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Kernels lose walkoff heartbreaker; will host Maple Plain in first round of playoffs
HUTCHINSON – TheCokato Kernels lost a heartbreaker to Hutchinson to end North Star League play. Cokato held a 4-2 lead after eight innings, as ace Steve Schmitt kept the potent Huskies lineup at bay. Unfortunately, in the bottom of the ninth the Huskies’ Marcus Hahn hit a grand slam...
MyPillow eviction suit dismissed for Shakopee outlet store
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — Editor's note: The video above first aired on KARE 11 in March 2024. Attorneys for a Shakopee landlord said their client has voluntarily dismissed an eviction suit against the company MyPillow, but not without cost to the company and CEO Mike Lindell. According to Scott County...
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,...
Discovery of Thousands of Fentanyl Pills in Minnesota Hotel Room Leads to Federal Guilty Plea
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Minnesota man is now awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to a charge connected to a massive fentanyl bust. A news release issued Thursday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota says the bust happened at a Twin Cities hotel in February. Law enforcement found...
Embark on an adventure with Hackensack Lions Club Lion Safari
Roar into adventure at the Northwoods Art & Book Festival with the Hackensack Lions Club LION SAFARI: A Wild Journey Awaits! Feel the excitement build as the Lion Safari roars onto the scene at the Northwoods Art & Book Festival Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s theme, “A Wild Journey Awaits!” sets the stage for an unforgettable adventure. ...
Man carjacked, shot near Loring Park
MINNEAPOLIS — A man is fighting for his life after apparently being carjacked and shot overnight near Loring Park in Minneapolis. Police said in a release that officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Oak Grove St. just before 2 a.m. on reports of a shooting. Arriving squads found a man suffering from apparent life-threatening gunshot wounds, and started lifesaving efforts until paramedics arrived. The victim was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center.
Vikings can't catch a break as another CB leaves practice due to injury
24 hours after the Minnesota Vikings lost cornerback Mekhi Blackmon to a season-ending knee injury during their training camp practice, the team was met with yet another injury in their secondary. In the middle of Thursday's training camp practice, Vikings corner Shaquill Griffin went down with an injury after intercepting...
Camp Nenookaasi occupants say Minneapolis didn’t give them notice before surprise evictions
Three homeless encampments in south Minneapolis were evicted. The post Camp Nenookaasi occupants say Minneapolis didn’t give them notice before surprise evictions appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Iron Rangers celebrate 90th birthdays in car same age as them
HIBBING, Minn. (Northern News Now) - In 1934 FDR was president, the average yearly income was $1,600 and a gallon of gas cost 10 cents. Recently some Iron Rangers who were born that year gathered for a special birthday celebration in Hibbing and Pengilly. On the highway of life, some...
Cook County & Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) Board approves three-year strategic plan
From the Cook County & Grand Marais EDA - July 25, 2024. In July, the Cook County & Grand Marais Economic Development Authority (EDA) Board approved a strategic plan that will guide our work over the next three years, and we’re excited to share more about that process and identified goals.
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.
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