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Walz extinguishes Democratic doubts with convention performance
CHICAGO — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) has silenced the Democratic doubters. Heading into the Democratic National Convention, there were questions swirling inside the party about the wisdom of Vice President Harris picking the Minnesota governor — a relatively unknown figure from a safely Democratic state — as her running mate. But Walz has stormed […]
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...
Teens 4-Hers have 8 days to bring story, song and dance all together ahead of the State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — A week before the Minnesota State fair begins, story, song and dance come together on stage inside the 4-H building after just 8 days.Teen 4-Hers from across Minnesota write, build sets, make costumes, run music and tech, and rehearse this year's state fair Arts-In musical, "Wonder Full.""We just cram it all in, work really hard, have some fun," said Kirstin Delp, Minnesota 4-H State Arts-In Director.Delp has directed the show at the state fair for over 20 years and she performed on the same stage as a student participant in the 80s.There are 51 4Hers...
Thunderhawks boys, girls soccer off to a strong start
The Thunderhawks boys and girls soccer teams both remain undefeated following the first weekend of the season. Each team played two games in consecutive days, and Grand Rapids has yet to lose.. The boys opened their season in Moorhead, playing to a 1-1 tie with the Spuds in the first game. Tadi Taguta connected with Dean Koretekaas to put Grand Rapids up 1-0 on the road. Grand Rapids was feeling...
Fothergill takes the title at Leech Lake
WALKER, Minn. — The major storyline heading into the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Leech Lake presented by SEVIIN was that the global bass-fishing community would get its first look at what’s heralded as one of the sport’s best, yet relatively unknown, fisheries. Everyone watching, meanwhile, already...
A Final Look Back at the Accomplishments of UMD Athletics in 2023-24
Less than a week out from the start of 2024-25 University of Minnesota Duluth fall sports seasons hitting the playing fields and court against outside competition, it's time for one final look back at the incredible accomplishments of all of the Bulldog teams in 2023-24. For an athletic department known...
Tenants Report Piles Of Trash In Lincoln Park Apartments Bldg.; Owner Responds
DULUTH, Minn. — Tenants of the Lincoln Park Apartments, formerly a middle school, are not happy with growing trash in and outside the building. Photos and video show overflowing garbage shoots and piles of trash in hallways, along with bugs. Click here for video. When FOX 21 reached out...
Rochester Chamber honors Finstad and Craig for work promoting Sustainable Aviation Fuels
ROCHESTER, Minn. – The Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce is applauding the bipartisan efforts of two Minnesota members of Congress for “their leadership in advancing the development and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) through their work with the Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus.”. The Rochester Chamber calls SAF...
One Hurt in Two Vehicle Crash Near Zimmerman
ZIMMERMAN ( WJON News) -- One person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Sherburne County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened just before 8:00 p.m. Sunday on Highway 169 near Zimmerman. Both vehicles were traveling north in the right lane when they collided causing one of the vehicles to roll.
In Chicago, Rural Democrats Feel the Joy. Will It Last?
Surrounded by the aloof gray walls of the convention center room, flanked by bodyguards and large screens projecting a screen saver that looked like vermicelli noodles swimming in dark water, and in front of an audience of conference goers wearing boots and blue jeans and bold-colored pantsuits, carrying “Cat ladies for Kamala” tote bags—and in the case of one delegate, a rose-colored suit jacket with the number 47 embroidered in string lights on the back, the 7 shaped like the state of Florida—Walz signaled that rural America had a voice at the top of the party ticket, a point she underscored by poking fun at her husband.
Lake Minnetonka communities crack down on youth e-bike use amid concerns
EXCELSIOR, Minn. (FOX 9) - The cities of Excelsior and Greenwood are tackling safety concerns with e-bike use among youth, saying a new helmet law has improved the problem. Last summer, Fox 9 reported on an influx of e-bike traffic in downtown Excelsior and reports of teenagers driving too fast, not wearing helmets, and disobeying traffic laws.
Minnesota woman brings home the Cornhole World Championship title
MINNEAPOLIS — Inside the Minnesota National Guard Armory in Northeast Minneapolis, bags are flying and kids are playing. It's home for the Hmong Cornhole Club, which was founded three years ago and is now the largest cornhole club in the state."It's so crazy how big we've gotten. When we first started, we have 15 to 20 people, and now we're averaging 60 to 90," co-founder Alan Lee said. Alan Lee first discovered cornhole in Kuwait. He's served in the Minnesota National Guard for 20 years."I was first introduced by my squad leader back in 2007 when we were deployed. I was...
Speaker Johnson says Democrats’ ‘sugar high’ won’t last
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said the Democrats’ “sugar high” will not last, predicting an end to the enthusiasm Vice President Harris has sparked. “I mean, obviously, the Democrats are on a sugar high. Everybody’s acknowledged that. And I think that that gets real after Labor Day,” Johnson said to reporters at an event for…
Molter's grocery store is closing
There have been numerous questions on the status of Molter’s Fresh Market grocery store in town and whether or not the store is closing. Over the past month or so, shelves have slowly been getting emptier and emptier and the deli inside was closed for business last week permanently.
Ole McNallan farm opens for its second season
PLAINVIEW, Minn.-Before school starts, families are looking for activities and places to go with their kids. One local farm has opened up for families to have some fun. Ole McNallan Farm opened its doors to families for its second season and the owners say its fun to see people enjoy what they have to offer.
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