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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.
Walz Promises Southern MN Family “Full Investigation” Into Daughter’s Death
(Pine Island, MN) — Governor Walz is promising a southern Minnesota family a full investigation into their daughter’s death. Walz visited Pine Island yesterday to talk about state resources available to new farmers. He was asked about the charges brought against Minnesota State Trooper Shane Roper following a May crash that led to the death of Owatonna’s Olivia Flores. Walz called the crash “tragic” and said the investigation is needed to determine if policy changes are needed. Roper is facing multiple charges, including manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide.
One person burned in Virginia structure fire Friday
VIRGINIA, Minn. (Northern News Now) - According to Friends of the Northland FireWire, one person sustained several burns in a structure fire Friday night north of Virginia. According to a social media post from FireWire, firefighters from Cook, Kinney-Great Scott, and Pike-Sandy-Britt battled the structure fire in the 7800 block of Lake 14 Road.
Pride of place: Rachel Milani serves her hometown and the library at Minnesota North College Hibbing
Body In the heart of Minnesota's Iron Range, the library at Minnesota North College's Hibbing campus serves as a vital resource hub for students and faculty. Led by Hibbing native Rachel Milani, the library plays a pivotal role in the academic lives of the students that will become the region's future leaders.
Annual Bemidji Corvettes Show & Shine Focuses on the Classic Car
The fourth annual Bemidji Corvettes Show & Shine, which lets people see the many different generations of Corvettes throughout the years, will be taking place this weekend. The event is free to attend and features a special showcase on the second generation of Corvettes, those built between 1963 and 1967.
Hermantown SummerFest Highlights Local Businesses
HERMANTOWN, Minn. — Hermantown SummerFest is this week and is filled with lots of ways to have fun in the community. The weeklong celebration is all about supporting local businesses. Events include free bowling at Skyline Social and Games and a tent party at the Beacon Sports Bar. Do North Pizzeria and Pub has been hosting an event for about 12 years. They call it Pistons n’ Pizza.
Quiet Minnesota Suburb Has 2nd Highest Murder Rate
The state of Minnesota has consistently ranked as one of the safest states in the U.S. for a few decades now. However, as with any state, some places are more dangerous than others. It will probably come as no surprise that Minneapolis has the highest murder per capita rate in...
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.
Giorgi takes over Hibbing's boys basketball program
HIBBING—Kyle Giorgi had been coaching basketball at Nashwauk-Keewatin for 11 years, 10 as head coach at the Class A school. Now, Giorgi is taking two steps up, moving up to Class 3A, as he has been hired as the new Hibbing High School boys basketball coach. Giorgi is looking forward to the next step in his coaching career. ...
Post 60 turns the tables on Post 222
HIBBING—On Tuesday, the Hibbing American Legion baseball team beat Grand Rapids 3-1 in one of the better games Post 222 has played this season. Two days later, things changed 180-degrees. Post 60 put up crooked numbers in the first three innings en route to a 10-6 victory over Hibbing Thursday at Al Nyberg Field in American Legion baseball action. ...
Duluth’s ‘Vista Star’ Strikes Breakwater; Minor Injuries Reported
DULUTH, Minn. — Duluth’s Vista Fleet had its Vista Star strike the breakwater in the Wisconsin Entry of the port late Saturday evening, causing minor injuries to some of the 84 people on board, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. “Initial reports were that the...
Big Lake train derailment blocks off area as crews and authorities respond
BIG LAKE, Minn. (FOX 9) - A BNSF train derailment reported in Big Lake has closed off the area near the railway as crews and authorities respond to the wreckage. The Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office said there are no reported injuries. The incident happened at about 3:15 a.m. Saturday...
UMD Volleyball Adds Pedersen to 2024-25 Coaching Staff
The University of Minnesota Duluth volleyball team is set to bolster their leadership for the 2024-25 season, welcoming Natalie Pedersen to the bench as an intern assistant coach. The New York Mills, Minn. native completed her playing career with the Central Lakes College in Brainerd, playing one season for the...
Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell Opens Up About 4 A.M. Call Informing Him of Tragic Death
Tragedy struck the Minnesota Vikings when newly drafted cornerback Khyree Jackson died in a car accident in early July. Jackson, along with former college football players Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton Jr., was involved in a fatal three-car crash at 3:14 a.m. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson was pronounced dead...
SportScene 13 for Saturday, July 20th
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Eau Claire Express rode a 3-game win streak into Saturday’s matchup with the Duluth Huskies. They would fall to Duluth 13-6. At the 17U Legion baseball regionals, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire and Menomonie, all still alive after earning wins on Day 2. At...
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