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A Big Change Is Now Happening at McDonald’s in Minnesota
A major change is taking place at McDonald's restaurants across the country, and may have already happened here in Minnesota. Anytime a major fast-food chain makes a change, it's big news. Especially when it's a fast-food staple like McDonald's, which has a TON of locations across the U.S. and right in our own backyards in Minnesota. This Visual Capitalist story says McDonald's has 13,444 locations in the U.S., second only to Starbucks and Subway.
Sheriff: 2 Pounds of Suspected Methamphetamine Found in Vehicle
PINE RIVER (WJON News) -- Sheriff's deputies discovered a large amount of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop. The Cass County Sheriff says on Wednesday investigators conducted a traffic stop on Highway 371 in rural Pine River. A police dog was used to search the vehicle. They say about two...
Moondance Jam offers refunds after online backlash following lineup switch
WALKER, Minn. (FOX 9) - A popular music festival in northern Minnesota will offer refunds after all following an announcement that its lineup will be drastically changed this year – just two weeks before it’s scheduled to happen. Scheduled for July 18-20 in Walker, Minnesota, Moondance Jam was...
The Vikings’ Offense Has Room for Four New Starters
The quarterback spot, of course, stands out above all others, but the Vikings’ offense is offering opportunity elsewhere. Earlier in the week, there was a consideration of the defense and the (potentially) five new starters. Plus, there was the original inspiration: Dustin Baker’s consideration of new starters over on Vikings Territory. In Week 1, T.J. Hockenson is likely on the sideline, but the tight end is being excluded since he’ll be resuming his TE1 status once healthy. The names below are for players who are sliding into season-long openings.
Willi Castro is making MLB history this season with the Twins
Imagine, as a Manager, your star player goes down injured, and you aren’t sure when they will return. This can be an unnerving thought as you try to keep the team competitive during a long season. This can even be made worse when you’re the manager of the Minnesota...
The Search Continues for Missing Henning Man
Henning, MN – As of July 5th, 2024, Robert Shaw has not been located. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for Robert “Bob” Shaw of rural Henning. Shaw is believed to have walked away from his residence on State Highway 29 south of...
New north Minneapolis trail construction set to begin next week
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Construction is set to begin next week on a mixed-use riverfront trail in north Minneapolis that will extend a popular regional trail. The new riverfront trail segment will connect Ole Olson Park and the 26th Avenue North Overlook, creating a new 1,000-foot trail in the process that officials hope will add "new riverside experiences" to the area for pedestrians and cyclists. The trail also connects the 26th Avenue North Overlook to the downtown riverfront and the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway – a 51-mile continuous bike/walk trail that circles most of Minneapolis.
Simone Biles Calls Out Training Conditions Amid Olympic Trials Lead
Simone Biles enters the final round of the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials with a commanding lead, having finished the first night with a score of 58.900. Jordan Chiles follows in second place with 56.400, and Suni Lee rounds out the top three with 56.025. Biles, however, raised eyebrows with her...
Willmar School District considering installing solar panels on 5 school buildings
(Willmar MN-) The Willmar School District is preparing to apply for a grant to put solar panels on the roofs of 5 school district buildings. Superintendent Dr. Bill Adams says the panels would generate electricity and save on the district's energy bill... Your browser does not support the audio element.
Register Your Neighborhood For National Night Out
(KNSI) – The St. Cloud Police Department is inviting neighborhood associations across the city to organize events to tie into National Night Out. This year’s event will be on August 6th from 5:00 to 9:30 p.m. Block parties, cookouts, ice cream socials, contests, and games are just some of the activities planned each year. National Night Out is an annual event that aims to strengthen the ties between communities and the first responders who serve them.
Teen convicted in high-speed chase but avoids jail time
CHIPPEWA FALLS — An Altoona teen won’t face jail time after leading police on a high-speed chase in February. Evan E. Harper, 19, 2219 Hillside Road, hit speeds of 106 mph during the chase, which began when he fled an underage party. As part of a deferred prosecution plea agreement, he will avoid any jail time. Harper pleaded no contest this week in Chippewa County Court to a felony-level charge...
Bloomington police chief discusses police car karaoke and AI facial recognition at Mall of America
ListenBloomington police chief discusses police car karaoke and AI facial recognition at Mall of America. The Bloomington Police Department is trying a new way to engage with the community, a car karaoke YouTube series. Bloomington Police Chief Booker T. Hodges is the creator and host. “I take the blame or...
Name Of Driver Who Died In Polk County Crash Released
POLK COUNTY (DrydenWire) - On Monday, July 1, 2024, at 11:36 AM, the Polk County Communications Center received a report of a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 63, north of 50th Avenue. Law enforcement and first responders were dispatched to the scene. According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, a...
Start Time For St. Cloud Fireworks Moved
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The start time for the 4th of July fireworks in St. Cloud has been moved. St. Cloud Area Fireworks Board Executive Director Christina Buttenhoff says because of inclement weather that is supposed to move into the area later this evening the 4th of July fireworks at Hester Park have been moved up to 9:00 p.m.
Minnesota high school graduates reflect on challenges in college admissions, financial aid
Mariam Elias, a recent graduate of White Bear Lake Area High School, can’t bank on using her or her family’s money to pay for four years of schooling. For her, working for scholarships and seeing what she qualified for was essential, so she planned to apply for federal student aid as soon as she could. […] The post Minnesota high school graduates reflect on challenges in college admissions, financial aid appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
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