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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.
Stearns County Sheriff’s Office investigating death of Faribault man
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Family and friends are mourning the loss of a Faribault man as investigators try to determine what happened. Authorities in St. Cloud responded to Veterans Bridge downtown around noon on Friday, July 12, after reports that someone had jumped. A St. Cloud Police Officer confirmed...
Jim Carrey’s Private Collection Heads to Auction, a Designer Showhouse Takes Over a Minneapolis Castle, and More News
From significant business changes to noteworthy product launches, there’s always something new happening in the world of design. In this biweekly roundup, AD PRO has everything you need to know. Design Happenings. Jim Carrey’s stash of art and design is heading to auction. Funnyman Jim Carrey is also...
Kids Can Take Class To Learn How To Stay Home Alone
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- Kids can take part in a special class to gain skills for when they have to stay home by themselves. The Waite Park Police Department's Home Alone Safety Class will teach kids ages 9-12 a variety of topics such as preparing to stay home alone, online safety, basic first aid, fire and severe weather safety, and more.
Minnesota LEMA President alarmed by 15% increase in officer deaths so far this year
CRYSTAL, MINN. — Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association President Brian Hubbard of Crystal says every officer goes to work every day knowing they may be called to make the ultimate sacrifice. But he says, “When it actually happens I think we are freshly reminded, both us and our families, of the potential of that sacrifice. And so I think it always becomes a vivid reminder especially when it happens close to home.”
Law Enforcement in Rice and Foley Looking for New PAL’s
For many parents, finding things for their kids to do during the summer is an ongoing challenge. And for a lot of those parents, they would like to be able to have their kids learn from the activity in some way. For those in the Rice community, you’ve got an...
Two Hurt in Crash Involving Motorcycle, Pickup in Benton County
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Two people on a motorcycle were hurt in a crash with a pickup. The Minnesota State Patrol says both vehicles were traveling on 35th Avenue Northeast to go north on Highway 23 when they collided at about 1:00 p.m. Sunday. Twenty-five-year-old Derrick Lamont of Onamia...
80s Christian Pop Star Coming To Minnesota This Fall
PRIOR LAKE (WJON News) -- An Award-winning contemporary Christian music star is coming to Minnesota. 6-time Grammy-winning artist Amy Grant will take the stage at Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake on October 12th. In addition to her 6 Grammys, Grant has 26 Dove Awards, a star on the Hollywood...
Homeowners warned about 'storm chasers' following damaging hail
ST MICHAEL, Minnesota — Fast winds, hail, rain, thunder and lightning lit up parts of Minnesota this past weekend. As many homeowners pick up the pieces from the severe weather, residents in Big Lake reported so-called "storm chasers" were out going door to door. The Better Business Bureau refers to storm chasers as illegitimate contractors who seek to exploit victims of severe weather.
MnDOT wants to know what you think as it expands EV charging stations
MINNESOTA, USA — Where do you want to see more electric vehicle fast charging stations? That is what the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) wants to know. A new survey is launched asking people a number of questions, including if you own or plan to buy an EV, how many miles you drive a day, barriers to owning an EV, and where you think EV fast charging stations should be placed.
Kids Can Take Class To Learn How To Stay Home Alone
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- Kids can take part in a special class to gain skills for when they have to stay home by themselves. The Waite Park Police Department's Home Alone Safety Class will teach kids ages 9-12 a variety of topics such as preparing to stay home alone, online safety, basic first aid, fire and severe weather safety, and more.
Little Falls Man Hurt After Motorcycle Crash Friday
SWAN RIVER TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- A Little Falls man was hurt after crashing his motorcycle on Friday. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office got the call about a crash south of Little Falls just after 7:00 p.m. Authorities responded to the scene near Great River Road and 130th Avenue. The...
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