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23 Grants Awarded in Central Minnesota Totaling Over $195,000
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Over $195,000 has been granted through three grant rounds offered through the Central Minnesota Community Foundation. This year's Difference Maker focus was on mental health. Grants ranging between $15,000 and $20,000 went to organizations like the Center for Victims of Torture, The Village Family Service Center, and The Yes Network.
Flash Flooding Possible in Northern Minnesota This Weekend
Duluth, MN – Northern Minnesota is on alert for potential flash flooding this weekend as heavy rains are forecasted to hit the region. The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a warning with a 5 to 30 percent chance of flash flooding, especially in areas north and west of the Iron Range from Sunday afternoon through midday Monday.
Popular Treat Being Recalled Over ‘Undeclared’ Ingredient
If you are a fan of Costco, and you enjoy some of their 'healthier' snacks, you might want to check your labels as there is a 13-state recall for two types of energy bars. Here's what you need to know about the recall. The recall centers around two baked items...
Check out the Blue Angels’ performances as they fly through the metro this weekend during Fargo Airsho
FARGO (KFGO/KVRR) – Fargo Airsho is this weekend and you might have heard or seen that the Blue Angels are already in town and doing some practice runs. They will headline the airshow on Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. daily. You will see the Blue Angels flying six,...
Rep. Pete Stauber says Trump-Vance visit to Minnesota is exciting for the state
Former President Donald Trump is headed to Minnesota this weekend and will be joined by his new choice for a running mate, Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio. 8th District Rep. Pete Stauber says the Trump-Vance rally in St. Cloud is going to be exciting.
Minnesota Braces for Heat and Humidity: Highs Near 100°F Expected
Duluth, MN – Heat and humidity are set to return to northern Minnesota this weekend, with temperatures climbing into the 90s and heat index values approaching 100°F. This warm spell is expected to persist through next week, prompting officials to issue safety advisories for residents and visitors. According...
At Least One St. Cloud Area School Will Offer Boys Volleyball
The Minnesota State High School League approved boys volleyball as a high school sport last year. The first season of boys high school volleyball as a full fledged sport in Minnesota will be during the 2024-2025 school year.
The Moving Wall now on display in Moorhead
MOORHEAD, MN — The Moving Wall is now on display in Moorhead. You can stop by and see it at the Moorhead American Legion. Viewing is free and will continue 24-hours a day until Monday, at 8 a.m. The names of more than 58,000 servicemen and women who died in the Vietnam war or are missing in action are etched into the shiny black granite walls.
Wheeling across the basketball court at Unicon 21 in Bemidji
SWISH, AND HE SCORES. Or Swish, they score. Swish, a team from California, earned the bronze medal in unicycling basketball competition this week at Unicon 21, the international unicycling convention held in Bemidji July 14-26. I saw them play early on against a French team in the high school gym. They lost that match in a close game.
Storms & Heat Saturday... Another First Alert Weather Day
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY - SATURDAY: A few showers and storms may still be around in the early morning hours. Morning lows will once again be warm ranging from the upper 60s to low 70s. While afternoon highs won’t be as sizzlin’ as Friday, it will still be toasty in the southern Valley and parts of NW MN with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. It will still be humid as well, so we are looking at a heat index in the 90s. Storms will likely develop once again in the afternoon into the evening. There is a chance for storms to be severe with wind gusts to 60 mph and hail up to an inch in diameter. An isolated tornado risk is once again possible as well. Remain weather aware!
Hoax call prompts large police presence in south Fargo neighborhood
FARGO (KFGO) – A fake call prompted a large police presence in south Fargo Friday evening. Fargo Police say an anonymous caller made what’s known as a ‘swatting’ call around 7 p.m. Officers responded to 1360 12th Ave. S. Neighbors told KFGO News that officers were in nearby yards and on the street with rifles aimed at the home in what they said looked like a standoff.
ND seeks better housing for older population
A new design competition is looking to find better housing for Fargo's aging population. Like many other states, North Dakota has a growing number of people increasingly burdened by their own homes. Oftentimes, they want to stay in their communities but their properties might be too large, too expensive to maintain or too unsafe to occupy.
Sanford Health, Lueken's Village Foods' 26th annual Taco Fest set for July 31
BEMIDJI - Sanford Health invites community members to its annual Taco Fest from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, in the Dragon Boat Festival Tent at the Lake Bemidji waterfront, 300 Bemidji Ave. N. For $10, tacos are served on fry bread with all the trimmings, dessert...
YOUTH ADVOCATE GWAYAKOCHIGE WIGAMIG (RED LAKE NATION YOUTH SHELTER)
(RED LAKE NATION YOUTH SHELTER) Open: July 23, 2024- Until filled. POSITION SUMMARY: Builds therapeutic relationships and provides intensive supervision of youth that are residing on a temporary basis at the Gwayakochige-Wigamig – The Red Lake Youth Shelter. Oshkaabewisag (Advocates) will supervise and work with youth between the ages 5-17. The position will require working in an office/shelter setting that is open 24 hours and 365 days a year. This position requires on-site staffing for 3 shifts; day shift, evening shift and overnight shifts. Oshkaabewisag will provide general shelter oversight to ensure safety of the youth, establish and promote shelter programing. The Oshkaabewisag will cooperate with the Gwayakochige-Wigamig Case Manager to assist the youth in achieving housing stability, recovery from complex trauma, setting and reaching personal goals, family reunification and/or independent self-sufficiency. Reports to Youth Shelter Executive Director, Part time position, may lead to Full time w/benefits (Various shifts), salary; $17.00-$20.00 DOQ. ORGANIZATION Gwayakochige-Wigamig: "Making the right choices" (as in the choices Creator would want you to make) Gwayakochige-Wigamig is a cornerstone for intergenerational and community healing. We are committed to ensuring that our Anishinaabe youth and their families have access to their Indigenous rights of community, belonging and cultural identity. Gwayakochige-Wigamig is an Anishinaabe (Indigenous Person) culture-based emergency shelter for at risk Oshkii-ayaa'aag (youth, pl) who may be experiencing houselessness and instabilities due to; runaway status, family crisis, abuse, may be involved with the juvenile corrections and/or child protection system(s). The Emergency Shelter provides culturally based emergency shelter services to youth ages 5 to 17 years old located on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. Services include emergency and short-term shelter, crisis intervention, case and systems advocacy, information and referrals, trauma-informed therapy, access to medical/dental care, cultural advising, counseling, case management and community education.
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