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Viral Harris-Walz camo hat injects Midwest glam into US campaign
If campaign hat sales are any predictor of electoral results, the Harris-Walz ticket is in great shape, as their camouflage cap with orange lettering goes viral. In part, the virality of the camo hat can be attributed to Chappell Roan, the wildly popular singer who sells a camo hat with orange lettering that reads "Midwest Princess."
Inflation Reduction Act creates thousands of union jobs in Minnesota — and other labor news
Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly round-up of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This week: the Inflation Reduction Act’s impact on jobs two years on; what to make of the jobs numbers revision; Minnesota is No. 1 state for nurses; Kim’s will shutter shortly after union vote; and Canadian railway workers […]
AOC: Tim Walz’s Non-Weird Masculinity Is Driving Trump, Vance “Nuts”
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told Stephen Colbert on Thursday that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is driving Donald Trump and J.D. Vance “nuts.” “I think that Trump and Vance, they think they have some kind of like, monopoly over masculinity,” Ocasio-Cortez said on The Late Show. The Republican nominees have been freaking out ever since Walz first called them “weird” a few weeks ago, and have responded by desperately attacking the Minnesota governor’s son, wife, military history, and governing record. “Walz has kinda shown up—he’s a football coach, he was the head of the gay-straight alliance as the football coach,” Ocasio-Cortez...
High School Sports Results Friday August 23
Boys Soccer: Buffalo 3, ROCORI 0 Girls Soccer: Southwest Christian 1, Cathedral 0 (Cathedral Girls Soccer kicked off the season with a battle between two top 10 ranked teams, hosting Southwest Christian. Southwest Christian scored the lone goal partway through the first half to win 1-0. Au...
Huskies Men’s Hockey Names 2024-25 Team Captains
The St. Cloud State University men's hockey team has officially announced its leadership for the 2024-25 season. Defenseman Josh Luedtke has been appointed captain, with Mason Salquist, Ryan Rosborough, and Nick Portz serving as assistant captains. Luedtke, a seasoned player with impressive stats, is known for his leadership both on and off the ice. The selection highlights the Huskies’ focus on experience and performance as they head into a new season.
Hot Temps This Weekend, Storms Possible Monday
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Temperatures are heating up the next few days, alongside a chance for some scattered showers & storms later Saturday evening. High temps in the 90s and heat indices above 100 are likely both Sunday & Monday. The normal high for St. Cloud for this time of...
2 Children Airlifted After Crash at Rural Minnesota Intersection
Isanti, MN (KROC-AM News) - Two children were among the four people airlifted to a hospital in the Twin Cities following the traffic crash this morning in east-central Minnesota. The Isanti County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to reports of an injury crash around 11 AM at a rural intersection...
Two Vehicle Crash in Elk River
ELK RIVER (WJON News) -- There was a two-vehicle crash in the construction zone in Elk River. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened at about 10:00 a.m. Saturday on northbound Highway 169 at the interchange with Highway 10. A Jeep was going north on Highway 169 when a car exited westbound Highway 10 and crossed the northbound lane in front of the Jeep.
Inside the moment that defines Maya Moore Irons’ spectacular career with the Lynx
The Lynx will honor Maya Moore Irons on Saturday night, thanking her for helping bring four WNBA titles to Minnesota and one specific shot they’ll always remember. Inside the moment that defines Maya Moore Irons’ spectacular career with the Lynx. Located in Litchfield, MN we deliver the latest...
Vikings draft bust left off of final Cowboys 53-man roster projection
Earlier this month, the Minnesota Vikings decided to move on from cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. when they traded him to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for corner Nahshon Wright. Booth was originally selected by the Vikings in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, but he struggled to get time out on the field in his two seasons with the team. Despite his struggles, the trade to the Cowboys seemed like a great opportunity for him to get his career back on the right track.
Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History Against Minnesota Lynx
On Saturday night, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever traveled west to face Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx. The Fever stole the first game of the season series back in July, but the absence of Collier played a big part. During the second matchup, Clark, once again, made WNBA history. She ...
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