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Man sentenced in 2023 fatal shooting of 15-year-old girl
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — A 20-year-old man who pleaded guilty to shooting and killing a 15-year-old girl near Lake of the Isles last year was sentenced Friday to 12.5 years.Antonio Brooks Jr. pleaded guilty in September to one count of second-degree unintentional murder. Documents said that he he met Ka'Maih Johnson near 25 1/2 Street and Girard Avenue South in Minneapolis on July 17, 2023. According to court documents, Johnson and a witness got into a car with Brooks and were joking around, until Brooks said "I'm going to shoot you all." The witness told him to stop playing, but Brooks responded with...
Mississippi River Crossing Opening in Monticello
MONTICELLO (WJON News) -- The Minnesota Department of Transportation is opening the Highway 25 bridge over the Mississippi River in Monticello. All four lanes of Highway 25 are opening Friday between 3rd Street and Sherburne County Road 11/14. There may be off-peak lane closures as crews complete any remaining work including the sidewalk on the south side of the bridge.
Your fall cleanup to-do list just got a lot easier with these local expert tips
We’re all working to be good stewards of the land and resources here in Minnesota and that has many of us asking an age-old question as the leaves are falling in our yards: To rake or not to rake?
Hotly contest races in Otsego for mayor and two council posts
There are hotly contested races for both Otsego mayor and two Otsego City Council posts this fall. Otsego Mayor Jessica Stockamp filed for reelection, and she is being challenged by Jacob Olson, Vincent J. Peterson and David Shaptala There are two open Otsego City Council seats currently held by Council Members Brittany Moores and Jeffrey Dahl, ...
Former WCCO hosts and a star studded cast bring "Frankenstein" back to life in a Minnesotan way at the Pavek
If you’re a fan of old radio plays, you won’t want to miss a special star-studded event at the Pavek Museum Friday night. The play, “A Minnesota Frankenstein”, will feature the best of the best in broadcasting including former WCCO hosts.
Nowthen election: Mayor Pilon seeking re-election; 4 vying for 2 council seats
In the Nowthen mayoral race, incumbent Jeff Pilon is facing a challenge from Shane Hybben. Two City Council seats will be up for grabs, with four candidates running for the spots. Incumbent Mary Rainville is running alongside Ken Glaser and Sheryl Mady Olson. Council Member Jason Alders did not file for reelection. ...
Another possible name emerges for Sanborn Park
The City Council and denizens of Robbinsdale have been trying to change the name of Sanborn Park. The Sanborns were landlords who added racial covenants to many properties in Robbinsdale. All seem to agree the park should be renamed, but what should the new name be? A few names were considered in September: Castile Park and Shoreline Park. On Sept. 17, after a public hearing, the council decided to table...
How are absentee ballots counted? Here's a look at the process
MINNEAPOLIS — Hundreds of thousands of voters have already decided to vote absentee this year, but those ballots won't be opened until Election Day. That's one of the reasons elections officials are working to assure us those ballots will be protected until then. “We always have, but we’ve increased...
Celebrate Halloween at the Science Museum of Minnesota
ST PAUL, Minn. — The Science Museum of Minnesota is getting ready to celebrate Halloween!. The St. Paul museum is hosting two events ahead of the spooky holiday, with their all-ages Howl-o-ween event, and their Howl-o-ween: After Dark event for adults. The all-ages Howl-o-ween is part of the regular...
Domestic violence center Rivers of Hope provides services, education
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to advocate for domestic violence survivors, and educate communities about the topic and break down stigmas. One of the organizations standing up to educate the community and provide safety and resources for domestic violence survivors is Rivers of Hope in Monticello, which serves Sherburne and Wright Counties. Domestic violence is a pattern of behaviors used to establish and maintain control over a...
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