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Discover the Surprising Rainfall Capital of Minnesota
It's been a rainy summer in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes, but one small town in the southeast part of the state is used to it by now. While it may be surprising to some, Minnesota isn't even close to the top when it comes to the rainiest states in the U.S. In fact, according to Statista, the North Star State Ranks 30th in terms of total precipitation annually.
Trump, GOP eye blue states after Biden’s debate disaster
President Biden’s struggles are opening the door for former President Trump to make a play in multiple blue states, a possibility that wasn’t fathomed just weeks ago as Democrats continue to grapple with fallout from Biden’s costly debate performance. Trump’s team and Republicans have been laser focused on once again tearing down the “blue wall”…
Central MN Town Ball Report (Standings)
CENTRAL MINNESOTA TOWN BALL REPORT Completing my twelfth year at 1390 Granite City Sports with your weekly amateur baseball (Town Team) reports. Including game summaries, upcoming schedules, league standings, tournament summaries and an occasional special interest feature...
A drier weather pattern is finally setting up across the area
(Undated)--The National Weather Service says we will have a typical mid-summer weather pattern on tap for the week ahead. Today (Monday) thru Wednesday will feature highs in the 80s with afternoon isolated storms possible, but it will be mostly dry. Officials say Thursday and Friday will begin a gradual warm...
Minnesota Coffee Roaster Speaks Out on Coffee Toxin Concerns
You may have heard concerns about your cup of coffee containing toxins from -- yuck -- moldy coffee beans. And yes, your "morning joe" likely DOES contain a very small amount of what are called "mycotoxins"-- fungal toxins that are made by molds that can grow in coffee beans and other foods. The concern comes over the potential health risks which include not only liver, kidney and immune system damage, but even carcinogenic effects.
Walgreens Stores May Be Shutting Down in Iowa and Minnesota
For the last few weeks, we've known that Walgreens was planning on shutting the doors at about 25 percent of its 8,600 stores across America. Now we know which locations could be impacted. According to what seems to be a leaked list on uSearch.com, over the next three years, more...
Work begins Monday on Highway 12 from Litchfield to Dassel
(Willmar MN-) The two-year Highway 12 Litchfield to Cokato resurfacing and concrete repair project gets underway Monday, July 8. The first detour of the project also begins July 8 when Highway 12 will close from Litchfield to Dassel for approximately two weeks. A map of the work zones and three detour routes is attached and additional information about traffic impacts during the project are detailed below.
Lynx's Bridget Carleton heads to Olympics as one of four WNBA players on Team Canada
The Paris Games will be the second Olympics for Lynx forward Bridget Carleton, who is one of four active WNBA players on the Canadian national team. Lynx's Bridget Carleton heads to Olympics as one of four WNBA players on Team Canada. Located in Litchfield, MN we deliver the latest in...
Three People Hurt In Single Car Crash Near Richmond
WAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- Three people were hurt in a single-car crash near Richmond on Wednesday. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says at about 8:22 p.m. they received a call about a crash at 18052 Red Cedar Road. Sheriff Deputies along with officers from the Cold Spring Police Department...
Renville man hurt in crash involving pickups hauling a boat and four-wheeler
(Becker MN-) A pickup pulling a boat and a pickup pulling a trailer with a four wheeler on it crashed in Sherburne County Saturday night, sending a Renville man to the hospital. The state patrol says 41-year-old Matthew Rohlik of Renville was driving the pickup with the four-wheeler westbound on 97th Street Southeast, and the pickup pulling the boat was southbound on Highway 25, about 2 miles north of Becker, when they collided in a t-bone crash. Rohlik was taken to The St. Cloud Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The other driver and a passenger were not hurt. The crash was reported at 8:56 p.m. Saturday.
History Hunt in the Gardens Part of the Annual Art Fair
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Back by popular demand, the History Hunt in the Gardens is coming up. The Stearns History Museum is holding the history hunt challenge on July 18th during the annual Art Fair in the Gardens. We have a booth right by the visitors' center. YOu can...
Sunday Events in Annandale Conclude Multi-Day 4th Celebrations
Events conclude in Annandale today (Sunday) as a part of a multi-day celebration of the 4th of July. In Annandale today (Sunday), events continue with sports tournaments, the final day of the carnival, and bingo hosted by the Boy Scouts. A complete list of the Annandale weekend events is available...
Watch Young Miranda Lambert Fan Steal the Show and Singer’s Heart at Minnesota Concert
Recently, Miranda Lambert had to halt her live show to address a couple unruly fans fighting during “Tin Man.” The “Wranglers” singer paused again during her this weekend’s concert at the Grand Casino MN in Hinckley, Minnesota However, this interruption was for a much more wholesome reason. Lambert invited a sweet little cowgirl onstage with her, only to find out the young fan is named for her.
Memorial grows for teens killed in Big Lake crash
BIG LAKE, Minn. (FOX 9) - Two crosses along Highway 25 identify Anthony Scott Krider and Donovan Paul Gobel as the two 17-year-old Elk River boys who died early on Saturday morning, after a devastating single-car crash in Big Lake. Friends, family, and neighbors filtered by the crash site on...
Mother Nature Threw Multiple Curveballs at Ogilvie Saturday Night, and Against All Odds, the Race Program was Successfully Completed!
Ogilvie, MN (July 6) – Saturday night was an exciting night at Wagamon’s Ogilvie Raceway for a multitude of reasons. Four classes of cars were on hand for some WISSOTA Dirt Race Action, and between mother nature, the lightning strike, great racing and fireworks in the pouring rain, it was a night for all to remember.
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