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Blaine day care providers face criminal charges after alleged infant abuse caught on camera
Two Blaine day care providers have been criminally charged after surveillance footage allegedly showed them roughly handling infants. The Blaine Police Department says it opened an investigation into Small World Learning Center on Tuesday after Minneapolis Children’s Hospital flagged suspicious bruising on the thighs of a 5-month-old infant. Day...
Large data center to be built in BE
A new business is soon going to locate in Blue Earth and they will be a large consumer of electricity. AAIM Data Centers, headquartered in Delaware, will begin construction of one of their new data centers in Blue Earth very soon. The data center will be located on Highway 169,...
“Table Talk” Backed Into A Corner With New Games
"Cornered" is a new game out from a local designer in Paynesville, MN, Ben Borgerding. It is a light strategy game that only takes about 10 minutes to play. A perfect filler-type game for game nights. It is one of the new games we discussed on "Table Talk" on Saturday. You can pre-order it at getcornered.com and Games By James as a few copies in store now.
Waite Park City Council Passes Drone Ordinance
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- Operating drones in the City of Waite Park now has some guidelines. The Waite Park City Council unanimously passed the city's drone ordinance at its last meeting. The ordinance outlines regulations for flying drones by the city, police, and the public. The public rules include...
Faribault's Local Hero Brigade, Community Volunteers Tackle Historic Flooding Woes in Minnesota
With the backdrop of unrelenting rain and rising waters in Faribault, Minnesota, a cohort of local heroes has risen, not via capes but with a steadfast commitment to fill sandbags and haul furniture. These individuals are part of the Rice County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), a group that served as an indispensable resource during the spate of summer flooding which saw the city grapple with a torrential 17.64 inches of June rain. This deluge tested the endurance of Faribault’s infrastructure, leading to widespread damage and the urgent need for community-led intervention.
Newsmakers: New Robbinsdale Superintendent Aims For “Culture of Continuous Improvement”
New Robbinsdale Area Schools Superintendent Teri Staloch says she wants to use metrics and community engagement to lead the district. “I am about continuous improvement,” said Staloch. “I haven’t been to that place yet, but part of my job is to create a culture of continuous improvement.”
Jason Mraz Bring Pop Music Mix To The Ledge [PHOTOS]
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- The Ledge Amphitheater was the place to be on Saturday night. Jason Mraz helped fans dance the night away with his Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride Summer Tour. People got to hear many of his top hits like "I'm Yours," "The Remedy (I Won't Worry),"...
Man reaches deal in Barron home invasion case, pleads guilty to armed robbery
One of two men accused of invading a Barron home while armed, committing burglary and beating the elderly homeowner on Dec. 19 reached a plea deal on Friday in Barron County Circuit Court. Ryan G. Charpentier, 33, of Little Canada, Minnesota, was charged on Jan. 3 with the following felonies: armed robbery, burglary while armed with a dangerous weapon, physical abuse of an elder person intentionally causing harm, false imprisonment and theft of movable property valued between $10,000 and $100,000 ...
BE OKs Three Sisters demolition
The Blue Earth City Council voted to proceed with demolition of the Three Sisters buildings in downtown Blue Earth during their meeting last Monday night, July 15. The decision was made to accept one of six bids for the demolition. That bid was from G&S Excavating of Blue Earth and was in the amount of $164,800.
2024 Mets Draft profile: Ethan Lanthier
Ethan Lanthier attended Northfield High School in Northfield, Minnesota, where he played varsity baseball for three years and varsity football for two. He was named to various honorary teams in both sports but excelled more on the diamond. In his senior year, he was named 2020-2021 Northfield Men’s Athlete of the Year and earned Class AAA All-State honors for posting a 1.05 ERA in 20.0 innings on the mound with 38 strikeouts while hitting .350. After graduating, he went undrafted in the 2021 MLB Draft and attended St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Sartell’s Mill District Gets Special Visitor
SARTELL (WJON News) -- The Sartell Mill District achieved another milestone on Friday. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Commissioner Matt Varilek visited the site. Varitek, Mayor Ryan Fitzhum, Representative Tim O'Driscoll, and other dignitaries toured the site and discussed future redevelopment plans. The Mill District received...
Central Minnesota Veterans to Receive Benefits Assistance at PACT Act Claims Clinic in St. Cloud
If you've served your country through thick and thin, here's something relevant to your interests. Veterans from Central Minnesota, along with the survivors of those who served during the Vietnam War, Gulf War, and post-9/11 conflicts, can get essential information on their healthcare and compensation benefits this August 17, as reported by Wright County Minnesota. Specifically, for those who've been exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances during their service, a PACT Act claims clinic is opening its doors to provide the answers you need.
Gas Prices Rise in Minnesota, Fall Nationally
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Most of the country has seen a reprieve from rising gasoline prices, thanks to weaker-than-expected gasoline demand. Gas Buddy says while a good portion of the country saw average gasoline prices decline, severe weather completely knocked out power to a major refinery outside Chicago early last week, immediately impacting gas supplies to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan.
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits 12 States, Including Minnesota
Public health officials are frantically trying to locate the source of a listeria outbreak that has killed two people and sickened more than two dozen people across multiple states, including Minnesota. The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting that 28 people have been hospitlozed after eating meats...
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