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'People's Champ' Joel Dahmen draws crowds at 3M Open
BLAINE, Minnesota — Fans have flocked to the TPC in Blaine for a chance to see their golf favorites play in the 3M Open. One of those favorites may not be atop the leaderboard, but Joel Dahmen is carving out a niche as the People's Champion. The 36-year-old has...
A Weird Twist at Vikings Training Camp
The Minnesota Vikings 2024 version of training camp kicked off this week, a mixed bag because left tackle Christian Darrisaw was extended through the end of 2029, but cornerback Mekhi Blackmon was lost for the season to an ACL tear. A Weird Twist at Vikings Training Camp. There’s no shortage...
Minneapolis unveils George Floyd Square street design concepts
MINNEAPOLIS— On Tuesday, July 23, the City of Minneapolis debuted three street concepts and five site ideas for George Floyd Square. These initial concepts and ideas are part of the City’s ongoing community engagement efforts aimed at developing a comprehensive vision for the square by the end of 2024. The vision will include a preferred concept for the street design as well as ideas for the use and layout of the Peoples’ Way property, a former gas station at 3744 Chicago Avenue. The City purchased the property in 2023.
Lynx quartet ready to take center stage as the Olympic curtain rises in Paris
MINNEAPOLIS — The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are finally here. Competitions have already begun and Friday afternoon marks the official ceremonial commencement of the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad. The Next will be all over Team USA’s quest for an eighth consecutive gold medal and the rest of the women’s basketball tournament over the coming weeks and the Minnesota Lynx have a healthy share of storylines in Paris.
In long-sought change, states must consider tribal rights when crafting water rules
In the 1800s, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa joined other tribes in signing a pair of treaties with the federal government, giving up massive swaths of land in return for the creation of a reservation in eastern Minnesota. The treaties included a guarantee: Tribal members would be able to return in […]
Meeker County 4H Kids Getting Ready for Fair
The Meeker County Fair will begin next Thursday – August 1st and will continue through August 4th. Meeker County 4H members have been busy getting their projects ready for the fair and getting their exhibit areas cleaned up in time for the fair. Extension Educator Cassidy Martin, who coordinates...
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...
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.
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