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Wakefield supermarket under new ownership
WAKEFIELD, Mich. (WLUC) - A Wakefield supermarket is now under new ownership. What once was known as the Sunday Lake Supermarket is now called Z’s Hometown Market. Wakefield Residents Tom and Kim Zeckovich became the new owners on July 5. Tom explained he used to work at the store...
Multi-Agency Task Force Arrests 3, Seizes Guns and Drugs in Duluth Crackdown
On Thursday last week, a coordinated effort led by the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force, bolstered by Duluth Patrol Officers and Investigators along with St. Louis County Sheriff's Office deputies, resulted in the arrest of three men during a search warrant operation in Duluth’s 1400 block of 91st Ave W. According to official communication released after the arrests, the individuals apprehended include 35-year-old Duluth resident Antonio Holmes, 19-year-old Chicago resident Ezra Polk, and 37-year-old whose residence is unknown, Deonta Cousins; all were detained and arrested without any incidents to report.
Sahan Journal names Vanan Murugesan as next executive director
Vanan was previously head of transformation at Pillsbury United Communities and brings extensive experience in social entrepreneurship, creative fundraising, and organizational change. At Sahan Journal, he will lead a Minnesota newsroom with 23 employees, supporting its nonprofit mission to serve immigrants and people of color. The post Sahan Journal names Vanan Murugesan as next executive director appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Major Construction Project at Busy Southeast Minnesota Interchange Starts Monday
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Monday marks the starting date for one of Minnesota’s largest road projects. The $27.5 million project will transform one of the busiest interchanges in southeast Minnesota over the next three years. Crews started work this past February by clearing trees to make room for the...
Minnesota LEMA President alarmed by 15% increase in officer deaths so far this year
CRYSTAL, MINN. — Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association President Brian Hubbard of Crystal says every officer goes to work every day knowing they may be called to make the ultimate sacrifice. But he says, “When it actually happens I think we are freshly reminded, both us and our families, of the potential of that sacrifice. And so I think it always becomes a vivid reminder especially when it happens close to home.”
Gas Prices Fall in Minnesota, Rise Nationally
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 4.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.30 per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has risen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.49 per gallon. The national average price of diesel has...
Photos show downed Twin Cities trees after overnight storms, large hail in other parts of Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS – Strong winds tested the strength of trees across the Twin Cities metro area overnight, and some parts of the state saw monstrous hail stones as severe storms rolled through the region.More than 50,000 Xcel Energy customers were without power Sunday afternoon in Minnesota and Wisconsin, down from well over 100,000 reported earlier in the day.Multiple residents of Monticello reported seeing large hail late Saturday. Some of the photos shared with WCCO showed hail stones roughly the size of baseballs, including a shot from Brian Anderson, who captured one hailstone measuring about 4 inches in diameter.Other viewers sent similar...
This Minnesota Suburb Has the Worst Credit Card Debt in the State
Credit Card debt is soaring throughout the United States and Minnesota is no exception. However, certain cities are racking up debt far more than others. On average, one Twin Cities Suburb has the highest amount of debt in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes. As for the least, one surprising...
My Place Hotels of America opens in Grand Rapids
My Place Hotels of America has opened My Place Hotels-Grand Rapids, MN. This is the brand’s second hotel to open in Minnesota and the 71st opened and operating My Place property in the United States. The hotel is owned by Iron Range MP, LLC and was developed by Legacy Development, LLC. It is managed by Legacy Management, LLC with local sisters Randee and Taylor Grife serving as the property’s general managers. The 63-key property was designed by The Richardson Design Partnership using the My Place...
Over 1,000 Homes Without Power in Fergus Falls, Dent, Elizabeth and Pelican Rapids
Fergus Falls, MN – Over 2,000 homes are now without power in Otter Tail County due to the severe thunderstorm in effect. In Fergus Falls, around 138 homes on or near Aurdal Avenue are without power with an estimated repair time of 11:40 this evening, and 370 homes on the East side of Lake Alice are without power, with an estimated repair time of 11:37 this evening.
Navigating early childhood special education: 7 questions, answered
Footnotes is a new messaging club for parents and caregivers of young children to provide early childhood news updates and essential information about children from birth to age 5. MPR News early childhood reporter Kyra Miles will periodically take questions from Footnotes subscribers and pose them to early childhood experts.
Tales from School – Part 2
The grand celebration of Hibbing High School’s 100-year Anniversary this past week has brought many visitors into the “Castle in the Wilderness.” Of course, year-round people come to see the school whose reputation has spread far and wide. But the anniversary events this week have made for even more alumni, past staff members, and just people passing through town who hear about the celebration to come in for a visit. There are so many notable things to see when walking through the school. People are...
Gas Prices Fall in Minnesota, Rise Nationally
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 4.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.30 per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has risen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.49 per gallon. The national average price of diesel has...
Minnesota weather: Twin Cities hits 90 degrees for first time this year
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Twin Cities and St. Cloud hit 90 degrees for the first time this year, after a rainy summer kept temperatures relatively cool. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), along with the St. Cloud Airport, recorded 90 degrees Sunday. The NWS's third climate site in Eau Claire, Wisconsin still has not hit that 90-degree mark.
More chances for severe storms in Minnesota loom going into Monday
MINNEAPOLIS — Parts of Minnesota are still assessing damage after storms late Saturday and overnight left some with large hail, and others with high winds that knocked down trees and led to power outages for tens of thousands.And we may not be finished with the severe storms just yet. WCCO meteorologist Katie Steiner says that there's another chance for storms today, and Monday brings with it a marginal to slight risk of severe weather.Steiner says one silver lining is that the National Weather Service canceled the heat advisory for the Twin Cities. High temperatures could still flirt with 90 degrees,...
This Minnesota Suburb Has the Worst Credit Card Debt in the State
Credit Card debt is soaring throughout the United States and Minnesota is no exception. However, certain cities are racking up debt far more than others. On average, one Twin Cities Suburb has the highest amount of debt in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes. As for the least, one surprising...
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