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Willmar passes gas franchise fee
(Willmar MN-) The Willmar City Council has passed a gas franchise fee ordinance which will likely result in a hike in natural gas bills. City Administrator Leslie Valiant says the council earlier this month held public hearings on a gas franchise ordinance and a gas franchise fee ordinance, then passed both. Valiant says for a fee, they established a flat amount...
Dangerously Drunk MN Driver Arrested After Being More Than 4x Legal Limit
A Minnesota driver was taken off the road this weekend after deciding to get behind the wheel and drive drunk. The driver was arrested after numerous calls and complaints of a driver being all over the road. At one point during the traffic stop the driver attempted to escape, thankfully they weren't able to, as their blood alcohol content was measured at more than 4 times the limit.
Big Lots Closing Stores Nationwide, Including Minnesota And Wisconsin Locations
Another one bites the dust! A ton of big businesses have announced closures lately, or at the very least, the scaling back of some of their locations. A recent example of this is Italian chain Buca di Beppo, which abruptly closed thirteen locations across the country over the summer. Another...
August primaries set the stage for November elections in Minnesota, Wisconsin
MINNEAPOLIS — The August primaries are in the books in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, setting the table for the main November elections in both states. A jubilant Rep. Ilhan Omar celebrated her win over Don Samuels. In 2022, Omar defeated him by roughly 2,500 votes that primary. This time, she won by a little more than 16,000 votes. She had admitted her near loss was her own fault, that she had taken the race for granted, but this time she put out a massive get-out-the-vote effort. "It's clear she did not do that this time. She spent millions of...
Wild State Cider to Bring Exclusive Drinks to The Minnesota State Fair
DULUTH, Minn. — Wild State Cider is introducing exclusive ciders that are heading to the Minnesota State Fair. Wild State has been serving up its classic ciders at the fair for multiple years, but this year the cidery is bringing in brand new, state fair exclusive ciders. Which includes...
Minnesota lawmakers approved recent election law changes. Here's what you need to know before November.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Closing the door on Minnesota's primary elections Tuesday means campaigns are kicking it into high gear towards the general election, where there will be the presidential contest and key federal and state races on the ballot. This November also marks the first major election since new state election laws took effect.The state legislature in 2023 and most recently this session passed policies aimed at expanding access and increasing protections for voters and poll workers. Here's what you need to know. Pre-voter registration for 16- and 17-year-oldsMinnesotans who are 16 and 17 can pre-register to vote so as soon as...
Dear media: Please stop trying to coconut-pill me
Thanks to the legacy media, we know Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz likes to wear camo baseball caps. We know Vice President Kamala Harris likes to laugh and that both she and the Minnesota governor like food. We know Harris is “brat” and that Walz has “Midwestern princess” energy. Most importantly, we know the […]
No Wake Order Issued For North Brown Lake
STEARNS COUNTY (WJON News) -- A No-Wake order has been issued for an area lake. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says due to high water conditions after recent rainfalls they have issued a No-Wake order starting today for North Brown Lake. Authorities say that they have already received reports of some damage and of boats floating off of docks and becoming hazards in the waterway.
Neighborhood Conversation Meeting for St. Cloud’s West Side to be Held Thursday Night
(KNSI) – St. Cloud residents who live on the western side of town are invited to a neighborhood conversation meeting on Thursday night. The meeting aims to have neighborhood members participate in envisioning and planning, connect with others across the neighborhood, access local resources, and support people in taking action.
Free agent CB Stephon Gilmore leaves without signing contract with Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings brought in Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore for a visit on Monday, but Gilmore left the building without agreeing to a contract. The Vikings desperately need to bolster their cornerback room. Minnesota lost Mekhi Blackmon, who tore his ACL, rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson tragically passed away, and Shaq Griffin is still battling a hamstring issue.
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