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County Bd. questions salary hike
A proposal by the University of Minnesota Extension to increase the cost of the total employment package by 24 percent for the County Extension Educator/4-H Youth Development director was met with resistance by the Faribault County Commissioners at their board meeting on Tuesday, July 16. Christy Kallevig of the U...
BE OKs Three Sisters demolition
The Blue Earth City Council voted to proceed with demolition of the Three Sisters buildings in downtown Blue Earth during their meeting last Monday night, July 15. The decision was made to accept one of six bids for the demolition. That bid was from G&S Excavating of Blue Earth and was in the amount of $164,800.
Vikings vs. Giants Week 1 Tickets
Sunday, September 8, 2024 will see the Minnesota Vikings (0-0) go on the road to square off against the New York Giants (0-0) at MetLife Stadium. If you're looking to attend this matchup in person, head to StubHub to buy your tickets. Vikings vs. Giants Tickets & Game Info. Tickets:...
Matt Higgins inspired by daughters to bring leadership to the Gophers
The newly named head coach of Gophers golf, Matt Higgins, used to be worried about how well his players shot. Now, he said he cares more about his players’ feelings after their rounds. Time away from coaching and desires for how he wanted his daughters to be coached led...
Emerging Vikings Defender Tabbed Breakout Candidate
The Minnesota Vikings will begin their training camp shortly. Rookies are scheduled to arrive on Sunday, and the remaining players on Tuesday. In the following weeks, the team will prepare for the regular season that kicks off on September 8. The Vikings made many changes in the offseason. Replacing the pass rushers and acquiring a new quarterback were certainly the main adjustments.
Minnesota Vikings QB Situation without Kirk Cousins Revealed
The Minnesota Vikings are experiencing quarterback uncertainty with Kirk Cousins gone, but they have a strong foundation with four quarterbacks on the roster, including Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy, Nick Mullens, and Jaren Hall, providing solid options to choose from. Darnold was drafted 3rd overall by the Jets in 2018. Mullens...
Newsmakers: New Robbinsdale Superintendent Aims For “Culture of Continuous Improvement”
New Robbinsdale Area Schools Superintendent Teri Staloch says she wants to use metrics and community engagement to lead the district. “I am about continuous improvement,” said Staloch. “I haven’t been to that place yet, but part of my job is to create a culture of continuous improvement.”
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),"...
2 Blaine daycare teachers charged with abusing infants in their care
BLAINE, Minn. (FOX 9) - Two teachers at Blaine daycare center have been charged after being caught on surveillance video being rough with multiple infants in their care. Chloe Kaye Johnson, 24, and Elizabeth Augusta Wiemerslage, 22, have both been charged with felony malicious punishment of a child under four, third-degree assault against a victim under four and two counts of gross misdemeanor malicious punishment of a child.
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...
Faribault standoff shuts down Interstate 35 in both directions
FARIBAULT, Minn. — A standoff with an allegedly armed suspect in southern Minnesota shut down traffic on Interstate 35 for hours Sunday afternoon.The Rice County Sheriff's Office says a vehicle police had been pursuing stopped on northbound I-35 south of Faribault city limits shortly before 3 p.m.The suspect exited the vehicle with a handgun and entered the southbound lanes of the freeway, which prompted authorities to shut down traffic in both directions and issue a shelter-in-place warning to area residents. The sheriff's office says the man paced around the interstate with a handgun as officers repeatedly commanded him to drop his weapon. He did not comply and allegedly fired multiple rounds from his gun. No injuries were reported.Using "non-lethal tactics," authorities say they arrested the suspect around 7 p.m.The standoff happened on a stretch of I-35 that is currently under construction with traffic limited to two lanes.
Flash flood warning in parts of metro until Sunday afternoon
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The National Weather Service (NWS) is issuing a flash flood warning that includes St. Paul, Eagan and Maplewood which is expected to last until 12:45 p.m. Sunday. What we know. Some parts of the Twin Cities metro area are under a flash flood warning...
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