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Cooling centers open in Twin Cities metro area. MPD investigates fatal shooting of teen
ListenCooling centers open in Twin Cities metro area. MPD investigates fatal shooting of teen. Monday will be another hot, humid day for much of the region. With excessive heat in the Twin Cities metro area, cooling centers are once again open to the public. And Minneapolis police are investigating the...
Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild offering non-alcoholic craft beer flights for first time at state fair
The Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild is offering NA craft beer flights for the first time at the Minnesota State Fair. The non-alcoholic flights mark a time in the state’s beer industry where breweries look boost business with more NA options.
Volunteers Wanted, Join the Festivities at Ramsey's Happy Days Festival
Residents of Ramsey seeking to play an active role in their city's social tapestry have an opportunity to knock at their doorsteps. The City of Ramsey's widely anticipated Happy Days festival is calling for volunteers to help shepherd this year's celebrations and ensure they leave a memorable mark on the community.
One Hurt in Two Vehicle Crash Near Zimmerman
ZIMMERMAN ( WJON News) -- One person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Sherburne County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened just before 8:00 p.m. Sunday on Highway 169 near Zimmerman. Both vehicles were traveling north in the right lane when they collided causing one of the vehicles to roll.
5th Annual Black State Fair returns to showcase Black entrepreneurship
The annual Black State Fair began on Aug. 25 in Minneapolis and is celebrating five years of highlighting Black businesses. Destinee Shelby, a Minneapolis-based entrepreneur, founded the fair in 2020 to support and strengthen Black businesses in the wake of the civil unrest following George Floyd’s murder. Renowned for...
Braves bash Twins starter Bailey Ober before storm delay and then breeze to 10-6 victory
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Matt Olson hit a three-run homer and a two-run double in the first two innings against Bailey Ober before the game was stopped by a thunderstorm, powering Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves past the sputtering Minnesota Twins 10-6 on Monday night. Fried (8-7) endured the 86-minute delay for his first win since June 23, finishing five innings and allowing only one earned run. “We know that he always wants the ball,” Olson said. “I personally thought that someone was going to tell him no, but I thought it was cool.” Braves manager Brian Snitker gave Fried the rare option to return after the rain.
Minnesota Vikings announce 1st wave of cuts including running backs Ibrahim, McBride
EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings are closer to finalizing their 53-man roster. On Monday, the team announced their first wave of cuts. Former Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Mo Ibrahim and offensive lineman Chuck Filiaga are among the first cuts. Running back DeWayne McBride, who Minnesota drafted in the seventh-round of last year's draft, was also cut. Among those speculated to be cut is 2022 first-round draft pick Lewis Cine. On Monday, the safety was listed third on the depth chart behind Cam Bynum and Theo Jackson. According to the team's depth chart, there are still 77 players on the roster, which...
Lake Minnetonka communities crack down on youth e-bike use amid concerns
EXCELSIOR, Minn. (FOX 9) - The cities of Excelsior and Greenwood are tackling safety concerns with e-bike use among youth, saying a new helmet law has improved the problem. Last summer, Fox 9 reported on an influx of e-bike traffic in downtown Excelsior and reports of teenagers driving too fast, not wearing helmets, and disobeying traffic laws.
Severe Weather Alert: Damaging Winds and Hail Threaten Minnesota and Wisconsin This Evening Until 11 PM
Twin Cities, MN – Residents in Minnesota and Wisconsin should prepare immediately as a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 11 p.m. CDT. The National Weather Service warns of the potential for damaging winds reaching up to 75 mph, large hail up to 2 inches in diameter, and a possible tornado or two.
Violent Rockford Weekend with Multiple Shootings, Drug Busts
Saturday, August 24, 2024, marked a dark day for Rockford, with multiple violent incidents and significant drug-related arrests in the city over the last weekend before classes begin at Rockford Public Schools. It was a chaotic scene when Rockford Police responded to reports of gunshots in the 400 block of...
Ramsey's Live Music Event with Jacuzzi Puma and Tom Petty Tribute Show Culminates in Fireworks Display
Ready for an evening packed with live music and explosive visual treats? Ramsey's upcoming event is the talk of the town, featuring the eclectic vibes of Jacuzzi Puma and a tribute to rock icon Tom Petty by Free Fallin - The Tom Petty Concert Experience, as per the City of Ramsey.
Soccer Recap: Minneapolis South Comes Up Short on the Road Against Roosevelt
Minneapolis South had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They came up short against the Roosevelt Teddies on Saturday, falling 6-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 4-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
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