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With no DFL endorsement, race to replace longtime DFL rep from Winona is wide open
Editor’s note: The Reformer is covering the 15 or so races that will determine control of the Minnesota Legislature. For a primer on the battleground races, including loads of easy-to-read data on the districts, read our first story in the series. WINONA — Two Democrats and a Republican are vying to replace one of Minnesota’s longest-serving […] The post With no DFL endorsement, race to replace longtime DFL rep from Winona is wide open appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
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.
Man jumps to his death from St. Cloud bridge
(St. Cloud MN-) The Stearns County Sheriff's Department is investigating the death of a man who jumped off The Veteran's Bridge over the Mississippi River in St. Cloud. At noon last Friday the St. Cloud Police Department, St. Cloud Fire Department, and Stearns County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of the Veterans Bridge over the Mississippi River after receiving information an individual jumped off the bridge into the river. A St. Cloud Police Officer arrived and confirmed someone was floating south on the surface of the water before losing sight of the person. The Stearns County Sonar Team responded to the area to conduct a water search and they were able to spot a possible body around 3:22 p.m. The Stearns/Benton Dive Team located a deceased male in the river in approximately 14 feet of water. The male was later identified by the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office as 56-year-old Douglas Ingram of Faribault.
Two Hurt in Stearns County Crash Near St. Rosa
ST. ROSA (WJON News) -- Two people had to be taken to the hospital after a crash north of St. Rosa last week. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened at the intersection of County Roads 17 and 35 just after 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Authorities say 76-year-old Mary...
St. Cloud Man Sentenced for 2022 Murder
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A man who pleaded guilty for his role in a 2022 St. Cloud murder has been sentenced. A Stearns County judge Monday afternoon sentenced 55-year-old Paul Coleman to 16 years in prison for the shooting death of 39-year-old Michael Batsche. Coleman pleaded guilty to aiding...
Call Her Lollipop Lily: Today’s Pet of the Week!
We're not sure if she does a shaky rockin' dance, but you don't want to pass up your chance...with Lollipop Lily, today's Pet of the Week from Tri-County Humane Society!. Lollipop Lily is a neutered 4-month-old mixed breed. She's a bit bashful, but friendly. Not much else is known about Lollipop Lily, as she came to TCHS with her brothers and sisters from another facility. Stop by TCHS and see if Lollipop Lily is the perfect flavor of furry friend for your family!
All-area softball team released: Who from central MN was the best players of 2024?
SAINT CLOUD – With two teams making high school state tournaments at the end of the spring season, mid-Minnesota had no shortage of softball talent this year. The 2024 St. Cloud Times All-Area softball teams are stacked from top to bottom, starting with an athlete from Kimball, St. Cloud Cathedral, ROCORI and the St. Cloud Crush vying for the title of St. Cloud Times Softball Player of the Year.
Officials Offer Tips To Avoid Home Repair Scams After Storms
(KNSI) – Severe weather cut through central Minnesota this weekend, causing damage to homes. Officials are reminding you to avoid scams when finding a contractor to make repairs. Clearwater and Monticello saw hail the size of softballs, as much as four inches in diameter. Wind gusts whipped up to...
New St. Cloud downtown director named
Rachel Lolmasteymaugh says she has a “deep love” for her hometown. Lolmasteymaugh became director of the Downtown Alliance at the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce in early July. “When I was offered this position, I was seeking a change that aligned with my career aspirations," she said....
St. Cloud's newest ice cream shop serves up homemade honey lavender and caramel latte
ST. CLOUD — There's a new artisan ice cream shop in St. Cloud. Jupiter Moon Ice Cream of St. Joseph, which serves hand-crafted ice cream, opened a second location in June in the old gift shop in Munsinger Gardens. The shop experiments with roughly 100 flavors, rotating them across...
Minneapolis works to clear storm debris and fix thousands of power outages across metro area
Thousands of Minneapolis and Twin Cities metro residents remained without power Monday afternoon following severe thunderstorms over the weekend, but electric utility and city cleanup officials said the vast majority of outages will be fixed by Tuesday. As of Monday afternoon, there were roughly 12,000 Xcel Energy customers in Minnesota...
Minnesota Vikings fans claim Jordan Addison has been released by NFL team following ‘DUI arrest’ after social media spot
MINNESOTA Vikings fans believe wide receiver Jordan Addison was released by the NFL team after being arrested on Friday. The 22-year-old Vikings wideout was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he was asleep at the wheel in Los Angeles. The incident occurred near Los Angeles International Airport. The Vikings released a statement on Sunday […]
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