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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...
Minnesota businesses invited to the Netherlands and Ireland; Walz to lead
ST PAUL, Minn — Governor Tim Walz and state economic leaders are inviting Minnesota businesses to join them on a trip to Europe in the fall. The governor and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) are organizing a trade mission to the Netherlands and Ireland in November.
Four Different Water Emergencies in Three Days Across Minnesota Lead to Three Deaths & Airlifted Child
Undated (KROC-AM News)- Three people are dead and a child is in the hospital following four separate water emergencies in three days across Minnesota. First responders across the state were dispatched to four different water emergencies between Friday and Sunday. Two were reported in or near the Twin Cities metro...
Be There When Metallica Takes Over Minnesota!
Metallica is one of the most successful bands with eleven studio albums, four live albums, two EPs, and 37 singles. They've had six consecutive studio albums debut at number one on the Billboard 200 and have sold over 125 million albums worldwide. Metallica is coming to Minnesota and Sasquatch 107-7...
Central MN Town Ball Report
CENTRAL MINNESOTA TOWN BALL REPORT Completing my thirteenth year at 1390 Granite City Sports with your weekly amateur baseball (Town Team) reports. Including game summaries, upcoming schedules, league standings, tournament summaries and an occasional special interest feature...
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