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Pet Adoption Event Coming to St Cloud’s Crossroads Center
Pets. Whatever you consider as your personal companion, whether it's a dog or cat or even some other type of critter, you most likely will think of them as a part of the family. Pets can be the best companion, and they are generally very happy to see you when you come home.
Weekly Log: Alexandria’s “KOOL TV” Shuts Down
Alexandria-based “KOOL TV,” which had aired on Selective TV’s K21GN-D/21.1 and streamed online, has shut down. The channel had offered a weeknight newscast hosted by veteran broadcaster Mark Anthony and a lineup of syndicated programming. In a note on its website, the station says, “Thank you viewers and advertisers. It has been an honor bringing local TV to Greater Minnesota. We are now signing off…Goodbye Friends!”
The Two Sides Of Still Woozy Come Out In Superb Armory Performance
Downtown Minneapolis felt dead on Thursday night. It didn’t feel like a show was happening at the massive Armory due to the lack of people hanging around the front. I got nervous. Did I have the wrong night? Maybe the wrong venue? Sadly, it wouldn’t have been the first time for either of those things. I saw a few people here and there walking towards the main doors and entering. Okay, clearly, we had a show, but where were all of the people? It wouldn’t be until headlining act Still Woozy took the stage that I would see that we did, in fact, have a show, and a massive one at that. It was one of those late arriving kind of crowds that just couldn’t be bothered to stand through even one opening act before the main attraction. Whatever– it’s their loss because everything about this entire show was fun, intriguing, different, and, did I mention fun?
As PGA Tour season winds down, players balance patience, aggressiveness
BLAINE, Minn. — It’s easy for pros to become conflicted when the PGA Tour schedule closes in on August. In golf, patience is critical. Play your game, stick to the plan, the scores will come. Everyone knows that. But this time of year, what if they don’t? The...
Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers, home recipients
Imagine if your mortgage was capped to 30% of your household income. For six future Faribault homeowners, that will be reality. In northeast Faribault, next to Rice County’s new Public Safety Center, a housing development is officially underway. The first six single-family homes of that development are part of a grant-funded initiative to get families with low-to-moderate income into a home. Rice County Habitat for Humanity is building those homes,...
Standard Communities acquires 96-unit affordable-housing community in Stillwater
Standard Communities made its first investment in Minnesota, acquiring Rivertown Commons, a 96-unit 100% affordable community for seniors and individuals with disabilities in Stillwater, Minnesota. The transaction is capitalized at $27.8 million. Standard completed the acquisition in partnership with the Washington County Community Development Agency and the Minnesota Housing Finance...
23 Grants Awarded in Central Minnesota Totaling Over $195,000
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Over $195,000 has been granted through three grant rounds offered through the Central Minnesota Community Foundation. This year's Difference Maker focus was on mental health. Grants ranging between $15,000 and $20,000 went to organizations like the Center for Victims of Torture, The Village Family Service Center, and The Yes Network.
Stacy Daze Grand Marshals are familiar faces
Stacy Daze is August 2-4 and the community is paying tribute to longtime, much loved local businesspersons Donna and Jim Keacher as parade Grand Marshals. motorsports business in downtown Stacy, after 52 years of ownership. Jim is a Stacy native, born and bred and met Donna while working briefly at...
July 29 at 5 a.m.: You may hear the KARE 11 Block Party at Antlers Park...
You may already be aware of the exciting event scheduled for Monday, July 29 from 5-7 a.m. at Antlers Park. KARE 11 is hosting a Block Party during their Sunrise show to support Lakeville’s own swimmer, Regan Smith, on her quest for gold at the Summer Olympics in Paris. Although her preliminary swim will take place earlier in the morning, the show aligns closely with her events.
Matthew Coller: After signing new deal, Vikings star Darrisaw looks to find his voice
It’s not likely that Darrisaw will ever be the loudest rah-rah player in the huddle and you shouldn’t expect him to become a podcaster or Tik Tok star any time soon but his version of vocal leadership means taking opportunities to help other players impro
Former North Dakota St Standout Signs with Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings have made a couple of roster moves in the wake of recent happenings at training camp, including adding some local talent. Second-year cornerback Mekhi Blackmon reportedly tore his ACL during Wednesday's training camp opener, leaving the team with a hole at the position. The Vikings addressed that...
Boys and Girls Club of Bemidji Starts “On the Go” Summer Program at Conifer
The Boys and Girls Club of Bemidji has been running their Summer Program for nearly twenty years… providing enrichment, activities, and lunches to kids throughout the summertime. Now, they have started a new “On-the-Go” program as well. If you ask a group of kids what their favorite...
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