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Data breach at Minnesota dental practice affects 38,000
Minneapolis-based The Dental Specialists experienced a data breach that affects an estimated 38,442 individuals, according to an Aug. 21 article from an attorney from Console and Associates published by JD Supra. On Jan. 23, the practice became aware of unauthorized access to a number of employee email accounts, leading to...
Walmart and Target Announce Great News for Minnesota Shoppers
Target reports that over 30 million people shop at their stores each week, and they have about 2,000 locations in the U.S. In comparison, Walmart has nearly five times as many stores and sees 37 million customers every day, according to Demand Sage.
Walz's family relied on Social Security when his father died. Many don’t know kids are eligible for benefits.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night. In his speech, Walz credited a particular source of support for helping to get his family to where they are today — Social Security survivor benefits. His father died of lung...
Clear Lake police asking public for help with information about crash on Hwy 18
(ABC 6 News) – The Clear Lake Police Department (CLPD) is asking the public for help with any information about a car crash happened at Hwy 18 and N. 8th Street, according to a Facebook post. If you have any information about the crash and/or witnessed it, CLPD asks...
Multiple Burglaries in Rural Parkers Prairie Thursday
Parkers Prairie, MN – At around 11:25 Thursday evening (August 22nd), the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of theft in rural Parkers Prairie. According to officials, the person reporting the theft had noticed two men stealing from his property on his trail camera. He...
Stella’s Opens in Fergus Falls
Fergus Falls, MN – Stella’s Restaurant and Bar has opened their new location in downtown Fergus Falls. The establishment announced the good news on their Facebook page Thursday (August 22nd). On their website, Stella’s says they are “where small town charm meets uptown dining. Featuring appetizers, salads, sandwiches,...
Fergus Falls Hospital Awarded 5-Star Rating from The Centers of Medicare
Fergus Falls, MN – Lake Region Healthcare (LRH) has received the highest achievement possible from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). LRH was one of just 10 Minnesota hospitals, and the only independent facility in Minnesota, recognized with the CMS five-star hospital distinction for 2024. Located in...
Pedestrian killed while walking on Highway 47 in Blaine, state patrol says
BLAINE, Minn. — A 27-year-old Princeton man is dead after he was struck by an SUV early Saturday morning in Blaine.The Minnesota State Patrol says it happened at about 5:46 a.m. on University Avenue/Highway 47 near 85th Street.The victim was walking in the highway's southbound lanes when he was hit. The driver, a 32-year-old Anoka man, wasn't hurt.The state patrol says alcohol wasn't a factor in this deadly crash, and the victim's name will be released at a later time.
High School Sports Results Friday August 23
Boys Soccer: Buffalo 3, ROCORI 0 Girls Soccer: Southwest Christian 1, Cathedral 0 (Cathedral Girls Soccer kicked off the season with a battle between two top 10 ranked teams, hosting Southwest Christian. Southwest Christian scored the lone goal partway through the first half to win 1-0. Au...
Fatal Plymouth crash sends driver to prison after running red light
PLYMOUTH, Minn. (FOX 9) - A man who pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide in June was sentenced in Hennepin County Court for a crash that took the life of a 68-year-old woman. What happened in court. David Andrew Boll, 50, of Hopkins, was sentenced to six-and-half years, or 78...
Vikings fan favorite could be cut before the start of the 2024 season
Last month, the Minnesota Vikings made the decision to bring back veteran corner Duke Shelley, who developed into a fan favorite during his previous tenure with the team in 2022. Some of that old excitement about Shelley immediately reappeared after the Vikings signed him in July, but since then, the...
Wisconsin school district audit shows former superintendent’s fraud
GLENWOOD, Wis. (FOX 9) - The Glenwood City School District has released a much-anticipated forensic financial audit that shows its former superintendent fraudulently received $290,792 in educational stipends, benefits and reimbursements. The forensic audit also found Johnson, and the school’s accountant, Ron Johnson, who is not related, negligently placed $349,650...
A Vikings-Steelers trade to replace J.J. McCarthy with controversial Super Bowl champ
Not all gambles pay off. The Minnesota Vikings' rolled the dice to trade up ever so slightly to draft J.J. McCarthy out of Michigan with their first-round pick. One preseason game into his NFL career, and he is done for the season with a knee injury. This absolutely stinks for the Vikings, but it wasn't like McCarthy was expected to start this fall for Minnesota. It will be the Sam Darnold show for them now.
College Students Moving Back to Campus this Weekend
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- It is move-in weekend for many colleges and universities across the state. This week hundreds of new and returning students arrive on campus at St. Cloud State University to move into their on-campus dorm rooms. Over 1,100 students will move into Case-Hill Hall, Mitchell Hall,...
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