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Punishing people for sleeping and camping in public spaces
In late June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled fining or jailing people for sleeping and camping in public places when there is no shelter available does not violate the Constitution. The decision gives local governments the license to criminally punish people in homeless encampments or other public spaces. A recently...
Minnesota Included In Mysterious Listeria Outbreak
Minnesota is one of twelve states named in a recent listeria outbreak, which has been linked to deli meats. 28 people in 12 states have become sick with listeria after eating sliced meats at deli counters in various states. The Outbreak has affected people from the following states:. New York.
Kamala Harris-backed bail fund that freed violent criminals back in spotlight
Vice President Kamala Harris is coming under renewed scrutiny as she embarks on her second White House bid over her promotion in 2020 of a bail fund that helped free convicts, including murderers and serial domestic abusers. Facing heightened pressure from his fellow Democrats, octogenarian President Joe Biden on Sunday dropped out of the 2024 […]
Minnesota State Flag Soars To Space: A Historic Milestone Achieved
Some Minnesotans (but by no means all) have been saying it all along -- Minnesota's new state flag is out of this world. According to the UMN Mechanical Engineering and UMN Aerospace Engineer team, they "launched the flag together with a research payload earlier today (Wednesday) from Montgomery, MN." And...
Benton County Was Named For This Man
The Benton County Fair is set to start one week from today (June 30) in Sauk Rapids. Benton County in Minnesota is one of 9 states with a Benton County. All are named after the same person. That person is former Missouri Senator Thomas Hart Benton. He served in the 1820s and was known for his work on homestead laws which made him popular among settlers.
Carpenter Murder Trial Begins Today In Benton County
(KNSI) – A high-profile murder trial began Monday in Benton County. Michael Carpenter is accused of shooting a coworker on October 24th, 2022, in the parking lot of a St. Cloud textile factory before their shift started. Witnesses say that they saw Carpenter get out of his vehicle and walk toward the south end of the lot, where he allegedly fired a pistol at 28-year-old Nicole Hammond, killing her.
UPDATE: Officials Identify Body Found Sunday at Sauk Rapids Lions Park
(KNSI) – The body found Sunday morning at Lions Park in Sauk Rapids has been identified. Just before 7:00, a woman called 911 saying a man was lying in the grass. Officers arrived and found the man who was pronounced dead at the scene. The Midwest Medical Examiners Office determined Monday the man’s name and age. The family of 34-year-old Devon Michael Majersky has been notified.
SR-R Community Survey on Two Potential Projects
SAUK RAPIDS (WJON News) -- Residents in the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District are encouraged to fill out a community feedback survey. Superintendent Brad Bergstrom says the survey was recently mailed out to every single address in the district. The survey includes information on two possible projects and the potential tax impact they could have on property owners.
Construction of Massive Solar Farm in Becker Clears Another Major Hurdle
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission recently approved the site permit, requested by Xcel Energy, for one of the nation’s largest solar energy developments in the community of Becker. PUC Chair Katie Sieben says construction for two additional solar arrays had already been approved, starting last year, but there’s significance...
Sartell City Council Approves Adding 3 Police Officers
SARTELL (WJON News) -- The City of Sartell will be increasing its police force by three positions. At Monday's city council meeting the council approved the staff increase to 27 officers. Chief Silgjord made the request for the three additional positions stating there are times on late night shifts when they only have 1 officer on duty and there should be two officers on duty at all times.
Shake Your Booty With Luna: Today’s Pet of the Week!
Do you love chonky doggos who show their enthusiasm with full-body wiggles? You'll love Luna, today's Pet of the Week from Tri-County Humane Society!. Luna is a spayed 9-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier/Mix. She's an absolute love bug who loves car rides and sunbathing in the yard. She's lived with toddlers and older kids and adored them. Luna adores cats a little too much, so a cat-free household would be best for her. See proof of her enthusiasm in the video below!
St. Cloud’s New Business Improvement District Clears Initial Hurdle
(KNSI) — A new St. Cloud business improvement district cleared the first of two major hurdles Monday night. City council approved establishment of the zone, which would use a combination of fees paid by commercial property owners and pledged sponsorships for cleaning, security, and other beautification efforts. It would be organized by a third party contractor, Block By Block. Downtown Task Force Chair Greg Windfeldt explains how they work.
Minnesota Vikings to honor rookie killed in Upper Marlboro crash
MINNEAPOLIS — A funeral is set for Friday for a Minnesota Vikings rookie and his two former high school teammates. The three men were killed in a car crash in Upper Marlboro earlier this month. Isaiah Hazel, A.J. Lytton and Khyree Jackson were all teammates on Wise High School's...
Apparent murder-suicide in Minnetonka claims two lives
Two people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Minnetonka last week, according to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office. Minnetonka police have not released any statements about the incident, but medical examiner’s reports indicate Patricia A. Spitzmueller, 71, and Kenneth R. Spitzmueller, 76, both died from gunshot wounds in an apartment on the 12200 block of Minnetonka Boulevard on Thursday evening.
Overnight I-90 Detour Starts Wednesday in Southeast Minnesota
Austin, MN (KROC-AM News)- A detour associated with one of two massive projects along I-90 in southeast Minnesota is set to begin this week. MnDOT is overseeing a pair of transformative projects that began this year along the interstate. A project to rebuild I-90’s interchange with Hwy. 52 southeast of Rochester started earlier this month.
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