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Republicans taking unusual route in race against Sen. Amy Klobuchar
MINNEAPOLIS — There has been so much attention on the developments with the presidential candidates that some local races have not gotten as much attention.Sen. Amy Klobuchar is running for her fourth term in the U.S. Senate. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the unusual journey Republicans are taking to find the opponent to run against her.U.S. Senate races are very expensive. For example, during the last Senate race in Pennsylvania candidates raised and spent more than $300 million. That's why U.S. Senate candidates usually announce a full year and a half before the election. That is not the...
‘Most Smiley Dog’ Finds Furever Home After 94 Days at Rockford Shelter
A dog at a Rockford animal shelter got adopted and her "going home" photo is the most precious thing you'll see all week. Every day is another chance for animals to get adopted. For Twila, it took 94 days at Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary to find her "furever home". 'Most...
Ricky Cobb II shooting: BCA opens Trooper Londregan case file
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - For the first time, we are getting an in-depth look at the closed Bureau of Criminal Apprehension investigative case file Hennepin County prosecutors relied on, in part, to charge State Trooper Ryan Londregan with murder, manslaughter, and assault in the deadly traffic stop shooting of Ricky Cobb II.
California Woman Dies in Sherburne County Crash
ELK RIVER (WJON News) -- A two-vehicle crash in Elk River killed a California woman and injured four others. The crash happened on Highway 10 at the intersection of Gary Street on Friday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol says an SUV was eastbound on Highway 10 and a car was...
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!
Benton County Was Named For This Man
The Benton County Fair is set to start one week from today (June 30) in Sauk Rapids. Benton County in Minnesota is one of 9 states with a Benton County. All are named after the same person. That person is former Missouri Senator Thomas Hart Benton. He served in the 1820s and was known for his work on homestead laws which made him popular among settlers.
Pickleball courts are latest in $1.5 million worth of renovations St. at Cloud Country Club
SAINT CLOUD – Pickleball courts and front tees are the latest changes at St. Cloud Country Club – the culmination of two years and about $1.5 million in renovations. “It was full down there last week every morning,” club General Manager Denise Lenaghan said of the courts, which were opened June 22. In April,...
2 Texas men charged after stealing $217k from a Brooklyn Park ATM
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - Two men from Texas were charged after they stole $217k from a Wells Fargo ATM in Brooklyn Park and led police on a high-speed pursuit. Ryan Rashad Powell, 18, was charged with simple robbery and fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle. While Zacoby OmarrIan Terrell, 19, was charged with simple robbery.
UPDATE: Officials Identify Body Found Sunday at Sauk Rapids Lions Park
(KNSI) – The body found Sunday morning at Lions Park in Sauk Rapids has been identified. Just before 7:00, a woman called 911 saying a man was lying in the grass. Officers arrived and found the man who was pronounced dead at the scene. The Midwest Medical Examiners Office determined Monday the man’s name and age. The family of 34-year-old Devon Michael Majersky has been notified.
Former Vikings star could return home thanks to ties with JJ McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings will face some uncertainty in their passing attack for the first time in six seasons after allowing quarterback Kirk Cousins to sign with the Atlanta Falcons during free agency. In 2024, the Vikings will see fresh faces at the quarterback position. The Vikings drafted Michigan quarterback J.J....
Multiple Suspects in Custody After ATM Robbery and Police Chase in Brooklyn Park
Chaos unfolded during the evening of July 19 when multiple suspects allegedly committed a robbery in the 8400 block of Zane Ave N. As reported by an online alert, the individuals targeted a person who was in the midst of replenishing an ATM with cash around 8:40 pm. In a desperate bid to escape, the suspects took off in a vehicle, which soon caught the attention of law enforcement officers.
Injury Won’t Stop Carlos Correa From Performing His Duties as Twins Assistant GM
Carlos Correa may not be available to the Minnesota Twins on the field but he is still performing admirably as an assistant GM. The post Injury Won’t Stop Carlos Correa From Performing His Duties as Twins Assistant GM appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
The Minnesota Vikings Are the Most Disrespected NFL Team
The NFC North is set to be one of the most interesting divisions this upcoming season filled with questions. The Chicago Bears have a new quarterback in Caleb Williams, the Green Bay Packers will be looking to build off last season’s hype with Jordan Love, and the Detroit Lions will be looking to go back to the NFC Championship Game. And then there is the Minnesota Vikings, a team that the media has seemingly forgotten about, and it’s to a point where they are being disrespected.
Apparent murder-suicide in Minnetonka claims two lives
Two people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Minnetonka last week, according to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office. Minnetonka police have not released any statements about the incident, but medical examiner’s reports indicate Patricia A. Spitzmueller, 71, and Kenneth R. Spitzmueller, 76, both died from gunshot wounds in an apartment on the 12200 block of Minnetonka Boulevard on Thursday evening.
Former Timberwolves player competing with Bulls in Summer League
The Minnesota Timberwolves' roster looks vastly different than it did just a little over a year ago. During the 2022-23 season, the Wolves employed the likes of Taurean Prince, Bryn Forbes, Austin Rivers, D'Angelo Russell, A.J. Lawson, and several other players that are no longer part of the team's roster.
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