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Driveway Art Fun Night returns to Byron
(ABC 6 News) — Driveway Art Fun Night returned for the fourth year as a part of Byron’s Good Neighbor Days on Friday, July 19. Thirty-two households participated in competition this year by creating works of art completely out of chalk on their driveways. Artists could pick a...
Olmsted County Appoints New Interim Boss
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- There’s a new interim boss in Olmsted County. The appointment follows the announcement that Olmsted County Administrator Heidi Welch is set to take the County Manager position in Dakota County. Welch, who has served as the county’s administrator since 2017, will officially leave the position...
Ortiz provides late spark, Brewers score 5 runs in 12th inning to outlast Twins 8-4
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Joey Ortiz hit the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 12th inning after hustling home for the go-ahead run in the 11th, one of many players to give the Milwaukee Brewers a spark out of the All-Star break and help them beat the Minnesota Twins 8-4 on Saturday night.
Mankato motorcyclist hurt in Friday evening crash
MANKATO, Minn. – A motorcyclist crashed in southern Minnesota on Friday evening. The Minnesota State Patrol says Shawn Lee Ward, 39 of Mankato, was riding a 2009 Harley Davidson FXDF Cruiser north on Highway 169. The State Patrol says Ward tried to take the onramp to eastbound Highway 14 around 8:07 pm and lost control of his bike.
Fosters needed after Minneapolis shelter responds to hoarding cases
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Animal Care and Control (MACC) is looking for people willing to foster cats or dogs — and these animals' lives depend on it. The Facebook group Friends of MACC posted that the organization impounded 25 cats in a single day in July and anticipates adding another 16 cats due to hoarding cases. Several were adopted, but nine of these cats aren't ready to be placed on the adoption floor due to nervousness.
Black Crowes cancel Minnesota Yacht Club appearance set for Friday
MINNEAPOLIS - The Black Crowes have canceled their appearance set for Friday at the inaugural Minnesota Yacht Club festival at Harriet Island in St. Paul. The reason is "illness in the band," according to the fest's post on X on Thursday evening. The veteran Atlanta rockers known for the 1990s...
Annual Bemidji Corvettes Show & Shine Focuses on the Classic Car
The fourth annual Bemidji Corvettes Show & Shine, which lets people see the many different generations of Corvettes throughout the years, will be taking place this weekend. The event is free to attend and features a special showcase on the second generation of Corvettes, those built between 1963 and 1967.
‘From St. Paul to the Hall’: Friday in Cooperstown with Twins fans, the Mauer kids
KSTP Sports Director Joe Schmit is in Cooperstown, New York all weekend to cover Joe Mauer’s induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. On Friday, Joe chatted with Twins fans who made the trip to upstate New York and Mauer’s three children. Schmit also hosted an event to...
Chalk festival brings pop of color to St. Louis Park
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — The public is invited to the inaugural W.E. (West End) Chalk Festival in St. Louis Park this weekend. The two-day celebration will feature one-of-a-kind creations from local, national and international chalk artists. The event's founder and local artist Shawn McCann joined KARE 11 News at Noon to chalk and talk.
Tollette Joins SJU Hockey’s Coaching Staff
COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. – Saint John's University head hockey coach Doug Schueller announced the addition of Travis Tollette as his assistant coach on Friday, July 19. A 2013 graduate of Bethel University, Tollette recently served as an assistant coach for the Royals for four seasons from 2018-23. The Andover native coached at the youth, high school – as an assistant coach at Providence Academy for two seasons (2016-18) – and elite league levels for five years. In 2021-22, Tollette helped lead Bethel to its first MIAC playoff appearance in 14 years and the Royals became just the second team defeat U.S. National Under-18 Team in the last 20 years on Oct. 15, 2022 (4-2). "We are very excited to welcome Travis Tollette to the Johnnie Hockey family," Schueller said. "He will bring a wealth of knowledge to our hockey program through his experiences playing and coaching at Bethel. It was very important to me to find someone with experience recruiting to a Division III hockey program and Travis has shown great success in that area.
Woodbury Community Honors Late Former City Council Member Julie Ohs with Flags at Half-Staff
The city of Woodbury is marking a somber occasion this week as it mourns the passing of a dedicated former City Council member. Julie Ohs, who served the community for over a decade, died last month at the age of 61. According to a statement from the city, flags will be flying at half-staff today in her honor.
IMCA old-timers triumph at Rice County Fairgrounds speedway
The weather was perfect Wednesday evening, as 45 drivers from across the Midwest kicked up the dust for the first time in over 20 years at the Rice County Fairgrounds in Faribault. The last time the track was used for high speed racing was back in the 1990s. Since then it’s been the home for Demo Derby and Enduro Series events held during the Rice County Fair, which continues through the weekend in Faribault. ...
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...
CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital Named Among State’s Top Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report has released its annual list of Minnesota's Best Hospitals, and CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital is among the top hospitals in the state. CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital was given a four star rating in Patient Experience. The hospital was honored as 'High Performing' in the fields of Orthopedics and Pulmonology.
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