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The City of Grand Rapids hires their first female patrol sergeant, “Micki” Norris
The City of Grand Rapids recently hired their first female patrol sergeant: Michelle Norris. Known as “Micki” to many, Norris is a spirited, intentional, and smart woman who likes to stay busy. She continues to add projects and plans to her life that align with her purpose: helping people. From a military family, Norris grew up in Greenway. She became a mom at 17 years old and now has three grown children. When deciding what career to pursue, Norris realized she wanted some familiarity with...
Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals Sunday preview
The day has arrived. It's Sunday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, and the racers and teams of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series are dialed into one thing: winning a trophy at historic Brainerd International Raceway. Funny Car. Qualifying concluded on a high note for Funny Car's Austin...
Denfeld girls soccer aiming to make state tournament with help of younger leaders
The Duluth Denfeld girls soccer team is coming off a 9-6-3 season, where they lost three of their last four games. Despite that, the goal remains the same for this year, which is to make it to the state tournament. “I’ve been on varsity for over a few years now...
Don Lucia, Eric Decker, Amanda Kessel highlight Gophers M Club Hall of Fame 2024 class
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The University of Minnesota announced on Monday it will induct eight new members to the M Club Hall of Fame for its 2024 class at a Sept. 6 ceremony at Williams Arena. The group is among the most decorated in Gophers’ sports history – Eric Decker,...
Growing Leadership in the Workforce in Central MN
People are either born leaders or learn to be leaders. Gail Cruikshank, Talent Director from the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation joined me on WJON for our monthly "Get a Job" segment. She identified how young people can become leaders. Cruikshank says 65% of youth involved with Big Brothers and Big Sisters agreed their Big helped them reach a higher level of education than they thought possible. 52% reported their Big kept them from dropping out of school. 51.9% of high school students attending EPIC reported learning from someone in the field that was most effective for their career exploration. These numbers indicate some sort of mentorship can be beneficial for young people.
Stearns County Crash Injures Two People Friday
MELROSE TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- Two people suffered minor injuries in a crash southwest of Big Birch Lake Friday afternoon. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office was called out at around 2:40 p.m. at County Road 17 and Birch Lake Road. Deputies arrived to find a fishing boat in the ditch,...
Minnesota’s identity was on full display in back-to-back wins over the Mystics
MINNEAPOLIS — The second act of the Minnesota Lynx’s 2024 season opened about as well as it could have. The Lynx picked up a pair of wins against the Washington Mystics in the first two games back from the WNBA’s month-long Olympic break. Written by Terry Horstman.
ValleyScare in Shakopee is BACK! Tickets On Sale Now
If you are looking for something different to do for this coming Halloween, maybe think about making a trip to Shakopee, Minnesota. ValleyScare is Back, and the tickets are on sale now!. ValleyScare runs select weekends from September 21st through October 26th. You can see the hours and days that...
Minnesota man's heartbreaking final message before being shot dead outside church he called 'home'
A Minnesota man sent his mother a heartbreaking last message before he was gunned down and killed in the parking lot of the church he called "home." Austin Strom, 25, was shot and killed during an altercation that occurred at 7:48 am on Saturday involving three people outside the doors of the Prairie Heights Community Church. Police have so far released very little information about what happened as their investigation continues.
This Halloween Store is Ready to Open in St. Cloud
We are in the middle of August, in case you haven't checked a calendar. It's the time of back to school for both college and grade school/high school. Lots of people milling around big box stores picking up items that their kids need for the school year. What I have...
Registration Open to Explore How Lake George’s Water Quality Has Been Improved
(KNSI) – Residents are invited to take a tour of Lake George next month. Registration opened today for St. Cloud’s stormwater division’s one-mile excursion, which showcases the steps taken to improve the lake’s water quality while enjoying the scenery. The guided tour will detail how the lake has changed over the years, what is being done to protect it and why stormwater management is so important.
Unlucky Former Vikings Draft Choice Signs with Jets
The Minnesota Vikings are once again scheduled to travel overseas to play a regular season game in London. After escaping with a narrow victory in 2022 by beating the New Orleans Saints in a nailbiter, Skol Nation will face an old rival this time: Aaron Rodgers and his New York Jets. It will be Rodgers’ first game versus the Vikings without a Packers uniform.
Community members feel unheard in redevelopment of Minneapolis police’s Third Precinct
City staff plan to present community engagement findings to the Minneapolis City Council this September so they can begin redeveloping the site. The post Community members feel unheard in redevelopment of Minneapolis police’s Third Precinct appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Bear Bones Winery embraces ‘rustic elegance,’ local fruit, passion for music
MIKANA – Jim Goodpaster and Sherry Timmermann-Goodpaster said as their respective careers wind down, they’re helping Northwest Wisconsin get wined up. Goodpaster and Timmermann-Goodpaster officially opened Bear Bones Winery in April, offering the region 15 different wines – which are also available as slushies – primarily produced from local fruit and grapes, along with a small plate menu and weekly entertainment.
Kraus-Anderson wraps $70 million addition at Aitkin healthcare center
The Bemidji, Minnesota, office of Kraus-Anderson completed a $70 million surgical addition and expansion at Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin, Minnesota. Designed by DSGW Architects, the hospital project features a 72,000-square-foot surgery addition. The hospital’s new surgery space consists of approximately 60,500 square feet of new surgical departments, including six...
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