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Wright County Residents Involved in Weekend Traffic Crash in Aitkin County
A St. Michael family was involved in a Sunday auto crash in north-central Minnesota. The State Patrol reports that shortly after 1 PM, two pickup trucks collided on Highway 65 near McGregor in Aitkin County. Authorities say a Ford F350 pickup was southbound and began to slow to make a...
Florida transfer commit Michael Ross selected by Minnesota Twins
Former Samford pitcher Michael Ross, who pledged to Florida out of the NCAA transfer portal, was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 18th round of the MLB Draft on Tuesday afternoon. Ross's selection will force him to decide between playing out his final year of collegiate eligibility and turning...
Man jumps to his death from St. Cloud bridge
(St. Cloud MN-) The Stearns County Sheriff's Department is investigating the death of a man who jumped off The Veteran's Bridge over the Mississippi River in St. Cloud. At noon last Friday the St. Cloud Police Department, St. Cloud Fire Department, and Stearns County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of the Veterans Bridge over the Mississippi River after receiving information an individual jumped off the bridge into the river. A St. Cloud Police Officer arrived and confirmed someone was floating south on the surface of the water before losing sight of the person. The Stearns County Sonar Team responded to the area to conduct a water search and they were able to spot a possible body around 3:22 p.m. The Stearns/Benton Dive Team located a deceased male in the river in approximately 14 feet of water. The male was later identified by the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office as 56-year-old Douglas Ingram of Faribault.
Warning: Avoid Swimming In This Toxic Minnesota Lake
Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but right now, only 9,999 are fit to swim in after a warning was just posted about staying out of this toxic lake. The hot, humid summer weather that's been prevalent across the North Star State this July might make you want to take a dip on one of our 10,000 lakes to cool off, right? But local officials in this Minnesota city are urging you to avoid any contact with this lake that's now unsafe.
Minnesota National Guard providing support at Republican National Convention
MINNESOTA (Valley News Live) - Governor Tim Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to provide public safety support for the 2024 Republican National Convention. The convention, which is being held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from July 15 through July 18, has been designated as a national special security event by the United States Department of Homeland Security due to the scale of security operations required.
Randy Moss knows who he wants starting for the Minnesota Vikings at quarterback
When Hall of Famer Randy Moss sits down and talks, most people want to listen to what he has to say. The former Minnesota Vikings’ legend was on the ‘Up & Adams‘ show hosted by Kay Adams. She asked about Minnesota quarterback J.J. McCarthy and if he should play during his rookie season. Adams said she doesn’t want to see McCarthy because she thinks it’s best for him as a rookie to sit behind Sam Darnold.
Minnesota Vikings fans claim Jordan Addison has been released by NFL team following ‘DUI arrest’ after social media spot
MINNESOTA Vikings fans believe wide receiver Jordan Addison was released by the NFL team after being arrested on Friday. The 22-year-old Vikings wideout was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he was asleep at the wheel in Los Angeles. The incident occurred near Los Angeles International Airport. The Vikings released a statement on Sunday […]
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Justin Jefferson — You ARE the Father!
It wouldn’t be the Minnesota Vikings if they weren’t in the headlines for one thing or another. Somehow, this is the least weird/tragic thing in the last week or two — but a judge in New Jersey ruled that Justin Jefferson is the father of his ex-girlfriend Andrea Galea’s baby.
Massive expansion of MSP airport will bring years of demolition and disruption
Terminal 2 will more than double in size. Concourses and parking ramps at Terminal 1 will be reconstructed or demolished. And an "automated people mover" may ferry travelers between the two terminals. These are some of the changes included in a $9 billion expansion of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The...
Marotta Controls Unveils High-Tech Facility for Advanced Motor Technologies
Montville-based Marotta Controls, a rapidly growing aerospace and defense supplier, has opened its newest facility, housing the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced brushless DC motors under the company’s newly launched Motorfox brand. The 10,000-square-foot building in Chaska, Minnesota, marks a significant step in Marotta’s commitment to improving efficiency through vertical integration.
SCSU’s Precision Driving Center of Minnesota benefits the community
A newly-restructured program for driver education is being offered through St. Cloud State University’s Precision Driving Center of Minnesota, which provides driver safety and training courses taught by certified professionals. SCSU’s Precision Driving Center of Minnesota was previously known as the Minnesota Highway Safety & Research Center. This community...
Essentia Health Warns Of New Scam Impacting Minnesota + Wisconsin
Sadly, we can't seem to through an entire week without having a new scam to warn you about. Heck, we're lucky if we get two scam-free days in a row!. Recently, Cook County officials warned that a new text scam was reportedly circulating through the Grand Marais area. There is...
Warning: Avoid Swimming In This Toxic Minnesota Lake
Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but right now, only 9,999 are fit to swim in after a warning was just posted about staying out of this toxic lake. The hot, humid summer weather that's been prevalent across the North Star State this July might make you want to take a dip on one of our 10,000 lakes to cool off, right? But local officials in this Minnesota city are urging you to avoid any contact with this lake that's now unsafe.
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