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Register Your Neighborhood Now for Annual National Night Out
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Now is the time to register your neighborhood block party for the annual National Night Out. This year's event is on August 6th from 5:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. in various locations. The St. Cloud Police Department has a packet of information with details and...
Fergus Falls City Council Selling Pebble Lake Golf Course for $1? Not Exactly
Fergus Falls, MN – The talk of Monday night’s (July 1st) Fergus Falls City Council Meeting was the Letter of Intent for the Pebble Lake Golf Club (PLGC) to purchase the Pebble Lake Golf Course from the City. While the official purchase agreement has just been put in...
Three file for two Sartell council seats
Three men have filed as candidates for two positions on the Sartell City Council to be decided in the Nov. 5 general election. The candidates are Rustin Deters, Marshall Grams and Pat Lynch. The two incumbents in those open seats are Alex Lewandowski and Jill Smith, who both chose not to file for re-election.
Minnesota Wild Top 10 Prospects: 2024 Offseason
The Minnesota Wild have been one of the most successful teams in recent NHL Drafts, stockpiling high draft picks while finding steals in the later rounds. As a result, they have compiled quite an impressive prospect pool. Honorable mentions: Ryan Healey, Hunter Haight, Graeme Clarke, Aaron Pionk, Rasmus Kumpulainen, Charlie...
St. Louis Park Alerts Residents of Brief Construction Break Before Alley Overhaul Resumes
Residents in St. Louis Park should brace for a short construction pause followed by continued efforts to revamp the city's alleys. The latest dispatch from the St. Louis Park officials indicates that GL Contracting will momentarily down tools for a brief respite from July 4 through July 7. Residents keen to keep abreast of developments can consult the project update published on July 5th, detailing the plans for Alley B and beyond.
Minnetonka Launches ReLeaf Program with $338,900 Grant to Combat Emerald Ash Borer Invasion
The city of Minnetonka is bolstering its defenses in the ongoing battle against the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) by leveraging a substantial grant to launch the ReLeaf program. Per details from the city's official announcement, $338,900 in grant funds have been allocated from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, aiming to improve community forest health. The ReLeaf initiative is designed to lend a hand to property owners who are financially eligible, covering the full cost for the removal of EAB-infested ash trees on their land.
Burnsville donut shop adds 2nd spot in Lakeville
Donut Star first opened in Burnsville during the 70s. In 2022, new owners purchased it, did a full renovation and brought a new approach to donuts. Everything is made by hand in-house and they focus on the classics. Now they’ve added a second location in Lakeville at 7656 160th St W. It’s open Wednesday through Friday 6 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday from 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Bloomington Police Chief is excited to use AI to his advantage
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Artificial intelligence is changing our world fast. Recently, the Mall Of America introduced AI tech to help keep people who should not be in the mall out. Bloomington Police say they need to get ahead of AI not fall behind. "We recently put out a posting,...
Prairie Island opens cannabis dispensary, the state’s first near TC
Tiketa Champion was on vacation with her family visiting The Lagoon, a water park at Treasure Island Resort & Casino. On the drive over from Rochester, she noticed signs advertising Island Peži, a new cannabis dispensary. So she dropped off her husband and two boys at the water park...
Glenn Caruso: Unscripted with Dawn Mitchell
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - This week’s "Unscripted with Dawn Mitchell" Dawn sits down with St. Thomas Head Football Coach Glenn Caruso. Caruso is entering his 17th season at the helm of the Tommies, and is s six-time National Coach of the Year -- the most among all current coaches.
Coon Rapids Community Awaits 10 PM Fireworks Display Despite Intermittent Rainfall on 4th of July
Amidst a day punctuated by intermittent rain, Coon Rapids community members are holding on to the promise of a dazzling fireworks display to round off their 4th of July celebrations. Following a series of updates, the Coon Rapids Police Department affirmed via Facebook that the fireworks are scheduled for 10 p.m. tonight. Residents looking to partake in the festivities are encouraged to come prepared with lawn chairs, rain gear, and the expectation of wet and potentially muddy conditions.
Coon Rapids to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Church in Office District
Coon Rapids is considering a new conditional use permit that could see a church moving into the second floor of an existing building at 2393 Coon Rapids Blvd. This space, sitting within what's designated as an Office (O) district, typically wouldn't play host to a religious establishment without the city's explicit permission. This particular request, outlined in Planning Case 24-19, calls for attention as it deviates from the norm, potentially paving the way for a new place of worship above desks and conference rooms.
Popular Weather App Used in Minnesota and Wisconsin Now Offering a “Mosquito Forecast”
It's one of the top weather apps for smartphone users in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and a new feature claims to help "better plan summer activities" against pesky mosquitos. The new in-app feature is a partnership between a weather powerhouse, and a bug repellant powerhouse that brings over 15 billion climate data points together with mosquito data from over 5,000 locations that predicts mosquito behavior and populations.
13 Minnesota Cities to See Spectacular Fireworks on Friday, July 5th
Did you miss out on the Fourth of July fireworks? Don’t worry, because the celebration isn’t over yet!. Due to heavy rain in some areas on Independence Day, several cities in Minnesota have rescheduled their fireworks displays to Friday, July 5th. This means you get a second chance to watch the sky light up and keep the freedom celebrations going!
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