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More mosquitos test positive for West Nile virus in the Twin Cities
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District says mosquitoes have now tested positive for West Nile virus in all seven counties in the metro. There have been two human cases of West Nile virus reported in Minnesota this year.
Songs of Summer Raffle Winners
The Songs of Summer Festival cash raffle drawing was held Friday night in the midst of the Fabulous Armadillos concert in Memorial Park in Litchfield. The winners of $500 each included: Monica Schreiber, Ricky Larios, and Philip Baalson. Jake & Bella Jones won $200. Rory Paulson won $100. The winners...
Litchfield City Council Approves the Midtown Lofts Housing Project
The Litchfield City Council covered several items of business on Monday evening. The meeting began with a Tax Increment Financing public hearing. Mayor Ron Dingmann says no one from the public spoke during the hearing and the Council approved of the TIF district at 415 South Ramsey Avenue for the 60-unit, $11.9-million Midtown Lofts housing project. He says Hannah Rybek reviewed the 11 conditions for the planned unit development from the Planning Commission and the Council approved the PUD.
Podcast: Twins meltdown; Flores opens up; Huge week (and trade) for Lynx
On Wednesday’s Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand lamented the biggest difference between the Twins and Guardians, praised Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and spoke with Star Tribune Lynx writer Kent Youngblood. Podcast: Twins meltdown; Flores opens up; Huge week (and trade) for Lynx. Located in Litchfield, MN we...
Discussion over payments to engineering firm at Willmar City Council meeting
(Willmar MN-) The Willmar City Council Monday night tabled action on contracting with Bolton and Menk to do engineering on the city's proposed Open Access Fiber network. City Administrator Leslie Valiant says the city is looking to spend a little over $400,000 with the engineering firm for the project that will involve laying fiber optic cable to every home and business in the city. Valiant says the action was tabled while City Operations Director Kyle Box figures out how much the city has spent so far and the value of the work...
Reusse: Former Gophers assistant Jimmy Williams dies at the age of 77
Once a key figure as a Gophers basketball assistant during the 1970-80s, Jimmy Williams’ chance to return to the U in 2007 was squashed following the ordeals of a 30-year-old recruiting machination. Reusse: Former Gophers assistant Jimmy Williams dies at the age of 77. Located in Litchfield, MN we...
Interim President Dietz kicks off fall semester with convocation address
Interim President Larry Dietz welcomed faculty and staff to the start of the 2024-25 academic year on Tuesday morning in Ritsche Auditorium, giving his first President’s Convocation Address to kick off a week of faculty/staff development ahead of the first day of classes on Aug. 26. Dietz’s message to...
Live Local Music Taking Over Downtown St. Cloud
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- You will find a plethora of live music in downtown St. Cloud over the next several days. The 7th annual Common Roots Festival kicks off Wednesday with a live band at Beaver Island Brewing Company. There's also live music on Thursday night at Olde Brick House. Then, over 100 musicians on 10 stages will take over several bars and restaurants both Friday and Saturday.
St. Cloud's Avivo Village to remain at First Street despite local business concerns
ST. CLOUD — St. Cloud’s incoming Avivo Village homeless shelter will maintain its location at 3100 First St. S., despite some initial conflicts with local businesses. Following the St. Cloud City Council’s approval in March, there was a brief period of reconsideration during which the organization explored alternative sites. These efforts were unsuccessful, and the organization is moving forward as originally planned. ...
GRHS announces the addition of Katelyn Krueger, PA-C to their team
(Glenwood, MN)--Glacial Ridge Health System (GRHS) is excited to announce the addition of Katelyn Krueger, PA-C, to our team. Katelyn brings a wealth of experience and passion for patient care back to the area she considers home. Joining GRHS full-time, Katelyn will see patients of all ages for dermatology care at Glenwood, Starbuck, and Brooten Medical Centers.
Minneapolis City Council fields allegations that contractor mistreated homeless clients
A coalition of anonymous service providers and homeless encampment organizers expressed concerns about how Helix Health and Housing Services spent $1 million in city funding and how it treated the unhoused. The post Minneapolis City Council fields allegations that contractor mistreated homeless clients appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Mpls. father asks community for help after shooting of 4 kids in stolen car
MINNEAPOLIS — A Twin Cities father is asking for community members to work together to make sure what happened to his child never happens again.His 12-year-old is home from the hospital on Wednesday night they were shot in a stolen car with three other children in north Minneapolis last weekend."They ain't no bad kids. They just misguided nobodies listening to them, but now that they got our attention what are we going to do with it?" the father said. He added it's time for the community to focus on the well-being of youth. He wants to speak out, but is concerned...
"Sheen" seen on Mississippi River being investigated, officials say
COON RAPIDS, Minn. — It may sound like something from an episode of "The X-Files," but officials say there's nothing to fear about a "sheen" floating down the Mississippi River.The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said the sheen was first seen in Coon Rapids Tuesday afternoon and is traveling downstream."We continue to gather information about the extent of the sheen and estimated volume," the agency said. "The type of substance is still unknown."The water in Minneapolis and St. Paul is safe to drink, the agency said. Crews diverted the sheen from the water intakes for both cities.There was a second sheen spotted near West Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park on Wednesday. Both sheens are under investigation, and officials are not yet sure if they are connected.The Minnesota Department of Health is analyzing samples of the sheen and multiple state agencies are monitoring it.
The New Orleans Pelicans Will Trade Brandon Ingram to the Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves have struggled to win games in the playoffs. Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett lost to Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers in 2004. This past season, the Timberwolves lost a not-very-competitive series to the Dallas Mavericks. What both of these teams lacked was just one more player to get the job done. Adding a star like Brandon Ingram to a team that has lacked wing play in this past season, could make the Wolves the title favorites.
Vikings roster math could leave former first-round pick on cutting room floor
NFL cutdown day is right around the corner, and Minnesota Vikings safety Lewis Cine is seemingly on the outside looking into the 53-man roster. Cine, a first-round pick in 2022, has failed to live up to his lofty draft billing. His struggles have now reached a point where his future with the Vikings is in jeopardy, per Alec Lewis of The Athletic ($).
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