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Minnesota State Flag Soars To Space: A Historic Milestone Achieved
Some Minnesotans (but by no means all) have been saying it all along -- Minnesota's new state flag is out of this world. According to the UMN Mechanical Engineering and UMN Aerospace Engineer team, they "launched the flag together with a research payload earlier today (Wednesday) from Montgomery, MN." And...
Minnesota Man Gets New Plea Deal For Shooting Death of Young Son
Fairmont, MN (KROC-AM News) - A new plea agreement has been worked out with a southern Minnesota man charged in connection with the shooting death of his young son. 34-year-old Colton Mammenga of Welcome had been expected to admit to a felony child endangerment charge back in April, but the plea deal apparently fell apart before a guilty plea was entered. Under the terms of that agreement, Mammenga would have been sentenced to probation with a stay of adjudication and no jail time. It also required him to participate in speaking events about the negligent storage of firearms.
How the Incoming La Niña Could Affect Minnesota’s Winter This Year
Talks of a La Niña have been going around for a little while, but now experts are getting a better idea of when they believe the La Niña will hit the US. They also have predictions for how it could affect our winter in Minnesota this year. El...
PIG OUT! Top 5 Illinois Fair Foods
Good lord, I'm so ready to pig out on fair food. Before we slide into the fair season with our mouths and wallets open, let's discuss the top five Illinois fair foods. It always has been and always will be the food. Let the culinary chaos begin. Ah, the fair!...
Rockford Pushes For Disaster Declaration Following This Week’s Devastating Storms
The Stateline area has been working hard to clean up after this week's nasty storms, and city officials are wasting no time pushing for an official disaster declaration which would provide much-needed relief for homeowners. Benefits of a Disaster Declaration. When a city or county gets nailed by massive flooding,...
Wisconsin’s Oldest Cemetery Has a Beautiful Origin Story
Nestled amidst the rolling hills of Wisconsin, the oldest cemetery in the state whispers stories of bygone eras, its ancient gravestones weathered by time yet standing as silent sentinels to the past. Amid the tall, whispering grasses and century-old oaks, the spirits of early settlers seem to linger, their tales...
Anne Labovitz’s Illuminating Art Transforms Downtown Rochester
Downtown Rochester, MN just got a little bit brighter. If and when you’re in Rochester, be sure to check out the latest installation by world-renowned Minnesota visual artist Anne Labovitz. Her exhibit, “Will to Meaning,” which was a hit at the Rochester Art Center, is now making a stunning comeback in a new spot.
Clint Eastwood’s Longtime Girlfriend Has Died
Clint Eastwood’s longtime partner Christina Sandera has died. She was 61 years old and had been in a relationship with the actor since 2014. Eastwood confirmed the news in a statement that reads, “Christina was a lovely, caring woman, and I will miss her very much.”. Eastwood was...
Price Slashed on Iconic Johnny Cash Family Estate for Sale — See Inside! [Pictures]
A historic estate that was a mainstay of Johnny Cash's family is up for sale, and the sellers have reduced the price for the iconic Tennessee property. The official listing from Compass Realty says the former Cash family residence is called Dogwood Estate, and it's located on 20 acres of pristine land on Cash Mountain in the Nashville suburb of Hendersonville, Tenn.
Illinois’ Favorite Ice Cream Flavor is Kind of Shocking
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 21 and you most definitely want to celebrate. But will you celebrate with something more exciting than Illinois' favorite ice cream flavor?. Pretty much every day, there's a 'National' holiday. Some of them are actual holidays when we don't have to go to...
Motorcycle Crash Sends Annandale Man to the Hospital
MAINE PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- An Annandale man was hurt after crashing his motorcycle Thursday evening. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene in the 15000 block of Caldron Road at around 6:20 p.m. The sheriff's office says the crash location is about two miles north of Kimball.
One-Day Only Dog/Puppy 50% Sale Friday 7-19-24 At TCHS
Today is your lucky day if you are in the market for a dog or puppy. Maybe you should name your new dog or puppy Lucky?. Tri-County Humane Society has so many dogs and puppies that are looking for their forever family, that they are celebrating and holding a ONE DAY ONLY dog/puppy sale today, July 19th, 2024.
Meet Julianne Hough At MOA This August
Looking for something fun and exciting to do? A Hollywood star is coming to Mall Of America later this year for a special book signing. Julianne Hough will be signing copies of her new book Everything We Never Knew at the mega mall on Sunday, August 11th. The signing will...
Bob Newhart Had a Hilarious Opinion of Country Music
Bob Newhart spent decades delighting audiences with his wit and humor on screens of all sizes. The comedian and actor died on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the age of 94. As a result, clips of his funniest moments have been surfacing online with one in particular that will catch the eye of country music fans.
Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy! Restaurants Are Closing at an Alarming Rate
Famous Food Network personality Guy Fieri has been a staple to Americans for more than a decade now. His popularity is so much that he opened a large chain of once-successful chicken restaurants. At its peak, Chicken Guy! boasted 18 locations across the country. But as of June 30, the...
5 Restaurants Are Now Recognized for the Best Fried Chicken in Minnesota
When I think of fried chicken, I think of my grandma Francis. She’s no longer with us, but she loved getting the family together for Sunday lunch at her farm, and fried chicken was always on the menu. According to Market Research Future, fried chicken is one of the...
MN Yacht Club Festival Kicks Off Today…Without The Black Crowes
Unfortunately, illness happens. The Black Crowes have cancelled their appearance at the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival tonight. The Head and the Heart will move to the Crowes' time slot, and the overall schedule has been adjusted. Fortunately, everyone else is (so far) still going to be there and the weather...
MNDOT Shares Timely Reminder For This Deadly Hazard On Roadways
Mid-July begins the hottest part of the year across Minnesota, bringing an unexpected hazard to highways that you need to watch out for. The Minnesota Department of Transportation posted to social media a reminder to watch out for pavement buckles caused by hot weather. How does a pavement buckle happen?
Find Out Where in Minnesota These Celebrities Were Born
Minnesota may be known as the Land of 10,000 lakes, but we've also produced our share of well known celebrities too. Here's a look at where some of our state's most famous sons and daughters were born. Famous Minnesota Born Celebrities. In addition to all those folks, you can add:
Iowans On Lookout For New COVID Variant With Hilarious Nickname
You thought COVID was gone forever? Oh no. Don't blow a gasket, it doesn't like look like we're in for 2020: Season 2. One of the "fun" parts of COVID has been that there have been so many variants. Remember how we thought it was done then bam the Omicron...
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