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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.
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...
Crystal Lions’ Corn Feed Returns August 10
Hot rods will be on display (free for spectators, $5.00 for participants) and there will be an antique car run at 2:30 p.m. All-you-can-eat corn will be $6.00 per person for the entirety of the event. Rusty Ray, reporting. Crystal | Twin Cities.
Former Vikings QB sees ‘writing on the wall’ behind Kirk Cousins in Atlanta
When the Minnesota Vikings parted ways with Kirk Cousins this offseason, it sent a ripple through the NFC. Quickly signing with the Atlanta Falcons, Cousins' departure created room for the purple and gold to get younger at quarterback while another team gained a battle-tested veteran. Minnesota is preparing to move...
Minnesota prepares for influx of patients from Iowa as abortion ban takes effect
Minnesota medical providers and public officials are preparing for the arrival of new patients before an Iowa law banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy goes into effect.
American Pickers In Search of Minnesota Rusty Gold
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A popular History Channel show is coming to Minnesota this fall. American Pickers is planning to come through the area in September looking for rusty gold. The show was in Minnesota last year as well and this will be their 7th visit to the state....
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...
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...
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