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2 political ratings analysts downgrade Biden's chances to win Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — Some at Saturday's rally in Pennsylvania were hoping to hear former President Donald Trump announce his pick for a vice presidential running mate. Trump – who survived what the FBI is investigating as an assassination attempt – has to do it soon, as the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee starts Monday.For now, the assassination attempt is overshadowing everything in the heated presidential race.In the past 10 days, two political ratings analysts have downgraded President Biden's chances of winning Minnesota. Both the Cook Report and Larry Sabato have moved Minnesota from "likely Democratic" to "leaning Democratic." Minnesota has not voted...
Fun Days Parade treks on
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - North Mankato residents were excited for the Fun Days Parade, having already started claiming spots since Tuesday. “So, I think it’s a great community here in Mankato, and we’ve got a great parade to show that,” the Target crew said. The parade features...
Buettenback, Sanderson selected to Northwoods League All-Star Game
Max Buettenback and Case Sanderson have been chosen to represent the Great Plains Division in the Northwoods League All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 23 at ISG Field in Mankato, Minn., with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Buettenback is among the league leaders in the Northwoods League this summer, ranking...
Arts Center of St. Peter unveils 2024 member show
ST. PETER, Minn. (KEYC) -The Arts Center of St. Peter unveiled their 2024 member show Saturday. 175 pieces made by more than 80 local artists now fill both floors of the gallery, and the public was invited in Saturday to peruse the gallery and show support to their local artists.
Couple in their 70s killed in Le Sueur County house fire overnight
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP, Minn. – An elderly couple is dead after being trapped inside their home during a house fire in Le Sueur County.The sheriff's office there identified the victims as 76-year-old Roman Jindra and 73-year-old Betty Jindra. The latter called 911 to report the flames around 1 a.m. Sunday.When firefighters arrived they were driven back by heavy smoke and heat.Crews were able to gain access to the home, and found both victims in the kitchen area. They were pronounced dead on the scene following lifesaving efforts.Crews quickly put the fire out.The state fire marshall is investigating, along with the Le Seuer County Sheriff's Office.
Maple Grove woman says she was dropped by insurance company due to make, model of car
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. — A 2019 blue Hyundai Elantra has given Erin Walters the freedom to travel across the country. That all changed a week ago after she tried renewing her car insurance with State Farm."I was shocked that State Farm was denying me," Walters said. She's been a loyal customer for five years.Walters said her representative told her she was denied because of the make and model of her vehicle. The South Korean automaker has been targeted by thieves using a technique to steal Kias and Hyundais popularized on TikTok and other social media platforms.Now, this is impacting Walters who's...
Minnesota LEMA President alarmed by 15% increase in officer deaths so far this year
CRYSTAL, MINN. — Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association President Brian Hubbard of Crystal says every officer goes to work every day knowing they may be called to make the ultimate sacrifice. But he says, “When it actually happens I think we are freshly reminded, both us and our families, of the potential of that sacrifice. And so I think it always becomes a vivid reminder especially when it happens close to home.”
Gas Prices Fall in Minnesota, Rise Nationally
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 4.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.30 per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has risen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.49 per gallon. The national average price of diesel has...
Photos show downed Twin Cities trees after overnight storms, large hail in other parts of Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS – Strong winds tested the strength of trees across the Twin Cities metro area overnight, and some parts of the state saw monstrous hail stones as severe storms rolled through the region.More than 50,000 Xcel Energy customers were without power Sunday afternoon in Minnesota and Wisconsin, down from well over 100,000 reported earlier in the day.Multiple residents of Monticello reported seeing large hail late Saturday. Some of the photos shared with WCCO showed hail stones roughly the size of baseballs, including a shot from Brian Anderson, who captured one hailstone measuring about 4 inches in diameter.Other viewers sent similar...
This Minnesota Suburb Has the Worst Credit Card Debt in the State
Credit Card debt is soaring throughout the United States and Minnesota is no exception. However, certain cities are racking up debt far more than others. On average, one Twin Cities Suburb has the highest amount of debt in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes. As for the least, one surprising...
Twins to place pivotal infielder on 10-day injured list
The Twins will place Jose Miranda on the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's game with the Giants, manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters (including Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press). Utilityman Diego Castillo will have his contract selected from Triple-A to take Miranda’s spot on the active roster and the Twins will have to make another move to clear space on the 40-man roster.
Vikings Predicted to Potentially Bench Star RB Aaron Jones During 2024 Season
The Minnesota Vikings landed themselves a star running back at value in Aaron Jones over the offseason, which was something of a positional coup for the organization. Minnesota plucked Jones out of Green Bay, no less, potentially weakening an NFC North Division rival while also ostensibly upgrading its own backfield. A reasonable question remains, however, as to whether Jones is truly a step up from third-year RB Ty Chandler at this point in his career, or if he is simply the Week 1 starter and an insurance policy against an unforeseen stunt in development on the part of his younger contemporary.
Winnebago Council addresses repair issue
There was some good news and there was some bad news for the Winnebago City Council to deal with at their regular meeting on Tuesday evening, July 9. While the council was excited to approve the hiring of Cass Davis, who is already a certified EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), to the Winnebago Ambulance Department, they were also disappointed to learn that the Muir Library once again needed some unscheduled maintenance.
Minnesota weather: Twin Cities hits 90 degrees for first time this year
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Twin Cities and St. Cloud hit 90 degrees for the first time this year, after a rainy summer kept temperatures relatively cool. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), along with the St. Cloud Airport, recorded 90 degrees Sunday. The NWS's third climate site in Eau Claire, Wisconsin still has not hit that 90-degree mark.
DNR proposes to sell 80,000 acres of BWCAW land
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Minnesota Office of School Trust Lands and the U.S. Forest Service- Superior National Forest have proposed a plan to sell land in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to the federal government to benefit the state's public schools. According to...
Fillman wins cornhole state championship
PENGILLY—Normally associated with a fun time in the backyard or a game to play during a football tailgate, a competitive side to the game of cornhole has been growing in recent years and one Iron Range man has found some major success in that realm. Jason Fillman of Pengilly recently took home top honors in the open division at the Minnesota American Cornhole League State Tournament in St. Cloud. Competing in the tournament’s top level bracket, 32 of the best cornhole players in Minnesota competed...
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