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Dashcam video shows prior crashes of Minnesota trooper charged in Rochester fatal wreck
ROCHESTER – The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has released dashcam video showing four on-duty crashes Trooper Shane Roper was involved in prior to a wreck in May that left a young woman dead. Roper was disciplined for his driving following all four crashes but continued patrol duty until...
Spirit Mountain's alpine coaster offers thrills and beautiful views of Lake Superior
DULUTH, Minn. — When people think of Spirit Mountain in Duluth, they think of downhill skiing. But that's not the only downhill thrill you'll find there."We love looking at the different seasons and how we excel in it," said Jon Regenold, Spirit Mountain Recreation Area. "The full name is the Timber Twister, Alpine Coaster." The twister has been on the mountain for nearly 15 years. It's more than a half mile long and it takes about seven minutes to reach the end."In order to go forward you push forward. In order to slow down you pull back, and...
Police seek suspect after firework set off in fountain outside Duluth City Hall
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Police are searching for the man who they believed set off a firework inside the fountain outside City Hall Thursday morning. Around 7:30 a.m., police received reports of an explosion at Priley Circle, where Duluth’s City Hall is located. They determined the loud noise was...
Man Airlifted To Twin Cities Hospital With Serious Burns
(KNSI) – A Winsted man was seriously burned over a significant amount of his body Thursday afternoon. The 53-year-old was helping family with outdoor yard cleanup in Dassel Township. He tried to use a gasoline-type accelerant to start a brush pile on fire. The flames came back on the man, leading to severe burns on his skin.
Gragson named Lakes Area United Way Executive Director
The Lakes Area United Way (LAUW) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Gragson as the new executive director, effective July 8. Gragson brings a wealth of experience in leadership within both the nonprofit and private sectors. According to Kim Blank, Board Chair, “Bob brings a wealth of experience, working with United Ways, both larger and smaller, in his career. We are excited to have his expertise to support the continued stability and growth of Lakes Area United Way.” ...
Central Minnesota Non-Profit Gives Offers Special Treatment
There are many organizations out there who have the mission of helping people. Thankfully we have these people who make the needs of others a priority. Helping people can come in many different forms. For some the help is in the form of funding, or it could be providing a service that otherwise isn’t available or is hard to afford.
Virtual Ice Fishing Tournament Changes Ownership
BRAINERD (WJON News) -- America's Virtual Ice Fishing Tournament based in Brainerd is transitioning to a new owner. The Brainerd Jaycees have released a statement that "America's Ice Fishing Tournament" is transitioning ownership to Confidence Learning Center. Confidence Learning Center's Executive Director Travis Grossman says, 'It's a great tournament platform,...
Bird flu worries prompt changes to popular 'Miracle of Birth Center' at Minnesota State Fair
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A popular event at the Minnesota State Fair that features an array of baby farm animals and their moms will go on this year — but without birthing cows as fears of bird flu create worry within the dairy cattle industry. State agricultural industry officials...
What would happen if Gov. Tim Walz became Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate?
MINNEAPOLIS — Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic nominee following President Biden's departure from the race, is vetting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as a potential running mate. But what would happen in Minnesota if he gets selected and becomes a heartbeat away from the presidency? The state constitution says in the event of a vacancy, Lieutenant Gov. Peggy Flanagan would become governor, and the president of the state Senate, Sen. Bobby Joe Champion, would elevate to lieutenant governor. Larry Jacobs, director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the University of Minnesota, said during the campaign there would unlikely be...
How Iowa National Guard soldiers balance part-time service on top of busy lives
LITTLE FALLS, Minnesota (Gray Television Iowa Capitol Bureau) - This week, around 3,000 soldiers from the Iowa National Guard are undergoing their annual summer training in Minnesota. Most of these soldiers aren’t in uniform full-time. 80% of Iowa’s soldiers in the National Guard serve part-time. Captain Tim Hadley...
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