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Friend, former Mayor vows never to forget slain Mendota Heights police officer 10 years later
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - On July 30, Mendota Heights will mark a somber anniversary, 10 years since police officer Scott Patrick was killed during a routine traffic stop. Now, a decade later, one man is making sure no one ever forgets the sacrifice of his friend and former...
Midwest Mayhem: Shoplifting Explodes by 24% Across Midwest as Other Crimes Decline!
EDINA, MN – Shoplifting is hitting the Midwest hard, creating shockwaves throughout the region. Even as other crimes return to pre-pandemic levels, shoplifting has surged, leaving local retailers and shoppers reeling. Shoplifting has soared by a jaw-dropping 24% in the first half of 2024 compared to last year. This...
Legion drops two in playoffs
CHASKA – Isaac Salmen had the team’s only hit in a 7-0 loss to Chaska Friday. Josh Massingham pitched well, but was not supported by his defense. He gave up just four hits and one walk, while striking out seven. Meanwhile, the defense behind him committed five errors,...
Read All About It! Large Book Sale In Cold Spring
Do you love to read? I've been buying the Dune series of books, and each one of the books ranges from $16 to $21. If you love to read, you'll want to take advantage of this big book sale this weekend, where you can get great reads from some of the most popular authors for as low as $1 per book.
SMSU selected to host 2026 NCAA Super Region Wrestling Tournament
MARSHALL, Minn. – The NCAA Division II Championships Committee recently announced that Southwest Minnesota State University has been selected to host a 2026 NCAA Division II Super Region Wrestling Tournament inside the R/A Facility. "SMSU is excited to host this outstanding championship. Our campus and community take great pride...
Trump coming to Minnesota this weekend. Funeral for Vikings‘ Khyree Jackson held in Maryland
Former President Donald Trump will rally supporters this weekend in Minnesota. Trump will appear alongside his vice presidential pick, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, Saturday evening in St. Cloud. A contingent of Minnesota Vikings coaches and executives will be in Maryland Friday morning for the funeral of Khyree Jackson. The rookie...
New tower aims to bring chimney swifts back to Delano
People in downtown Delano may have noticed a new tower on the levee between the Riverside Commons building and the South Fork of the Crow River. That tower, visible from Riverfront Park, was designed to be a habitat for chimney swifts. The birds, once common in the area, have disappeared due to people capping their chimneys, eliminating their roosting and breeding sites.
Kwik Trip Adds New Area Location
(KNSI) – A soft opening on Thursday is easing the newest area Kwik Trip location into action. Situated on Rolling Ridge Road near Highway 10 on the east end of Becker, customers are already being cashed out with the customary, friendly “We’ll see you next time,” ringing from behind the counter. The official ribbon cutting ceremony for the station will be Thursday, August 1st, at 11:00 a.m.
Man carjacked, shot near Loring Park
MINNEAPOLIS — A man is fighting for his life after apparently being carjacked and shot overnight near Loring Park in Minneapolis. Police said in a release that officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Oak Grove St. just before 2 a.m. on reports of a shooting. Arriving squads found a man suffering from apparent life-threatening gunshot wounds, and started lifesaving efforts until paramedics arrived. The victim was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center.
Vikings can't catch a break as another CB leaves practice due to injury
24 hours after the Minnesota Vikings lost cornerback Mekhi Blackmon to a season-ending knee injury during their training camp practice, the team was met with yet another injury in their secondary. In the middle of Thursday's training camp practice, Vikings corner Shaquill Griffin went down with an injury after intercepting...
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