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A conversation with Sahan Journal’s new executive director Vanan Murugesan
ListenA conversation with Sahan Journal’s new Executive Director Vanan Murugesan. On Minnesota Now, we’ve heard many stories brought to light by reporters at Sahan Journal. It’s a nonprofit newsroom launched in 2019 to cover immigrants and communities of color in Minnesota. On Monday, the organization announced its...
Trump rally shooting could impact Minnesota politics and St. Cloud is in the center of it
ST. CLOUD — Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump could have long-term political implications both at the local and state level, depending on how St. Cloud voters react. College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University Professor of Political Science James Read told the St. Cloud Times the shooting is sparking energy within the Republican party and could increase Republican turnout this election cycle. ...
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...
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...
Justin Jefferson Hit With Bombshell Ruling In Ex-Girlfriend’s Child Custody Hearing After Pressuring Her To Abort Child
Justin Jefferson — You ARE the father. A judge in New Jersey ruled that Justin Jefferson is the father of a child born to his former girlfriend. According to a court order that was obtained by the Daily Mail, New Jersey family court Judge Aldo J. Russo ruled last month that the Minnesota Vikings wide receiver was indeed the father of a baby girl he shares with a woman named Andrea Galea.
Cards, Cash Stolen at Wedding Venue in Sartell
The Sartell Police Department are reporting gift cards and gifts were taken from a wedding venue when the wedding reception was going on. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crime Stoppers says this has happened multiple times in the past week in the area.
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...
This Is Now The Most Expensive Home For Sale In Minnesota
Zillow's most recent data says there are 15,950 homes currently for sale in Minnesota and the average Minnesota home value is $340,688. The most expensive home in the state costs nearly 40 times more than that. This Minnesota mansion is perfect, but it is probably out of reach for most...
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.
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...
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