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State Representative Roger Skraba and International Falls Mayor Harley Droba talk mining, ERA, and funding rural services in candidate forum for District 3A seat
The Minnesota House of Representatives District 3A seat will be on the ballot this November. Incumbent Roger Skraba (R) is running for reelection. He is challenged by International Falls Mayor Harley Droba (DFL). On Jun. 28 the two participated in a candidate forum hosted by the Lake County Press, and moderated by Brian Larsen, editor of the Cook County News Herald.
Motorcyclist dead after rear-ending vehicle in Chanhassen
CHANHASSEN, Minn. — A motorcyclist is dead after colliding with an SUV Wednesday night in Chanhassen . The Minnesota State Patrol website said the incident happened just before 8:30 p.m. on westbound Highway 5 at the intersection with Great Plains Blvd. Video from MnDOT's camera system shows the driver of a Nissan Rouge pulling away from a stoplight in the right lane when the rider, a 33-year-old Bloomington man, closes from behind the SUV at a high rate of speed and hits the slow-moving vehicle.
Family-Friendly Trail Roll Event Invites Community to Explore Spring Lake Regional Park's Scenic Paths
If you're looking for a family-friendly excursion that combines the great outdoors with a chance to dust off your wheels, Spring Lake Regional Park has just the event. As reported by Scott County's official website, on Tuesday, July 16, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM, the park is inviting folks to "Bring your strollers, bikes, scooters, or skates" for a leisurely roll through some scenic paths. It's a community gathering where all ages can glide together along the recently finished lakefront section and the shaded forest trails.
Minnesota Lynx lose 78-73 to Connecticut Sun as Bonner scores 24 points
DeWanna Bonner scored 24 points, Alyssa Thomas had 14 assists, 13 points and 10 rebounds, while DiJonai Carrington made big plays down the stretch to help the Connecticut Sun hold off the Minnesota Lynx 78-73 on Thursday night.Bonner made 10 of 16 shots with two 3-pointers and added nine rebounds for the Sun (16-4), who have posted back-to-back wins after losing three of their previous four.Thomas matched her season high for assists and Carrington finished with 17 points including 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.Alanna Smith scored 14 before fouling out to lead the Lynx (14-6). Kayla McBride had...
Cat allegedly thrown from balcony in Minneapolis recovering
STAR PRAIRIE, Wis. — Rue has tiny pink casts on her legs and wears a feeding tube in a bandana around her neck. But the staff caring for her at Home for Life Animal Sanctuary says she’s come a long way. “She’s alert. She’s eating on her own...
Master Barber Opens New Shop, More Services Coming
Master Barber Opens New Shop, More Services Coming. In his 25th year as a barber–more than ten of them in downtown Minneapolis–Christopher Hernandez finally has a shop of his own, Razor King, on the third floor of the SoHo building at 718 North Washington. “Razor King is definitely...
Don Wyse remembered as early champion of sustainable agriculture research in Minnesota
University of Minnesota professor Don Wyse is being remembered for his fervent advocacy for sustainable crops and building the networks to grow them. Wyse died Tuesday of injuries suffered in a fall. He was 77. Wyse co-founded the Forever Green Initiative more than a decade ago as a way to...
Summer Games Done Quick 2024: Watch Day 5 here
Happy 4th of July to everyone out there! Take a day to celebrate it with Summer Games Done Quick! This year's SGDQ airs during July 4th week and brings together the world's best speedrunners to run through some of the most memorable games of the past and present. As always, they'll do it for charity in front of a worldwide audience on Twitch.
Four Minneapolis beaches close due to elevated E. coli levels
MINNEAPOLIS — Four Minneapolis beaches are closed ahead of the holiday weekend due to high levels of dangerous bacteria.Lake Harriet North Beach, Lake Hiawatha Beach, Bde Maka Ska 32nd Street Beach and Bde Maka Ska North Beach are temporarily closed due to E. coli bacteria levels exceeding state guidelines, according to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.E. coli can cause stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting while enterococci bacteria can cause infections, such as UTIs.The park board says there have been no reports of illness from swimmers at the beaches so far.Bacteria levels tend to be higher after heavy rainfall.The beaches will re-open once bacteria levels fall within state guidelines.Click here for the latest beach water quality status.
Unclaimed Vikings: 6 Players Still Waiting for Their Next Chance
The 2023 Minnesota Vikings finished with an underwhelming 7-10 record. However, much of that can be attributed to Kirk Cousins’ season-ending injury right when the team played like a contending team and the subsequent QB carousel. His free agency journey ended quickly after signing with the Atlanta Falcons, but six other players from last year’s team are still available.
Cloquet Track & Field Standout Kendra Kelley Transfers to University of Minnesota
CLOQUET, Minn.- Over a month ago, Cloquet native and NDSU track and field standout Kendra Kelley announced she was entering the transfer portal. Now, it appears she’s found her next team. Late Tuesday, Kelley announced on her own Twitter page that she is transferring to the University of Minnesota.
Statewide Missing Persons Alert For Missing Minnesota Teen
Moorhead, MN (KROC-AM News) - A statewide missing person alert was issued today by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for a young man who was last seen on Monday. The BCA issued the alert on behalf of the Moorhead Police Department, which has been actively searching for 19-year-old Arthur Wiebe. He was last seen Monday night walking away from his family's shop in Moorhead.
Fireworks proceed in Minneapolis after daytime rain showers clear out
Call it a Fourth of July miracle. After a day of heavy rains, the sun peeked out early Thursday evening and the Red, White, and Boom event in Minneapolis was back on track. “I kept checking Facebook, trying to see if they are going to be on, and they said they’re going,” laughed Jenai Brazell of Richfield. “And I said, ‘Let’s go, it’s time to go.’”
Twins vs Tigers Game Stopped After Ryan Jeffers Nearly Got His Head Taken Off
The Minnesota Twins got a 7-inning win on Thursday vs the Tigers. It ended early, after a fastball nearly took Ryan Jeffers' head off. The post Twins vs Tigers Game Stopped After Ryan Jeffers Nearly Got His Head Taken Off appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
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