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More Than 1/2 Of The Twin Cities Largest Shopping Centers Have This Anchor
I was surprised to learn that many of Minnesota's largest shopping centers seem to share the same stores, namely one store, with loose "Minnesota-ties" as one of it's anchor stores. Would you believe that the store that many of Minnesota's largest shopping centers share is...Macy's?. Macy's, which filled the whole...
MINNESOTA DNR ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR PRAIRIE CHICKEN HUNTING LOTTERY
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for this year’s prairie chicken hunting season. The 9 day season begins September 28th and only 125 permits will be issued. The hunt will be held in northwestern Minnesota between St. Hilaire and Breckenridge. The deadline to apply is August 16th.
Midwest sees surge in calls to poison control centers amid bumper crop of wild mushrooms
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The warm, soggy summer across much of the Midwest has produced a bumper crop of wild mushrooms — and a surge in calls to poison control centers. At the Minnesota Regional Poison Center, calls from April through July more than tripled over the same period last year, said Samantha Lee, the center’s director. The center took 90 calls for potential exposures over that period, compared to 26 calls for the same months in 2023. Exposures include people who have had actual or suspected contact with potentially poisonous mushrooms and who may or may not develop symptoms, she said. The cases can include kids who didn’t know what they were doing and foragers who make mistakes, she said. But those numbers don’t include people who are merely curious about whether the mushrooms popping out of their yards are good to eat. “Fortunately the majority of the time these tend to be mild symptoms,” Lee said. “A lot of these are mushrooms that were in the yard or nearby parks. Many of these cause upset stomachs, vomiting and diarrhea, but every year we do get some cases with serious outcomes.”
REFRESHER: What’s the Difference Between a Watch and a Warning?
With severe weather possible the next few days across southern Minnesota, it's a good time for a refresher on the difference between a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado 'WATCH,' and a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado 'WARNING.' Here's the scoop:. The next three days feature warm and humid conditions with chances for...
Wildfire in Jasper National Park could burn for months, Canadian official says
JASPER, Alberta - A wildfire that has destroyed hundreds of structures in the town of Jasper is the largest blaze recorded in Jasper National Park in a century and could still be burning months from now, a Parks Canada official said Saturday. ''We're going to be working on this wildfire,...
Stearns County: Keep Campaign Signs Out of Road Right-of-Way
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Campaign season is in full swing and the Stearns County Highway Department is reminding everyone about the rules of campaign signs. Property owners cannot place campaign signs, unauthorized signs, or other objects in the county highway right-of-way. Signs also cannot be placed on private property outside the highway right-of-way without the landowner's permission.
Stearns County Commissioners to Name New County Park
COLD SPRING (WJON News) -- Stearns County Commissioners will be asked to pass a resolution Tuesday naming the newest county park. The parkland south of Cold Spring became a reality after securing a sizeable grant from a state agency. The Lessard Sam's Outdoor Heritage Council granted the county $1.9-million to...
Man Killed in Bicycle Accident Sunday Night
(KNSI) – The Minnesota State Patrol says a 21-year-old Maple Lake man is dead after he was hit while riding his bike at dusk on Sunday night. Officials say around 9:20, the cyclist and a driver in a Jeep Cherokee were both headed west on Highway 55 when they collided near the intersection with Dempsey Avenue Northwest in Maple Lake.
Minnesota man arrested in North Iowa for having 100 grams of meth
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa – Law enforcement says a Minnesota motorcyclist was caught with over 100 grams of methamphetamine in North Iowa. Bradley Lee Winters, 57 of Owatonna, MN, is accused of a class “B” felony drug violation, first-degree harassment, assault on persons in certain occupations, interference with official acts causing bodily injury, and failure to use a drug tax stamp.
Vikings to sign veteran defensive back
McCain has spent nine seasons in the NFL across three teams. His first stint came in Miami, which included time spent under then-head coach Brian Flores. The latter is now the Vikings’ defensive coordinator, and he will have a familiar face in the fold during training camp. McCain will use the coming weeks attempting to carve out a spot on Minnesota’s defense (or at least a special teams role).
3 Killed, 7 Hurt Following 4-Day Outbreak of Violent Crime in Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News)- Minnesota’s largest city is reeling from an outbreak of violent crime. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara says he called an emergency command staff meeting and petitioned investigative help from other law enforcement agencies following the bloody stretch of days. Officers responded to multiple shootings...
2 women seriously hurt after train hits vehicle in Robbinsdale
ROBBINSDALE, Minn. — Two women were seriously hurt Monday when a train struck their car in Robbinsdale, according to police.Warning lights and sounds at the crossing were activated before the crash, and the train was sounding its horn, the Robbinsdale Police Department said. The crossing has no stop arms. "It appears that all things there were appropriate," Cpt. John Elder said.The crash happened at 42nd and Railroad avenues around 9:20 a.m. The train pushed the vehicle about 130 yards after striking it, police said.The driver, 69, and her passenger, 88, were both hospitalized. The driver is in serious but stable condition and the passenger has not yet been stabilized, according to police.There were three people on the train and none was injured.BNSF Railway officials are at the scene making sure all equipment was working properly.The crash was caught on video by a Minnesota State Patrol vehicle, which was in the area at the time of the crash. That video has not been publicly released.
Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Squad moves from ambulance service to ‘light rescue vehicle’; The Rare Pair is sold to two longtime employees
Among the major changes made by the Northfield Fire and Rescue Service over the past two years is the decision to not renew their ambulance license and move in a different direction. Northfield Area Fire Chief Tom Nelson said there were many reasons the decision was made, not the least...
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