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Dundas beats Faribault in battle between Rice County rivals
In a showdown between Rice County rivals, the Dundas Dukes used a two-out rally in the bottom of the ninth inning to gain a 4-3 victory over the Faribault Lakers in town ball play on Wednesday, July 17 at Memorial Park in Dundas, Minn. The Dukes entered their half of the ninth inning trailing 3-2 and quickly had their backs against the wall as the first two batters were retired on a ground out to second base and a strike out. Nate Van Roekel then...
CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital Named Among State’s Top Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report has released its annual list of Minnesota's Best Hospitals, and CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital is among the top hospitals in the state. CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital was given a four star rating in Patient Experience. The hospital was honored as 'High Performing' in the fields of Orthopedics and Pulmonology.
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...
Minnesota has third highest rate of melanoma in the U.S. and dermatologist says it's time to take extra precautions
Minnesota has the third highest rate of melanoma in the United States and as summer continues to heat up, dermatologists are reminding people to take extra precautions.
All about community at long-running KC Food Stand in Montgomery
It’s a popular spot on a summer day in Montgomery, the small blue shed next to the playground east of Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church across from its namesake school. The small corner building with walk-up food service windows houses the Knights of Columbus Council #1573 Food Stand. And, by all accounts, business is brisk. Every weekday, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., from June until Labor Day, volunteers run this street-side stand at 206 Vine Avenue West. ...
Rochester, MN Woman Wins Big Cash Prize from Kwik Trip Giveaway
Kwik Trip, based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, has nearly 900 stores in Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, and South Dakota. It was recently recognized by USA Today as the best gas station in America. The convenience store chain is having a lot of fun this year. In the spring, they...
Coon Rapids Invites Community for Open-Air Movie Night at New Soccer Complex Venue
Get ready to trade your couch for a blanket on the grass, because Coon Rapids is serving up a fresh take on movie night with an open-air screening of "Migration," rated PG, with a side of community spirit. The city has thrown a curveball by moving the event to a new venue—the Coon March Soccer Complex located at 1705 - 111th Ave—so don't show up at the old spot or you'll be watching the stars of the literal kind rather than the ones on the big screen, the change marks a shift aimed at accommodating more folks and presumably, more fun.
Sunday's Milwaukee Brewers game vs. Minnesota Twins won't be on TV. But you can still watch for free.
The Milwaukee Brewers finally return to the field Saturday for the first of two games against the Minnesota Twins, but on Sunday in the series finale, you'll find the game in an unusual place. The Brewers and Twins game will start at 12:05 p.m. CT — an hour earlier than you might expect,...
Morning Announcements for July 19
Tell us what you’re celebrating this week. Whether it's a milestone in your career, a family achievement, a community event, a birthday, or something good happening in your neighborhood, we want to hear your stories. “Remembering Kristin Peterson — a beloved wife; a loving mom, daughter and sister; a...
Evans wins international journalism award
Madison Evans, a 12-year-old freelance reporter for the Newsleaders, has been honored with an award from Youth Journalism International. Evans won a second-place “Award for Excellence” in the “Sports News” category for a story she wrote about the U.S. Women’s Open Golf Tournament in Pebble Beach, Calif. last summer. The feature story, published online, was headlined with “Women’s Golf is Changing History, and Young Fans are Noticing the Fun.”
Mixed driver safety news this summer – fatalities up statewide, down in Rice County; Registration for Northfield Shares a Dinner opens on Sunday morning
Halfway through the period that Minnesota Law Enforcement calls “The 100 Deadliest Days of the Year,” Northfield Chief of Police Mark Elliott is reciting a familiar refrain. Those behind the wheel need to slow down and pay attention. Last year, across the state, there were fewer driving fatalities...
Despite a recent rebound, Minnesota bee farmers are facing a year of hardship
According to new state data, the number of bee colonies in Minnesota grew nearly 32% in the last five years. But Ames Bee Farm owner Brian Fredrickson says that’s mostly due to a new homesteading trend.
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