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St. Cloud City Council to Debate Resolution Urging Stearns County to Keep Jail Downtown
(KNSI) – St. Cloud will discuss a potential resolution pressuring Stearns County to keep its jail downtown. The measure is scheduled for debate during the next city council meeting on Monday night. It is being introduced by member George Hontos. If it was adopted and successful in persuading the county, the current facility would need to be expanded. That would likely require the county to purchase adjacent land, driving up the cost of construction.
St. Louis Park's Open Mic Night Welcomes The Jeff Copeland Project and Local Talents
Step up to the mic, St. Louis Park. The Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater is gearing up to play host to another Open Mic Night, this time featuring The Jeff Copeland Project. Slated for Thursday, July 18 from 7 to 8 p.m., this event is an open invitation for local talents aiming to serenade the community with their artistic creations. It's a scene set simple — a park, some tunes, and an audience ready to be entertained. So, pack up your lawn chairs and picnic blankets because this is a harmonious rendezvous you don't want to miss.
Injuries in Two Vehicle Crash on Highway 23 in Stearns County
ST. JOSEPH (WJON News) -- One person was hurt in a crash on Highway 23 in Stearns County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened at about 6:20 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph Township. Both vehicles were heading north on the highway when one vehicle rear-ended the other. The...
Local man defends his title Wright County Fair is July 24-28th in Howard Lake
Although only moving at 6 mph, if that, the amount of weight behind two 8-ton combines when they collide lifts the back wheels off the ground and tips the cabs dangerously close together. “It’s scary. The first hit, when the two cabs come up they almost hit each other, it’s...
Minnesota State Politicians Tour Moorhead Area, Check Progress
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Anyone even driving through the city of Moorhead these days is keenly aware of the massive underpass project. It’s something that’s been discussed for decades, but only broke ground this year. Today, Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy (DFL-St. Paul) stopped by...
Rochester walk to support the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota
ROCHESTER, Minn. - It's an event to raise awareness of seizures and support families, friends and neighbors that are impacted by epilepsy. The 'United in Epilepsy Regional Walk' took place at Cascade Lake Park on July 18. The Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota officially kicked off its walk series in Rochester...
Plymouth Planning Commission Turns Away Apartment Plans
Developers may have to go back to the drawing board in Plymouth after the city’s planning commission recommended rejecting an apartment proposal this week. “I’m concerned about the density, I’m concerned about the height, I’m concerned about the way they’re doing the parking,” said Plymouth Planning Commission member Marc Anderson.
Gold Stake Panels return to Interstate-90
BLUE EARTH, Minn. (KEYC) -In 1978 when Interstate-90 was originally constructed, gold-tinted concrete panels were installed on the roadway to celebrate the completion of the longest interstate in the US. The gold was a reflection of the Golden Spike installed at the completion of the first transcontinental railroad. Those panels...
World's best unicyclists battle for glory in Bemidji
BEMIDJI, Minn. — Hundreds of athletes, 12 days of fun and just one wheel. Unicon 21, the unicycling world convention and championships, is underway at Bemidji's Sanford Center. There's more to these competitions than just riding a unicycle. Some cyclists will compete artistically, some will face off in unicycle hockey or basketball games, and some competitions focus on speed. And if you aren't competing you can still enjoy the convention full of vendors, lessons and entertainment. Unicon 21 began on Sunday and runs through July 26.The event has been held before in places like South Korea and France.
911 call centers back online in MN after outages
MINNEAPOLIS — Call centers are coming back online after a global Microsoft outage knocked out 911 for counties across the nation Friday morning. Companies that use Microsoft have been affected by the outages across the world starting Thursday night and persisting into Friday morning. Many people are stuck in airport lines or stranded at their destination temporarily as airlines race to get planes back in the air.
Celebration of Ag highlights how Minnesota’s agriculture industry has grown
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Five years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic had everything on lockdown, and farmers across the region were wondering what they could do to bring some excitement into the community. “It was hard,” said Sam Ziegler. “Everybody was down, and it was...what can we do to think about...
Missing Child Scam Circulating In Minnesota
All scams are terrible and there are plenty of them to go around these days. However, this one might be one of the worst thanks to the nature of the scam. There have been so many scams in Minnesota and Wisconsin lately that the Duluth Police Department recently shared some basic scam tips to help us all avoid becoming a victim.
Shooting on downtown Minneapolis' Nicollet Mall injures 4, shatters several windows
MINNEAPOLIS — Four people were hospitalized and several businesses sustained damage after a shooting late Wednesday night on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.Police say multiple 911 callers reported a man beating up a woman just before shots rang out at about 11:15 p.m. on the mall near Sixth Street South.Officers a few blocks south on the mall heard gunfire and rushed to the area, police say, discovering several bullet casings scattered on the mall between Fifth and Seventh streets. Several windows in the area were also shot out, including on a skyway above.Police say three people soon approached officers and...
What To Know About This Growing Driving Threat On Minnesota Roads
Minnesota drivers know that wildlife can pose a risk while driving on the state's roadways. Deer are certainly the most common animal that comes to mind when it comes to animal risks on Minnesota roadways. Heck, the phrase "Watch out for deer!" is part of most Minnesota goodbyes!. While less...
Minnesota Man Injured in High Speed Chase Dies-New Charges Filed
Becker, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Minnesota man is now facing more serious criminal charges for causing a horrific high-speed crash while he was allegedly high on heroin and trying to elude authorities in a stolen vehicle. The crash occurred on the afternoon of July 6 in central Minnesota shortly...
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