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Pop Up IKEA Store Not Too Far from St. Cloud – Opens TODAY [FRIDAY]
There are those who absolutely love IKEA. To be honest, I have only been in that store one time. And yes, the prices are very good. But you will spend some time putting most things that you buy there together. But that's sometime the price you pay for inexpensive furniture pieces.
Warm, Hazy Sunday, Then Staying Warm Next Week
OVERNIGHT: Saturday started the weekend on a warm note, with highs in the mid-to-upper-80s. Skies were also mostly clear and sunny, although wildfire smoke led to hazy skies across our region. A few storms also popped up during the afternoon hours, bringing summertime downpours and even a few gusts of wind. Overnight, though, any leftover storms will dissipate, leading to mostly clear skies. Winds will be light, and temperatures will be in the mid-60s, so expect a warm, clear, uneventful start to the day.
Sanford Health launches new genetic screening study
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - You’ve probably heard of DNA tests like Ancestry’s before. However, those often come with a price tag, but if you sign up for Sanford Health’s new study, you can have a gene test done for free. Sanford is partnering with Helix to research...
Huskers projected to land four-star defensive lineman
The Nebraska Cornhuskers have been projected to land a four-star prospect and class of 2025 recruit. Kade Pietrzak is a defensive lineman for Sheyenne High School in West Fargo, ND. Pietrzak is currently ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the state of North Dakota for the 2025 recruiting cycle. Bryan Munson of the On3 Network has projected an expert prediction for the Husker to receive Pietzak’s commitment. Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Kansas State are believed to be in the running. The Huskers class of 2025 holds 16 commitments and is ranked No. 28 nationwide. The Cornhuskers have also been making a series of offers to 2026 recruits but have not received any commitment. No timetable has been announced for when Kade Pietrzak will announce his decision. Nebraska insider @BryanMunson_ has logged an expert prediction for the Huskers to land 4-star DL Kade Pietrzak🌽 Read: https://t.co/h3ymGBw4Dz pic.twitter.com/NQuGBgGl2o — On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) July 18, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Small Town Gets a New Bar & Grill as Shady’s Expands Locations
Whenever there is a new business in a small town I think it's a good day. We need more ways to support local, and this type of thing is perfect. This time we are heading to Randall, Minnesota which is just North of Little Falls. The Municipal Liquor Store in...
Worldwide Software Outage Affecting Central Minnesota
(KNSI) – A global technology outage is causing disruptions in central Minnesota. The issue led to the St. Cloud Regional Airport canceling its Allegiant flight to Mesa, Arizona, on Friday. The Stearns County License Center is not able to process driver’s licenses, and the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office’s non-emergency number is also affected.
Just Announced : Rescheduled NDSF Concert Information
It is 3:43 in the afternoon on this Saturday, July 20th. Here is hoping that people will see this IMMEDIATELY - if you are planning on heading out to Minot to see a concert TONIGHT at the North Dakota State Fair - North Dakota Fair Facebook announced this about 24 minutes ago:
J. Crew Factory to open store in West Acres Mall in Fargo
(Fargo, ND) — Officials at West Acres Shopping Center say a new J.Crew Factory store is coming to the mall. The popular retailer offers clothing and accessories for men, women, and children. The city of Fargo issued an $850,000 building permit for the store Thursday. J. Crew Factory is...
911 call centers back online in MN after outages
MINNEAPOLIS — Call centers are coming back online after a global Microsoft outage knocked out 911 for counties across the nation Friday morning. Companies that use Microsoft have been affected by the outages across the world starting Thursday night and persisting into Friday morning. Many people are stuck in airport lines or stranded at their destination temporarily as airlines race to get planes back in the air.
Deadline Looming for Benton’s Got Talent Contest
SAUK RAPIDS (WJON News) -- Time is running out to sign up for the talent contest at the Benton County Fair. Benton's Got Talent will be on Saturday, August 3rd from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on the Cottonwood Stage. In the Pre-Teen Division, the first place prize is $75,...
Flasher community remembers Minot Air Force Base pilot that crashed near Raleigh and Flasher
First News at SixIt’s been six decades since flyers with the 5th Interceptor Squadron were practicing drills during the Cold War when something went wrong and Captain Bill Richardson’s plane crashed here.
The state senator leading efforts to return land to tribal nations
As a kid, Mary Kunesh watched her dad travel to reservations in northern Minnesota, working as a pro bono attorney for tribal nations who needed legal assistance. She heard stories from her grandfather about her family’s history, filled with brave Lakota women like her aunt Josephine Gates Kelly, the first tribal chair of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.
Women of Today to host two open events
The St. Joseph Women of Today invites any and all women to two upcoming open events to get acquainted with the civic-minded projects that organization does year-round in the immediate area. The first is a group social and craft event starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 at St. Joseph’s...
NASA Astronaut James Buchli to Receive North Dakota’s Highest Honor
In notable recognition of his distinguished career, NASA astronaut James Buchli will be honored with the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award on July 30. The ceremony, set to take place at the University of North Dakota (UND) in Grand Forks, will celebrate Buchli as the 49th recipient of this prestigious accolade.
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