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One of Minnesota’s JC Penney Stores Has Closed Permanently
It's been a moment of closings in Minnesota lately. A movie theater in Rochester just shuttered for good. And now, a JC Penney store in the Land of 10,000 Lakes has closed permanently. Another JC Penney Store Has Closed in Minnesota. When one of the places where a core memory...
Walz surprises Wisconsin's delegation at DNC, Democratic leaders express excitement for Harris-Walz ticket
CHICAGO (WKBT) -- On Monday, Wisconsin's delegation got a VIP treatment with VP nominee Tim Walz surprising them bright and early, along with other top Democrats who are pushing that winning the white house means winning Wisconsin.
US colleges are cutting majors and slashing programs after years of putting it off
Christina Westman dreamed of working with Parkinson’s disease and stroke patients as a music therapist when she started studying at St. Cloud State University. But her schooling was upended in May when administrators at the Minnesota college announced a plan to eliminate its music department as it slashes 42 degree programs and 50 minors.
Yardley Native Richard Kind Tapped by Fans for SNL Role as Tim Walz
Yardley native Richard Kind is being tapped by fans and even former co-stars to play Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on SNL. Richard Kind, the versatile actor known for his roles in Inside Out, A Serious Man, and Curb Your Enthusiasm, has a deep connection to Bucks County, where he grew up before rising to fame, writes Bedatri D. Choudhury for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Pretty confident? Kevin O'Connell buries Sam Darnold before Vikings season starts
Minnesota Vikings rookie QB JJ McCarthy had an impressive first preseason outing, leading some fans to wonder if he could start earlier than initially expected. Unfortunately for those very same Vikings fans, McCarthy was declared out for the season just days later. Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell remains confident in...
Wachal, Hanson win club championships
Kristin Hanson won her third straight and fourth overall club championship at the Jackson Golf Club and Kip Wachal won his first career men’s title. Hanson used a back-nine 43 to come from behind to win the women’s title Saturday. She opened with 48 on the front nine to trail 2020 and 2021 champion Elyse Holm by one shot.
Native views at the DNC
CHICAGO — The energy is much different heading into the Democratic National Convention than when I traveled to the Republican version in Wisconsin a month ago. So much has changed in a month — like the top of the Democratic ticket. The platform Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz will present to voters […]
Map of 10K Stories: What's your 'Minnesota Happy Place'?
MINNEAPOLIS — The Map of 10,000 Stories is a new place for KARE 11 viewers to tell us about significant people, places, memories and Minnesota-isms that helped shape who they are today. TL;DR: It's a collection of Minnesota stories — told by Minnesotans. This year at the State...
SCSU Students Prep For Local Weather Balloon Launches
(KNSI) – From the stars to our backyard. A St. Cloud State University program originally meant to study the effects of the solar eclipse on our atmosphere will now be used to help gain a clearer picture of severe weather in central Minnesota. SCSU Assistant Professor Rachel Humphrey explains...
House 19A candidate Allen hopes to make Capitol 'listen to all sides'
Keith Allen was born and raised on his family farm in a small, unincorporated community called Marion, just southeast of Rochester. After meeting his wife in college, she landed a job in the rural Kenyon-Wanamingo area, where they settled down…
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