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Gas Prices Rise in Minnesota, Fall Nationally
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Most of the country has seen a reprieve from rising gasoline prices, thanks to weaker-than-expected gasoline demand. Gas Buddy says while a good portion of the country saw average gasoline prices decline, severe weather completely knocked out power to a major refinery outside Chicago early last week, immediately impacting gas supplies to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan.
Historic Minnesota Town Listed As Poorest in the Entire State
According to recent studies, Minnesota has withstood the rise of inflation better than most states in the U.S. However, that doesn't mean that some towns in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes aren't struggling mightily. 247 Wall Street recently released its report on the poorest town in every state, and...
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits 12 States, Including Minnesota
Public health officials are frantically trying to locate the source of a listeria outbreak that has killed two people and sickened more than two dozen people across multiple states, including Minnesota. The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting that 28 people have been hospitlozed after eating meats...
Gas Prices Rise in Minnesota, Fall Nationally
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Most of the country has seen a reprieve from rising gasoline prices, thanks to weaker-than-expected gasoline demand. Gas Buddy says while a good portion of the country saw average gasoline prices decline, severe weather completely knocked out power to a major refinery outside Chicago early last week, immediately impacting gas supplies to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan.
6 Woodchucks Named to Northwoods League All-Star Game
6 Woodchucks Named to Northwoods League All-Star Game. The Woodchucks lead the Northwoods League in All-Star selections (tied with Rockford), landing six players on this year’s All-Star Roster! Woodchucks selected include Isaac Webb, Max Galvin, Adiel Melendez, Grant Siegel, Jorge Decardenas, and Max Soliz Jr. Webb is batting .390 for the season, Galvin leads the team in home runs and RBIs, and Soliz Jr. has contributed 5 home runs and 25 RBIs in 37 games played. Grant Siegel leads the Woodchucks in innings pitched while posting an impressive 2.57 ERA, Melendez has struck out 37 batters across 31 innings in his 7 starts, and Decardenas has helped secure games from the Woodchucks bullpen, including his 9-strikeout performance on July 1st that helped the Woodchucks secure a playoff spot!
Pirates win final regular season game
The Blue Earth Pirates wrapped up their regular season with three games in five days, defeating Cleveland and Waseca while dropping a game against Minnesota Lake. The 13/60 League playoffs began on Saturday, July 20, with the second-seeded Pirates playing the No. 3-seeded Wells Wildcats in Wells. Although the game was originally set to be played in Blue Earth, the contest was moved to Wells because of the expected large turnout for the races at the Golden Spike Speedway in Blue Earth that day.
Minnesota officials react to President Biden's decision to step down from reelection bid
MINNEAPOLIS — Top leaders from Minnesota are reacting to President Biden's decision to step down from his reelection bid."While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as president for my term," Mr. Biden posted in a statement on social media Sunday.The news comes days after a CBS News poll showed that former President Donald Trump's lead over Mr. Biden grew to the largest in the campaign thus far, and a week after...
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