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I hold grudges: Mike Zimmer’s take on Vikings exit years later is a little pathetic
The Dallas Cowboys hired Mike Zimmer as their defensive coordinator this offseason, marking his return to the NFL since his tumultuous stint with the Minnesota Vikings came to an end in 2021. Zimmer served as the Vikings head coach from 2014 to 2021. He led Minnesota to three playoff berths...
1 dead, 2 injured in Minneapolis shooting
MINNEAPOLIS — One man was killed and two others injured after a Friday night shooting in Minneapolis. Around 11:30 p.m., police were called to a shooting in the area around Lake Street and Park Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a man with life-threatening gunshot wounds. Crews treated the...
$3.3 Million Available for Biofuel Infrastructure at Minnesota Gas Stations
(The Center Square) – Gas stations in Minnesota may be eligible for funding to upgrade or replace existing infrastructure in the state’s newest move to expand biofuel availability. Gov. Tim Walz announced the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Biofuels Infrastructure Grant Program will award more than $3.3 million to...
Lake Wobegon Trail Continues To Find Sweet Taste Of Success
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Use of the Lake Wobegon Trail continues to rise as does the turnout for the annual Caramel Apple Ride. This year's ride is Saturday and people can choose to bike from Sauk Centre to Melrose, or Sauk Centre to West Union and Osakis. Cliff Borgerding with...
New Ojibwe-language dub of "Star Wars" gets its first screenings
MINNEAPOLIS — A brand new Indigenous language dub of the epic space opera "Star Wars: A New Hope" is getting its first showtimes this weekend. Screenings are scheduled to take place Friday at nine theaters across parts of Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, including the Oakdale, Parkwood, and Southbridge Crossing theaters in the Twin Cities.Late last year, Walt Disney Studios announced that Disney and Lucasfilm were working with the Dakota Ojibwe Tribal Council and the University of Manitoba to create the Ojibwemowin version of the 1977 film. Kathy Staples Forlita brought her niece to witness history, to see the first showing of the...
4-H Youth exhibit livestock at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS—4-H youth from across Minnesota again showcased their learning in the 4-H during the first four day of the Minnesota State Fair. Throughout the year, 4-H youth select project areas that reflect personal areas of interest and pursue hands-on learning in both self-directed and guided environments. The results of their learning are exhibited at county fairs and other showcase events across the state. A collection of the best exhibits from each fair and showcase are brought to the Minnesota State Fair. Exhibiting project work at the state fair provides youth an opportunity to showcase their achievements and continue learning through interactive judging with project experts and team experiences. The presentations, exhibits and presence of 4-H youth from diverse communities across Minnesota brought renewed and welcomed energy. See the full results and photos at z.umn.edu/4h-state-fair-results.
Minnesota Amateur Baseball State Tournament Wraps Up This Weekend
11 a.m. @ JORDAN- CHAMPLIN PARK LoGATORS vs. The Class B Championship game will be played at 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 1st in Belle Plaine. Winners meet Sunday in Green Isle/Jordan, state championship game to be played Monday at 1 p.m. in Jordan. More information on the Minnesota Baseball...
St. Cloud Movie Theatres Revisited: Eastman and Hays Theatres
WJON is taking a look at former St. Cloud movie theaters. I am joined by Steve Penick and John Decker from the Stearns History Museum. The Eastman Theater was located at 21 2nd street south in St. Cloud. It opened in 1940, had seating of 464, it closed in 1967 and was since demolished.
St. Cloud Minnesota House candidate talks daycare violations, housing and guns
ST. CLOUD — Minnesota House of Representatives District 14A Rep. Bernie Perryman, R-St. Augusta, is facing Democratic challenger and business owner Abdi Daisane this election cycle. The Republican incumbent narrowly won her first term in 2022, walking away with a 1.3% margin. Republicans are banking on Perryman to win once again as they hope to flip the Minnesota House and put an end to the DFL trifecta in St. Paul. ...
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