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Stearns County Crash Injures Two People Friday
MELROSE TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- Two people suffered minor injuries in a crash southwest of Big Birch Lake Friday afternoon. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office was called out at around 2:40 p.m. at County Road 17 and Birch Lake Road. Deputies arrived to find a fishing boat in the ditch,...
Native views at the DNC
CHICAGO — The energy is much different heading into the Democratic National Convention than when I traveled to the Republican version in Wisconsin a month ago. So much has changed in a month — like the top of the Democratic ticket. The platform Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz will present to voters […]
One of Minnesota’s JC Penney Stores Has Closed Permanently
It's been a moment of closings in Minnesota lately. A movie theater in Rochester just shuttered for good. And now, a JC Penney store in the Land of 10,000 Lakes has closed permanently. Another JC Penney Store Has Closed in Minnesota. When one of the places where a core memory...
17-year-old from Golden Valley serving as youngest delegate at DNC
MINNEAPOLIS — The Democratic National Convention is in Chicago and Minnesota is definitely in the spotlight. It's not just because Gov. Tim Walz is the Democratic nominee for vice president.On Sunday, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan was named as one of four co-chairs for the convention.Meanwhile, Minnesota's 93 delegates are enjoying being in the limelight — including the youngest delegate in the whole convention: 17-year-old Isaac Winkler, of Golden Valley. He said he wasn't sure his delegate selection was real."I was just completely thrilled," Isaac Winkler said. "I didn't quite believe it until it happened. Obviously, it's a different role now that Kamala Harris is the pick for president. That changes things quite a bit. Kamala Harris is so ready to step into that role."Isaac Winkler is the son of former Minnesota House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler. But he didn't get the delegate position because of his dad. He had to campaign for it, including at the 5th District Convention, where he had to give a speech.Isaac Winkler is a rising senior at Hopkins High School and he has some good timing. He turns 18 just three days before the November election.Walz will be the headliner at the convention on Wednesday.
Car insurance rates could jump 50% in these 3 states this year: Insurify
A combination of multiple factors, including climate-driven natural disasters, inflation and the soaring prices of new cars is projected to send premiums rocketing in 2024, according to a study by online insurance marketplace Insurify.
Frat Nightmare: This Minnesotan Is the Victim of ‘The Worst Fraternity Hazing Injury Ever’
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – A new true-crime series is putting the tragic story of Danny Santulli back in the headlines. Santulli currently lives with his parents in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. In October 2021, Daniel “Danny” Santulli, a freshman at the University of Missouri in Columbia, became the victim of...
**Becker County Plant, Pest & Gardening Clinics: Free Expert Advice**
With summer in full swing, questions about trees, shrubs, gardens, and lawns are plentiful. To help residents, the Becker County Extension Service offers free Plant, Pest, and Gardening Clinics every Wednesday from May through September, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Extension Office. These clinics provide valuable assistance thanks to the volunteer efforts of experienced Master Gardeners.
Scattered rain possible tonight, (Tuesday) but generally a dry period into the weekend
(Undated)--The National Weather Service says that mostly dry conditions and hazy skies will be the theme for much of this week. They do say that a few isolated showers may pop up this evening (Tuesday) into Wednesday morning. Forecasters say that there will be a few scattered thunderstorms possible Thursday...
August 19 SORRY, ALICE…School’s Almost In! ISD 31 Supt Jeremy Olson Previews Tonight’s Meeting…And The Upcoming School Year
Bemidji Schools Superintendent Jeremy Olson checked in to preview tonight’s School Board meeting and the new meeting format that begins tonight with a 5pm work session, followed by a 6pm listening sesssion and 6:30 meeting. School goals and school levy prep are on the work session agenda. And in the regular meeting, they’ll be talking bus transportation, re-hiring positions and approve the district goals. Plus, Jeremy discusses the upcoming School Board election.
Melrose Man Escapes Serious Injury After Suffering Medical Event
LAKE GEORGE TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- A Melrose man was able to avoid a serious crash after suffering what authorities believe was a medical event. Deputies were called Friday morning to the area of County Road 13 and 320th Street in Lake George Township. When officers arrived, they found an SUV in the west ditch of County Road 13 with the driver still inside.
Events Up North Aug. 19-24: Bemidji Pride, Corn-ival, Cohasset night hike
Summer keeps plugging along in Northern Minnesota! Here are some events to check out this week, Aug. 19-24. Cohasset Parks and Recreation has a “Moths and Moons” night hike at 8:30 p.m. Monday with ecologist Courtney Kerns. Meet at Portage Park, bring a headlamp and wear sturdy shoes.
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