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80s Christian Pop Star Coming To Minnesota This Fall
PRIOR LAKE (WJON News) -- An Award-winning contemporary Christian music star is coming to Minnesota. 6-time Grammy-winning artist Amy Grant will take the stage at Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake on October 12th. In addition to her 6 Grammys, Grant has 26 Dove Awards, a star on the Hollywood...
URGENT! 3,400+ Kids in SE Minnesota Need Help With School Supplies This Year
Not trying to wreck your summer right now but just a heads up, school starts again in about a month (plus or minus a week or two depending on where you live in Minnesota). Target, Walmart, and all of the stores are getting ready to show you ALL of the fancy and new pencil pouches, backpacks, and items that are needed for your kid this year in school.
Essentia Health Warns Of New Scam Impacting Minnesota + Wisconsin
Sadly, we can't seem to through an entire week without having a new scam to warn you about. Heck, we're lucky if we get two scam-free days in a row!. Recently, Cook County officials warned that a new text scam was reportedly circulating through the Grand Marais area. There is...
Man dies of injuries suffered when struck by stolen pickup
SHERBURNE COUNTY, Minn. — Charges are likely to be upgraded against a Montrose man already facing serious consequences for allegedly causing a serious multi-vehicle crash while driving high in a stolen vehicle. Prosecutors in Sherburne County have already filed seven felony counts against 21-year-old Bradley Johnson in the incident,...
A conversation with Sahan Journal’s new executive director Vanan Murugesan
ListenA conversation with Sahan Journal’s new Executive Director Vanan Murugesan. On Minnesota Now, we’ve heard many stories brought to light by reporters at Sahan Journal. It’s a nonprofit newsroom launched in 2019 to cover immigrants and communities of color in Minnesota. On Monday, the organization announced its...
Brooklyn Park Police K9 Meeko to Receive Bullet Protective Vest
For the last six months, Meeko, a 2-year-old German shepherd, has played a vital role for the Brooklyn Park Police Department. “This is kind of the beginning of our change in philosophy with K-9s, where we’re really focused on tracking, using the dog’s nose, versus biting,” said Brooklyn Park Police Inspector Elliot Faust.
Brooklyn Park Apartment Fire Sends Three To Hospital
The Brooklyn Park Fire Department is reminding residents to keep an eye on their stoves after a cooking fire sent three people to the hospital. The fire started around 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 13 at an apartment in the 6800 block of 63rd Avenue. Arriving firefighters found a fire...
Maple Grove Gears Up for a Weekend of Festivities with 2024 Event Guide Ready
Source: Facebook / City of Maple Grove, MN - Local Government. The city is abuzz with the ongoing festivities of Maple Grove Days, the annual community celebration orchestrated by the Maple Grove Community Organization. As the weekend approaches, the organizers are keeping the community informed through social media about upcoming events and any weather-related updates that could affect the celebrations.
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