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Man Killed in Tragic Farm Accident Near Staples
Staples, MN – At around 6:13 Thursday evening (July 18th), the Wadena County Sheriff’s Department responded to a farm equipment rollover accident in rural Bullard Township, north of Staples. First responders arrived to the scene and located a front-end loader tractor lying upside down in the ditch along...
Evers orders flags at half-staff for late Major General
MADISON, Wis. -- Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday he signed an executive order for the flags of the United States and the State of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sunday, July 21, in honor of Major General Jerald David "Jerry" Slack.
Florida man charged with fraudulently selling jewelry as ‘Native American-Made’ in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – A 45-year-old Florida man has been charged in Wisconsin for fraudulently selling jewelry as Native American-made. According to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin, Jose Farinango Muenala from Casselberry, Florida, is charged with wire fraud, mail fraud, and misrepresenting Indian-produced goods.
MN poised to complete one of nation’s largest solar farms after permit vote
Construction could begin in Minnesota later this year in the final phase of one of the nation’s largest solar energy developments, after state regulators greenlighted a key permit. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Thursday approved the site permit requested by Xcel Energy. The utility is moving forward with...
Richfield educator’s equity work shows impressive results
Latanya Daniels wanted to be an engineer. She never necessarily pictured herself as a teacher, much less second in command of an entire school district. But that’s exactly where she has found herself as assistant superintendent at Richfield Public Schools. Her first experience teaching came at the Science Museum...
Fosters needed after Minneapolis shelter responds to hoarding cases
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Animal Care and Control (MACC) is looking for people willing to foster cats or dogs — and these animals' lives depend on it. The Facebook group Friends of MACC posted that the organization impounded 25 cats in a single day in July and anticipates adding another 16 cats due to hoarding cases. Several were adopted, but nine of these cats aren't ready to be placed on the adoption floor due to nervousness.
Coon Rapids Invites Community for Open-Air Movie Night at New Soccer Complex Venue
Get ready to trade your couch for a blanket on the grass, because Coon Rapids is serving up a fresh take on movie night with an open-air screening of "Migration," rated PG, with a side of community spirit. The city has thrown a curveball by moving the event to a new venue—the Coon March Soccer Complex located at 1705 - 111th Ave—so don't show up at the old spot or you'll be watching the stars of the literal kind rather than the ones on the big screen, the change marks a shift aimed at accommodating more folks and presumably, more fun.
CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital Named Among State’s Top Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report has released its annual list of Minnesota's Best Hospitals, and CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital is among the top hospitals in the state. CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital was given a four star rating in Patient Experience. The hospital was honored as 'High Performing' in the fields of Orthopedics and Pulmonology.
Morning Announcements for July 19
Tell us what you’re celebrating this week. Whether it's a milestone in your career, a family achievement, a community event, a birthday, or something good happening in your neighborhood, we want to hear your stories. “Remembering Kristin Peterson — a beloved wife; a loving mom, daughter and sister; a...
Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson gets honor of making motion to adjourn RNC
After former President Donald Trump gave his long-awaited acceptance speech, and once thousands of red, white and blue balloons dropped onto delegates below, there was one final step to close out the Republican National Convention. That was making the final motion to adjourn. And Trump's campaign extended the honor to former Republican...
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