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Rochester walk to support the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota
ROCHESTER, Minn. - It's an event to raise awareness of seizures and support families, friends and neighbors that are impacted by epilepsy. The 'United in Epilepsy Regional Walk' took place at Cascade Lake Park on July 18. The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota officially kicked off its walk series in Rochester...
Give Blood, Get an Amazon Gift Card Event in St. Cloud
We have been hearing for years about how much the donations from people giving blood drop off during the summer months. This makes sense because of how busy people are during the summer, and people just aren't as available for, or thinking about those types of things like they might be during the colder months here in Minnesota.
Big Lake 9-year-old rakes in cash trapping nuisance gophers
BIG LAKE, Minn. (FOX 9) - This summer in Sherburne County, some homeowners are turning to an unorthodox solution in their fight against destructive rodents. "I’ve caught more than 10 gophers," 9-year-old Dylan Harapat told FOX 9 on Wednesday. "I think I have about $78." Dylan’s curiosity and entrepreneurial...
ESPN insider thinks Twins landed a trio of sleeper prospects in MLB Draft this year
The MLB Draft is officially behind us, but the journey for the prospects who were selected is just beginning. Twenty new players joined the Minnesota Twins farm system -- assuming they all sign before the deadline -- and already a handful are being picked out as names to circle and keep an eye on. It was a top-heavy class for Minnesota, thanks in large part to the team owning four picks on the first night of action.
‘The Survival of Our Lives’: Accessible voting event encourages disability community to make their voices heard
At the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living, staff provide an array of resources to people with disabilities so that they can, according to the Center’s executive director, Jesse Bethke Gomez, “help people really help themselves.”. On July 11, when The Disability Freedom & Justice Caravan rolled into St....
Former Prince home listed at $700K in Golden Valley
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (FOX 9) - A four-bedroom house built in 1985 that once belonged to iconic Minnesota artist Prince is currently for sale in Golden Valley. Real estate records say Prince, whose real name was Rogers Nelson, purchased the property and had it custom-built for his mother. The listing...
First-of-its-kind pet sanctuary set to open for domestic abuse survivors
MAPLEWOOD, Minn. — Relationship violence is often difficult to discuss. But the local non-profit, Tubman, has been offering services to thousands of survivors for decades to provide services to those in need. Last fall, it wanted to do more and kicked off a campaign to raise $8.5 million for...
Rice Will Be Showing Off Hot Rods Next Weekend
Let's face it, finding quality family time is hard to come by these days. We're all so busy and if we're being honest, so tired most of the time. Many folks are planning what they’re going to be doing each weekend, trying to take advantage of the great weather and enjoy some time with your family.
St. Cloud's 6 mayoral candidates go head-to-head on Aug. 13
ST. CLOUD — The primary election is less than a month away, and six St. Cloud mayoral candidates are trying to break out of the pack to become one of two finalists in the Nov. 5 general election. St. Cloud’s primary election will be held on Aug. 13. The two mayoral candidates with the highest number of votes will progress to the Nov. 5 general election. ...
Nebraska man accused of underage sex with St. Cloud teens
ST. CLOUD — Stearns County Jail booking records show the sheriff’s department was holding a 23-year-old man on suspicion of underage sex with two teenagers in St. Cloud. Law enforcement identified him as Yasin Abdulkadir and said they arrested him on July 16 in Nebraska. "Abdulkadir was arrested by out-of-state law enforcement and transported...
3 Victims Airlifted From Serious Crash in Sebeka
Sebeka, MN – At around 3:17 Wednesday afternoon (July 17th), the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle roll over north of Sebeka, in Red Eye Township. Law Enforcement, Fire and Rescue, and Medical personnel responded to the scene and found a pickup with damage consistent...
Teenagers pack hundreds of meals to feed families across the metro
Teenagers are spending their summer break in St. Paul packing meals for families across the metro. They are supporting the work of the Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub, which opened in 2021 to address the social determinants of health. “The majority of what makes someone healthy or not happens...
MLB Commissioner weighs in on Twins broadcast debacle
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have produced a lot of compelling storylines during the first half of the season, but for many frustrated fans the season boils down to a single headline. "The team is having a good season and no one can watch it," said Bobby Nightengale, Minnesota...
Texans Sign Former Vikings Player
The Houston Texans love former Minnesota Vikings players. Danielle Hunter, Stefon Diggs, Case Keenum, and Kris Boyd can attest. Houston made former ex-Vikings offensive guard Chris Reed the latest this week, adding the veteran lineman from free agency with training camp right around the bend. KSTP’s Darren Wolfson tweeted Tuesday,...
AMATEUR BASEBALL: Logelin blasts walk-off home run as Cardinals top Waconia
YOUNG AMERICA — Fans might have gotten a taste of what the Region 7C Tournament might look like after Young America and Waconia battled in a back-and-forth affair. Two of the top teams in the CRVL faced off and did not disappoint. In a back-and-forth affair, it was Young America coming out on top with a thrilling 8-7 win over the Waconia Lakers thanks to some heroics by Alex Logelin.
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