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This Minnesota Mom Is On A Heroic Crusade To Save Autistic Kids From Deadly Dangers!
COTTAGE GROVE, MN – When Sheletta Brundidge heard about the tragic drowning of Waeys Ali Mohamed, a 4-year-old boy with autism, she felt compelled to act. The boy had gone missing the day before and was found in a creek. Brundidge, a Cottage Grove, Minnesota resident, immediately reached out to support the grieving family.
Paula Jossart, Jossart Law Office, LLC
Railroad companies’ injured workers are not governed by state workers’ compensation laws or social security, but by the Federal Employer’s Liability Act. FELA cases have become a niche for Paula Jossart. In a recent case Jossart received an $8.1 million verdict against BNSF. (“Nearly every penny I...
I Heart Cookies Co. at Boys and Girls Club Thrift Store
I Heart Cookies Co. at Boys and Girls Club Thrift Store. Boys and Girls Club Thrift Store, 1305 US-10, Detroit Lakes, MN. Get ready for a unique and exciting event as the popular food truck, I Heart Cookies Co., arrives in Detroit Lakes. Known for their delicious deep-dish cookies, they will be accompanied by mighty animatronic dinosaurs including T-Rex, Spinosaurus, and Triceratops.
Three teens hurt in crash near Miltona
(Miltona MN-) Three teens were hurt when the car they were in collided with a pickup in Douglas County Saturday night. The state patrol says it was reported at 11:09 p.m. on Highway 29 at County Road 14 near Miltona. A car driven by a 16-year-old girl from Alexandria was northbound on 29 when the car and a pickup traveling westbound on County Road 14 collided. The pickup driver, 61-year-old Karl Hubenette of Alexandria was not hurt, and officials believe alcohol was involved. The teenager and her 16-year-old passengers from Little Falls and Nelson were all taken to the Alexandria Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
From a basement lab to computers worldwide, Concordia College digitizes thousands of species
At a desk at Concordia College in Moorhead, student worker Katie Waugh grabs a specimen and lines it up at a new workstation, which includes a white background and adjustable digital camera suspended in the air. After photographing, color correcting and adding notes, the item is then added to the online database, organized by date, location and keyword. Researchers could potentially digitize 50 specimens in an hour. But they have...
Construction of Massive Solar Farm in Becker Clears Another Major Hurdle
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission recently approved the site permit, requested by Xcel Energy, for one of the nation’s largest solar energy developments in the community of Becker. PUC Chair Katie Sieben says construction for two additional solar arrays had already been approved, starting last year, but there’s significance...
Star Bank Chair and CEO Harry Wahlquist loses cancer battle
Harold G. “Harry” Wahlquist, chair and CEO of Star Bank, Maple Lake, Minn., passed away July 19, 2024, after an approximately year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Wahlquist, whose career in banking began in 1960, was 85. Wahlquist was born in Minneapolis and lived most of his adult life...
Death Investigation in Sauk Rapids
SAUK RAPIDS (WJON News) -- Authorities are investigating after a man's body was found in a Sauk Rapids park. Sauk Rapids police say just before 7:00 a.m. Sunday they responded to a call in Lions Park at 85 River Avenue. The Sauk Rapids police department has asked for the help...
“Table Talk” Backed Into A Corner With New Games
"Cornered" is a new game out from a local designer in Paynesville, MN, Ben Borgerding. It is a light strategy game that only takes about 10 minutes to play. A perfect filler-type game for game nights. It is one of the new games we discussed on "Table Talk" on Saturday. You can pre-order it at getcornered.com and Games By James as a few copies in store now.
Waite Park City Council Passes Drone Ordinance
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- Operating drones in the City of Waite Park now has some guidelines. The Waite Park City Council unanimously passed the city's drone ordinance at its last meeting. The ordinance outlines regulations for flying drones by the city, police, and the public. The public rules include...
Jason Mraz Bring Pop Music Mix To The Ledge [PHOTOS]
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- The Ledge Amphitheater was the place to be on Saturday night. Jason Mraz helped fans dance the night away with his Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride Summer Tour. People got to hear many of his top hits like "I'm Yours," "The Remedy (I Won't Worry),"...
Chick-fil-A Free Kids Meal + Plush Cow Adoption Event
Head to your local Chick-fil-A in the Twin Cities or St. Cloud on Tuesday 23rd for a free Kids Meal + a plush cow adoption event. Do your kiddos love Chick-fil-A? I don’t know many kids who don’t! So mark your calendar for Tuesday, July 23rd from 5-7pm for their special event FREE Kids Meal and Plush Cow Adoption Event. Kids meals will be FREE for all kids 12 and under, plus if you head into the restaurant for dine-in, your kiddos can “adopt” a plush cow, while supplies last.
Sartell’s Mill District Gets Special Visitor
SARTELL (WJON News) -- The Sartell Mill District achieved another milestone on Friday. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Commissioner Matt Varilek visited the site. Varitek, Mayor Ryan Fitzhum, Representative Tim O'Driscoll, and other dignitaries toured the site and discussed future redevelopment plans. The Mill District received...
Central Minnesota Veterans to Receive Benefits Assistance at PACT Act Claims Clinic in St. Cloud
If you've served your country through thick and thin, here's something relevant to your interests. Veterans from Central Minnesota, along with the survivors of those who served during the Vietnam War, Gulf War, and post-9/11 conflicts, can get essential information on their healthcare and compensation benefits this August 17, as reported by Wright County Minnesota. Specifically, for those who've been exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances during their service, a PACT Act claims clinic is opening its doors to provide the answers you need.
Flooding rain hits west Fargo and what are air mass thunderstorms?
Air mass thunderstorms can often produce locally heavy rainfall over a short period of time. Why? Typically, winds aloft and at the surface are very light. These thunderstorms will “bubble” up during peak heating of the day then with little to no winds aloft to “steer” them along, they park over one general area and rain themselves out before additional ones will “bubble” up and provide more heavy rain over a different area.
HIGHLIGHTS: Two big innings from Kansas City hand RedHawks third straight loss
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The RedHawks head into the all-star break in a skid, having lost three straight games to the Kansas City Monarchs, including a 9-2 defeat Sunday to conclude a weekend series. It was a tale of two games because the RedHawks no-hit the Monarchs in...
HIGHLIGHTS: Fargo Post 2 dominates Williston 12-0 and 12-2 in doubleheader
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Fargo Post 2 has its 40th win of the season in 2024, as Post 2 dominated Williston twice Sunday, winning 12-0 and 12-2 in a doubleheader to improve their incredible record to 40-5. The headline for game one was the pitching performance from Brady Manly, who tossed a 5.0 inning no-hitter with five strikeouts in addition to the 12 runs his team brought home.
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