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St. Cloud Fireworks Organizers Say Show Is A Go Rain Or Shine
(KNSI) – Rain and thunderstorms are almost a certainty Thursday for the St. Cloud Fourth of July fireworks. Forecasts suggest we could get as much as 2.5″ throughout the area. Still, officials say everything, from the pyrotechnics to the afternoon and evening entertainment, is a go, regardless of...
Electric Squad Cars Will Soon Patrol Streets Of Sartell
SARTELL (WJON News) -- The Sartell Police Department will be getting some new squad cars. The city will be getting four new all-electric vehicles to be used on patrol and for other tasks. Sartell's application to the St. Cloud Area Planning Organization was approved to receive funding for the new...
Le Sueur police chief exemplifies the American Dream
A SEAT AT THE TABLE The Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board is the government entity that sets regulations for training and licensing police officers. Gimenez Stier became a member in 2020, just after the murder of George Floyd, when Gov. Tim Walz expanded its oversight function and increased its membership from two to 17 people. It gave her a seat at the table during the most heated debates and significant decision-making that led to police reforms in Minnesota. In addition to expanding officer eligibility to legal residents, the board can now revoke the license of an officer...
Stolen Kia crashes continue to endanger lives on Minneapolis streets
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - While the number of stolen vehicles continues to decline across the region, one issue still haunting law enforcement is young people targeting Kias and Hyundais. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara told FOX 9, the so-called "Kia boys" remain a top public safety threat in the city....
Minnesota prosecutor provides most detailed account yet of shooting deaths of 3 first responders
BURNSVILLE, Minn. — Dakota County Attorney Kathy Keena announced Tuesday that Burnsville officers were justified in using deadly force after Shannon Gooden opened fire, killing three first responders on the morning of Feb. 18.Police investigating a potential sexual abuse case in a Minneapolis suburb found themselves in a gunbattle against a well-armed resident in a darkened home while trying to protect seven children inside, Keena said in her report released on Tuesday.Keena's memo provided the most detailed explanation authorities have released so far about the confrontation. She wrote that Gooden's girlfriend, Ashley Dyrdahl, called 911 around 1:50 a.m. and screamed, "Help me!" before...
MN deputy recognized for helping trooper under fire during Sturgis shooting
(FOX 9) - An Anoka County Sheriff's deputy has been recognized as the Minnesota Police and Peace Officer Association's 2024 Officer of the Year. Tanner Shipman earned this title while off-duty at last year's Sturgis Rally, where he ran to help a South Dakota State Trooper who was being shot at by 28-year-old Wyatt Fluty.
UPDATE: Repair Work On St. Cloud Wastewater Forcemain Complete
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The repair to the St. Cloud wastewater system has been completed and residents can go back to normal water use. The City of St. Cloud says repairs to the Metro Forcemain System that started about mid-day yesterday (Monday) have been completed. Officials say a failure in the system resulted in a significant loss of sewer capacity and emergency teams worked around the clock to fix the problem.
Area Sewer System Repairs Complete
(KNSI) – After about 24 hours of emergency work, the main repairs to the area’s sewer system are complete. Residents are being given the green light to return to normal behavior. There is no longer a voluntary restriction on showering, laundry, tooth brushing, and other common activities. Officials...
Faribault man charged with fatally shooting coworker at Lakeville Amazon center
FARIBAULT, Minn. (FOX 9) - A Faribault man is facing murder charges after an argument over an allegedly stolen flashlight escalated and ended with him shooting his coworker at the Amazon fulfillment center in Lakeville. Mohamed Aden Hared, 24, of Faribault, is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the...
St. Cloud Man Arrested After Chase in Stearns County
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A St. Cloud man has been arrested after allegedly leading police on a chase through Stearns County. The Sheriff's Office says Monday they arrested 37-year-old Jamie Tottingham. He is expected to face charges of felony Fleeing Police in a Motor Vehicle and suspicion of Driving While Under the Influence.
Twins give Royce Lewis injury update after leaving Tuesday's game early
We've just barely crossed the halfway point of the MLB season, and haven't reached teh All-Star Game yet, and already Royce Lewis has given Minnesota Twins fans two big injury scares. Lewis left Opening Day after just a few innings and didn't return to the lineup for two months. He's...
Timberwolves Sign and Trade Kyle Anderson to Golden State
The Minnesota Timberwolves suffer another loss in free agency as Kyle Anderson appears poised to head west. The post Timberwolves Sign and Trade Kyle Anderson to Golden State appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
Vikings reunion comes with a highly concerning caveat
The Minnesota Vikings offense is bound to look vastly different during the 2024 season. After six seasons of solid play from quarterback Kirk Cousins, the Vikings elected to move on from the aging veteran. Minnesota decided to roll the dice by selecting Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Another Branch of Vikings’ Defense Fetches Rotten Ranking
First, it was the defensive line. Now, it’s the secondary. Another Branch of Vikings’ Defense Fetches Rotten Ranking. Pro Football Focus apparently isn’t enthused — at all — about the Minnesota Vikings’ 2024 defense, assigning a horrible 30th-in-the-league ranking last month for the defensive line and 27th this week for the purple secondary.
Another Woman Emerges Saying Anthony Edwards is the Father of Her Child
The Minnesota Timberwolves have a superstar in Anthony Edwards and he allegedly has another child and a third baby mama. The post Another Woman Emerges Saying Anthony Edwards is the Father of Her Child appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
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