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Vikings free agent signing deemed team's worst contract by NFL analyst
Handing out bad contracts is something that every team’s front office dreads. However, it’s also unrealistic to think that there won’t be at least one bad contract on every team. Whether that’s due to simple poor performance, injuries derailing a career, or other external factors, it’s inevitable that a team regrets at least one contract.
Blue Collar Music Festival in Faribault August 2nd & 3rd
Escape the ordinary and get ready to rock at the Blue Collar Music Festival, Minnesota's premier summer music event, taking place in Faribault on August 2nd and 3rd. An optional Golf Tournament on the 4th extends the fun if you want to make a weekend of it. Here's Why You...
Vikings make puzzling signing after major injury to Mekhi Blackmon
After it was revealed that second-year Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon suffered a season-ending torn ACL during Wednesday's training camp practice, many quickly began to think about who the team could sign to replace him. But less than 24 hours later, it seems like the Vikings have already made a...
Braves, Twins fans may actually be able to watch their MLB team again soon
Diamond Sports Group has been bankrupt for quite awhile, and they've even lost some of their Bally Sports channels. This has had major implications on the baseball world, as fans of certain teams have lost the ability to watch their teams on TV. But some good news has recently come out of this development.
Lonsdale Community Days grand marshal announced
Scott Pelava, owner of Lonsdale Auto Works, was chosen as the 2024 grand marshal for Lonsdale Community Days, happening on Saturday, August 10. Pelava opened Lonsdale Auto Works in 2005, providing service to the Lonsdale area for 19 years so far. He has been an active member of the Lonsdale Area Chamber of Commerce (LACC), serving two terms on the board of directors for them. Chamber Executive Director Shanna Gutzke-Kopp says that he has been “constructively working with staff, committee members & business leaders.”
Discovery of Thousands of Fentanyl Pills in Minnesota Hotel Room Leads to Federal Guilty Plea
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Minnesota man is now awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to a charge connected to a massive fentanyl bust. A news release issued Thursday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota says the bust happened at a Twin Cities hotel in February. Law enforcement found...
Slayton man impaled in the leg while working, sheriff says
MEEKER COUNTY, Minn. — A 37-year-old man was hurt on the job Thursday evening when he fell into a pit and was impaled in the leg with a rod.The Meeker County Sheriff's Office says first responders were called to the scene on the 67000 block of CSAH 18 in Ellsworth Township around 6:45 p.m. The 37-year-old worker, from Slayton, was conducting fiber optic work at the time, the sheriff's office says. He was taken to a hospital in St. Cloud and is being treated for his injuries.
Read All About It! Large Book Sale In Cold Spring
Do you love to read? I've been buying the Dune series of books, and each one of the books ranges from $16 to $21. If you love to read, you'll want to take advantage of this big book sale this weekend, where you can get great reads from some of the most popular authors for as low as $1 per book.
New tower aims to bring chimney swifts back to Delano
People in downtown Delano may have noticed a new tower on the levee between the Riverside Commons building and the South Fork of the Crow River. That tower, visible from Riverfront Park, was designed to be a habitat for chimney swifts. The birds, once common in the area, have disappeared due to people capping their chimneys, eliminating their roosting and breeding sites.
Sketches of MN: A Community Inspired Civic Improv Comedy Tour Comes to Waite Park Thursday, July 25th.
(KNSI) – Thursday night, a collaboration between the Minnesota Humanities Center and Danger Boat Productions will bring the Sketches of Minnesota series to the Helgeson Learning Lab in Waite Park. It’s described as a traveling civic-improv comedy tour and the performances rely on audience participation. The event begins with...
Kwik Trip Adds New Area Location
(KNSI) – A soft opening on Thursday is easing the newest area Kwik Trip location into action. Situated on Rolling Ridge Road near Highway 10 on the east end of Becker, customers are already being cashed out with the customary, friendly “We’ll see you next time,” ringing from behind the counter. The official ribbon cutting ceremony for the station will be Thursday, August 1st, at 11:00 a.m.
DQ’s Miracle Treat Day Benefits Children’s Hospitals Today
(KNSI) – Help fund breathtaking medical advancements for children while enjoying delicious ice cream. DQ’s 2024 Miracle Treat Day is taking orders Thursday. All three St. Cloud locations are earmarking at least $1 to Gillette Children’s Hospital whenever someone orders a Blizzard dessert. They’re open until 9:00 p.m.
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