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Rock Rapids Residents Continue To Deal With Flooding Aftermath
Rock Rapids, Iowa — For the second time in about ten years, Rock Rapids residents are having to deal with the aftermath of major flooding. While the damage is much less than in the community of Rock Valley, about 20 miles downstream, the flooding in Rock Rapids was a record, and damaged a large number of homes, according to Mayor Jason Chase. He gives us an update.
2024 3M Open picks, predictions, field, odds: Golf expert fading Sahith Theegala at TPC Twin Cities
The road to the FedEx Cup Playoffs makes its way through Blaine, Minn., this week for the 2024 3M Open beginning Thursday at TPC Twin Cities. Just two weeks remain for players to earn points toward the FedEx Cup standings. After next week's Wyndham Championship, the top 70 players in the standings will qualify for the FedEx Cup Playoffs. This week's 3M Open has attracted several players on the bubble of the top 70. Past 3M champion Tony Finau, who ranks 15th in the FedEx Cup standings, is the +1100 favorite in the 3M Open odds.
Blood Drive Will Be Wednesday At Hospital In Sibley
Sibley, Iowa — The Sioux Falls Community Blood Bank will be holding its next blood drive this Wednesday, July 24th, 2024 at the Osceola Regional Health Center in Sibley. Hospital and blood bank officials ask you to please take some time out of your day and give the gift of life. They tell us the life you save may be someone you know.
SDSU picked first, USD third in MVFC Preseason Poll
SIOUX FALLS, (KELO) — The Missouri Valley Football Conference announced their Preseason Poll on Monday, as well as their preseason All-Conference Teams. South Dakota State received 42 of the 44 first place votes on their way to a total of 482 votes and a spot atop the preseason poll. NDSU sits second after finishing in […]
Phillies-Twins rain delay: Restart time updates for Target Field, July 22
With the All-Star break now firmly in the rearview mirror, the Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins are scheduled for a three-game series at Target Field. Unfortunately, it looks like we’ll have to wait to get the first game of this series underway. With thunderstorms and rain in the forecast...
Join the Coon Rapids Photo Contest: Capturing "Teamwork in Coon Rapids" Could Win You Cash
Calling all local photographers – the 2024 Coon Rapids Arts Commission Photo Contest is on the lookout for your snapshots that encapsulate "Teamwork in Coon Rapids." It's your chance to capture the essence of cooperation and community spirit in a city known for its close-knit vibes and collaborative efforts. Whether you're a pro or just snapping pics on your phone, there's a spot for you in this creative challenge. With cash prizes up for grabs, it's time to team up with your camera and showcase what teamwork looks like through your lens.
Rondo Days returns: Rakim, MC Lyte and a celebration of community
St. Paul’s vibrant cultural presence was brought to life with energy this past weekend as Rondo Days, the city’s largest and most beloved festival, made a grand return after a five-year hiatus. The wait was well worth it. Legendary hip hop figures MC Lyte and Rakim headlined the...
Legislators to examine audit policies in Department of Social Services
BROOKINGS, SD (KELO.com) — Legislative leaders are eager to begin work to unravel a $1.8-million embezzlement case within the South Dakota Department of Social Services. Former employee Lonna Carroll is accused of embezzling the money over a 13-year period. Brookings Senator Tim Reed is a member of the Government Operations Audit Committee. In addition to learning how it happened, he wants to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
2 Texas men charged after stealing $217k from a Brooklyn Park ATM
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - Two men from Texas were charged after they stole $217k from a Wells Fargo ATM in Brooklyn Park and led police on a high-speed pursuit. Ryan Rashad Powell, 18, was charged with simple robbery and fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. While Zacoby OmarrIan Terrell, 19, was charged with simple robbery.
Coon Rapids Embraces Sustainability with Inaugural Reuse Room at Recycling Center
Coon Rapids is setting the stage for sustainability with a novel addition to its local recycling efforts – a reuse room. This new room, situated within the Coon Rapids Recycling Center, is a place where residents can find various items reclaimed from the waste stream, available to take at no cost, a move that emphasizes the importance of reusability in our community.
Charges: Teen Fired Gunshots at New Hope Gas Station
A New Hope teen is facing criminal charges after allegedly firing a handgun at a New Hope gas station. Jeromeo Beavers, 18, has been charged with second-degree assault, possession of a machine gun, and receiving stolen property. All three are felonies. According to the criminal complaint, police were dispatched to...
Brooklyn Park’s Honored 2 Help Seeks School Supply Donations
It is almost time to begin back to school shopping. One local group wants to help ease those costs for area families. For its fourth annual Back 2 School BBQ, the group Honored 2 Help is seeking backpack and school supply donations. Founder Clint “Scooter” Draughn said donations help thousands of local kids.
Eden Prairie to light up the sky with ‘fireworks take two’ on Aug. 22
The City of Eden Prairie has rescheduled its July 4 fireworks, which were canceled due to weather, for Thursday, Aug. 22. Dubbed the “Best. Make-up Party. Ever!,” the event will take place at Round Lake Park and feature a lakeside concert by Free & Easy Band at 7 p.m., followed by a fireworks show at [...]
Vikings make touching gesture for family of late CB Khyree Jackson
It’s been a little over two weeks since the tragic passing of Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson.It was revealed on Monday morning that the team plans to honor Jackson’s memory and will make a heartfelt gesture for his family, according to The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov.“The Vikings will cover a significant portion of the funeral expenses for Khyree Jackson, who tragically passed away in a car accident earlier this month,” Meirov tweeted. “They will also pay out the remainder of his signing bonus to his estate and honor him with a decal on their helmets this season. His No....
ATV crash near Garretson kills 16-year-old
Authorities say a 16-year-old girl was killed Sunday evening after an ATV crash near Garretson. The crash also left a 30-year-old man with life-threatening injuries. A release from the South Dakota Highway Patrol stated the ATV was traveling north at 7:04 p.m. on 487th Avenue when it lost control and entered a ditch near 253rd Street, rolling and ejecting both occupants.
Royce Lewis Says He is Being Assigned to St. Paul for a Rehab Assignment
The Minnesota Twins are sending Royce Lewis on a rehab assignment, before allowing him to return to the lineup. The post Royce Lewis Says He is Being Assigned to St. Paul for a Rehab Assignment appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
Zebra mussels confirmed in Grove Lake in Pope County, Charlotte Lake in Todd County
Zebra mussels confirmed in Grove Lake in Pope County, Charlotte Lake in Todd County. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Grove Lake, near the town of Grove Lake in Pope County, and Charlotte Lake, near Long Prairie in Todd County. A lake...
Minneapolis working to clean up long vacant buildings
Some vacant buildings in Minneapolis have sat empty for years. Some even decades. But that’s all about to change. “Those who have been here for extended prolonged periods of time, your time is up,” says Minneapolis City Council member Robin Wonsley.
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