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Summertime By George Concert Headlined By Janelle Kendall’s Perfect Storm
(KNSI) – Wednesday’s Summertime by George concert is sure to be a lively party that measures up to this year’s theme of “A Toast to Summer.”. Green Light Night takes the stage at 5:30 p.m. The five-piece band is ready to bring a slate of country, punk, and rock music to Eastman Park.
Mayoral candidate James Trantina III talks about goals, St. Joseph residency allegations
ST. CLOUD — With the Aug. 13 primary election nearing, the St. Cloud Times spoke with mayoral candidate James Trantina III about his policy agenda and allegations that he resides at a St. Joseph address. Trantina, who is the CEO of Collins Brothers Towing of St. Cloud, said as mayor he would focus on public safety, affordable housing, city infrastructure and economic development. He said bringing these elements together could make a better St. Cloud. ...
111th Benton County Fair starts July 30 in Sauk Rapids
The Benton County Fair kicks off another six days of fun on July 30. The 111th edition runs through Aug. 4 and contains its usual array of diverse, fun offerings for families - all at no charge. While evening events like the demolition derby, rodeo and monster truck have nominal...
Local man defends his title Wright County Fair is July 24-28th in Howard Lake
Although only moving at 6 mph, if that, the amount of weight behind two 8-ton combines when they collide lifts the back wheels off the ground and tips the cabs dangerously close together. “It’s scary. The first hit, when the two cabs come up they almost hit each other, it’s...
Woody’s Trucking of Willmar named Women-Owned Small Business of the Year
Woody’s Trucking of Willmar named Women-Owned Small Business of the Year. Woody’s Trucking, Inc. is cleverly branded. Black and orange decorate the office, and the serious woodpecker dressed in a ready-to-work outfit decorates the details. The brand comes from customer service and a sense of culture that emulates the space. Terri Wood, president of Woody’s Trucking, shared the story of a family and a business that grew with it with the KCED Marketing and Communications Specialist.
Heroes Unite fundraiser Aug. 3 Cure sought for Maple Lake preschooler with rare disease
At five years old Hoyt Lambert is a happy preschooler with a typical love/hate relationship with his little sister Millie and an abounding adoration for his new baby brother, Emmett. But life isn’t typical for Hoyt or his family. Ongoing neurology and ophthalmology appointments, rehabilitation, and yearly procedures take...
Former Prince home listed at $700K in Golden Valley
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (FOX 9) - A four-bedroom house built in 1985 that once belonged to iconic Minnesota artist Prince is currently for sale in Golden Valley. Real estate records say Prince, whose real name was Rogers Nelson, purchased the property and had it custom-built for his mother. The listing...
Bemidji Athlete Prepares for Team USA Para Ice Hockey Tryouts
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The Women’s Para Ice Hockey Challenge is being held in Norway this October. For Bemidji’s Chloe Kirkpatrick, it would be her 5th time representing her country. “I fell in love with the sport from the start of it and I just love...
Charges: Woman and her boyfriend shot teenage girl
ST PAUL, Minn — An adult woman and her boyfriend have been charged for shooting a teenage girl in St. Paul on Saturday. According to charging documents, the shooting victim’s mother believes the shooting stemmed from a Stillwater robbery case in which the mother is cooperating with the prosecution of 29-year-old Kalosha Shavette Minor.
Moodance Jam Begins Thursday With New Lineup And Sets Refund Deadline
WALKER, Minn. (KVRR) — Some people who bought tickets to this weekend’s Moodance Jam in Walker, Minnesota are upset with the refund process. Organizers announced two weeks ago that they had cut all national touring acts from this years lineup due to “the present economic climate”.
Bloomington Police Seek Public's Aid in Locating Suspect of Mall of America Hit and Run
The Bloomington Police Department is actively seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspect involved in a hit-and-run incident. The collision, which left an unoccupied vehicle damaged, transpired on the 5th of July, 2024, at the Mall of America east ramp at around 10:50 PM. According to a post made by the Bloomington Police Department, the driver was reportedly "driving recklessly" before hitting the parked vehicle.
Could traditionally blue Minnesota be within Trump's reach?
MINNEAPOLIS — Last weekend, a presidential race like no other dipped further into the improbable, with the survival of former President Donald Trump from an assassin's bullet by just millimeters.Trump's defiant response to the assassination attempt, captured in unforgettable images, has even Trump critics calling it one of the defining moments of the 2024 campaign."That is kind of political rocket fuel. And so I think you're seeing a consolidation of the Republican Party much faster than I think people anticipated," said Abou Amara, a Democratic analyst.Polls have been showing more and more states, including traditionally blue Minnesota, within Trump's reach."I...
A Somali-American former investigator: why you’re hearing about fraud in my community
The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office, where I previously worked as a fraud investigator, announced last year its largest ever Medicaid fraud case, charging 18 people with stealing $9.5 million. Not long after, the AG charged three people with stealing nearly $11 million, again in Medicaid funds. In May, eight were charged with defrauding Medicaid of […] The post A Somali-American former investigator: why you’re hearing about fraud in my community appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
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