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Boating for the Fourth of July
ORONOCO, Minn.-Many Minnesotans are looking to get on the water ahead of Independence Day. After the heavy rains, the water level for many lakes and rivers remains high. Boaters say the high water isn't going to stop them from enjoying the water. Brian McKnight of Zumbro Falls says, "It's not...
State and city leaders discuss storm mitigation efforts
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) -- U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar visited greater Minnesota to raise awareness for federal funding that may be available to those impacted by recent flooding. Wednesday, Klobuchar made her way to our region to discuss storm mitigation efforts and survey flood damage. For her first stop,...
Flood waters are receding, leaving behind cleanup that may take months in Northern Minnesota
COOK, Minn. — As flood waters in northern Minnesota recede, the damage left behind is still impacting residents. Theresa Drift is a Cook resident whose basement was flooded during the storms two weeks ago. She still can't move back in. "We just had to get out because we didn't...
Minnesota sees above average rainfall since April
MINNEAPOLIS — It wasn't long ago we were asking, "Where's winter?" with the lack of snow and cold. Now, the question is, "Where's summer?"Rain, rain and more rain —it seems like that's all we've seen lately. Since April 1 in the Twin Cities, we've picked up more than 17 inches of precipitation — that's more than 5 inches above average."I've never seen anything like this before," said Ann Braulik. "It's just crazy that we got the amount of rain that we have this year."All the wet weather has brought plenty of flooding, but it has kept one thing at bay —...
2 more people charged with conspiring to bribe Minnesota juror with a bag of cash plead not guilty
Two of five people charged with conspiring to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for the acquittal of defendants in one of the country's largest COVID-19-related fraud cases pleaded not guilty Wednesday. Said Shafii Farah and Abdulkarim Shafii Farah were arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge Tony Leung in Minneapolis. A third co-defendant already pleaded not guilty last week. They are each charged with one count of conspiracy to bribe a juror, one count of bribery of a juror and one count of corruptly influencing a juror. Leung ordered both men detained before trial,...
Minnesota’s Largest Fireworks Display to Proceed Rain or Shine
Final preparations for Minnesota's largest fireworks display are underway. Organizers say the event will happen rain or shine and will feature delicious food trucks and live music, and best of all, it's completely free to attend!
Sabrina Ullman: Light rain possible for the 4th
Tonight will be partly cloudy with overnight lows in the 50s. There is a chance of isolated showers near the international border. Rain chances return Thursday with a few sprinkles in northern Minnesota midday and then increasing rain chances for areas south of the Twin Ports by the evening. Accumulations will be mostly 0.1-0.3″, but areas southeast of Hayward could see closer to an inch.
Minnesota family fighting for daughter with ultra-rare genetic mutation, others like her
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota family is fighting for their daughter's future.Mae Knopik, 4, has an ultra-rare genetic mutation that affects only about 430 people in the entire world.When she was 1.5 years old, Mae was diagnosed with the neuro-developmental disorder, CTNNB1 Syndrome."She's non-verbal, she's unable to walk unassisted," said Emily Knopik, Mae's mother. "She definitely has that developmental delay, cognitive disability."Emily and Joe Knopik say it's a random genetic mutation that wasn't passed down from them.They've traveled the world to get Mae treatments and therapies. They also started a nonprofit, Mae's Mission.They're raising money for a clinical trial of a...
Teenager saves eagle entangled in weeds on Wisconsin lake
ST PAUL, Minn. — The bald eagle has long been a symbol of strength. But when America's bird needed some help, a Wisconsin teenager was there to save it. Fifteen-year-old Grant Fortney was fishing with his dad on Sunday at Mary Park in New Richmond, Wisconsin when they first noticed the bird overhead.
Scottish Fair will once again bring sea of plaid to Macalester
The Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games will help celebrate Macalester College’s milestone 150th anniversary by returning to campus on Saturday, July 13, for an all-day celebration. It is a homecoming for the event, which features a pipe band competition, heavy games, dance, music, food trucks and vendors. Macalester...
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