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Vikings make puzzling signing after major injury to Mekhi Blackmon
After it was revealed that second-year Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon suffered a season-ending torn ACL during Wednesday's training camp practice, many quickly began to think about who the team could sign to replace him. But less than 24 hours later, it seems like the Vikings have already made a...
Braves, Twins fans may actually be able to watch their MLB team again soon
Diamond Sports Group has been bankrupt for quite awhile, and they've even lost some of their Bally Sports channels. This has had major implications on the baseball world, as fans of certain teams have lost the ability to watch their teams on TV. But some good news has recently come out of this development.
Lonsdale Community Days grand marshal announced
Scott Pelava, owner of Lonsdale Auto Works, was chosen as the 2024 grand marshal for Lonsdale Community Days, happening on Saturday, August 10. Pelava opened Lonsdale Auto Works in 2005, providing service to the Lonsdale area for 19 years so far. He has been an active member of the Lonsdale Area Chamber of Commerce (LACC), serving two terms on the board of directors for them. Chamber Executive Director Shanna Gutzke-Kopp says that he has been “constructively working with staff, committee members & business leaders.”
Discovery of Thousands of Fentanyl Pills in Minnesota Hotel Room Leads to Federal Guilty Plea
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Minnesota man is now awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to a charge connected to a massive fentanyl bust. A news release issued Thursday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota says the bust happened at a Twin Cities hotel in February. Law enforcement found...
Read All About It! Large Book Sale In Cold Spring
Do you love to read? I've been buying the Dune series of books, and each one of the books ranges from $16 to $21. If you love to read, you'll want to take advantage of this big book sale this weekend, where you can get great reads from some of the most popular authors for as low as $1 per book.
KXRA turns 75 on Saturday, debuting on the air on July 27, 1949
(Alexandria, MN)--Happy birthday KXRA this weekend! It was on July 27, 1949 that KXRA officially went on the air bringing music, news, and entertainment to the area in their homes, cars and businesses. On Thursday, Open Line celebrated that milestone with some key people who helped make the station successful...
New tower aims to bring chimney swifts back to Delano
People in downtown Delano may have noticed a new tower on the levee between the Riverside Commons building and the South Fork of the Crow River. That tower, visible from Riverfront Park, was designed to be a habitat for chimney swifts. The birds, once common in the area, have disappeared due to people capping their chimneys, eliminating their roosting and breeding sites.
Sketches of MN: A Community Inspired Civic Improv Comedy Tour Comes to Waite Park Thursday, July 25th.
(KNSI) – Thursday night, a collaboration between the Minnesota Humanities Center and Danger Boat Productions will bring the Sketches of Minnesota series to the Helgeson Learning Lab in Waite Park. It’s described as a traveling civic-improv comedy tour and the performances rely on audience participation. The event begins with...
Kwik Trip Adds New Area Location
(KNSI) – A soft opening on Thursday is easing the newest area Kwik Trip location into action. Situated on Rolling Ridge Road near Highway 10 on the east end of Becker, customers are already being cashed out with the customary, friendly “We’ll see you next time,” ringing from behind the counter. The official ribbon cutting ceremony for the station will be Thursday, August 1st, at 11:00 a.m.
DQ’s Miracle Treat Day Benefits Children’s Hospitals Today
(KNSI) – Help fund breathtaking medical advancements for children while enjoying delicious ice cream. DQ’s 2024 Miracle Treat Day is taking orders Thursday. All three St. Cloud locations are earmarking at least $1 to Gillette Children’s Hospital whenever someone orders a Blizzard dessert. They’re open until 9:00 p.m.
Ramsey restaurant struggling amid Hwy 10 construction hosts fundraiser
RAMSEY, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Ramsey, Minnesota community came together to support a local pizzeria that has been hit hard by construction along Highway 10. Aurelio's Pizza is typically in a prime real estate spot, located in a plaza off Highway 10 at Sunfish Lake Boulevard NW. However, ongoing construction right in front of the restaurant has made it difficult for customers to get to the restaurant.
Trump coming to Minnesota this weekend. Funeral for Vikings‘ Khyree Jackson held in Maryland
Former President Donald Trump will rally supporters this weekend in Minnesota. Trump will appear alongside his vice presidential pick, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, Saturday evening in St. Cloud. A contingent of Minnesota Vikings coaches and executives will be in Maryland Friday morning for the funeral of Khyree Jackson. The rookie...
3M Open cut line prediction 2024: Playoff hopefuls in danger of having bubble burst
Time is running out for FedEx Cup Playoff hopefuls to secure their spot in this year's postseason. With all four majors officially in the books, the race for the FedEx Cup is on and for some, that race begins at this week's 3M Open as those on the bubble look to keep their season alive just a little bit longer. This year's 3M Open in the Land of 10,000 Lakes represents the penultimate opportunity for players to work their way onto the right side of the bubble with the Top 70 players in this year's FedEx Cup standings in three weeks advancing through to the first leg of the playoffs.
Swift Police Action Leads to Suspect's Arrest Following Brooklyn Park Dollar Tree Robbery
A brazen daylight robbery at a Brooklyn Park shopping district has come to a swift resolution thanks in part to coordinated police work and modern surveillance. Law enforcement officials reported to, Tip411, that on the afternoon of July 24, at approximately 5:39 pm, officers from the Brooklyn Park Police Department responded to a robbery at the Dollar Tree store located at 8030 Brooklyn Boulevard.
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