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Iowa golfer Noah Kent finishes runner-up in U.S. Amateur, earns exemption into 2025 Masters
Iowa second-year men’s golfer Noah Kent has exploded onto the national golf scene as he finished runner-up at the U.S. Amateur Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota, on Sunday. Kent was a tremendous underdog before he lost to 2020 European Amateur champion Josele Ballester by two...
Scott Libersher wins his first Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown title in Brainerd
Battling multiple rain delays and tough competition, veteran Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series driver Scott Libersher, from Wilmington, Ill., won for the first time at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. The Flexjet Factory Stock Showdowns Series was making its debut at Brainerd International Raceway and the fans enjoyed watching the COPO Camaros, Ford Cobra Jets Mustangs and Dodge Drag Paks go head-to-head over the past three days. Libersher carried the Chevrolet banner to the winner’s circle and the four win lights made all the hard work worth it.
Man's injuries grave after shooting in St. Paul
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A man has life-threatening injuries after a shooting in St. Paul's North End neighborhood Sunday morning, police said.Multiple reports of gunshots brought officers to the 100 block of Arlington Avenue just after 11 a.m., according to the St. Paul Police Department. They found a crashed vehicle with blood near it, as well as "evidence of a shooting," the department said.Shortly after that, a man arrived at Regions Hospital with gunshot wounds. No one has been arrested, police said. The shooting is under investigation.
Bemidji family injured in Itasca County crash
ITASCA COUNTY, Minn. (Valley News Live) - A Bemidji family was injured in an Itasca County crash Saturday night. It happened along Highway 2 in Trout Lake Township around 5 p.m. Officials say the family was headed east on Highway 2 when the driver of a Dodge Journey made a...
Motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV in East Bethel
EAST BETHEL, Minn. — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with an SUV in the north metro Saturday afternoon.The crash happened just before 3:30 p.m. near the 4500 block of Fawn Lake Drive Northeast in East Bethel, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.A woman driving an SUV tried to turn left into a driveway, at which point a man on a motorcycle went into the opposite lane and hit the side of the SUV, the sheriff's office said. The man died at the scene. The woman suffered minor injuries.The crash is being investigated.On Thursday, three motorcyclists were killed in separate crashes on Minnesota roads in a 10-hour span.The Minnesota State Patrol said 69 people died in motorcycle crashes in 2023, with 15 deaths reported by this time last year. The latest state data has numbers through May, with 11 reported motorcycle deaths.
Wells Council looks at possible big tax hike
The Wells City Council took their first look at the city’s proposed 2025 budget during their regular council meeting on Monday, Aug. 12. “This is something I have been working on and what I am presenting is a balanced General Fund budget,” city administrator Tiffany Schrader told the council members. “A significant effort has been made across departments to bring the budget in line with actual expenditures.”
Newsmakers: IOCP Emphasizes Early Childhood Education
Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners has a comprehensive program called Caring for Kids that offers scholarships for childcare, case management, mental health supports and parenting education for adults with children ages 5 and below. Sarah Johansen is the manager of Caring for Kids. “Child care is often the lever, as...
Brooklyn Park Sting Operation Results in Seven Felony Arrests and Seizure of Drugs and Firearms
In a show of force against violent crime, the Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF) in collaboration with detectives from the Brooklyn Park, MN - Police Department, orchestrated a police operation that led to seven felony arrests. The detail, spanning a mere 3.5 hours, also saw the confiscation of three illegally possessed firearms and a significant quantity of drugs, including 383 fentanyl pills and 54 grams of methamphetamine, as per the Brooklyn Park, MN - Police Department. Remarkably, two arrests were made within the opening five minutes of the operation, evidencing law enforcement’s swift action.
Annual Cancer Auction Weekend approaches in Blooming Prairie
BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn. – The Blooming Prairie Cancer Group will hold its 23rd annual Cancer Auction Weekend on September 5 through September 7. Events kick off Thursday night with Premier Gun Bingo, an event that is usually sold out. Tickets may be purchased early at Coordes Gun Shop in Lansing, the Pizza Cellar, or by calling Connie Trom at 507-456-8431. An African Safari with vouchers toward airfare will be auctioned off Thursday night to the highest bidder.
