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Justin Liles: More heat and humidity over the weekend along with potential for severe storms
Temperatures and humidity continue to increase through the weekend. Dangerous heat in the upper 80s to low 90s are possible along with tropical typer humidity. Heat indices will be well into the 90s with 100s toward Minneapolis. The Twin Cities along with western Minnesota have a Heat Advisory from 1 PM Saturday until 8 PM Sunday.
STATEWIDE ALERT – Minnesota Teen Missing Since Late May
St. Cloud, MN (KROC-AM News) - A statewide missing person alert has been issued for a Minnesota teenager who has been missing since late May. The alert issued by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says 17-year-old Shikita Katie Jones was reported as a runaway from the home of a relative in St. Cloud on May 25. Officials say she is believed to be with an unidentified adult male.
Minnesotans Will Now Be Paying More To Shop at Costco
Hold onto your wallet-- you'll soon be paying more to shop at Costcos here in Minnesota. When you think of Costco, you probably think of buying huge packages of toilet paper or paper towels, giant tubs of guacamole, queso, or other delicious dips, and massive packages of coffee and other food items, right?
Legislation proposed by Minnesota lawmaker looks to give bald eagle a new title
WABASHA, Minn. (WKBT) -- The bald eagle has represented American freedom and patriotism since the early years of the United States. Recently proposed legislation is looking to give the bird a new title.
Minnesota Mother to Attend Fourth Annual Lost Voices of Fentanyl Rally July 13th in Washington, D.C.
(KNSI) — The fourth annual Lost Voices of Fentanyl rally is coming up on July 13th. It’s an all day event that kicks off at the Washington Monument at 10:00 a.m. with guest speakers that include public safety officials and agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration who have had a front row seat to the fentanyl crisis.
USPS Announces Prices Hikes For Customers In Minnesota And Wisconsin
Price hikes are nothing new these days. I'd say we have all grown accustomed to the price of things going up at this point, right?. Just last month, prices went up at Olive Gardens across Minnesota and Wisconsin, which hit particularly hard because we all love their breadsticks. Ha!. Unfortunately,...
The Outdoor Music Festival Is Back and Ready to Rock
While Megan Thee Stallion kicked off the seasonal vibes with her performance at Target Center in May, outdoor concerts and multiday fests continue to heat up July and August. Some fans make plans to attend these jamborees every year, selecting their favorite campsites and staking out spots by the stage. This year, there are a […] The post The Outdoor Music Festival Is Back and Ready to Rock appeared first on Minnesota Monthly.
Judge cites ‘hyper-religious’ belief in ruling man incompetent for trial in Minnesota killings
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota judge has ruled that a man accused in the deaths of three relatives is incompetent to stand trial, citing the man’s “hyper-religious” belief that God is telling him to plead guilty. David Ekers, 38, was charged with three counts of second-degree...
PFF’s Best Offseason Move for Vikings Is a Head-Turner
The selection of J.J. McCarthy in the NFL draft? How about Dallas Turner? Letting Kirk Cousins leave? Maybe signing outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard?. PFF’s Best Offseason Move for Vikings Is a Head-Turner. Nope — none of those qualify for the Minnesota Vikings’ best offseason move, according to Pro Football...
Plea Deal For Minnesota Child’s Shooting Death Appears in Doubt
Fairmont, MN (KROC-AM News) - It appears a plea deal stemming from a shooting that took the life of a two-year-old child in southern Minnesota last fall has fallen apart. 34-year-old Colton Mammenga of Welcome is charged with two counts of second-degree manslaughter, a felony child endangerment charge, and a gross misdemeanor charge of negligent storage of firearms. Several months ago, a court filing indicated he had reached a plea agreement with prosecutors in Martin County and was set to admit to the felony child endangerment charge in exchange for the dismissal of all the other charges.
Mankato residents find ways to beat the heat
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - This weekend, the Mankato area is seeing its first 90 degree days of the summer...and people are finding ways to enjoy the heat. For this crowd, the Spring Lake Pool in North Mankato has become a haven. “It’s probably one of the biggest attractions for the...
Cottonwood County debris dump site ends Saturday, parks re-open
The Cottonwood County debris dump site in the west parking lot at Windom Area High School will be open Friday and its last day will be Saturday. Hours are from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday. The Cottonwood County Landfill will continue to be open normal hours from 8...
FEMA visiting Windom again tomorrow
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has begun Preliminary Damage Assessment site visits in Cottonwood County and after a first visit Wednesday will return tomorrow for further damage inspections. These site visits are specifically in areas with a high volume of damage reported to the City of Windom. The preliminary...
Man shot and killed in St. Paul was set up by a woman to be robbed, charges say
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Prosecutors have charged a 27-year-old St. Paul woman in the death of 37-year-old Andrew Gutzman, who was shot and killed in a home in the Como neighborhood last week.Charging documents say police were alerted to Gutzman's death on July 5, when a woman who was covered in blood approached another person and said a man was dead inside a home on the 900 block of Hatch Avenue. Investigators determined that Gutzman had died some six to 12 hours before. The woman, Gutzman's ex-girlfriend, told police that Gutzman sold meth and marijuana from his home, and was very paranoid...
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