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Residents Without Power in Residential Fergus Falls and Across the Lakes Area
Fergus Falls, MN – There are over 1,000 homes in Fergus Falls currently without power due to the severe thunderstorm as reported by Ottertail Power Company. The largest area that reported power outages covered from North Tower Road to North Cascade Street, and between Beech Avenue and Stanton Avenue, with over 1,300 homes without power in that area at it’s peak.
Summer festival spotlight: Braham Pie Day
The subject of where to get the best pie in Minnesota is controversial. There’s a squabble between those who love Betty’s Pies on the north shore and the pies made by The Rustic Inn. The Aroma Pie Shop in Whalen along the Root River Trail has a lot of fans. But perhaps the city of Braham has everyone beat.
Aslan Health Clinic Opens in Downtown St. Cloud, Providing Affordable Healthcare for Underserved Communities
(KNSI) – Aslan Health Clinic opens in downtown St. Cloud on Thursday, offering underserved people a healthcare facility focusing on helping those who need it the most. Aslan is for people on government health insurance. The faith based clinic will offer varying hours with special attention to being open later at night and on Saturdays.
Organizers Cancel Summertime by George Wednesday Night
(KNSI) — Organizers say due to the threat of severe weather, Summertime by George is canceled for Wednesday night. The National Weather Service says the St. Cloud area is in the slight, or two out of five, risk for significant severe storms today. This is due to the warm temperatures, which will climb into the low 90s and the high dewpoints in the mid 70s. That will give the area a heat index or “feels like factor” approaching the upper 90s and even may push into triple digit territory in some spots. THose ingredients should be enough to destabilize the environment.
Severe Storm Causes Widespread Damage and Outages Detroit Lakes
A powerful storm hit the Detroit Lakes area yesterday afternoon (July 30th) causing significant disruptions and damage. The storm, which began around 3:00 PM, brought heavy rainfall, high winds, and lightning strikes, resulting in widespread outages and extensive property damage. Impact Details:. Major Outages: Businesses such as Walmart, Webber Motors,...
Edina’s Beloved Convention Grill Is Back
Beloved diner reopens, mixing classic comfort foods with new surprises. Convention Grill is an Edina staple. When it shuttered its doors during COVID-19, the restaurant’s cult following eagerly anticipated its reopening. It took awhile. The beloved diner is known for its classic American fare and retro ambiance. It has been a staple in the community for decades, serving up delicious burgers, malts and other delights. After years of waiting, it finally reopened in May.
Isolated showers, brief break from heat on Thursday in Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS — The rain north of the Twin Cities on Thursday morning will dissipate and exit east, though it'll take a bit longer for the clouds to clear.The lack of sun will keep highs near 80 degrees, which is closer to normal.High pressure moves in on Friday, bringing back sunshine to wrap up the week, and temps jump right back up near 90.Saturday stays dry for most of the state, but a weak disturbance can throw a few showers and storms across northern Minnesota into the afternoon.Some of those may drop closer to the metro on Saturday night, but it...
Graffiti, late night parties, an absentee owner, Abandoned nursing home concerns neighbors
Windom Park Citizens in Action held their annual meeting on Tuesday, July 16. Three new board members were elected, bringing the total to eight. Board Member Molly Phillips shared that they are still looking for up to five additional members, and highlighted key areas of focus for the board. “The...
Severe thunderstorm results in significant wind damage around Lake Bemidji
BEMIDJI - A severe thunderstorm ripped through the area late Wednesday afternoon, resulting in significant damage to much of the area within a few blocks surrounding Lake Bemidji. The storm warning issued earlier in the afternoon had forecast 60 mph winds and hail up to 1 inch, with the worst...
Vikings coach admits surprising truth about quarterback situation
As the Minnesota Vikings look for a new starting quarterback to replace Kirk Cousins, it seems that veteran quarterback Sam Darnold has had a leg up in the competition with rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy. But that might not be the case, after all. Sam Darnold has taken the majority of...
Girl in critical condition, 2 others hurt in North St. Paul assault
NORTH ST. PAUL, Minn. — A girl was gravely injured and two others were hurt in an attack outside a North St. Paul strip mall on Wednesday evening.Officers responded to a report of an assault on the 2200 block of 11th Avenue around 7 p.m., according to the North St. Paul Police Department.Upon arrival, officers found a girl with life-threatening injuries. She was transported to the hospital for treatment where she remains in critical condition.A short time later, police learned two more juveniles — a boy and a girl —had been assaulted in the same incident and were transported to a hospital before officers arrived. Those two are in stable condition.Investigators say a group had been gathering in a parking lot on the 2200 block of McKnight Avenue when an altercation occurred. It is unclear when the assault took place, police say, but investigators are working to determine what happened.Police say there is no threat to the public and that the incident is believed to be isolated.Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to contact the North St. Paul Police Department Investigations Unit at 651-747-2444.
Another Injury Strikes Vikings Training Camp
First, cornerbacks Mekhi Blackmon and Shaquill Griffin went down with injuries. Blackmon will miss all of 2024 with a torn ACL, and Griffin is week-to-week with a hamstring ailment. Another Injury Strikes Vikings Training Camp. Now, it’s tight end Robert Tonyan. The new Viking fell injured on Wednesday with...
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