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Warm, muggy start to the week
The warm and humid weather will be around not just to start the week, but throughout the entire week. High temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-80s along with plenty of humidity as dew point temperatures push into the upper 60s to lower 70s leading to heat indices (feels-like) likely in the upper 80s to near 90°.
Warm, muggy with periods of showers, thunderstorms this week
The weather pattern will turn more active this week with periods of showers and thunderstorms along with warm and humid conditions. The week will get off to a quiet start on Monday as high temperatures push into the mid-80s under a partly sunny sky. A system will move through the...
Northern Minnesota Braces for Damaging Winds Up to 60 mph
Duluth, MN – Northern Minnesota is facing a week of severe weather, with isolated thunderstorms and damaging winds up to 60 mph expected. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Duluth has issued a warning for residents to stay alert and prepared. According to the NWS, the active weather pattern...
Self-Checkout Limits Continue To Rise At Walmart In Wisconsin
We all know the infamous 10 items or less lane in stores... well now we might be seeing those types of limits in the self-checkout lane in Walmart. This new change could be here sooner than you think. Everyone in Iowa loves to hate on Walmart, but this one might...
Two critically hurt after motorcycle hits deer in Mason City
(ABC News) – Two people are critically injured after a deer accident that happened in Mason City. According to the Cerro Gordo County Sherrif’s Office (CGCSO), authorities responded to Thrush Avenue and 325th Street on a report of a motorcycle hitting a deer on Sunday, July 28 at around 2:30 in the morning.
Jobs Data Show June Was a Record-Setting Month in Rochester Area
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The latest jobs data released by the state shows the Rochester area economy experienced a record-setting month in June. The statistics published by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development shows the size of the local labor force had an all-time high and total employment tied a record set earlier this year.
Minnesota mom’s promise helps to shape bill to curb illicit drug sales on the Web
In the spring of 2020, Devin Norring was a young man with big, bright plans. Though the COVID-19 pandemic had knocked him and many of his peers back on their heels, Devin, his mother Bridgette Norring said, still talked excitedly about a future where he’d move to California and enroll in music school to enhance his natural artistic talents.
Twins reuniting with former outfielder could be a perfect trade deadline move
We've already made a pitch for Kevin Kiermaier or Kevin Pillar as a Byron Buxton security blanket, and I still believe the former is the best option. There is, however, another option as a former Minnesota Twins outfielder might be an equally perfect option. Jake Cave might not be the...
Jobs Data Show June Was a Record-Setting Month in Rochester Area
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The latest jobs data released by the state shows the Rochester area economy experienced a record-setting month in June. The statistics published by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development shows the size of the local labor force had an all-time high and total employment tied a record set earlier this year.
Plenty of dry time the rest of this week, with occasional storm chances but no washouts
Looking past the storm chances to start the work week, there will be plenty of dry time through next weekend. There will be storm chances during the middle of the week, however. Tuesday will be warm and humid, with highs in the mid 80F’s under partly cloudy skies. There is...
More Than 1/2 Of The Twin Cities Largest Shopping Centers Have This Anchor
I was surprised to learn that many of Minnesota's largest shopping centers seem to share the same stores, namely one store, with loose "Minnesota-ties" as one of it's anchor stores. Would you believe that the store that many of Minnesota's largest shopping centers share is...Macy's?. Macy's, which filled the whole...
MINNESOTA DNR ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR PRAIRIE CHICKEN HUNTING LOTTERY
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for this year’s prairie chicken hunting season. The 9 day season begins September 28th and only 125 permits will be issued. The hunt will be held in northwestern Minnesota between St. Hilaire and Breckenridge. The deadline to apply is August 16th.
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