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St. Joseph company breaks ground on $20M factory
ST. JOSEPH – Adam Hansen launched his own cabinetry business 20 years ago, when he was just 21 years old and had $1,500 to invest. In the intervening two decades, it steadily grew — initially from A-Cab Custom Woodworking (when it employed, well, him) to Hansen & Company Woodworks a few years ago, when he reached 60 employees running three different divisions in architectural millwork, stone countertop fabrication and metalworks/upholstery. ...
Sartell Coach Making Wheels On The Bus Go Round & Round
SARTELL (WJON News) -- A Sartell-St. Stephen High School coach is going the extra mile to get his team to their events. Greg Henning is entering his 5th season as the Sabres Cross Country Coach and he recently earned his Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a bus endorsement. Having his...
Person in Custody After Allegedly Trying to Rob Someone Outside a Central Minnesota Burger King Restaurant
(KNSI) – A suspect is in custody after allegedly trying to rob someone outside the Little Falls Burger King. According to authorities, it happened just after 9:00 Monday night. Witnesses said the victim was held up at gunpoint outside the restaurant. Investigators got a description and quickly identified the suspect. They were able to track them down and get them into custody.
Spotlight: Popular Dinner Theater Returning to Sauk Rapids
SAUK RAPIDS (WJON News) -- Another dinner theater production is coming to downtown Sauk Rapids. Central Minnesota Theatre is teaming up with Lost Times Tavern for a "Dine and Drama". They also teamed up for a series of dinner theatre shows back in February. The three-course dinner and three one-act...
Storm damages roof top unit at Willmar High School
(Willmar MN-) Last evening, a storm swept through the Willmar area, causing damage to Willmar Senior High School. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The storm caused a rooftop unit to topple, resulting in punctures in the roof, which allowed water to enter the building. Despite the damage, the school district is hopeful the unit will still be functional. Chappell Central is currently on site repairing the rooftop unit, while West Central Roofing is addressing the roof damage.
Kandiyohi County Board suspends asking for rent from Prairie Lakes Youth Programs
(Willmar MN-) It's been more than 6 weeks since lightning hit the roof of the Prairie Lakes Youth Program's unsecured building in Willmar, starting a fire and causing the building to be evacuated. Last week the Kandiyohi County Board took action to help out the program while they figure out what their next step should be. Because of the fire and damage caused in the course of fighting it, the building has been unusable. The 9 juveniles that were housed there have been moved to the secure building next door, and the three staff members have also had to relocate there. County Board Member Steve Gardner says last week the board voted to halt rent payments to Prairie Lakes for 7 months...
Results From Pierz Commercial Club’s 2nd Annual Walkin’ Wings Contest
Over the weekend, the Pierz Commercial Club held its second annual Walkin' Wings contest. In addition to the wing contest, they added a Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned event, and we now have the results of who took home some hardware and a chunk of change. Starting with the Walkin' Wings...
Tim Walz to visit Milwaukee on Labor Day, highlight union strength
MILWAUKEE — On Labor Day, Gov. Tim Walz will spearhead the Harris-Walz campaign's nationwide series of events in Milwaukee. Walz and his wife, Gwen, will spend their Labor Day in Milwaukee to support union workers and emphasize the Harris-Walz administration's pro-union stance. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris will travel...
Man Arrested After Climbing Onto Roof of H.E. Everson in Devils Lake
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A man is facing trespassing charges after climbing onto the roof of H.E. Everson in Devils Lake. Officers were called to the store Sunday for a report of a man on the roof. Police called the fire department for a ladder and the man...
Minnesota ethanol producers excited to see bipartisan support for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
ROCHESTER, Minn.- The Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce released a statement on Monday, Aug. 26 congratulating U.S. Representatives Adam Finstad (R) and Angie Craig (D) for their work with the Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus to promote cleaner fuel for commercial airlines and the potential business that support could bring to the state of Minnesota.
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