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Minn. man pleads guilty in armed robbery case
BARRON COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - A Minnesota man pleaded guilty Friday in the armed robbery and assault of an elderly man in Barron in December. Court documents show that on July 19, 33-year-old Ryan Charpentier of Little Canada, Minn., pleaded guilty to armed robbery as party to a crime with an increased penalty for an elder person victim. Charpentier was charged as one of two suspects in the armed robbery and assault of an elderly man in Barron, Wis., on Dec. 19, 2023.
Stein Holding Champions Crowned at Bavarian Blast
Saturday night at Bavarian Bast in New Ulm Adam Dauer defeated eleven other contestants including his dad Alan a former champion in the Stein Holding Contest. In the Women’s division, Paula Thomas came out on top! The official time was not available.
Next Produce Tuesday is August 13
New Ulm Area Emergency Food Shelf is having its next Produce Tuesday on August 13th 10:15am-12:15pm. Open Your Heart Summer Challenge grant is underway to help the food shelf raise more funds and receive a proportionally matched grant. Executive Director Brad Kirk says the food shelf is looking for volunteers.
Minnesotan’s Can Get “Thrifty” Thanks to This Website
As the realization that summer is over half-way gone, if you’ve been in a store recently you’ve noticed that school supplies are already readily available so parents can begin to make purchases for the upcoming school year. According to an article from PR Newswire about how much it...
Statewide Missing Person Alert For 17-Year-Old Minnesota Girl
Sartell, MN (KROC-AM News) - A statewide alert has been issued for a missing Minnesota teenager. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says 17-year-old Kaydence Johnson has been missing for 30 days and is now considered and endangered missing person. The alert says she and another teenage girl ran away from a residence in the City of Sartell on June 22.
Three northwest Minnesota service stations receive Minnesota Department of Agriculture grant money
(KNOX) – Argyle Clark in Argyle; Hallock Cenex in Hallock; and Station 59 in Thief River Falls are three of 16 Minnesota service stations to receive $3 million in grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to increase access to… and sales of motor fuel blends containing at least 15% ethanol.
Miss Minnesota Visits St. Cloud To Help Local Nonprofit
(KNSI) – Royalty visits St. Cloud. Miss Minnesota Emily Schumacher was at Territory Golf Club on Monday for a golf scramble benefitting Advocates For Health. Schumacher hopes to be a doctor one day and she is stressing heart health through CPR training and AED accessibility as her community service initiative.
Minnesota #DNR Conservation Officer Reports-July 22, 2024
CO Tom Hutchins (Crookston) reports taking bear-related complaints this week. Time was also spent checking anglers and watercraft operators on area lakes. ATV activity was also monitored. CO Andrew Ladzinski (Bemidji #1) spent time patrolling local lakes and assisting with CO Academy duties. He followed up on calls for service....
DUI Checkpoints Used In Most States, But What About Minnesota?
For many years law enforcement has used DUI checkpoints as a tool to combat drunk driving. The federal government allows states to decide if they are legal or not. Most of the 50 states do allow DUI Checkpoints. What is a DUI checkpoint?. A DUI checkpoint is a roadblock set...
Jed Chronic, Maschka, Riedy, Ries & Frentz
If you get a package delivered within a couple of days, Jed Chronic would like you to remember the truck drivers who made that possible. Chronic practices in Mankato, mainly in serious catastrophic injury and death cases, some from trucking accidents. He has also practiced widely in product liability cases, with some against very large companies.
Rondo Days returns: Rakim, MC Lyte and a celebration of community (photos)
St. Paul’s vibrant cultural presence was brought to life with energy this past weekend as Rondo Days, the city’s largest and most beloved festival, made a grand return after a five-year hiatus. The wait was well worth it. Legendary hip hop figures MC Lyte and Rakim headlined the...
Phillies-Twins rain delay: Restart time updates for Target Field, July 22
With the All-Star break now firmly in the rearview mirror, the Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins are scheduled for a three-game series at Target Field. Unfortunately, it looks like we’ll have to wait to get the first game of this series underway. With thunderstorms and rain in the forecast...
Zebra mussels confirmed in Grove Lake in Pope County, Charlotte Lake in Todd County
Zebra mussels confirmed in Grove Lake in Pope County, Charlotte Lake in Todd County. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Grove Lake, near the town of Grove Lake in Pope County, and Charlotte Lake, near Long Prairie in Todd County. A lake...
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