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St. Cloud's 6 mayoral candidates go head-to-head on Aug. 13
ST. CLOUD — The primary election is less than a month away, and six St. Cloud mayoral candidates are trying to break out of the pack to become one of two finalists in the Nov. 5 general election. St. Cloud’s primary election will be held on Aug. 13. The two mayoral candidates with the highest number of votes will progress to the Nov. 5 general election. ...
Neighbors help neighbors during days-long power outage
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - In Nadine Babu's yard, there are still remnants from last weekend's storms. But one of the brightest spots from the last few days came from Babu's home being plunged into darkness. "It was just one of those really considerate things that I wouldn't even think about,"...
Teenagers pack hundreds of meals to feed families across the metro
Teenagers are spending their summer break in St. Paul packing meals for families across the metro. They are supporting the work of the Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub, which opened in 2021 to address the social determinants of health. “The majority of what makes someone healthy or not happens...
MLB Commissioner weighs in on Twins broadcast debacle
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have produced a lot of compelling storylines during the first half of the season, but for many frustrated fans the season boils down to a single headline. "The team is having a good season and no one can watch it," said Bobby Nightengale, Minnesota...
Texans Sign Former Vikings Player
The Houston Texans love former Minnesota Vikings players. Danielle Hunter, Stefon Diggs, Case Keenum, and Kris Boyd can attest. Houston made former ex-Vikings offensive guard Chris Reed the latest this week, adding the veteran lineman from free agency with training camp right around the bend. KSTP’s Darren Wolfson tweeted Tuesday,...
Plans underway for emergency homeless shelter in the heart of Uptown Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — Plans are in the works for a 24-bed emergency shelter at West Lake Street and Colfax Avenue in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis.According to a Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development report, Lakeshore Care Facility will offer temporary, supportive care for men and women."To be kept out of the loop on everything and have this kind of shoved down our throats, it's not great," said Uptown resident John Higgins.Higgins lives at Buzza Lofts and Apartments, which would be right next door to the shelter. It's an area Higgins said already struggles with overdoses."I've Narcaned dozens of people, I've called...
Charges: Woman and her boyfriend shot teenage girl
ST PAUL, Minn — An adult woman and her boyfriend have been charged for shooting a teenage girl in St. Paul on Saturday. According to charging documents, the shooting victim’s mother believes the shooting stemmed from a Stillwater robbery case in which the mother is cooperating with the prosecution of 29-year-old Kalosha Shavette Minor.
Bloomington Police Seek Public's Aid in Locating Suspect of Mall of America Hit and Run
The Bloomington Police Department is actively seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspect involved in a hit-and-run incident. The collision, which left an unoccupied vehicle damaged, transpired on the 5th of July, 2024, at the Mall of America east ramp at around 10:50 PM. According to a post made by the Bloomington Police Department, the driver was reportedly "driving recklessly" before hitting the parked vehicle.
Kirk Cousins is shamelessly using former Vikings teammate to help the Falcons
If anyone has watched the Netflix series Receiver, you know about the segment which mentions Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and how he's essentially caught almost every career ball from his former quarterback Kirk Cousins, to this point in his career. Cousins meant a great deal to this Vikings...
St. Cloud Council to Discuss Resolution on County Jail, Courts
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The St. Cloud City Council will discuss the future on the Stearns County Justice Center during its meeting on Monday night. Council member George Hontos has asked for a discussion on a resolution stating the city council's support for keeping the jail and court services downtown.
Missing Child Scam Circulating In Minnesota
All scams are terrible and there are plenty of them to go around these days. However, this one might be one of the worst thanks to the nature of the scam. There have been so many scams in Minnesota and Wisconsin lately that the Duluth Police Department recently shared some basic scam tips to help us all avoid becoming a victim.
NYC Kammermusiker Double Reed Ensemble to Visit
Join your library to experience a unique musical event featuring the music and artistry of a professional double reed ensemble using modern instruments to perform modern scores from long-neglected musical manuscripts. Composed of musicians from around the world, The New York Kammermusiker will celebrate the heritage of Minnesotans with skits...
Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #119
Welcome to Hall Pass, the newsletter that keeps you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and education policy. On the issues: The debate over mandatory book lists. School board filing deadlines, election results, and recall certifications. From the ballot to the blackboard: education-related ballot measure news. Extracurricular: education...
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