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Generations gather as historic Delano Fourth of July parade takes flight
Cloudy skies and light rain on July 4 didn’t seem to dampen spirits this Fourth of July, as families and friends gathered in front yards and along the city’s streets to enjoy the Delano’s famous Independence Day parade. Some families have gathered each year for generations to...
Delano Fire Department responds to natural gas leak
The Delano Fire Department responded to a natural gas leak early last week near the intersection of County Road 17 SE and 17th Street in Delano. Employees from Stantec Engineering and Keuchle Underground clipped a two-inch natural gas line while they were digging, Fire Chief William Staunton said. The employees...
Classic car museum near Buffalo keeps pieces of history out of the junkyard
WRIGHT COUNTY, Minn. — Instead of watching old, classic cars leave the state, a museum in Wright County is trying to keep them around at the Veit Museum near Buffalo."My folks were going through the Depression, so they saved stuff. I just picked up on it," said Vaughn Veit.From the outside, one of Vaughn's buildings looks like a good-sized dairy barn. But inside, it's a car-lover's dream, housing a collection of classics as far as the eye can see."Some people are in awe. It's because there are a lot of car museums but none like this," said Vaughn.He's the man...
Delano Post 377 claims title at Stars and Stripes Tournament
The 2024 edition of the Delano Stars and Stripes Legion Baseball Tournament was a wild one for the Delano Post 377 Defenders. At the end of it all, it was all worth it as Delano took home the title for the first time in program history in the 18th year of the tournament.
Dakota County authorities arrest 'person of interest' in missing person investigation
RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP, Minn. (FOX 9) - Dakota County law enforcement say a "person of interest", related to the investigation of a missing woman, was arrested for an unrelated warrant on Wednesday. The Dakota County Sheriff's Office said its deputies searched the home of her boyfriend on Wednesday, July 10, in...
Stolen Wizard of Oz ruby slippers case: Decade of other art thefts uncovered
CRYSTAL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Crystal Police Department requested charges be filed against a 76-year-old man federally indicted in the stolen "Wizard of Oz" ruby slippers case for his alleged involvement in a retail crime ring. Police said they filed a request on Wednesday with the Hennepin County Attorney’s...
Xcel Energy Encourages People To Save Energy During Heat Wave
MINNEAPOLIS (WJON News) -- With temperatures expected to reach into the 90s this weekend Xcel Energy is encouraging people to save on energy. The energy company offers several tips to practice energy efficiency while staying cool. Those tips include:. -Use a ceiling fan to circulate cool air throughout your home.
Checking in with Minnesota’s new alternative rideshare companies
When the future of Uber and Lyft in Minnesota was still uncertain, a plethora of rideshare alternative companies and one co-op looked to launch in the Twin Cities. Only two prevailed. St. Paul-based startup MyWeels and Austin-based rideshare chain Wridz launched in Minneapolis in May. More might still launch later in the year. This month, a steering committee for a Twin Cities-based rideshare co-op announced plans to launch, though details remain sparse at this time.
This Minnesota County Fair Is Older Than the State
It's county fair season in Minnesota, and we're all excited about the delicious food, fun rides, seeing the animals, and enjoying the grandstand entertainment. The oldest county fair in Minnesota, located near Rochester, opens on Wednesday, July 17th. The Dodge County Free Fair in Kasson is celebrating its 167th year...
Twin Cities offices see uptick in vacancy, report says
Office vacancy rates continue to differ wildly depending on submarket, according to a second-quarter report on the Twin Cities office market released by Colliers. Minneapolis and St. Paul’s downtowns sit at a combined vacancy rate of 22.3% while the suburban vacancy rate sits at a combined 11.1%. The report,...
“Spread Love With Locks” campaign take Minnesota’s Autism Mom to Texas following drowning death of girl with autism
Sheletta traveled to her hometown in Houston where some 75 moms, dads, grandparents and caretakers of people with autism attended a giveaway of free keyless electronic interior combination locks for their homes to help keep autistic kids safe.
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