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Soaking Rain Possible in Minnesota on 4th of July
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Multiple rounds of thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall are expected for the 4th of July into Friday. Most areas are expected to see 1-2" of rain but locally higher amounts of 3-4" are possible. Isolated severe storms are possible Thursday afternoon along with a few tornadoes.
New Forecast For Fireworks Is Looking Nasty in Minnesota
Minnesota, it is time to rally together. And if you live in Northern Iowa, you might want to join the Land of 10,000 Lakes for this because the forecast for the Fourth of July was just posted and things are not looking great. The Forecast For the Fourth of July...
Some cities adjust fireworks shows ahead of Fourth of July weather
EXCELSIOR, Minn. — Eyes are typically on the sky each Fourth of July but our soaking summer could complicate Independence Day plans. Showers may steal the fireworks show depending on where you live. After a five-year hiatus, Red, White and Boom in Minneapolis will return on the Fourth of July — pending no severe weather."They will be monitoring it throughout the food trucks and the live performances and live bands as people gather and we'll be calling it as the evening progresses," Minneapolis Parks Spokesperson Dawn Sommers said.Sommers says the decision to cancel the fireworks show will be made that evening,...
Southern Minnesota to Adopt 10-Digit Dialing
Residents and businesses in the 507 area code, which includes cities like Rochester, Faribault, Owatonna, Mankato, and Winona, will need to switch to 10-digit dialing starting July 30th. This change is necessary because the 507 area code is projected to run out of numbers by early 2025, prompting the addition of a new 924 area code.
Spotlight On: Jim Rogers, Chief Business Development Officer & Senior Administrator for Generative AI, Mayo Clinic
July 2024 — Invest: spoke with Jim Rogers, chief business development officer and senior administrator for generative AI at Mayo Clinic. He discussed how the use of AI has already been pivotal in enhancing positive patient outcomes, how generative AI can further transform healthcare, and how Mayo Clinic protects its data.
Stolen Kia crashes continue to endanger lives on Minneapolis streets
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - While the number of stolen vehicles continues to decline across the region, one issue still haunting law enforcement is young people targeting Kias and Hyundais. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara told FOX 9, the so-called "Kia boys" remain a top public safety threat in the city....
Central MN Town Ball Report
CENTRAL MINNESOTA TOWN BALL REPORT Completing my twelfth year at 1390 Granite City Sports with your weekly amateur baseball (Town Team) reports. Including game summaries, upcoming schedules, league standings, tournament summaries and an occasional special interest feature ...
All Smiles For Leela: Today’s Pet of the Week!
Big smiles and the winner of Tri-County Humane Society's "Most Kissable Forehead" award: meet Leela, today's Pet of the Week!. Leela is a spayed one-year-old terrier/Pit Bull mix. She's lived with children between 5 and 15 years of age, cats and wanted to play with them, but not dogs. HOWEVER, Leela's had good interactions with other pups at TCHS! She's got a lot of energy, loves chewing on squeaky toys, and playing tug.
Morning Announcements for July 2
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. It’s Liz Colby’s 40th birthday! Happy birthday, Bear!. ~Colin Colby of Rosemount.
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