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More Minnesota Lakes are Being Invaded According to DNR
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is adding three more lakes to the ever-growing list of waterways being invaded by one of the world's most invasive aquatic species. According to the DNR, about 4% of Minnesota lakes are currently dealing with this invasive species that can cause serious harm to...
See Shaboozey In Minnesota This September
He's one of the biggest rising stars in music right now and you have a chance to see him in Minnesota later this year!. Shaboozey is hitting the road this fall on his recently-announced 'Where I've Been Isn't Where I'm Going Tour' and that includes a stop in Minneapolis. Concert...
During RNC, Gov. Walz, Democrats stress need to protect abortion access
MILWAUKEE (FOX 9) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other Democrats spoke Wednesday outside the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee about abortion protections. Democrats held a press conference featuring Walz, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, and reproductive rights advocate Amanda Zurawski to highlight former President Donald Trump and JD Vance's Project 2025 and their plan to ban abortion, as well as "threaten access to IVF and contraception," according to a press release.
Creamery gets OK from county board
A new creamery could be opening in the near future in Cottonwood County. At Tuesday’s meeting, Cottonwood County Commissioners approved a conditional use permit for Dean Johnson and Ethan Johnson to build a creamery at the family’s farm site south of Storden. The creamery would allow the Johnsons...
Multi-vehicle crash reported in Clara City
(Clara City MN-) The state patrol is investigating a multi-vehicle crash in Clara City Thursday afternoon. It occurred around the noon hour at the intersection of Highways 7 and 23, and involved a semi hauling a trailer loaded with wooded trusses, a pickup, a box truck and possibly another semi. No details have been released, and it is unknown if there were any injuries.
Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days is making a splash for their 11th Annual
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WFXR) — Ahoy matey! Prepare to set sail as Smith Mountain Lake Pirate Days are back celebrating its 11th year, offering a weekend full of fun for buccaneers of all ages!. Smith Mountain Lake holds a weekend of pirate-themed events, including a ball, live music,...
Legion sub-state begins today
The Windom Post 206 Sr. Legion baseball team will open the Southwest Sub-State Division II playoffs today in Luverne. Windom takes on Sleepy Eye at 11 a.m. Win or lose, Windom will play again on Friday against either St. James or Minneota. The losers of today’s games play at 11 a.m., while the winners of Thursday’s games play at 5 p.m.
Brooklyn Park Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Home Blaze on Abbott Avenue
A routine Wednesday in Brooklyn Park was punctuated by the work of the area's fire crews, who responded to a call regarding a structure fire at a residence located at 7439 Abbott Avenue. According to the Brooklyn Park Police Department Alert, firefighters arrived on the scene to discover a small fire situated within a wall of the home—a domestic tableau turned urgent by the sudden embrace of flames.
Harris-Lake Park School Board Considering Revised Cell Phone Policy
Lake Park, Iowa – One area school board is looking at adopting a tougher cell phone policy for students. Harris-Lake Park Superintendent Gary Richardson says the district’s current policy is somewhat vague. Richardson says they’re mulling over two possible options presented at a meeting earlier this week by...
MINOR INJURIES IN NEW ULM CRASH
New Ulm Police were called to a collision at 9:06 am Wednesday at the corner of Center and Washington. 22-year-old Megan Kelley of New Ulm was driving a Ford westbound on Center Street and tried to turn left onto Washington and collided with a Ford driven by 29-year-old Kevin Moody of New Ulm. Police say Kelley had minor injuries. Both vehicles sustained severe damage.
St. Cloud City Council to Debate Resolution Urging Stearns County to Keep Jail Downtown
(KNSI) – St. Cloud will discuss a potential resolution pressuring Stearns County to keep its jail downtown. The measure is scheduled for debate during the next city council meeting on Monday night. It is being introduced by member George Hontos. If it was adopted and successful in persuading the county, the current facility would need to be expanded. That would likely require the county to purchase adjacent land, driving up the cost of construction.
Driver Taken to Hospital After Crash With Semi at Rochester-Area Intersection
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Minnesota woman was evaluated at St. Mary’s Hospital following a crash with a semi truck near a Rochester-area intersection. Each vehicle had one occupant, the State Patrol says. First responders were dispatched to the crash shortly before 9:54 Thursday morning. The semi and pick-up...
Canova Gang wins in Flandreau, with a week to go in the regular season
The Canova Gang traveled to Flandreau for a make-up game with the Cardinals on Wednesday. Canova’s powerful lineup went to work again, this time the bottom three hitters for the Gang combined for 7 hits, in a 9-3 win over the Cardinals. Canova broke a 3-3 tie with a...
Details released on man who threatened to jump from Redwood Falls roof
(Redwood Falls MN-) Redwood Falls Police have released more details on an incident Tuesday where a man threatened to jump off the roof of a downtown building. Police Chief Jason Cotner says at approximately 10:23 a.m. Tuesday they got info that 29-year-old Joshua Panitzke of Belview may be at 240 South Washington Street in Redwood Falls. Panitzke had an outstanding arrest warrant out of Sibley and Hennepin Counties and officers believed Panitzke was part of a crew working on renovating the building. When officers arrived Panitzke and the crew were working on the roof. His supervisor told Panitzke law enforcement was present and asked him to exit the roof. Panitzke refused and when officers went on the roof Panitzke became agitated and went to the edge of the building and threatened to jump off.
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