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Central Wisconsin: Afternoon Showers and Thunderstorms Possible
Green Bay, WI – Morning fog is expected to burn off quickly today, giving way to clearer skies across northern and northeast Wisconsin. According to the US National Weather Service in Green Bay, cloudier conditions will persist from central into east-central Wisconsin. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are possible, particularly...
Prayer ribbons at the Cathedral in Faribault
Among the flowers, trees and shrubbery fronting a side entry to the space that connects church to guild house, three red benches nestle. Bold. Vibrant. Statement pieces in a garden at The Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour. But those benches outside the massive limestone church towering above the landscape along Second Avenue across from Central Park in Faribault serve as more than a place to rest. They are a place for prayers ...
One Person Hurt In Crash Near Clearwater
LYNDEN TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- One person was hurt in a single-car crash near Clearwater on Saturday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol says at about 5:00 p.m. an SUV driven by 22-year-old Nisha Walker of St. Paul was going west on I-94 when she left the road and rolled into the median.
Minnesota officials react to President Biden's decision to step down from reelection bid
MINNEAPOLIS — Top leaders from Minnesota are reacting to President Biden's decision to step down from his reelection bid."While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as president for my term," Mr. Biden posted in a statement on social media Sunday.The news comes days after a CBS News poll showed that former President Donald Trump's lead over Mr. Biden grew to the largest in the campaign thus far, and a week after...
Quiet Minnesota Suburb Has 2nd Highest Murder Rate
The state of Minnesota has consistently ranked as one of the safest states in the U.S. for a few decades now. However, as with any state, some places are more dangerous than others. It will probably come as no surprise that Minneapolis has the highest murder per capita rate in...
New Minnesota Laws For Kids Riding In Cars Go Into Effect August 1st
A new child restraint law will come into effect for Minnesotans on August 1st. The new law includes a requirement that all children under 13 years old MUST sit in the back seat of any motor vehicle that has one. “Every driver who transports a child or children under the...
IT outages felt across Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS — Computer systems across the globe are limping back into action after the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike pushed an update overnight that caused a huge number of Microsoft PCs to malfunction. Its repercussions could be felt for weeks and it now ranks as the largest IT outage in history.
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits 12 States, Including Minnesota
Public health officials are frantically trying to locate the source of a listeria outbreak that has killed two people and sickened more than two dozen people across multiple states, including Minnesota. The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting that 28 people have been hospitlozed after eating meats...
Two years after launching, 988 capacity continues to expand in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. — For two years, three simple numbers have an impact on countless people struggling with mental health. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 988. If you dial it, someone in a call center is there to answer the phone or reply to a text."I think it's it's been a huge success because we want to to be able to meet someone's needs kind of that lowest level of intervention possible. And we don't want it to feel scary for people to reach out for help," said Shannah Mulvihill, executive director of Mental Health Minnesota.She says 988 has...
Breckenridge loses late lead in 7-5 playoff defeat
Cooper Roberts is beaned in Monday’s game vs. Ashby. The third baseman was hit-by-pitch three more times during Friday’s season-ending defeat. Breckenridge Post 53 was eliminated from the American Legion Baseball playoffs Friday following a 7-5 loss to Ashby Post 357 in Evansville. Breckenridge, who previously lost a...
Minneapolis park workers reject latest contract offer from park board
MINNEAPOLIS — The latest negotiation session between the union representing Minneapolis park workers and the park board concluded without an agreement on Friday. The union, LIUNA Local 363, said 91% of its members voted against the latest offer from the park board. "This overwhelming vote leaves no room for...
Terrence Shannon Jr. Sustained An Apparent Toe Injury
After only seven minutes of play, former Illini player and Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Terrence Shannon Jr. had to leave their last NBA Las Vegas Summer League game against the Houston Rockets due to a reported toe injury. He left the game with only a rebound. Despite his absence, the Timberwolves won the game 93-83. The extent of his injury remains unknown. The Timberwolves finished the league with a record of 3-1, in which Shannon Jr. was arguably the best player. He averaged 17.7 points, shot around 60 percent from the field, and played at least 30 minutes per game. Shannon...
Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell Opens Up About 4 A.M. Call Informing Him of Tragic Death
Tragedy struck the Minnesota Vikings when newly drafted cornerback Khyree Jackson died in a car accident in early July. Jackson, along with former college football players Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton Jr., was involved in a fatal three-car crash at 3:14 a.m. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson was pronounced dead...
Rainbow Health shuts down in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — A nonprofit organization that’s long served the state’s LGBTQ+ community abruptly closed Thursday, shocking both its staff and clients. In a statement posted to Facebook on Thursday, the organization announced the closure of Rainbow Health, saying: “Due to insurmountable financial challenges, we can no longer sustain our operations.”
Minneapolis Boosts Police Salaries, Embraces Civil Rights and Public Health Initiatives in Sweeping Reforms
Minneapolis is charting a new course in strengthening its police force and civil rights accountability, following the recent approval of a substantial collective bargaining agreement with the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis (POFM). In a decisive 8-4 vote by the City Council, Minneapolis police officers are set to receive a 21.7 percent pay rise over three years, positioning them among the highest paid in Minnesota come 2025. As reported by the City's bulletin, the agreement, covering January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025, is set to enhance recruitment and retention amidst fears of workforce attrition with 160 of the 512 officers available for duty eligible for retirement this year.
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