Minnesota State

Henderson, MN

CBS Minnesota

HENDERSON, Minn. — Henderson is feeling the impacts of the rising Minnesota River. For this small town of less than 1,000 people, flooding is a common occurrence that causes detours.Highway 19 east of Henderson to Highway 169 closed overnight Wednesday with the anticipation of the river seeping onto the roadway.This recent closure leaves Highway 19 going west as the only option.Highway 93 is closed for construction to raise the roadway by 8 feet, putting it 1 foot above historic high-water events. County Road 6 is also getting a makeover to avoid future flooding.A typical stroll now has Kyle Hilgers on pins...

As Minnesota River floods, Henderson residents face extreme detours

Saint Paul, MN

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Limitless Media

ST PAUL, MINNESOTA— According to officials with the St. Paul Police Department, a witness reported seeing a body in the Mississippi River near the Wabasha Bridge at approximately 10:18 AM on the morning of Friday, June 28, 2024. Officers with the St. Paul Police Department quickly responded and confirmed the sighting of a body in the rapidly moving river. Unfortunately, visual contact was lost near the Highway 52 bridge.

Body Found in Mississippi River, Investigation Underway

101.3 KDWB

AFAR listed the most beautiful towns across the country and one Minnesota location made the list!

Minnesota Destination Named 'Most Charming Small Town" In The Entire State

Bloomington, MN

BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA - The Bloomington Police Department has announced a reward of $2000 for information leading to the recovery of the remains of April Pease, who went missing in March 2009. This reward aims to encourage the public to come forward with any details that may assist in resolving this long-standing case and providing closure to Pease's family and friends.

Bloomington Police Department Offers $2000 Reward for Information on April Pease's Remains

Minnesota news anchor Jason Hackett recently attended a basketball game with his partner of five years. And for the first time, he didn't care if anyone was watching them. “He had his hand on my knee, and we were obviously together and I didn’t give a damn about what people thought,” Hackett, 36, tells TODAY.com.

See a Minnesota morning anchor come out as gay on live TV: 'I'm so nervous right now'

Iowa State

Sioux Falls, SD

A man in northwest Iowa drowned in his basement during severe flooding that devastated the Midwest this past week, police said, bringing the death toll in the region to at least three.

Iowa man drowns in his basement, bringing death toll in Midwest flooding to at least 3

Reading, PA

Mahanoy City, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MAHANOY CITY – Two members of a motorcycle club were convicted on federal charges, accused...
The post Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Duluth, MN

Axios Twin Cities 

Social media is teeming with Minnesotans living off the land. But you don't need acres to become a bit more self-sufficient, says Katie Krejci, who hunts, gardens and forages on a wooded 240-acre homestead near Duluth.Why it matters: Some people are leaning into lifestyles such as homesteading in attempts to improve their health and make environmentally friendly choices.What they're saying: "I like to do things on my own and don't like to be dependent on others," Krejci tells Axios.Even a city lot can yield a bounty — think fruit trees, veggies and grape vines snaking up a fence, says Krejci,...

A day in the life of a Minnesota homesteader

Georgia State

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 29-year-old, Travis Eugene Brinson Jr., who was arrested in March, has been sent back to prison just almost ten months after his release. Court documents show that Brinson Jr. was taken into custody on March 4, 2024, on one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. A copy of the arrest warrant states that Brinson Jr. was in possession of a firearm that night between 8:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at a residence on MLK Drive.

Convicted Felon in Georgia Sent Back to Prison for Ilegall Firearm Possession

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

The beloved desserts are potentially contaminated with a dangerous bacteria that spurs serious, sometimes fatal infections

Popular Desserts Recalled Across Minnesota Pose Risk Of 'Fatal Infection'

Minneapolis, MN

MINNEAPOLIS — The Men's United States Gymnastics Olympic Trials began on Thursday night at Target Center in downtown Minneapolis. Shane Wiskus is among a group of Americans trying to earn a spot on his second Olympic team.He's an Olympian veteran arriving at a culminating moment."It could be my last competition ever so it feels like it's just part of the story," said Wiskus. "Whichever outcome ends up happening, it could either be my last week - in front of a home audience, or the start to an amazing postseason at the Olympic Games."Wiskus is from Spring Park, Minnesota. He graduated from...

Minnesotan Shane Wiskus hopes to compete for in U.S. in gymnastics for a second time

MINNEAPOLIS — Downtown Minneapolis will be filled to the brim this weekend from the one-two punch of Twin Cities Pride and the U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Team Trials. And as expected, you'll want to plan ahead due to several road closures.On Sunday, three Pride events will lead to detours. The Rainbow Run 5K will close the Plymouth Street Bridge from Main Street to Hennepin Avenue from 9 a.m. until about noon.The Rainbow Dash will close between Hennepin Avenue to Spruce Street, and the Pride Parade will shut down Hennepin Avenue between Spruce and Third Street.From Thursday to Monday, Olympic team trials events will close down First Avenue between Sixth and Seventh streets in front of Target Center.City officials are urging visitors to take Metro Transit trains and buses to avoid any parking and traffic issues.Since Twin Cities Pride began in 1972, it has grown into one of the largest Pride celebrations in the country. This year, organizers estimate about 600,000 people will attend festivities.The Olympic trials are bringing more than 6,000 athletes to downtown, plus tens of thousands of fans.NOTE: The original airdate of the video attached to this article is June 26, 2024. 


Pride Weekend, Olympic team trials to close some downtown Minneapolis streets

Virginia State

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Margaret Minnicks

Many new laws become effective in Virginia on July 1, 2024. However, a law has always existed in Virginia, but some residents might not be aware of it. According to WSET, leaving grass clippings and other debris on Virginia roads is illegal.

It is illegal to leave grass clippings and other debris on roads in Virginia

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

One might be wise to wait until after Independence Day to adopt one of these cats. They just don't like the noise of fireworks, which, combined with the sudden, scary changes of a new home might not make for a great start. Come Friday, the 5th though, go and grab up one of these terrific cats, all available from local, Kansas City shelters.

Minnesota dam still in danger of collapsing after flooding

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