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Minnesota Board of Medical Practice takes action against local doctor
(ST PAUL) – The Minnesota Board of Medical Practice has taken action against a Fargo doctor. Dr. Arden Beachy, of Family HealthCare, had action taken against his Minnesota doctor’s license on July 13 due to ‘engaging in any unethical or improper conduct,’ according to the Board of Medical Practice.
Walz administration awarded $100,000 contract to pro-defund police group
Gov. Tim Walz‘s (D-MN) administration approved a $100,000 contract to a left-wing group that has advocated defunding the police, documents show. The documents, unearthed by the Daily Caller, show that Walz’s Labor And Industry Department in 2023 awarded the contract to Centro De Trabajadores Unidos En La Lucha, a Minneapolis-based group. Centro De Trabajadores Unidos […]
136 state legislative incumbents have been defeated in primaries this year – four of which were legislative leaders
In the 37 states that have held primaries so far this year, 136 state legislative incumbents—3.4% of all incumbents seeking re-election—have lost. That’s less than at this point in 2022, when 174, or 4.6%, of incumbents had lost in primaries. Four of the 136 defeated incumbents were legislative leaders: three Republican state senators and one Democratic House member. More on that below.
Motorcycle Driver Hurt in Crash on Highway 169
ELK RIVER (WJON News) -- A motorcycle driver was hurt in an early morning crash in Sherburne County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened on Highway 169 in Elk River at about 5:45 a.m. Wednesday. Both a car and the motorcycle were southbound when they collided. Thirty-five-year-old Douglas...
The Story of SCSU’s Shoemaker Hall
St. Cloud State's residence hall Shoemaker Hall was built in 1915. SCSU Archivist Tom Steman says it's the 3rd oldest building on campus. The building is named for Waite A. Shoemaker who was a campus lab model school student, was a St. Cloud Normal School graduate, was a faculty member, and eventually became President of the University. He served as President from 1902-1916.
St. Cloud Screening Disney Classic for This Year’s Movie Under The Stars
(KNSI) – This year’s Movie Under The Stars is not a double feature, but it has plenty of double trouble. The City of St. Cloud will be showing the 1998 remake of The Parent Trap with Lindsay Lohan, itself now almost 30 years old. Recreation Programmer Cassie Woischke says it’s a classic in its own right and super family-friendly.
All Aboard! But Who’s Driving? Bus Companies Struggling to Find Drivers in Time for School to Start
(KNSI) — With the new school year about to begin, bus companies statewide say they are again struggling to find drivers. St. Cloud-based Spanier Bus Service CEO Tami Spanier told KNSI News her company is in the same boat, but “people are coming in.”. She wants to get...
St. Cloud Rox make another postseason run
SAINT CLOUD – With an 8-1 loss in the Northwoods League semifinals to the La Crosse Loggers, the St. Cloud Rox’s 2024 season has come to an end. La Crosse scored four runs in the first inning and boosted the lead to 8-0 before the Rox scored a run in the eighth. After the August 14 game, the Loggers traveled to Kalamazoo to play the Growlers in the championship. In that game Aug. 15, Kalamazoo won...
St. Cloud man arrested after causing 5 crashes, carjacking van
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Police in St. Cloud say a man caused five crashes in two different vehicles — one of which he allegedly carjacked — while drunk Monday night.Police say a 35-year-old St. Cloud man drove a vehicle into a stop sign at the intersection of Eighth Avenue North and Sixth Street North. The man also drove into two vehicles.The 35-year-old then appeared to intentionally rear-end one of those vehicles, a van, driven by a 48-year-old man.Following that crash, police say the 48-year-old got out of the van and the suspect then entered the driver's seat of the van. The...
St. Joseph Breaks Ground on New Food Hall to Boost Local Restaurant Startups
(KNSI) – A groundbreaking ceremony was held in St. Joseph on Monday for a new building that will act as a business incubator for restaurants. Work is underway on The House Food and Tap on the corner of 2nd Avenue Northwest and Minnesota Street. The food hall will include three commercial kitchen spaces, which will be occupied by Birdie’s Pizza and Garden Bar, 98 Hawaiian Grille, Joetown Smashburger and Eminent Coffee Roasters. There will also be 30 taps available.
Great River Children’s Museum Updates St. Cloud Council On Construction Progress
(KNSI) – When construction wraps up in early 2025, the Great River Children’s Museum will be the second largest of its kind in Minnesota. Executive Director Cassie Miles updated the St. Cloud City Council on the progress being made. Some of the highlights will include a three-story atrium simulating the clouds and weather, a rooftop patio, and a projected sky on the ceiling of the headwaters exhibit.
St. Cloud Southside Residents Invited to Final Neighborhood Conversation Meeting Tuesday Night at Oak Hill Elementary
(KNSI) – St. Cloud residents who live on the south side of town are invited to a neighborhood conversation meeting tonight. The meeting aims to have neighborhood members participate in envisioning and planning, connect with others across the neighborhood, access local resources, and support people in taking action. The...
St. Cloud Proposed Budget Meeting Set for Wednesday
(KNSI) – On Wednesday, residents can get a firsthand look at and ask questions about the proposed 2025 St. Cloud governmental funds budget and levy. Members of the City Council, city administration, and Mayor Dave Kleis will review for residents the proposed $87.8 million budget for next year. Mayor Kleis has requested a 2.31% increase in spending, or $2 million more than in 2024.
St. Cloud to Dedicate City’s 100th Park, Clark Park
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- There will be a dedication ceremony for St. Cloud's 100th park. Mayor Dave Kleis will host the event Wednesday at noon at Clark Park on the northwest side of Clark Field. Clark Park is named after Elizabeth Clark the first principal of St. Cloud Technical...
Army Pvt. Robert Cash, died in World War II as a POW, accounted for
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced this month that U.S. Army Air Forces Private Robert W. Cash, 20, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, who died as a prisoner of war in World War II, was accounted for.
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