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RAW VIDEO: Minnesota Storm Damage
The Weather Channel's raw video of various locations of storm damage. It includes trees and power lines down all over Cottage Grove, MN from storms Thursday evening. Power was out in many places. Also, storm damage in Wilson, WI as a tornado-warned storm moved through the area. At the home of Jean Jirasek there were 9 trees taken down, an out building lost it's roof and some roof damage to the main home. Then, in Gaylord, MN drone footage timelapse of shelf cloud in Gaylord. The Weather Channel says that this storm was severe warned at the time and then moved on into the Minneapolis area. Credit: The Weather Channel // Charles Peek.
ARREST/FIRE REPORT AUGUST 30, 2024
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center reported the arrest of the following- Timothy Garret Jenson, 27, of Fisher, for Misdemeanor Domestic Assault- Intentionally Inflicting/Attempting to Inflict Bodily Harm on Another. The Crookston Fire Department (CFD) responded to the following calls. On Friday morning, around 1:30 a.m., CFD responded to the intersection...
A mammoth may be hiding below a North Dakota garage
Some mammoth bones have been gnawing at North Dakota State Geologist Ed Murphy for more than 35 years. Murphy on Tuesday described for the North Dakota Industrial Commission how he became aware of a find of mammoth bones in 1988. He updated the commission, which oversees the North Dakota Geological Survey, because his department, in […]
Under half of Minnesota students are proficient in reading and math
MINNEAPOLIS — Statewide test scores are in, and they are showing many Minnesota students are not making the grade.New data from the Minnesota Department of Education shows reading and math test scores remain well below pre-pandemic numbers.In 2024, 45.5% of students were proficient in math, with 49.9% proficient in reading.Five years ago in 2019, 55% of students were proficient in math and 59.2% in reading. "I'm not really surprised. I don't think reading instruction has been serving students well," said Beth Weixel. Weixel is a mother of two and an English professor at the University of Minnesota and Anoka-Ramsey...
Legendary rock band, Jefferson Starship, coming to Walker in September
Jefferson Starship, the legendary rock band from the 1970s and 80s, is making their way to Walker in September. Jefferson Starship is one of the most successful arena rock groups of the 70s and 80s, earning 3 platinum and 8 gold records, as well as numerous Top 40 singles. The band continues to tour today with numerous lineup and personnel changes and it’s all for the love of music. The...
West Nile virus kills 2 in Wisconsin; Cases on the rise in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — There is a rise in West Nile virus cases in our region.It's killed two people in Wisconsin and sent another to the hospital. In addition, three people in Minnesota recently tested positive for the virus. West Nile is transmitted by mosquitoes and late summer is when cases peak. "It's been terrible, and we just finished our basement so every day I go down there and make sure there is nothing coming up," said Jeff Noyes, of Woodbury. Unlike the past couple of years, there's no shortage of rain this summer. And wherever there's standing water, there's bound to be mosquitoes. "When I'm golfing,...
Gwen Walz hammers Trump on IVF, scolds Vance in ‘teacher voice’
Gwen Walz, the wife of vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), criticized former President Trump over in vitro fertilization (IVF) and scolded his running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), in her first solo campaign event. “I am so proud to be an educator for Harris,” Walz opened her remarks in Manassas, Va. Prior…
Minnesota weather: Rain totals from Thursday night storms
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A mixture of heavy rain and reported tornadoes ripped through most of Minnesota and the Twin Cities metro Thursday night, with damage reported in areas of the north metro and parts of western Wisconsin. The rain also flooded the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, putting a damper on...
Minnesota July Tax Collections On Target
St. Paul, MN (KROC-AM News) - July was the first month of the State of Minnesota's new fiscal year and overall tax collections were nearly in line with the most recent state revenue forecast. The Minnesota Office of Management and Budget reported that net general fund revenues last month came...
Shocking Audio: Minnesota Serial Killer Cries and Confesses to Police
Who doesn't love a creepy true-crime story? Minnesota isn't well known for serial killers, like its neighbor Wisconsin, but the story and the audio of Minnesota's most notorious serial killer will give you chills.
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