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Northern Minnesota district tests out 4-day school week starting this fall
CARLTON, Minn. — Students in a northern Minnesota school district will have Fridays off this fall. Carlton, near Duluth, is moving to a four-day school week."What can we do in Carlton to be so big, so different, so unique, so innovative. That Carlton School District would be a school of choice," said Superintendent Donita Stepan.If it sounds like Stepan is making a sales pitch, she is. She's trying to sell people on the district's new four-day school week."We had about 79% of the families that filled out the survey were in support of a four-day week. We had about 99% of...
City leaders aim to expand shelter space ahead of proposed encampment ordinance
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - So much has been made of the proposed ordinance that would criminalize homeless encampments on Duluth city property. At Thursday night’s city council agenda session, leaders focused on some solutions to make sure that if the ordinance passes, there are plenty of places for the unhoused to go.
Swift Police Action Leads to Suspect's Arrest Following Brooklyn Park Dollar Tree Robbery
A brazen daylight robbery at a Brooklyn Park shopping district has come to a swift resolution thanks in part to coordinated police work and modern surveillance. Law enforcement officials reported to, Tip411, that on the afternoon of July 24, at approximately 5:39 pm, officers from the Brooklyn Park Police Department responded to a robbery at the Dollar Tree store located at 8030 Brooklyn Boulevard.
Months after Jayden Kline's body was left on her Fridley driveway, 18-year-old man now charged with murder
MINNEAPOLIS — A man is charged with first-degree murder in last year's shooting death of 18-year-old Fridley resident Jayden Lee Kline.The Anoka County Attorney's Office says the suspect, who is 18, was 17 at the time of the shooting on Dec. 21, 2023. He was originally charged as a juvenile before the attorney's office switched him to adult status. He made his first court appearance on Wednesday.Police say Kline was found shot outside her home off Third Street Northeast and 45th Avenue Northeast, just west of University Avenue. Neighbor Lisa Garcia told WCCO that evening she ran out to give Kline CPR."She seemed like a sweet girl to me. For this to happen was horrible, horrible beyond words," Garcia said. "To be dropped off at their driveway like that, I mean, not dropped off, dumped in the driveway like that, it just feels so personal."Kline had just graduated from Columbia Heights High School where she was a member of the swim team. The suspect was arrested hours after the shooting. It is not clear how he and Kline were connected. His next hearing is set for Oct. 9.NOTE: The original airdate of the video attached to this article is Dec. 22, 2023.
Minnesota man who impaled his leg in construction accident lands at St. Cloud Hospital
Thursday evening, Meeker County deputies rescued a Slayton man and sent him to St. Cloud Hospital via LifeLink. At 6:45 p.m., the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a man who was injured on a job site. Meeker County Deputies, Hutchinson Fire & Rescue, Alina Ambulance and Lifelink III responded to the scene in the 67000 block of CSAH 18 in Ellsworth Township, according to a release. ...
Flash Flooding Possible in Northern Minnesota This Weekend
Duluth, MN – Northern Minnesota is on alert for potential flash flooding this weekend as heavy rains are forecasted to hit the region. The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a warning with a 5 to 30 percent chance of flash flooding, especially in areas north and west of the Iron Range from Sunday afternoon through midday Monday.
Popular Treat Being Recalled Over ‘Undeclared’ Ingredient
If you are a fan of Costco, and you enjoy some of their 'healthier' snacks, you might want to check your labels as there is a 13-state recall for two types of energy bars. Here's what you need to know about the recall. The recall centers around two baked items...
Virginia seeks gap funding for new hotel
VIRGINIA—A new hotel project in Virginia is inching toward construction after the City Council agreed Tuesday to apply for Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Grant Program funding. There was always a gap in funding the $23.4 million project and the grant will help make the bridge, said Mayor Larry Cuffe Jr. The city will also make an adjustment to the already approved partial Tax Increment Financing for the...
Minnesota Bicyclist Suffers Severe Injuries in Crash With SUV at Hwy. 61 Intersection
Wyoming, MN (KROC-AM News)- A bicyclist is fighting for his life after a crash with a vehicle at an eastern Minnesota intersection. Emergency responders were dispatched to the collision shortly after 8:00 Thursday evening. The vehicle involved was an SUV. The State Patrol says the collision occurred at the intersection...
Rep. Pete Stauber says Trump-Vance visit to Minnesota is exciting for the state
Former President Donald Trump is headed to Minnesota this weekend and will be joined by his new choice for a running mate, Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio. 8th District Rep. Pete Stauber says the Trump-Vance rally in St. Cloud is going to be exciting.
Minnesota Braces for Heat and Humidity: Highs Near 100°F Expected
Duluth, MN – Heat and humidity are set to return to northern Minnesota this weekend, with temperatures climbing into the 90s and heat index values approaching 100°F. This warm spell is expected to persist through next week, prompting officials to issue safety advisories for residents and visitors. According...
At Least One St. Cloud Area School Will Offer Boys Volleyball
The Minnesota State High School League approved boys volleyball as a high school sport last year. The first season of boys high school volleyball as a full fledged sport in Minnesota will be during the 2024-2025 school year.
Storms & Heat Saturday... Another First Alert Weather Day
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY - SATURDAY: A few showers and storms may still be around in the early morning hours. Morning lows will once again be warm ranging from the upper 60s to low 70s. While afternoon highs won’t be as sizzlin’ as Friday, it will still be toasty in the southern Valley and parts of NW MN with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. It will still be humid as well, so we are looking at a heat index in the 90s. Storms will likely develop once again in the afternoon into the evening. There is a chance for storms to be severe with wind gusts to 60 mph and hail up to an inch in diameter. An isolated tornado risk is once again possible as well. Remain weather aware!
Several Strong to Severe Storm Chances This Weekend
It is another weekend of back to back to back chances for storms of which some could be on the strong to severe side. Like past weekends there will be a lot of dry hours and some locations won’t see showers or storms. Most chances will come through the evenings and overnight with an exception for Sunday which may start earlier in the afternoon and move into Sunday night.
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