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It Was A Chance To Make Music And Connect
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- It was a good day to get out of the sun and make some music at the Great River Regional Library in St. Cloud on Saturday. Lyricality hosted the 5th in it summer series of creative events. The Art of Being, Becoming, and Belonging workshop...
Skubal leads Tigers to 7-2 win over Twins in final start before the trade deadline
DETROIT -- Tarik Skubal gave up five hits and two runs in seven strong innings in his last start before the trade deadline and the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2 on Saturday night. Javier Báez homered for the third straight game and Colt Keith had a...
Twin Cities break 90-degree mark for only 2nd time this year
MINNEAPOLIS — For just the second time this year, the high hit 90 degrees on Saturday in the Twin Cities, and it feels even hotter due to heavy humidity. This time last year, there had already been 19 90-degree days.Some storms may spark up on Saturday afternoon in northwestern Minnesota. Through Sunday, a cold front will approach the metro, pushing storms into central Minnesota by the evening and into the metro on Sunday night. Saturday night the temperature will drop back down to the 70s but will remain muggy. The temperature climbs right back up to the high 80s on Sunday.The threat for severe weather remains low, with a slight risk on Saturday and a marginal risk on Sunday. Flash flooding is possible.It stays hot and humid with highs back near 90 for Sunday. Some storms linger into Monday, but then the dry/hot pattern looks to continue next week. Another round of storms is expected later in the week.
Precision Lens Settles for $12 Million with U.S. Government over Alleged Kickbacks to Surgeons
Minneapolis-based company Precision Lens has settled for $12 million with the U.S. government after accusations of unethical conduct involving kickbacks to ophthalmic surgeons – a series of violations against the False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Statute. The agreement, confirmed on July 24, stems from allegations that the company engaged in providing lavish perks to physicians in exchange for using their products in Medicare-reimbursed cataract surgeries, as detailed in a Justice Department announcement.
Vikings instantly make Stephen Jones eat crow as Cowboys refuse to pay CeeDee Lamb
Can we just fast forward to when the Dallas Cowboys have signed Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb to contract extensions? While Prescott has reported to training camp, Lamb is staging a holdout until he signs a deal that makes him one of the highest-paid receivers in the NFL, if not the highest-paid.
Northern Minnesota Prepares for Severe Weather: Thunderstorms and Heat Warnings
Duluth, MN – Northern Minnesota is bracing for severe thunderstorms this afternoon through evening, with forecasts indicating wind gusts up to 60 mph, large hail, and heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding. According to the US National Weather Service in Duluth, isolated severe storms are possible across...
Northeast Minnesota Faces Flash Flood Risk and High Heat
Duluth, MN – Minnesota is set to experience severe weather conditions this weekend, with a significant risk of flash flooding and high temperatures. According to the US National Weather Service in Duluth, there is a 5% to 30% chance of flash flooding for parts of northeast Minnesota from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. The greatest risk is anticipated north and west of the Iron Range, with rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches or more potentially causing minor flooding.
Rendezvous Axe-throwing opens in Willmar
(Willmar MN-) A new recreational outlet is now officially open in Willmar. Victoria and Hans Hibma are purchasing the old Tom Thumb and laundry mat building on West Highway 12, and have turned the former convenience store and church into Rendezvous Axe Throwing. Victoria says they had a soft opening earlier this month, and their Grand Opening was Thursday...
Stingers drop post all-star break opener with Mankato
WILLMAR, MN – In the return from the All-Star break, the Stingers dropped the series opener to the Mankato MoonDogs, 6-5. Willmar got on the board in the first, going up 1-0. Mankato then answered with three straight, one in the 2nd and two in the 3rd,making it 3-1.
Several Events Planned for Downtown St. Cloud
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The next Art Crawl in downtown St. Cloud is coming up on Friday, August 23rd. In advance of that, there is an effort being organized to help spruce up the area. Downtown Alliance Director Rachel Lolmasteymaugh says anyone is welcome to pitch in. We would...
Two unrelated shootings in Minneapolis within 10 minutes; two suffer life-threatening injures
MINNNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis police are investigating two different shootings that happened around 7 p.m. Saturday.The first shooting happened near the 2600 block of Third Avenue South. Officers were called to the scene on report of a shooting and found a man with life-threatening injuries. They provided CPR until EMS could arrive. The man was taken to Hennepin Healthcare. The second shooting happened around 10 minutes later near the 2500 block of Cedar Avenue South. A man was found near the 2600 block of Cedar Avenue South with life-threatening gunshot wounds. Officers provided medical aid before the victim was taken to Hennepin Healthcare. Police say the man was walking on 2500 block of Cedar after meeting a group when he was shot. He then ran a block before he collapsed. Police are investigating both shootings. An arrest has not been made in either shooting. Police say the two shootings do not appear to be related.
Bloomington's Free On the One Music Festival to Ignite Central Station Park with Urban Rhythms and Culinary Delights
Mark your calendars for the beat-infused On the One Music Festival, hitting Bloomington on August 17 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Organized by The Avant Garde and spearheaded by the indefatigable Chadwick “Niles” Phillips, this third-annual show promises an unmissable lineup of urban eclectic tunes right at the heart of Central Station Park. According to the official press release from the City of Bloomington, the festival is set to bring a diverse array of R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Neo-Soul, Afrobeats, and the potent rhythms of spoken word, all served up for zero dollars because, you heard that right, it's free.
Vikings Sign Former Cowboys 4th-Round Draft Pick in Training Camp
The Minnesota Vikings have suffered several losses at the cornerback spot leading up to and to start training camp. They addressed that, re-signing Duke Shelley and signing Jacobi Francis in free agency. They were not done, though. The Vikings also announced the signing of linebacker Jabril Cox among several other roster moves.
Early leader in Vikings QB battle for No. 2 job might surprise people
For the first time since 2017, the Minnesota Vikings are going to enter the upcoming regular season without Kirk Cousins as the team's starting quarterback. So far, it seems like Sam Darnold has a pretty tight lock on the starting job for Week 1, but behind him on Minnesota's quarterback depth chart is where things are a little more unknown.
Morris small business caters to modest women around the world
The town of Morris lies in west central Minnesota. The small town and its population of some 5,000 is surrounded by farms. Morris is probably best known for its University of Minnesota liberal arts campus. In downtown Morris is the Inherit Clothing Company. MPR’s senior economics contributor Chris Farrell was fascinated to learn in a recent visit that Inherit is largely an e-commerce business with global sales. He joined MPR...
J.J. McCarthy: I’m focused on getting better, not when I’ll be starting
The Vikings have installed Sam Darnold as their No. 1 quarterback to kick off training camp and one of the questions raised by that choice is when they’ll make the switch to first-round pick J.J. McCarthy. By trading up to take McCarthy with the 10th overall pick in April,...
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