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MN Man Breaks Own State Fishing Record For Black Crappie
A Minnesota man set the state’s fishing record for Black Crappie back in April with a literal saucer of a fish, a 16.25″ Black Crappie, and the state’s Fish & Wildlife Department announced that he just broke his own fishing record with an even bigger fish a month later.
Ryan Gauld has three assists in Whitecaps’ 3-1 victory over reeling Minnesota United
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Ryan Gauld had assists on goals by Brian White, Mathias Laborda and Sebastian Berhalter to propel the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 3-1 victory over Minnesota United on Wednesday night. Vancouver (9-7-4) jumped out to a 2-0 lead just 17 minutes into the match before...
'Red, White and Boom' is on in Minneapolis while several other surrounding communities cancel fireworks due to weather
MINNEAPOLIS — Thousands of Minnesota Twins fans took shelter amid an Independence Day rout of the Detroit Tigers Thursday afternoon as the rain swept through the Twin Cities. And it's not just Target Field. The weather is dampening several Fourth of July celebrations throughout the metro as communities continue...
New Tool Doesn’t Predict the Weather in Minnesota, it Predicts Mosquitos
So far this summer has been very wet throughout Minnesota. We all want to spend some time outside when we can so checking the forecast is a daily thing so we can make plans accordingly. But then when you get one nice day, you make plans to have a bonfire...
3 Million+ Meals Served: Minnesota’s Summer Food Service Program Nourishes Kids Across the State
Minnesota’s Summer Food Service Program is currently providing three million free meals to children at nearly 1,000 locations statewide, aiming to bridge the nutrition gap during the summer months with accessible, no-questions-asked meal options. Minnesota’s Summer Food Service Program Offers Free Meals to Children Across 1,000 Locations This Summer According to the Audacy, Minnesota is […]
Mosquito repellents put to the test — which ones work and which ones don't
ST PAUL, Minn. — Mosquitos can quickly ruin your day, but with so many options to keep them away, what works and what doesn't?. Consumer Reports recently tested several mosquito repellents and remedies to keep the bugs away. Their testing process started in the lab with a handful of brave volunteers.
Boating for the Fourth of July
ORONOCO, Minn.-Many Minnesotans are looking to get on the water ahead of Independence Day. After the heavy rains, the water level for many lakes and rivers remains high. Boaters say the high water isn't going to stop them from enjoying the water. Brian McKnight of Zumbro Falls says, "It's not...
Bird health and diversity across Minnesota: A discussion with Jerry Niemi
DULUTH — Gerald "Jerry" Niemi has spent a half-century studying Minnesota birds, most notably as director of the Center for Water and the Environment at the Natural Resources Research Institute in Duluth. Now retired, he and his collaborators Lee Pfannmuller and Janet Green recently published a book titled “Breeding...
State and city leaders discuss storm mitigation efforts
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) -- U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar visited greater Minnesota to raise awareness for federal funding that may be available to those impacted by recent flooding. Wednesday, Klobuchar made her way to our region to discuss storm mitigation efforts and survey flood damage. For her first stop,...
Flood waters are receding, leaving behind cleanup that may take months in Northern Minnesota
COOK, Minn. — As flood waters in northern Minnesota recede, the damage left behind is still impacting residents. Theresa Drift is a Cook resident whose basement was flooded during the storms two weeks ago. She still can't move back in. "We just had to get out because we didn't...
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