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MapleBrook U15 Girls Play to 1-1 Draw at USA Cup
The MapleBrook under 15 girls soccer team played to a 1-1 draw against East Ridge in pool play Thursday at the USA Cup tournament in Blaine. Neither team scored in the first half but in the opening minute of the second half MapleBrook’s Abigail Thao scored directly off a corner kick to give her team the first goal of the match.
MN Senate leader visits Moorhead
A visit to northwest Minnesota for Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy. The St. Paul DFL’er was in the Moorhead area Thursday meeting with state Senator Rob Kupec. Murphy says the visit gave her the chance to look at growth generated by past investments made by the state and a look at some of the challenges that remain…
Ella Knakmuhs wins state VFW singing award for top rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner”
The Westbrook VFW Auxiliary Post 5098 recently announced that Ella Knakmuhs has been awarded first place in the Minnesota high school division of the “Get excited for the Red, White, and Blue” VFW contest for her performance of the American national anthem. VFW don and Westbrook mayor Digger...
Details released on man who threatened to jump from Redwood Falls roof
(Redwood Falls MN-) Redwood Falls Police have released more details on an incident Tuesday where a man threatened to jump off the roof of a downtown building. Police Chief Jason Cotner says at approximately 10:23 a.m. Tuesday they got info that 29-year-old Joshua Panitzke of Belview may be at 240 South Washington Street in Redwood Falls. Panitzke had an outstanding arrest warrant out of Sibley and Hennepin Counties and officers believed Panitzke was part of a crew working on renovating the building. When officers arrived Panitzke and the crew were working on the roof. His supervisor told Panitzke law enforcement was present and asked him to exit the roof. Panitzke refused and when officers went on the roof Panitzke became agitated and went to the edge of the building and threatened to jump off.
Fern Ostberg celebrates 100 trips around the sun
On July 22, Columbia Heights resident Fern Ostberg will join the growing ranks of U.S. citizens who reach the mark of centenarian. As that achievement will follow on the heels of more than a week of community and family celebrations however, Fern expects her 100th birthday to be more low-key.
Former Prince home listed at $700K in Golden Valley
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (FOX 9) - A four-bedroom house built in 1985 that once belonged to iconic Minnesota artist Prince is currently for sale in Golden Valley. Real estate records say Prince, whose real name was Rogers Nelson, purchased the property and had it custom-built for his mother. The listing...
First-of-its-kind pet sanctuary set to open for domestic abuse survivors
MAPLEWOOD, Minn. — Relationship violence is often difficult to discuss. But the local non-profit, Tubman, has been offering services to thousands of survivors for decades to provide services to those in need. Last fall, it wanted to do more and kicked off a campaign to raise $8.5 million for...
Minnesota weather: Another bright and comfortably warm Thursday
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Another beautiful and comfortable day is in store for Thursday. Enjoy the pleasant afternoon sunshine and the occasional white puffy cloud passing by. The Twin Cities daytime high is 78 degrees. Overnight temperatures dip into the 50s for much of Minnesota with pocket 60s closer to the metro.
See Shaboozey In Minnesota This September
He's one of the biggest rising stars in music right now and you have a chance to see him in Minnesota later this year!. Shaboozey is hitting the road this fall on his recently-announced 'Where I've Been Isn't Where I'm Going Tour' and that includes a stop in Minneapolis. Concert...
Three Men Sentenced for Trafficking Guns on Snapchat in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (WJON News) -- Three men have been sentenced for trafficking machine guns on Snapchat. According to court documents, in March of 2023, law enforcement learned of a Snapchat group. Members 19-year-old Rafael Wesley, 22-year-old Kyrees Johnson, and 21-year-old Avont Drayton used the group to facilitate the trafficking of machine...
Wright County Man Re-Appointed to State Ag Chemical Response Compensation Board
A local man has been re-appointed by the Walz Administration to a state board regarding agricultural chemicals. Jeff Wheeler of Montrose was recently reappointed for a 4-year term on the Minnesota Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board. The governor’s office says Wheeler will serve on the board as a representative of chemical retailers.
Three Wisconsin Residents Report Strange Object In The Sky
Things sure are getting spooky out there! Over the past few years, talk of UFO sightings has amped up. No one gets a strange look anymore when they mention they may have seen one floating about in the sky. In fact, in Minnesota last year alone, there were nearly fifty...
Ingrid Andress Has An Interesting Connection To Minnesota
She's been in the news for her recent version of the National Anthem, but did you know she has a distinct connection to Minnesota?. When it comes to the musical spotlight, Minnesota is most often associated with Prince, right? And, of course, there's Bob Dylan, too. And Lizzo, who called Minnesota home back in 2011 when she was starting her pop career.
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