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Minnesota Reels from Weekend Storms
(KNSI) – Power is still out in some areas, and cleanup continues after severe weather raked Minnesota over the weekend. Widespread reports of wind damage and large hail occurred with the rounds of thunderstorms from July 13th and 14th. Some of the largest hail came out of a strong supercell dropping hail stones around Big Lake and Monticello the size of softballs. Elsewhere, hail between the size of golf balls to hen’s eggs. Numerous downed branches and trees were also reported stretching from Alexandria through central Minnesota to the Twin Cities. The highest wind gust recorded at the St. Cloud Airport was 49 miles an hour. Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport saw a 62 mile an hour wind gust. Alexandria and Sauk Centre saw wind gusts in the 50s. One tornado was also confirmed in Rice County. Damage there was mostly to crops. St. Cloud officially recorded 2.2″ of rain on Saturday.
Jules Edwards advocated for her autistic kids — then learned she’s autistic, too
She became committed to making the world a better place for generations to come. In celebration of Disability Pride Month, throughout July MPR News is featuring stories about Minnesotans with disabilities who are making an impact. See more at mprnews.org/changemakers. Jules Edwards is a Twin Cities-based Anishinaabe autistic author and...
Randy Moss Breaks from the Crowd with QB1 Endorsement for Vikings
Minnesota Vikings fans want to see Sam Darnold start the season for the purple team. Randy Moss disagrees. Randy Moss Breaks from the Crowd with QB1 Endorsement for Vikings. Moss joined Kay Adams on Monday, covering an array of NFL-themed topics while also endorsing rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy as Minnesota’s Week 1 starter.
Justin Jefferson offers interesting answer on Kirk Cousins' free agency decision
While Kirk Cousins arguably upgraded offenses this offseason there is no denying losing the force that is Justin Jefferson. Jefferson's ability to make insane catches look easy is just a part of what has put him in the conversation as the league's best receiver. The position is as deep as...
Boyfriend with history of abuse admits to murdering Hopkins woman
MINNEAPOLIS — In a Hennepin County Courtroom filled with family and friends of Danicka Bergeson Monday morning, the man accused of murdering her last summer admitted to the crime. Matthew Brenneman, 40, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder while under a restraining order. He also admitting to a pair of...
1 dead, 2 injured in northeast Minneapolis shooting
MINNEAPOLIS — One person is dead and two others are recovering in the hospital after a shooting in northeast Minneapolis late Sunday. Police said officers were called to the 2500 block of Central Avenue northeast at around 9:45 p.m. on reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found...
Cards, Cash Stolen at Wedding Venue in Sartell
The Sartell Police Department are reporting gift cards and gifts were taken from a wedding venue when the wedding reception was going on. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crime Stoppers says this has happened multiple times in the past week in the area.
Torrential rains lead to near-average runoff forecast for Missouri River basin
(Omaha) -- Torrential rains in parts of South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota have led to a near-average runoff forecast in 2024 for the Missouri River Basin. That was the message from U.S. Army Corps of Engineer officials during its monthly update Thursday. Since the last monthly update, heavy rainfall led to severe flooding in parts of northwest Iowa and minor to moderate flooding along the downstream Missouri River. For June, corps officials say runoff above Sioux City was 6.6 million acre-feet, or 119% of average and 2.6 million acre-feet higher than the forecast. Thus, Ryan Larsen Corps Engineer Adam Larsen says the 2024 calendar year runoff forecast for the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City has increased to 24.6 million acre-feet, or 96% of average.
Cheryl Reeve Said What Everybody Thinks About Caitlin Clark Out Loud
On Sunday, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever came into Minneapolis and took down the Minnesota Lynx, 81-74. Clark's appearance led to yet another record-setting, sellout crowd. Sunday's attendance at the Target Center marked the largest regular-season crowd in the franchise's history, trailing ...
New Law Allows Minnesota Breweries to Sell THC Drinks on Tap
A new law took effect on July 1st, 2024 in Minnesota that now allows breweries to sell hemp-derived, THC-infused drinks on tap. This is big news for breweries who already were making and selling their own THC drinks in cans. THC on Tap at Minnesota Breweries. Plenty of breweries across...
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