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Walz contends his Democratic history would be an asset as VP candidate
Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) said he would not hide from his legislative history as a Democratic governor should he become Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2024 running mate. Walz, who is also the chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, was asked about former President Donald Trump attempting to portray Harris as a far-left candidate and if […]
This Democratic governor started calling Trump, Vance ‘weird.’ Hear why
Potential vice presidential pick Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) joins CNN’s Jake Tapper on “State of the Union” to discuss his viral use of the word ‘weird’ to describe former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance.
What Minnesota’s New ‘Jetsons Law’ is that Takes Effect August 1st
There have been a few notable bills that have taken effect in Minnesota recently or will take effect very soon. One of the new laws is that Minnesota breweries are now allowed to sell THC drinks on tap just like beer. Another new law that takes effect August 1st has...
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...
St. Joseph Company Breaking Ground on New Facility
ST. JOSEPH (WJON News) -- A St. Joseph company is breaking ground on a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Hansen & Company Woodworks is holding a groundbreaking Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at its new address at 2040 Jasmine Court. President and Founder Adam Hansen the significant expansion will increase its casework...
Work on Lake Wobegon Trail Starts Monday, July 29th
(KNSI) — Beginning Monday, July 29th, maintenance staff will be patching the Lake Wobegon Trail. Crews will be working on the stretch between Albany and Avon. Next week, contractor crews will begin crack filling the trail in that same section. The Lake Wobegon Trail will remain open, but the...
Two Injured in Crash West of New London
Two drivers were injured in a crash west of New London Sunday afternoon. The Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened at the intersection of County Roads 5 and 40 just after 3:30pm. The Sheriff’s Office says 29-year-old Bailey Hollerud of Fergus Falls was taken to Willmar Hospital...
Little Crow comes in 3rd at regionals
(Aberdeen, South Dakota)-- The Little Crow Ski Team of New London placed third this past weekend in the Midwest Regional Show Ski Championships in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The Little Crow Ski Team scored 1,479 points. 2nd place went to the Ski Otters from White Bear Lake with a score 1,582 points, and the Twin Cities River Rats from Minneapolis place first with 1,685 points.
Stingers win in North Dakota
DICKINSON, ND – The Stingers offense dominated on Sunday evening out west and swept the series against the Badlands Big Sticks 9-3. Willmar got on the board in the 1st, striking for two. The first came on an Andrew Sojka (CSUN) RBI double who then came around to score.
Local Athlete to Compete in Fourth Olympic Games; Watch Party Thursday and Friday
(KNSI) — The Summer Olympics are happening for the next two weeks in Paris, France, but 4,209 miles to the west, they are leaving an impact in this community thanks to one athlete, in particular. Alise Post Willoughby has qualified for her fourth Olympics. So far in her career...
Trump blames Biden-Harris administration for Hezbollah attack on Israel
Former President Donald Trump condemned the Saturday attack on Israel that left a dozen children and teenagers dead, blaming “a weak and ineffective United States president and vice president.” Trump opened his remarks at a campaign rally in St. Cloud, Minnesota, with condolences to the families of the victims of the attack. Israeli officials blamed […]
Viral gaming center comes to Roseville
The gaming experience is getting supersized at a new spot in Roseville. Activate Games puts you in the video game using cutting edge technology for interactive gaming. The Mega Grid game is the most well-known after going viral on TikTok. It has touch-sensor floor tiles that create a floor is lava-type game with varying levels of difficulty. It is designed for players over the age of 10, though kids age 4 and up can participate. Activate now has 40 locations worldwide. It’s open now in Roseville at 1955 County Road B2.
WATCH: J.J. McCarthy finds new favorite target in redzone
The Minnesota Vikings have been looking for a WR3 as the offense looks to evolve with their new quarterback. After pleas from media and fans alike to bring someone in, they may have found it on the roster already, thanks to their top-pick quarterback. The Minnesota Vikings have been quiet...
Bailey Ober allows 1 hit in 8 innings to lead the Tigers past the Twins 5-0
Bailey Ober allowed one hit in eight scoreless innings, and the Minnesota Twins beat Detroit 5-0 on Sunday to win the weekend and season series against the Tigers.Ober (10-5) finished with a career-best 11 strikeouts, his third time this season reaching double digits. Not bad for a pitcher who wasn't feeling well Sunday morning and wasn't certain he could pitch."I didn't feel great physically, but I kept getting good results, so we kept doing what we were doing," Ober said.Willi Castro and Manuel Margot each had three hits for the Twins, who went 2 for 15 with runners in scoring...
Minneapolis officials want to make it easies to turn office towers into housing
Minneapolis officials want to make it easier — and cheaper — for developers to convert office towers, schools, and other buildings into apartments and condos.Why it matters: Replacing office workers with residents has been a post-pandemic dream to revitalize downtowns across the U.S., but Minneapolis has been home to few conversion projects since 2020.Driving the news: Council members Katie Cashman and Michael Rainville, who each represent parts of downtown, have introduced an ordinance specifically for conversions that would speed up review times by 1-2 months, do away with the need for a public hearing and temporarily exempt converted buildings from an...
3 killed overnight in Minneapolis, police seek other agencies' help
After the three killings and seven other nonfatal shootings across the city in recent days, Minneapolis police were overwhelmed and have asked for help from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. The agencies will help both with patrolling the city and investigating the recent...
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