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Car insurance rates could jump 50% in these 3 states this year: study
A combination of multiple factors, including climate-driven natural disasters, inflation and the soaring prices of new cars is projected to send premiums rocketing in 2024, according to a study by online insurance marketplace Insurify.
So Minnesota: Oliver Kelley Farm
He changed agriculture in our state and around the world. The Oliver Kelley Farm in Elk River honors its namesake’s contribution to farming. “We portray farming in the 1860s and ’70s,” site manager Alyssa Olson said. “We tout ourselves for having hands-on experiences for our guests.”
Move over, presidential race. These state governments also are up for grabs.
The presidential race gets the hype, but the nearly 6,000 state legislative races across the country in November’s elections could reshape power dynamics in some states. While Republicans are primed to maintain their national advantage in statehouse control, several legislative chambers could flip, said Ben Williams, associate director of elections and redistricting at the National […]
Football schedule preview: Sauk Rapids has winnable 2024 schedule
SAUK RAPIDS – Football season is finally here and Sauk Rapids-Rice will soon be back in action after losing in the semifinal game of the Section 7-5A tournament last year. The Minnesota high school football season starts Thursday, August 29 and the football Storm are hoping to repeat or improve on a 2023 record of 7-2. ...
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.
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...
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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