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6 Vikings Players from 2023 Roster Remain Free Agents
Minnesota Vikings training camp kicks off this Sunday, with all rookies reporting to Eagan. Veterans arrive on Tuesday, July 23rd. 6 Vikings Players from 2023 Roster Remain Free Agents. The 2024 offseason is in the rearview, and the Vikings added about 40 new players. Over 23 from the 2023 roster...
Joe Mauer Will Join These Former Minnesota Twins In Cooperstown On Sunday [GALLERY]
The election of Joe Mauer means that there are now 12 former Minnesota Twins players in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Although the Twins' franchise history includes players who were Washington Senators before the team moved to Minnesota in 1961, this list is exclusive to those who played in Minnesota.
911 call centers back online in MN after outages
MINNEAPOLIS — Call centers are coming back online after a global Microsoft outage knocked out 911 for counties across the nation Friday morning. Companies that use Microsoft have been affected by the outages across the world starting Thursday night and persisting into Friday morning. Many people are stuck in airport lines or stranded at their destination temporarily as airlines race to get planes back in the air.
Celebration of Ag highlights how Minnesota’s agriculture industry has grown
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Five years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic had everything on lockdown, and farmers across the region were wondering what they could do to bring some excitement into the community. “It was hard,” said Sam Ziegler. “Everybody was down, and it was...what can we do to think about...
Missing Child Scam Circulating In Minnesota
All scams are terrible and there are plenty of them to go around these days. However, this one might be one of the worst thanks to the nature of the scam. There have been so many scams in Minnesota and Wisconsin lately that the Duluth Police Department recently shared some basic scam tips to help us all avoid becoming a victim.
Big Lake 9-year-old rakes in cash trapping nuisance gophers
BIG LAKE, Minn. (FOX 9) - This summer in Sherburne County, some homeowners are turning to an unorthodox solution in their fight against destructive rodents. "I’ve caught more than 10 gophers," 9-year-old Dylan Harapat told FOX 9 on Wednesday. "I think I have about $78." Dylan’s curiosity and entrepreneurial...
New chapter set to begin for Distinctive Dental Services as Dr. Mike Thoennes retires after nearly 45 years
Patients of Distinctive Dental Services in Winsted and Howard Lake will now see a new face when going to the dentist. Its longtime owner, Dr. Mike Thoennes, recently sold his practices and retired after nearly 45 years of serving the communities. The new face patients will see is a familiar...
Rice Will Be Showing Off Hot Rods Next Weekend
Let's face it, finding quality family time is hard to come by these days. We're all so busy and if we're being honest, so tired most of the time. Many folks are planning what they’re going to be doing each weekend, trying to take advantage of the great weather and enjoy some time with your family.
Minnesota: Makeover complete at both Grand Casino locations
A nine-month renovation of both Grand Casino locations recently wrapped up, with the hotels now featuring refreshed lobbies and guest rooms and art installations celebrating the cultural heritage of the Anishinaabe people. Story continues below. Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures (MLCV), the Mille Lacs Band of Objibwe’s business management entity, unveiled...
Former Prince home listed at $700K in Golden Valley
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (FOX 9) - A four-bedroom house built in 1985 that once belonged to iconic Minnesota artist Prince is currently for sale in Golden Valley. Real estate records say Prince, whose real name was Rogers Nelson, purchased the property and had it custom-built for his mother. The listing...
St. Cloud's 6 mayoral candidates go head-to-head on Aug. 13
ST. CLOUD — The primary election is less than a month away, and six St. Cloud mayoral candidates are trying to break out of the pack to become one of two finalists in the Nov. 5 general election. St. Cloud’s primary election will be held on Aug. 13. The two mayoral candidates with the highest number of votes will progress to the Nov. 5 general election. ...
First-of-its-kind pet sanctuary set to open for domestic abuse survivors
MAPLEWOOD, Minn. — Relationship violence is often difficult to discuss. But the local non-profit, Tubman, has been offering services to thousands of survivors for decades to provide services to those in need. Last fall, it wanted to do more and kicked off a campaign to raise $8.5 million for...
Moodance Jam Begins Thursday With New Lineup And Sets Refund Deadline
WALKER, Minn. (KVRR) — Some people who bought tickets to this weekend’s Moodance Jam in Walker, Minnesota are upset with the refund process. Organizers announced two weeks ago that they had cut all national touring acts from this years lineup due to “the present economic climate”.
Give Blood, Get an Amazon Gift Card Event in St. Cloud
We have been hearing for years about how much the donations from people giving blood drop off during the summer months. This makes sense because of how busy people are during the summer, and people just aren't as available for, or thinking about those types of things like they might be during the colder months here in Minnesota.
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