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Abortion rights could again be key issue in Minnesota's 2nd District race
MINNEAPOLIS — The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set. Former federal prosecutor Joe Teirab will face three-term Democratic Rep. Angie Craig in the November election.Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is evenly split between Democrats and Republicans. Among the communities in the district are Red Wing, Hastings and Eagan.For years it was represented by Republicans. Craig broke that streak in 2018. Craig has won both her reelection bids in 2020 and 2022 by comfortable margins.This year she will face Teirab, a Marine Corps veteran and a former federal and county prosecutor. Craig credits her strong abortion rights positions as helping her...
8th annual Cannon River Clay Tour fires up pottery fans
Pottery fans were treated to beautiful summer weather last weekend during the 8th annual Cannon River Clay Tour. Nine local clay artists and 14 guest artists from around the region joined in the self-guided studio tour and sale that included four different stops around Northfield. All four locations featured both new and emerging artists as well as familiar established artists. Connole Studio, at the corner of Oak and Fourth Streets,...
SCC President Annette Parker announces retirement
On Monday, Annette Parker, who has served as president of South Central College since July 2013, announced her pending retirement. Her last day at the college will be June 30, 2025. In a letter sent to college employees and partners earlier today, Parker stated, “Looking back at my time here, I am filled with pride for all we have achieved together. But I am also excited about South Central College’s future. I am confident that this institution will continue to thrive and evolve under new...
Women's Soccer: Cipriano Announces Coaching Staff for 2024 Season
NORTHFIELD, Vt.- Ahead of his second season at the helm for Norwich Women's Soccer, Head Coach Jared Cipriano announced several changes to his coaching staff. Gonneville will return for his second season on the women's soccer coaching staff after serving as a volunteer assistant in 2023. He is no stranger to the Northfield soccer community after organizing and directing Dynamo Soccer Club, along with coaching Northfield High School's girls' soccer team until 2004. During his tenure, the Marauders accumulated 15 state championships, while he earned National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) National Coach of the Year three times.
Wayne T. Eddy, legendary voice of KYMN Radio, passes away at 83
Wayne T. Eddy, the broadcast founder of KYMN Radio, a co-founder of the Northfield historical Society, a dedicated member of the Defeat of Jesse James Days, and perhaps the single biggest promoter of Northfield, itself, over the last half-century, has passed away Saturday morning, at the age of 83. Wayne...
Football players, coaches, and managers recognized at fair rally
Even with a new name, the Wenger Stage at Fair Square at the Steele County Free Fair continued the tradition of having the Owatonna football/cheerleader rally close out the fair Sunday night. Owatonna football coach Jeff Williams came out and introduced each of the players of the 2024 Owatonna Huskies team after the cheerleaders were introduced by varsity cheerleading coach Jenna Compton. The football and cheerleader rally has been going...
Red Cross seeking local blood donors
GIVE BLOOD To find upcoming blood drives in the area, visit redcross.org The next Red Cross blood drive in Owatonna is scheduled for 1-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26 at Trinity Lutheran Church. 2bf3e47b-c304-456c-8082-969e22fb18d1 The Red Cross recently announced a critical need for blood donors, reporting a 25% reduction in its national blood supply since July...
Flores remembered, cheerleaders recognized at fair rally
The Owatonna cheerleading team returns for another sports season after losing a captain, a teammate, and friend right before the end of the school year. The team was recognized on the last day of the Steele County Free Fair on Sunday at the football/cheerleader rally. Head coach Jenna Compton introduced the varsity cheerleaders and also talked about Olivia Flores. Compton has been coaching cheerleading in Owatonna since 2010 and this...
New building for Family Promise Rochester set to house those in need
KIMT News Three's Maureen Dudley spoke with the nonprofit about it's new building opening in October. Family Promise Rochester receives grant and gives update to new facility. Family Promise Rochester receives grant to help get needed items for new facility.
New Mayo Clinic resident just finished competing in the Paris Olympic games
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Just days after competing in the Paris Games, a three-time Olympian is now pursuing a different passion right here in Minnesota.Dr. Andi Murez is proof you can pursue multiple passions. On Monday, she begins her residency in psychiatry at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, just weeks after competing in the Olympics with the Israeli swim team."If you work hard and set your goals, then anything is possible," said Murez.She swam at Stanford University in college while getting a degree in human biology."After I graduated, I wanted to continue professionally swimming, so I moved to Israel to represent the Israeli...
Immigrant farmers, solar company pioneer new methods at Big Lake farm
Accessing land is a common barrier for immigrant farmers. But a new program is partnering them with solar gardens to raise crops between arrays. The post Immigrant farmers, solar company pioneer new methods at Big Lake farm appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Coborn’s Announced New Grocery, Liquor Store in Plymouth
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Coborn's Incorporated is opening a new grocery and liquor store in Plymouth. The St. Cloud-based company says they will be part of a new project called "The Boulevard" which is a partnership with developers Roers Companies and Scannell Properties. It will be located off Interstate 494 and Bass Lake Road.
Federal Jury Finds Twin Cities Felon Guilty of Illegal Firearm Possession
DULUTH, Minn. – A federal jury found a Twin Cities man guilty of possessing a firearm as an armed career criminal, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According to the evidence presented at trial, on July 7, 2023, Mille Lacs Tribal Police Department officers were dispatched to a residence in Onamia in response to a 911-call concerning a suspected drug overdose. Officers encountered Jeremy Jantile Burton, 36, lying unconscious on the floor of a bedroom in the residence, and began resuscitation efforts. After administering two doses of Narcan, the officers moved Burton from the floor of the bedroom to a nearby mattress and noticed a magazine of a handgun protruding from his shorts pocket. In order to secure the scene for EMS personnel, the officers recovered the handgun from Burton's pocket, and also observed several items of drug paraphernalia in the bedroom. Burton was transported to the Onamia Hospital by ambulance and the officers obtained a search warrant. A subsequent search of the residence revealed several controlled substances including cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl, scales commonly used to weigh controlled substances, several items of drug paraphernalia, and 36 rounds of 9 mm ammunition.
Behind the scenes of Metallica's shows at U.S. Bank Stadium
MINNEAPOLIS — Heavy metal fans had a roaring good time over the weekend as Metallica performed two shows at U.S. Bank Stadium.The M72 World Tour is an incredible production with more moving parts than you can imagine.Heavy metal worthy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rumbled through U.S. Bank Stadium as Metallica shredded and pounded through two energizing shows. It's an astounding production made possible by hundreds of hardworking people."What we do in Minneapolis might not be the same as Chicago last week," said Jon-Michael Marino, the tour coordinator. "Metallica alone has a little over 150 crew."Add to that...
Forepaugh's in St. Paul reopens after years-long renovation
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Irvine Park neighborhood of St. Paul is rejoicing. Forepaugh's — a historic and haunted restaurant — has reopened its doors after a mega renovation.The million-dollar renovation got big fast, but it stayed true to the home."That was the whole mission stay true to the home. Don't do major changes, keep it with what is familiar and comfortable for people," John Sugimura said. "It's bright and clean and that was the objective of the renovation — can we make it bright, can we make it clean, can we make it current?"A historic preservation team helped with...
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