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3M Open field has some big names as final push for FedEx Cup Playoffs begins
The PGA Tour’s 2024 major season is in the rearview mirror, and there are just two regular-season events left before the FedEx Cup Playoffs. The field announcement Friday for the 3M included some names of golfers who were in contention Sunday at the British Open: Billy Horschel, Justin Rose and Sam Burns. Akshay Bhatia, Keegan Bradley and Tony Finau are also listed in the field after a short week at Royal Troon after missing the cut.
Motorcyclist is injured in a crash near New London
(New London, MN)--A motorcyclist is injured in a crash in west central Minnesota late last week. The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash took place near New London on Friday. A Yamaha motorcycle, driven by Rick Gronseth, 49 of Benson, was traveling westbound on MN Highway 9 near New London,...
Stingers fall to Bismarck 6-3
(Willmar MN-) On the last day before the All-Star break, the Stingers dropped a game to the Bismarck Larks by a score of 6-3. The Larks got on the board first in the 4th on a three-run homer and never surrendered the lead again. Willmar got one back in the...
Kleis helps residents meet St. Cloud's 16 City Council candidates
ST. CLOUD — St. Cloud residents have a lot of research to do before the Aug. 13 primary election with 16 city council and 6 mayoral candidates vying for their vote. “This is by far one of the highest candidate turnouts I've seen since being in office," St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis said in early June. "It's encouraging to see that many people want to serve. There's a lot of great candidates too. I think it's a great opportunity to see new leadership."
Injuries in 2 Vehicle Crash in Benton County
SARTELL (WJON News) -- Several people were hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Benton County. The incident happened at about 10:00 p.m. Sunday at Highway 15 and County Road 29 in Sartell. A van driven by 50-year-old Peter Ziegler of St. Joseph was going west on the county road while...
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...
Global technology outage continues to impact flights at MSP Airport
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A global technology breakdown continues to impact flights in and out of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport. On Sunday, several stranded passengers slept on the floor. Time seemed to be at a standstill, and many travelers told FOX 9 they would not be able to go anywhere...
Obon Festival August 18! $5 Tickets On Sale Now!
***We will be selling ONLY ADVANCED TICKETS again in 2024***. Music, martial arts, singing, dancing, drumming, delicious food, vendors, games, and other aspects of Japanese culture will be featured at the annual Como Park Japanese Obon Festival on the grounds of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory from 3:00pm – 9:00pm on Sunday, August 18. At the end of the Obon festival, lanterns are released onto the water so that the spirits can return to the other world.
Harbor View Café celebrates 44th season with new chef
PEPIN – When the Murray siblings – Wendy, Chris and Missy – purchased Harbor View Café (314 First St.) from the original owners in 2021, they said they collectively decided to continue many of the tried-and-true practices of the café, along with its decades-long traditions.
CenterPoint Energy Launches Extensive Gas Line Replacement Project Across Minneapolis Neighborhoods
Minneapolis residents can expect a flurry of activity from CenterPoint Energy as they embark on a significant project to replace aging natural gas lines across several neighborhoods. According to an update released by CenterPoint Energy, this initiative, which runs from 2023 through 2025, aims to install more corrosion-resistant pipes and improve the city's gas infrastructure. Commencing on July 22 and stretching into early August, Northrop will see the replacement of small-diameter natural gas plastic mains, and the relocation of meters from inside to outside of homes, affecting several streets including parts of 43rd and 44th Streets E. from Chicago Avenue S. to 10th Avenue S., along with a stretch of 46th Street E.
District 1B tourney starts July 27 in Milbank, Firechiefs are No. 1 seed
The District 1B amateur baseball tournament starts July 27 in Milbank. The seven-team tournament continues until Aug. 2 and four teams will qualify for the Class B state amateur baseball tourney, which is Aug. 7-18 in Mitchell. Milbank is the No. 1 seed and will play the Elkton vs. Clark...
Travel woes continue at MSP, Delta passengers frustrated with cancellations and delays
MINNEAPOLIS — Travel woes continue as people try to get out of Minneapolis. Landon Prowant and Amber Robins planned a family trip to Spokane, WA a year ago. Minneapolis is as close to Spokane as they’ll get. “Our flight got cancelled as soon as we got here,” Prowant...
Ukrainian medical student training with U of M to bring help back to home country
MINNETONKA, Minn. — The University of Minnesota is helping train a Ukrainian medical student so she can go back to her country and assist in the war effort. Lisa Ishchenko is in the U.S. for the first time – away from her family, away from her life as a medical student, away from the war that still makes itself known daily in her home country of Ukraine."One of the biggest children's hospitals, not only in Ukraine but all of Europe, was destroyed by Russian rockets," Ishchenko said. "It's awful because I knew people who were working there and now many colleagues...
Vikings first-round draft pick Dallas Turner signs rookie contract
Edge rusher and Minnesota Vikings first-round draft pick Dallas Turner signed his rookie contract, the team announced on Sunday. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the contract as a four-year, fully guaranteed contract worth $15.76 million, including a $8.28 million signing bonus and a fifth-year team option. He and fellow first-rounder...
Brewers 8, Twins 7: At Least Nobody Saw That One
The bad news is that the Twins lost. The good news is that there was a lot of other stuff going on, so if a Twins game ends in a loss and there’s no one to see it, did it really happen?. To start, one Joseph Patrick Mauer was...
Indoor Slide Park Coming to Maple Grove
Something unique is in the works for Maple Grove; it’s billed as the “world’s first indoor slide park.”. Slick City Action Park announced it’s planning to open in the Fountains at Arbor Lakes shopping area. The park uses proprietary slides and considers itself a “waterless water...
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...
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