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Minnesota weather: More scattered storms, still humid on Tuesday
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Tuesday will feature hit-or-miss storms with patchy sunshine, but a break from the humidity and rain is right around the corner. A cold front is moving through, sparking showers and storms on Tuesday morning. Western Minnesota is waking up to rain and rumbles that could reach the metro by mid to late morning.
Apparent murder-suicide in Minnetonka claims two lives
Two people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Minnetonka last week, according to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office. Minnetonka police have not released any statements about the incident, but medical examiner’s reports indicate Patricia A. Spitzmueller, 71, and Kenneth R. Spitzmueller, 76, both died from gunshot wounds in an apartment on the 12200 block of Minnetonka Boulevard on Thursday evening.
Young Minnesota voters energized by Kamala Harris' candidacy
MINNEAPOLIS — Young people will play a big role in determining the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. A Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics Harvard Youth Poll showed 53% of young voters will "definitely be voting" in the election. "A lot has been going on, with Biden dropping out and everything and I don't know, it's so stressful right now," said Hayden Morris. She's 18 years old and will be voting for the first time in this year's election. The possibility of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the democratic nominee has energized some young voters in Minneapolis."I'm excited about the prospect of finally having...
American Pickers TV Show Wants Minnesota Junk!
American Pickers is a popular reality television show that wants your junk Minnesota!. American Pickers premiered on the History Channel in 2010. The show follows antique and collectible pickers as they travel across the United States, searching for valuable items in people's homes, barns, sheds, and other locations. Mike Wolfe...
Gov. Walz to announce $200 million grant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Minnesota
(ABC 6 News) — On Tuesday, July 23rd, Gov. Tim Walz will visit a nonprofit in New Hope to announce a $200 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Minnesota’s food system. Gov. Walz will be...
Minn. man pleads guilty in armed robbery case
BARRON COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - A Minnesota man pleaded guilty Friday in the armed robbery and assault of an elderly man in Barron in December. Court documents show that on July 19, 33-year-old Ryan Charpentier of Little Canada, Minn., pleaded guilty to armed robbery as party to a crime with an increased penalty for an elder person victim. Charpentier was charged as one of two suspects in the armed robbery and assault of an elderly man in Barron, Wis., on Dec. 19, 2023.
Child Remains Critical After Brooklyn Park Dog Attack
A child remains in critical condition after an attack by two dogs in Brooklyn Park. Arriving officers found two pitbulls attacking a three-year-old. Officers fired their service weapons at the dogs, killing one and wounding another. According to Brooklyn Park Police Inspector Elliot Faust, the child was transported to the...
Vikings make touching gesture for family of late CB Khyree Jackson
It’s been a little over two weeks since the tragic passing of Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson.It was revealed on Monday morning that the team plans to honor Jackson’s memory and will make a heartfelt gesture for his family, according to The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov.“The Vikings will cover a significant portion of the funeral expenses for Khyree Jackson, who tragically passed away in a car accident earlier this month,” Meirov tweeted. “They will also pay out the remainder of his signing bonus to his estate and honor him with a decal on their helmets this season. His No....
Royce Lewis Says He is Being Assigned to St. Paul for a Rehab Assignment
The Minnesota Twins are sending Royce Lewis on a rehab assignment, before allowing him to return to the lineup. The post Royce Lewis Says He is Being Assigned to St. Paul for a Rehab Assignment appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
Armed standoff on I-35 shuts highway down for hours on Sunday; First responders celebration tonight at Spring Creek Park; Correction to Northwest Area report
Yesterday, I-35 was shut down just south of Northfield for several hours due to a standoff between law enforcement and one man with a handgun. According to a statement issued by the Rice County Sheriff’s Office, the 41-year-old man stopped his vehicle on northbound Interstate 35 just outside of the Faribault city limits. The suspect exited the vehicle, produced a handgun, and made his way into the southbound traffic lanes.
Minnesotan’s Can Get “Thrifty” Thanks to This Website
As the realization that summer is over half-way gone, if you’ve been in a store recently you’ve noticed that school supplies are already readily available so parents can begin to make purchases for the upcoming school year. According to an article from PR Newswire about how much it...
Three northwest Minnesota service stations receive Minnesota Department of Agriculture grant money
(KNOX) – Argyle Clark in Argyle; Hallock Cenex in Hallock; and Station 59 in Thief River Falls are three of 16 Minnesota service stations to receive $3 million in grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to increase access to… and sales of motor fuel blends containing at least 15% ethanol.
Miss Minnesota Visits St. Cloud To Help Local Nonprofit
(KNSI) – Royalty visits St. Cloud. Miss Minnesota Emily Schumacher was at Territory Golf Club on Monday for a golf scramble benefitting Advocates For Health. Schumacher hopes to be a doctor one day and she is stressing heart health through CPR training and AED accessibility as her community service initiative.
Minnesota #DNR Conservation Officer Reports-July 22, 2024
CO Tom Hutchins (Crookston) reports taking bear-related complaints this week. Time was also spent checking anglers and watercraft operators on area lakes. ATV activity was also monitored. CO Andrew Ladzinski (Bemidji #1) spent time patrolling local lakes and assisting with CO Academy duties. He followed up on calls for service....
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