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Cloquet Track & Field Standout Kendra Kelley Transfers to University of Minnesota
CLOQUET, Minn.- Over a month ago, Cloquet native and NDSU track and field standout Kendra Kelley announced she was entering the transfer portal. Now, it appears she’s found her next team. Late Tuesday, Kelley announced on her own Twitter page that she is transferring to the University of Minnesota.
Crystal Police warn of pop-up 'takeover events' turning violent
CRYSTAL, Minnesota — Crystal Police say they will close down Becker Park if needed and turn away teens who arrive by rideshare if they follow through with a planned "take-over" event over the 4th of July weekend. A similar event last weekend led to several arrests. Crystal Police Chief...
Insane Aerial Footage of Flooded Valley Fair
The aerial footage of Shakopee, Minnesota's Valley Fair amusement park is truly shocking. The rivers rose rapidly during last week's flooding and had a few coasters in its devastating path. The video, courtesy of Kare 11 out of Minneapolis/St. Paul says it all. It's important to note that the park...
After noise complaints last weekend, promoters of St. Paul concert promise improvements
Organizers of the Breakaway Music Festival say the two-night celebration of electronic dance music outside Allianz Field drew some 24,000 patrons last weekend to the first major music event since the soccer stadium’s opening in 2019. The stadium area’s inaugural rave-style music festival also drew its share of noise...
Waconia approves Goodwill store despite local thrift shop concerns
Waconia City Council members on June 17 approved plans for a new Goodwill store despite objections from representatives of local non-profit thrift shops. The 20,867 square-foot Goodwill facility is planned for 860 Marketplace Drive in the city’s highway business district, near Valvoline and Mackenthun’s Fine Foods. The new store follows the same blueprint as other Goodwill locations across the state, including those in Chanhassen and Chaska.
Harriet Island flooding crews working, music festival still scheduled
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Mississippi River has dropped nearly 3 feet in just a few days, but it still has a way to go on Harriet Island before cleanup crews can get to work. Mike Yungers, who has a photographic fixation with this particular park, has been...
Stormy weather impacted many 4th of July fireworks shows Thursday night
(Undated)--A stormy weather forecast impacted many 4th of July fireworks celebrations around the state. Independence Day firework shows from Alexandria to Eden Prairie, Woodbury, Maplewood, and Chaska had to be canceled last night. (Thursday) The Alexandria event has been rescheduled for tonight.
True of False, In MN It’s Illegal to Flash Your Lights at Another Car
In Minnesota, we know there are all kinds of things we're not supposed to do when we're driving -- but do anyway (sometimes). From driving with snow on our car to checking our phones when we're stopped at a light -- to speeding and not turning on our lights when it's raining.
13 Minnesota Cities to See Spectacular Fireworks on Friday, July 5th
Did you miss out on the Fourth of July fireworks? Don’t worry, because the celebration isn’t over yet!. Due to heavy rain in some areas on Independence Day, several cities in Minnesota have rescheduled their fireworks displays to Friday, July 5th. This means you get a second chance to watch the sky light up and keep the freedom celebrations going!
Highway 114 between Lowry and Starbuck to close this Monday
(Undated)--Starting this Monday, July 8, weather permitting, Highway 114 will close between Highway 55 in Lowry and Highway 28 in Starbuck for road construction, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Thru-traffic will be detoured to Highway 55 and Highway 28 until the project is completed in October. The project...
MN vegetable farmers struggle amid wet summer start
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - After 23 years of selling lettuce, asparagus, onions, green beans, zucchini and more, Peter’s Pumpkins and Carmen’s Corn farm has seen plenty of changes from Mother Nature. But this year, Peter says he has to go back several decades to remember the last time...
Target stores to stop accepting personal checks
MINNEAPOLIS — One of America's largest retailers will stop accepting personal checks for payment later this month. Minnesota-based Target said it will "no longer accept personal checks starting July 15" citing "extremely low volumes." "Target is committed to creating an easy and convenient checkout experience, and that includes providing...
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