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Newsmakers: Osseo Superintendent Kim Hiel Talks School Facility Upgrades
Osseo Area Schools Superintendent Kim Hiel says educators are looking forward to a fresh start with a new school year. Teachers and education professionals have been busy with professional developments and preparing schools for learning. The district started work on a strategic plan in 2022, and this past summer they...
Another suitor emerges for obvious Vikings quarterback reunion
The Minnesota Vikings quarterback situation is less than ideal after JJ McCarthy suffered a torn meniscus in the preseason, which put an end to his rookie campaign. Sam Darnold is the unquestioned starter -- which was likely the case even before McCarthy went down -- but Minnesota has some questions behind the former first-round pick.
The NFL’s New Injured Reserve Rule is Now In Play for the Vikings
Now that all three of the Minnesota Vikings’ preseason games are in the books, it’s time for the team to trim their roster down to 53 players before the 3:00 PM Central Tuesday deadline. The Vikings currently have 91 players on the roster, including the exemption they have for International Player Sammis Reyes, so they have some decisions to make over the next 48 hours or so.
Owatonna hosts summer camp to help children deal with grief
OWATONNA, Minn. — One southern Minnesota town is approaching grief and loss in a unique way.Owatonna High School has lost a teacher and a student and dealt with several other unexpected deaths over the past few months.It's home to 26,000 people. Owatonna is a place of beauty, and as of late, a place of pain.Amanda Floy lost her father and cousin. And Jodie Valentine lost her husband."I have not been afraid to talk about it. I never wanted my children to ever think that their father disappeared," Valentine, co-founder of Owatonna Grief Camp, said.She wants other kids to talk about...
1963 – Daniels On Top Again at Fair
Jerry Daniels is congratulated by his attractive wife, Renee, after winning the IMCA big car 25-lapper at the Minnesota State Fair. St. Paul, Minn. (August 25, 1963) – A 25-year-old plumber’s assistant, Jerry “Scratch” Daniels of St. Paul, raised his sights towards total domination off this year’s Minnesota State Fair speedway car program.
A Vikings Weapon Kept His Impressive Streak Alive on Saturday
The Minnesota Vikings managed to win all three exhibition matchups in the preseason, standing at the top of the standings with an impressive 3-0 record. However, individual player performances are more important for the long haul than the record, as NFL dreams can become reality or shatter in those contests.
Vikings draft bust left off of final Cowboys 53-man roster projection
Earlier this month, the Minnesota Vikings decided to move on from cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. when they traded him to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for corner Nahshon Wright. Booth was originally selected by the Vikings in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, but he struggled to get time out on the field in his two seasons with the team. Despite his struggles, the trade to the Cowboys seemed like a great opportunity for him to get his career back on the right track.
Get Ready For Massive South Dakota, Iowa, & Minnesota Storms
Strong storms are blowing in on Monday to parts of South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota. The Tri-State area could see large hail, damaging winds, and even some isolated tornadoes. Our friends at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls are preparing South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota for potential severe weather...
Gas Prices Fall Heading Into Labor Day Weekend
UNDATED (WJON News) -- In the run-up to Labor Day, the national average price of gasoline has fallen for four straight weeks to its lowest point since February. Gas Buddy says it is now tracking eight states where average gas prices are already below the $3 per gallon mark, along with nearly 20 percent of gas stations in the country selling gasoline at $2.99 or lower.
School board resolves to bring ‘inequitable’ mascot rule to the Minnesota School Boards Association Delegate Assembly
At the school board meeting on Monday, Aug. 19, the school board members discussed th Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) Delegate Assembly MSBA and the resolutions that the school board have decided to bring to them. The MSBA starts working on its legislative platform by taking resolutions from member districts to the delegate assembly. The assembly then prioritizes and identifies which resolutions or issues MSCA is going to support from the group. ...
Huskies swept in volleyball opener
The Jackson County Central volleyball team was swept in its season opener Saturday, losing to Tri-City United as part of the Big South Conference Showcase in Jackson. TCU rattled off 16 straight points to help win Game 1 25-7, then won 25-19 and 25-20 to finish off the sweep. Bailey...
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.
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...
Maya Moore, WNBA Star And Social Justice Advocate, Has Jersey Retired In Emotional Ceremony
The Minnesota Lynx honored former point guard and franchise legend Maya Moore after their game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever by hanging Moore’s number 23 jersey in the rafters of the Target Arena. Moore became just the fourth Minnesota Lynx player to have her jersey retired and all four played critical parts in building the Lynx dynasty that won four WNBA titles during the 2010’s. Moore joins Lindsay Whalen, Sylvia Fowles, Rebekkah Brunson, and Seimone Augustus in the Lynx’s exclusive club. According to ESPN, Moore was emotional in front of the Lynx home record crowd of 19,023 and she also...
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