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How to watch: WCCO's 75th Anniversary 1-Hour Special
MINNEAPOLIS — To celebrate 75 years in the business, WCCO is excited to re-air and hour long special that details some of the biggest stories we've covered over the last seven decades. Over the last few months, we've been showing you some of the biggest moments in Minnesota's history nightly. This special takes it a step further, unveiling vintage footage directly from the WCCO archives and includes interviews with some of the station's most iconic anchors, reporters and broadcasters like Don Shelby, Dave Moore, and Mark Rosen. WCCO's history is Minnesota's history. Thanks for helping us tell your story. How to watchWhat: WCCO's 75th Anniversary 1-Hour Special on CBS News MinnesotaDate: July 5, 2024Time: 7 p.m. CTWatch: On CBS News Minnesota on Pluto TV or on the CBS News app on your phone or connected TV.
Minnesota Homeowner Hit With MASSIVE Mortgage Payment Hike: Are YOU Next?!
BLOOMINGTON, MN – Trevor Richards, an IT consultant from Bloomington, Minnesota, is among the many homeowners facing a financial dilemma. When he refinanced his home with an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) in 2017, he enjoyed the benefits of a low introductory rate. But now, as interest rates rise, Trevor’s monthly payments are set to increase by $1,500.
27-year-old man dies after falling from a tree on the Fourth of July
AITKIN, Minn. — A 27-year-old man died after falling from a tree near the shores of Gun Lake in Aitkin on the Fourth of July. According to police Henry M. Cannon was climbing a large white pine tree while celebrating the holiday with friends when a branch broke and he fell approximately 25 feet to the ground. The fall knocked Cannon unconscious and resulted in multiple internal injuries, said authorities. Cannon was transported to Riverwood Hospital and administered lifesaving care. Cannon succumbed to his injuries. Police are still investigating the incident.
Tales from School – Part 1
As Hibbing High School celebrates 100 years since it was dedicated, it seems like a good time to look back at some of the interesting stories in its history. This will continue on next weekend’s Years of Yore page. The stories that follow come from a variety of sources. Enjoy reading about the “Castle in the Wilderness” while you raise a toast the school, its builders, the many teachers and staff through the years, and the thousands of graduates. Maybe you are even enjoying a...
Mexican photographer Xavier Tavera places immigrant experience at forefront of American history
Other events this weekend include an exhibit in White Bear Lake celebrating Black motherhood, and the Taste of Minnesota’s two-day festival featuring local flavors, music and art in downtown Minneapolis. The post Mexican photographer Xavier Tavera places immigrant experience at forefront of American history appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Dash cam shows CMV driver taking evasive action to save motorcyclist in Minneapolis
A CMV driver’s dash cam captured a harrowing close call with a motorcyclist who lost control in Minneapolis on Monday. The video was captured by a dump truck driver on I-35W at Hennepin Avenue. In the video, you can see a motorcycle rider losing control and striking the guardrail...
Minneapolis murder suspect to return to Olmsted County if released from Hennepin jail
(ABC 6 News) – The suspect in a Minneapolis murder case appeared in Olmsted County Court Friday on one charge of interfering with a dead body. Margot Lewis appeared remotely Friday, July 5, where Judge Debra Jacobson and the prosecution determined that if the defendant was released from Hennepin County custody in the future, Lewis would return to Olmsted County custody on $1M bail.
The Biochar King of Minneapolis
Minneapolis may be the only city in the country with a carbon sequestration program manager on staff. Now, Jim Doten — who holds that title — is about to realize his dream of starting up one of the first municipally owned and operated carbon removal projects. The Minnesota metropolis has just purchased its very own biomass pyrolyzer, a machine that heats up tree clippings in a low-oxygen environment and turns them into a form of charcoal called biochar. As the wood grew, it sucked carbon out of the air during photosynthesis; as biochar, that carbon becomes stable for hundreds of...
Mpls health commissioner focuses on substance abuse, racial equity, climate
His own experience with deep poverty informs his work. A career in professional football is what Damōn Chaplin had in mind when he matriculated to Norwich University, a private senior military college located in Northfield, Vermont. An injury ended those dreams, but the Boston native wasn’t deterred. When he transferred to Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, to study biology, it was “all about academics.”
North Shore Lumber Opens with Competitive Prices and Quality Commitment
My husband and I are embarking on the next phase of the construction on our property. This means spending a lot of money on supplies and also spending a lot of money on gas to go back and forth to Duluth. That’s a 2-hour ride in the truck and, sometimes, it’s for something small that has halted the big project. It’s frustrating to take a huge chunk out of the day to retrieve the supplies you need to keep moving forward.
Cal Poly Alumni Makes Debut For Minnesota Twin in MLB 7.05.2024
Cal Poly alumni, and San Luis Obispo native, Brooke Thomas Lee, has been called up to the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon during their game against the Detroit Tigers. Lee is now the 24th Cal Poly baseball player to make it to the majors, and the 15th under his father, Cal Poly baseball head coach Larry Lee.
Twins vs. Astros: Odds, spread, over/under - July 5
Pablo Lopez will toe the rubber for the Minnesota Twins (49-38) on Friday, July 5 against the Houston Astros (45-42), who will counter with Shawn Dubin. The first pitch will be thrown at 8:10 PM ET at Target Field. The favored Twins have -159 moneyline odds against the underdog Astros,...
Vikings Floated as Destination for Former $64 Million Champ in Free Agency
The Minnesota Vikings have done a lot to remake their roster on both sides of the ball this offseason, taking advantage of the draft, trades, and free agency. One lingering question mark is a pass rush that offers a lot of promise but little in the way of a sure-fire game-changer. The Vikings drafted Dallas Turner and signed Jonathan Greenard to replace Danielle Hunter, who signed with Greenard’s former team, the Houston Texans.
Questions Answered: A Thielen Trade, Vikings’ Next Draft Need, Greg Joseph
The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the July 4th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion. If you have questions, please email them to [email protected]. Questions Answered: A Thielen Trade, Next Draft Need, Greg Joseph. Also, please note: These are opinion-based responses....
Walk To Be Held To Show Support For Discontinued Spanish Mass
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- Waite Park Community members will have a walk in support of a Spanish Mass. The St. Cloud Diocese has decided to discontinue the Spanish Mass at St. Joesph's Catholic Church after 23 years. Church members say they met with the diocese to try to find...
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