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State election directors fear the Postal Service can’t handle expected crush of mail-in ballots
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — State election directors from across the country voiced serious concerns to a top U.S. Postal Service official Tuesday that the system won’t be able to handle an expected crush of mail-in ballots in the November election. Steven Carter, manager of election and government programs for...
33rd Little Log House Antique Power Show is this week; now includes the old Douglas Town Hall building
The 33rd annual Little Log House Antique Power Show is this week, July 26-28, south of Hastings off of Highway 61. The event that draws thousands of visitors each summer features classic, antique and just downright interesting buildings, vehicles and machines for people to view. Featured events this year include...
Jeff Passan gives an utterly depressing update on Twins trade deadline plans
We are just days away from the trade deadline, but it seems the same old Minnesota Twins are going to show up and dissapoint everyone who was getting excited. Minnesota didn't make a move last year, opting to see how things played out with players they had returning from the IL rather than trade away prospects. The disaster of the previous deadline also played a role in convincing the Twins to stnad pat, but the rumor mill winds have been whistling their name for the better part of a month now.
Minnesota Man Admits to Bribery in Feeding Our Future Fraud Case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — One of five people charged with attempting to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for an acquittal in a fraud case pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday. Abdimajid Mohamed Nur, 23, pleaded guilty to one count of bribery of...
Minnesotan’s Can Get “Thrifty” Thanks to This Website
As the realization that summer is over half-way gone, if you’ve been in a store recently you’ve noticed that school supplies are already readily available so parents can begin to make purchases for the upcoming school year. According to an article from PR Newswire about how much it...
St. Cloud Organizations Receive Grants from Initiative Foundation
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Several St. Cloud-based organizations are receiving grant funding from the Initiative Foundation. It has awarded 19 grants totaling $750,000 through a partnership with the Otto Bremer Trust and its Community Responsive Fund. Recovery Community Network in St. Cloud is getting $60,000 to provide peer support,...
Shake Your Booty With Luna: Today’s Pet of the Week!
Do you love chonky doggos who show their enthusiasm with full-body wiggles? You'll love Luna, today's Pet of the Week from Tri-County Humane Society!. Luna is a spayed 9-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier/Mix. She's an absolute love bug who loves car rides and sunbathing in the yard. She's lived with toddlers and older kids and adored them. Luna adores cats a little too much, so a cat-free household would be best for her. See proof of her enthusiasm in the video below!
St. Cloud Approves Conversion of 1010 Park into Community Outpost with DOJ Grant and Local Funds
(KNSI) – St. Cloud has approved plans to turn a building at 1010 Park into a Community Outpost. The city council gave a thumbs up to using a $475,000 grant from the Department of Justice and $430,000 from St. Cloud’s voter-approved park levy funds. The facility will operate programs that cater to families in the Promise Neighborhood. The non-profit has been providing academic programs for youth and resources for adults for years in that space. They will remain in the building.
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