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Essentia Health Warns Of New Scam Impacting Minnesota + Wisconsin
Sadly, we can't seem to through an entire week without having a new scam to warn you about. Heck, we're lucky if we get two scam-free days in a row!. Recently, Cook County officials warned that a new text scam was reportedly circulating through the Grand Marais area. There is...
Cass County Jail inmate who died is identified
(Fargo, ND) — The female inmate found dead in the Cass County Jail is identified as 37-year-old Alexis Phillips of Ogema, Minnesota. She was found unresponsive late Monday night during a routine check. Authorities said she was arrested last Friday for driving under suspension connected to a previous arrest...
Highway 27 lane closures Long Prairie to Highway 28 begin July 22
Motorists can expect periodic lane closures and short-term delays as Minnesota Department of Transportation maintenance crews begin to make repairs to the Highway 27 road surface between CentraCare Drive, Long Prairie, and Highway 28, north of Swanville, on Monday, July 22. Work will occur Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m....
1 hurt in rear-end crash in Lake Park
LAKE PARK, Minn. (KFGO) – One person was hurt in a crash on Highway 10 in Lake Park Wednesday morning. The State Patrol says a semi truck rear-ended a pickup at 7:30 a.m. The driver of the pickup, 61-year-old David Wosick of Fargo, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was flown to Sanford Hospital in Fargo. The driver of the semi, 54-year-old Robby Sahr, of Kindred was not hurt.
Detroit Lakes man still selling cars after nearly 70 years
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KFGO/KVRR) – Don Getz has sold a lot of cars, and he’s been selling them for a long time. Getz has been selling vehicles at Nereson Automotive in Detroit Lakes for 36 years, about half of the 95-year-old’s almost seven decades in the car business.
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...
Gluek's Bar and Restaurant in downtown Minneapolis celebrates 90 years
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - At Gluek's Bar and Restaurant, history is almost as important as the signature pilsner that flows through its taps. "It's not a miracle, but it's a testament that we are still here after nine decades," Gluek's co-owner Dave Holcomb told FOX 9. Holcomb is part of...
Naming ceremony in Minneapolis for The Paul D. Wellstone Federal Building
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – A historic building that covers one square block in downtown Minneapolis is now known as The Paul D. Wellstone Federal Building. Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith helped pass the bi-partisan bill renaming the Federal Building in honor of the late Senator Wellstone. They took part in a naming ceremony Tuesday with the Wellstone family and other friends and colleagues.
Strange Sun Country Flight is Now in Danger of Going Extinct
It was one of the shortest-- and cheapest-- flights out of Minnesota that Sun Country Airlines ever offered. But it might be soon a thing of the past. It was nearly two years ago that Sun Country Airlines, Minnesota's hometown airline, announced that it was adding service from the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire, Wisconsin (EAU). Those flights ran a whopping 21 minutes, a distance of just 85 miles, and were part of a $6.5 million annual grant meant to improve travel in rural America.
Slappin’ Da Bass: The 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival
Greaser? Bettie? Got a '51 Cadillac that can beat a '55 Thunderbird?. Break out the pencil skirts and bowling shirts for the 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival on August 17th at Hackamore Brewing Company in Chanhassen!. 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival on August 17th. Classic cars, great food, and Rock...
Ingrid Andress Has An Interesting Connection To Minnesota
She's been in the news for her recent version of the National Anthem, but did you know she has a distinct connection to Minnesota?. When it comes to the musical spotlight, Minnesota is most often associated with Prince, right? And, of course, there's Bob Dylan, too. And Lizzo, who called Minnesota home back in 2011 when she was starting her pop career.
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