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Harris, Walz lean into erasing medical debt
Vice President Harris wants to erase billions of dollars in medical debt, a longtime progressive goal that Democrats hope will be an electoral winner in the fall. The economic plan Harris released last week called for Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), to work with states to erase medical debt for…
Parents of woman killed in hit-and-run remember her caring spirit
MAPLEWOOD, Minn. — The family of a woman killed in a hit-and-run crash is remembering their daughter as the suspected driver is behind bars facing murder charges.Zakirrah "Ziggy" Anderson died at the age of 23 this month in Maplewood.Her parents, Miranda Lov'lace and Lewis Anderson, describe her as a kid at heart, joyful with a humongous sense of humor and the light of their lives."Praying for strength to endure this whole situation," Lov'lace said. "It's really going to be a process to know and receive that this is going to be a lifetime thing, the loss of my child."Police say a...
Fothergill takes the title at Leech Lake
WALKER, Minn. — The major storyline heading into the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Leech Lake presented by SEVIIN was that the global bass-fishing community would get its first look at what’s heralded as one of the sport’s best, yet relatively unknown, fisheries. Everyone watching, meanwhile, already...
Craft Cocktails, Live Music On Display in Downtown St. Cloud
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The first craft cocktail crawl was held in downtown St. Cloud on Saturday night. Nine bars and restaurants participated offering a signature cocktail. A panel of judges judged the drinks. Participants also received a ballot and could pick their top three choices. The winners have not been announced yet.
A Vikings Weapon Kept His Impressive Streak Alive on Saturday
The Minnesota Vikings managed to win all three exhibition matchups in the preseason, standing at the top of the standings with an impressive 3-0 record. However, individual player performances are more important for the long haul than the record, as NFL dreams can become reality or shatter in those contests.
Pablo López pitches 7 sparkling innings as the Twins beat the Cardinals 6-0
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Pablo López pitched seven innings, Trevor Larnach hit two homers and the Minnesota Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0 on Saturday night. López (12-8) gave up four hits, struck out nine and walked one while extending his scoreless streak to 13 innings. He has pitched at least six innings in six of his last seven starts, posting a 2.25 ERA with 40 strikeouts in 44 innings over that span. “He pitched great,” Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said. “His stuff today was probably the best that he’s had all year.” St. Louis right-hander Sonny Gray (11-9) struck out seven in six innings, but allowed five runs and seven hits. It was his first appearance at Target Field since he spent the 2023 season with the Twins.
Huskies swept in volleyball opener
The Jackson County Central volleyball team was swept in its season opener Saturday, losing to Tri-City United as part of the Big South Conference Showcase in Jackson. TCU rattled off 16 straight points to help win Game 1 25-7, then won 25-19 and 25-20 to finish off the sweep. Bailey...
Sonny Gray got brutally honest about why he didn't return to the Twins
A lot has been made over the last few years about the Minnesota Twins' inability to win a trade. The nightmare that was the 2022 deadline has colored our glasses as we look back, but it has also unfairly blocked out perhaps the best trade the team has made in years.
Huskies Men’s Hockey Names 2024-25 Team Captains
The St. Cloud State University men's hockey team has officially announced its leadership for the 2024-25 season. Defenseman Josh Luedtke has been appointed captain, with Mason Salquist, Ryan Rosborough, and Nick Portz serving as assistant captains. Luedtke, a seasoned player with impressive stats, is known for his leadership both on and off the ice. The selection highlights the Huskies’ focus on experience and performance as they head into a new season.
Brooklyn Park Community Invited to Donate Building Supplies for Better Futures Minnesota
Brooklyn Park residents with a cache of building materials cluttering their garages and basements have an upcoming chance to clear out space and contribute to a good cause. According to a bulletin from the City of Brooklyn Park, a donation event is scheduled for Saturday, September 14, where locals can give away their unused, but still useful, building materials to Better Futures Minnesota.
Nick Saban's first ESPN College GameDay prediction is for UNC football vs. Minnesota
Following a legendary coaching career, Nick Saban has embarked on his next career path. Saban is the newest addition to the ESPN College GameDay crew, as he made his debut with the team in Ireland ahead of the opening day matchup between Florida State and Georgia Tech. Of course, one...
Vikings’ Fan Favorite CB Facing Season-Ending Injury: Report
After clearing waivers with an injury designation, Minnesota Vikings special teams ace and cornerback Najee Thompson was placed on injured reserve (IR) on August 22, effectively ending his season, per Aaron Wilson. Thompson dealt with a knee injury for the majority of training camp. According to KSTP’s Darren Wolfson, Thompson...
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