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Authorities seek help finding missing Pine County man
STURGEON LAKE, Minn. -- Authorities are asking for help finding a missing Pine County man Wednesday morning. According to the Pine County Sheriff’s Office, Daniel Imes, 39, left a group home on Settlers Pond Drive in Sturgeon Lake around 6 p.m. Tuesday. He was seen walking through backyards a...
Dangerously Drunk MN Driver Arrested After Being More Than 4x Legal Limit
A Minnesota driver was taken off the road this weekend after deciding to get behind the wheel and drive drunk. The driver was arrested after numerous calls and complaints of a driver being all over the road. At one point during the traffic stop the driver attempted to escape, thankfully they weren't able to, as their blood alcohol content was measured at more than 4 times the limit.
Big Lots Closing Stores Nationwide, Including Minnesota And Wisconsin Locations
Another one bites the dust! A ton of big businesses have announced closures lately, or at the very least, the scaling back of some of their locations. A recent example of this is Italian chain Buca di Beppo, which abruptly closed thirteen locations across the country over the summer. Another...
August primaries set the stage for November elections in Minnesota, Wisconsin
MINNEAPOLIS — The August primaries are in the books in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, setting the table for the main November elections in both states. A jubilant Rep. Ilhan Omar celebrated her win over Don Samuels. In 2022, Omar defeated him by roughly 2,500 votes that primary. This time, she won by a little more than 16,000 votes. She had admitted her near loss was her own fault, that she had taken the race for granted, but this time she put out a massive get-out-the-vote effort. "It's clear she did not do that this time. She spent millions of...
Wild State Cider to Bring Exclusive Drinks to The Minnesota State Fair
DULUTH, Minn. — Wild State Cider is introducing exclusive ciders that are heading to the Minnesota State Fair. Wild State has been serving up its classic ciders at the fair for multiple years, but this year the cidery is bringing in brand new, state fair exclusive ciders. Which includes...
Minnesota lawmakers approved recent election law changes. Here's what you need to know before November.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Closing the door on Minnesota's primary elections Tuesday means campaigns are kicking it into high gear towards the general election, where there will be the presidential contest and key federal and state races on the ballot. This November also marks the first major election since new state election laws took effect.The state legislature in 2023 and most recently this session passed policies aimed at expanding access and increasing protections for voters and poll workers. Here's what you need to know. Pre-voter registration for 16- and 17-year-oldsMinnesotans who are 16 and 17 can pre-register to vote so as soon as...
Did You Know That Railroad Police Exist In Minnesota + Wisconsin?
I was driving to the Nemadji Golf Course in Superior, Wisconsin yesterday and I was running late for my tee time. I noticed in the distance what looked to be a squad car, but it wasn't the normal city's squad car color. Instead, it was a white SUV. I tapped...
Unchecked development, lax regulation push Minnesota lakeshores to the edge
Minnesotans are loving their lakes to death. A statewide culture that long embraced rustic cabins by rugged lakeshores now values large homes with manicured lawns, patios, rock riprap and trees cleared to provide a better view of the water. That generational change is easy to spot these days standing on...
Rocco Baldelli hints at potential IL stint for Byron Buxton after hip injury
So far this season the Minnesota Twins have avoided losing Byron Buxton to some sort of major injury. It's truly miraculous given how the team has been eaten alive by the injury bug, but their luck might be running out. Buxton hasn't suffered anything siginificant, but there's a chance he...
St. Cloud's last Lake George concert postponed
Because of inclement weather, the Summertime by George, 2024 Wednesday night concert has been postponed. "We are exploring options to reschedule a date for a concert that will feature the Fabulous Armadillos and Collective Unconscious bands," said Summertime by George executive committee member Diane Hageman in a release. "The raffle will be extended to the new concert date." ...
Tragic Incident in Fergus Falls: Man Found Deceased Under Vehicle
This past Saturday, A tragic accident occurred at 506 South Mill Street in Fergus Falls on Saturday, resulting in the death of a local man who was found trapped underneath his vehicle. The Fergus Falls Police Department responded to the scene at approximately 12:48 PM after a neighbor reported discovering...
Walz agrees to date for vice presidential debate
By Peter Cox Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has agreed to a date for the first vice presidential debate of the election season. CBS News announced Wednesday that the Democratic governor agreed to debate on CBS this fall. “See you on October 1, JD,” Walz posted on X. Republican Sen. JD Vance, former President Donald Trump’s running mate, […] The post Walz agrees to date for vice presidential debate appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Minnesota governor and vice presidential candidate Tim Walz to hold Omaha rally Saturday
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris' vice presidential pick, will hold a campaign rally in his home state of Nebraska on Saturday, just across the Iowa border in Omaha. The rally was announced via text to Democratic supporters Wednesday afternoon. "We are excited to invite you to a rally with...
How new real estate rules will impact realtors, home buyers
EDINA, Minn. — The experience of buying or selling a home is changing. A recent National Association of Realtors settlement now requires buyers and sellers to negotiate house sale commissions, including who pays and how much.A recent overhaul changed the way realtors get paid to help people buy and sell their homes. It's part of a $418 million settlement announced in March between a nationwide group of homeowners and the National Association of Realtors."For consumers, it's going to be more transparent and it really should be a smooth process," said Jamar Hardy, president of Minneapolis Area Realtors. "Historically, a seller's agent...
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