Jason Dietsch Runs for First Career No. 1 at Lucas Oil Nationals
Jason Dietsch has been working towards this goal since 2021 and today at the NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals the driver from Edgerton, Ohio, ran to his first No. 1 qualifier in the Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series. Dietsch drove his Ford Mustang to the provisional pole position yesterday and improved on his quick elapsed time today to run to the top of the qualifying order in front and over a dozen Chevrolet Camaros and Dodge Drag Paks.
Greg Anderson wins Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, Looks to Nab Victory on Sunday in Brainerd
It was a fine day for Greg Anderson at Brainerd International Raceway. Anderson, the driver of the HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro and a native of Minnesota, took to the dragstrip at Brainerd International Raceway with ferocity to earn his third Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge win and set himself up well for Sunday eliminations.
S. Torrence Goes No. 1 for First Time at Brainerd International Raceway
On Friday, Brainerd International Raceway was one of three tracks on which four-time Top Fuel World Champion Steve Torrence had never started a Mission Foods drag race from the No. 1 qualifying position. However, when racing begins Sunday in the 42nd Lucas Oil Nationals, the 41-year-old Texan can scratch that...
New pastor at W’bago church started July 1
After four years of being without a regular pastor, the members of the First Presbyterian Church in Winnebago were pleased to learn that Reverend Jill Emery would begin serving their congregation in July, and Emery was just as excited to come to Winnebago. “I began here on July 1,” Emery...
Winnebago replacing a failed siren
Winnebago Fire Department chief Bret Osborn attended the Aug. 14 Winnebago Council meeting to address the council concerning a problem with the siren located behind City Hall. “As all of you are aware, on Aug. 5, the Winnebago Fire Department was called out to spot for weather that had moved into the area. Just north of town, less than a mile away, a funnel cloud was spotted by a trained spotter,” Osborn commented. “Had it come to the ground and stayed, the track it was on would have hit the very northeast corner of town. I called for the sirens to be set off and the big one behind City Hall failed.”
Nonprofit gives out 3,000 backpacks to kids for free
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — Buying supplies for back-to-school can be expensive for families.In Brooklyn Park, a grassroots effort by community members is helping relieve that financial strain off parents while providing a little fun for kids.Lines began forming early at the fourth annual Honored to Help barbecue and backpack giveaway on Saturday."To bring community together so that we can show our community what family looks like, and what it's supposed to be. Create more unity in the community," said Clint "Scooter" Draughn, who grew up in the neighborhood.Through his nonprofit organization, Honored to Help, he has made it his mission...
Lightning Strike Destroys Family Home: Fire Leaves Cannon Falls Family Homeless Overnight!
CANNON FALLS, MN – A Cannon Falls, Minnesota family is facing an unexpected hardship after their home was destroyed by a fire caused by a lightning strike. The incident took place during a storm on July 31, leaving the family of five without a place to live. Fortunately, no one was injured in the blaze.
Moms rally around Roseville family after mother suffers stroke
ROSEVILLE, Minn. — When a sudden stroke changed a Roseville family's life, Minnesota moms came to the rescue. A typical Tuesday at work quickly turned tragic for Nancy Her."She was with a patient and was complaining of head pain that's when she collapsed," said her sister Audrey Yang.Yang says her sister was rushed to the hospital where doctors say she suffered a stroke from a blood clot in the brain. She's since had two major surgeries as doctors wait for brain swelling to go down.Family members were all shocked by the sudden stroke, saying they were all together the week prior celebrating...
Woodbury Days at Ojibway Park
Enjoy the last bit of summer at Woodbury Days- a free festival for the whole family!. Woodbury Days takes place August 23rd- 25th at Ojibway Park in Woodbury. The schedule is packed to the brim with fun for the whole family, including a parade, car show, carnival, live music, bingo, kids activities, the Taste of Woodbury and more!
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