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Morris small business caters to modest women around the world
ListenMorris small business caters to modest women around the world. The town of Morris lies in west central Minnesota. The small town and its population of some 5,000 is surrounded by farms. Morris is probably best known for its University of Minnesota liberal arts campus. In downtown Morris is the...
Mayoral candidate James Trantina III talks about goals, St. Joseph residency allegations
ST. CLOUD — With the Aug. 13 primary election nearing, the St. Cloud Times spoke with mayoral candidate James Trantina III about his policy agenda and allegations that he resides at a St. Joseph address. Trantina, who is the CEO of Collins Brothers Towing of St. Cloud, said as mayor he would focus on public safety, affordable housing, city infrastructure and economic development. He said bringing these elements together could make a better St. Cloud. ...
111th Benton County Fair starts July 30 in Sauk Rapids
The Benton County Fair kicks off another six days of fun on July 30. The 111th edition runs through Aug. 4 and contains its usual array of diverse, fun offerings for families - all at no charge. While evening events like the demolition derby, rodeo and monster truck have nominal...
Single-wheel enthusiasts from around the globe descend on Bemidji for Unicon 21
ListenSingle-wheel enthusiasts from around the globe descend on Bemidji for Unicon 21. It was likely a first for the Sanford Arena. On the second night of Unicon 21 the Bemidji venue hosted unicycle sumo. And by all accounts, the event was a slobberknocker. Competitors balanced on unicycles battled around a...
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...
St. Cloud Man Accused of Pointing Loaded Handgun at Kids
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A St. Cloud man faces two felony charges of 2nd-degree assault with a dangerous weapon after an incident involving a handgun. According to the charges filed in Stearns County District Court, 41-year-old Corey Self is accused of pointing a loaded handgun at two kids. St....
Woody’s Trucking of Willmar named Women-Owned Small Business of the Year
Woody’s Trucking of Willmar named Women-Owned Small Business of the Year. Woody’s Trucking, Inc. is cleverly branded. Black and orange decorate the office, and the serious woodpecker dressed in a ready-to-work outfit decorates the details. The brand comes from customer service and a sense of culture that emulates the space. Terri Wood, president of Woody’s Trucking, shared the story of a family and a business that grew with it with the KCED Marketing and Communications Specialist.
Heroes Unite fundraiser Aug. 3 Cure sought for Maple Lake preschooler with rare disease
At five years old Hoyt Lambert is a happy preschooler with a typical love/hate relationship with his little sister Millie and an abounding adoration for his new baby brother, Emmett. But life isn’t typical for Hoyt or his family. Ongoing neurology and ophthalmology appointments, rehabilitation, and yearly procedures take...
Call Her Lollipop Lily: Today’s Pet of the Week!
We're not sure if she does a shaky rockin' dance, but you don't want to pass up your chance...with Lollipop Lily, today's Pet of the Week from Tri-County Humane Society!. Lollipop Lily is a neutered 4-month-old mixed breed. She's a bit bashful, but friendly. Not much else is known about Lollipop Lily, as she came to TCHS with her brothers and sisters from another facility. Stop by TCHS and see if Lollipop Lily is the perfect flavor of furry friend for your family!
Family of two children dead in Jamestown crash speaks out
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Monday night, two children, 7-year-old Logan and 10-year-old Kamari lost their lives in a crash along I-94 in Jamestown. Wednesday, their family lets us know how they’re coping. “The only way I’m going to be able to touch my boys’ hands is in...
Closing Time In Brainerd As Newspaper Printing Facility To Close Down
It was a sad day for community members in the Brainerd area yesterday. The Brainerd Daily Dispatch newspaper announced it was closing its local printing facility and moving its operations to the Detroit Lakes area by the end of September. In a sign of the times post from the newspaper,...
Minneapolis city leaders cancel trip to Somalia days before takeoff
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis city leaders hoped a trip halfway around the world would improve public safety and build community connections.WCCO obtained internal records that lay out plans Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Brian O'Hara had for a weeklong visit to Somalia this past February.Frey leads the city with the largest Somali-American population in the country.On Sunday, he helped Minneapolis celebrate 10 years as a sister city to Bosaso, Somalia."The importance of fostering those relationships in times of peace is critical for making sure those relationships stay steadfast in times of war," Frey said.Emails show Frey's chief of staff described...
44 years after career, Bobby Bryant to be inducted into Vikings Ring of Honor
It's been more than four decades since Bobby Bryant was intercepting passes for the terrific Minnesota Vikings defenses of the 1960s and '70s, and now at the age of 80 he will experience life in the team's Ring of Honor.
Fergus Falls Taco John’s Closed for Remodel
Fergus Falls, MN – Echos, Inc, a franchisee of the quick-service Mexican restaurant Taco John’s International Inc, have begun an extensive interior and exterior remodel project in Fergus Falls. After much planning and anticipation, Taco John’s Franchise owner Brian Fuder is eager to begin work to fully modernize...
Could traditionally blue Minnesota be within Trump's reach?
MINNEAPOLIS — Last weekend, a presidential race like no other dipped further into the improbable, with the survival of former President Donald Trump from an assassin's bullet by just millimeters.Trump's defiant response to the assassination attempt, captured in unforgettable images, has even Trump critics calling it one of the defining moments of the 2024 campaign."That is kind of political rocket fuel. And so I think you're seeing a consolidation of the Republican Party much faster than I think people anticipated," said Abou Amara, a Democratic analyst.Polls have been showing more and more states, including traditionally blue Minnesota, within Trump's reach."I...
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