic Development Director Nicole...
Testing friction of road material made with taconite tailings with technology called SCRIM
A bright orange truck made a few passes along Munger Shaw Road on Friday. It’s called SCRIM, and it’s a road survey machine that tests friction of pavement and surfaces. SCRIM stands for Sideway force Coefficient Routine Investigation Machine. From the company WDM USA, the technology was developed...
Olympic Watch Party Planned for Alise Post Willoughby
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- St. Cloud's Alise Post Willoughby will be going for the gold again at this year's Olympic Games. Details of a watch party to help cheer her on have just been released. Watch parties are planned for both Thursday and Friday, August 1st and 2nd at noon at the Ultimate Sports Bar and Grill in Waite Park.
Iron Rangers celebrate 90th birthdays in car same age as them
HIBBING, Minn. (Northern News Now) - In 1934 FDR was president, the average yearly income was $1,600 and a gallon of gas cost 10 cents. Recently some Iron Rangers who were born that year gathered for a special birthday celebration in Hibbing and Pengilly. On the highway of life, some...
Brainerd Woman Hurt in Sherburne County Crash Friday
PALMER TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- A Brainerd woman was hurt in a crash between her minivan and a pickup Friday. The crash happened on Highway 25 in Sherburne County's Palmer Township. The Minnesota State Patrol responded to the crash just after 12:00 p.m. Troopers say a van driven by 47-year-old...
Grand Rapids fishing nearly perfect in B.A.S.S. Open summer series - Miskovich and Miskovich lead the way again
TOWER — It was Miskovich and Miskovich again for the Grand Rapids High School Fishing team who took second place in the last of three B.A.S.S. Greater North Open Tournaments this summer. The Grand Rapids team has shined at each of the three Opens, winning the first two tournaments before placing second this Tuesday on Lake Vermillion. The team of Tyler Johnson and Reid Johnson won the first event on...
Aurora breaks ground on industrial park
AURORA—Mayor Doug Gregor was proud to say there is life in his town with a number of current projects ongoing and he is hopeful about the city’s West Industrial Park, where ground was broken Thursday. The industrial park in Aurora is being developed just northeast of the Highway 135 and County Road 100 intersection with the help of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation and others. “So there’s life. It’s alive....
"Mouse Trap" is up for adoption this week at the Pope County Humane Society
(Glenwood, MN)--The Pope County Humane Society has this week's Pet of the Week with a friendly cat by the name of "Mouse Trap" Oh boy, oh boy! I LOVE making new friends! If you’re looking for someone to talk to, cuddle with, and be your shadow, then I’m the girl for you! If you’re looking for a best friend, look no further!
Kernels lose walkoff heartbreaker; will host Maple Plain in first round of playoffs
HUTCHINSON – TheCokato Kernels lost a heartbreaker to Hutchinson to end North Star League play. Cokato held a 4-2 lead after eight innings, as ace Steve Schmitt kept the potent Huskies lineup at bay. Unfortunately, in the bottom of the ninth the Huskies’ Marcus Hahn hit a grand slam...
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