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Kyle DeBarge Drafted 33rd Overall by Minnesota Twins, Becomes Highest Draft Pick in UL History
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns shortstop Kyle DeBarge became the highest draft pick in school history as the Minnesota Twins selected him 33rd over last night in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. A native of Kinder, Louisiana, DeBarge was a 2024 consensus All-American. For his career, he posted a .339 batting...
Officials Offer Tips To Avoid Home Repair Scams After Storms
(KNSI) – Severe weather cut through central Minnesota this weekend, causing damage to homes. Officials are reminding you to avoid scams when finding a contractor to make repairs. Clearwater and Monticello saw hail the size of softballs, as much as four inches in diameter. Wind gusts whipped up to...
The Job Seeker Market in the St. Cloud Area Could Be Changing
It is still more of a job seeker market in St. Cloud but that trend is starting to change for the first time since the pandemic. Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation Talent Director Gail Cruikshank joined me on WJON. She says they have 5,500 jobs available within the 3 county area, as of last week. Cruikshank says they peaked at 8,000 jobs available in 2020 during the pandemic.
UnitedHealth Reports $7.9 Billion in Q2 Profits After Protesters Arrested
A day after 150 people assembled outside the headquarters of UnitedHealth Group to demand the for-profit health insurance giant stop its "systemic" denial of coverage, the company announced Tuesday the huge profits it raked in over the second quarter of 2024: $7.9 billion.The sum, said one organizer, exemplifies why the demonstrators were willing to risk arrest to speak out against the firm's practices. "UnitedHealth Group's $7.9 billion quarterly profit announcement is the result of a business model built on pocketing premiums and billions of dollars in public funds, then profiting by refusing to authorize or pay for care," said...
Here’s How Much A Speeding Ticket Now Costs in Minnesota
It's not necessarily a surprise, but the cost of getting a speeding ticket in Minnesota continues to increase. Here's what it'll cost you now if you're cited for exceeding the speed limit in the North Star State. Since the pandemic, speeding has been an increasingly problematic issue here in the...
2024 Waverly Daze – Monticello Riverfest Wrap-up
The Wright County communities of Waverly and Monticello wrapped up their 2024 summer celebrations over the weekend. Weather was mixed over the weekend with some rain and storms disrupting some events, but overall, most of the festivities were able to proceed as scheduled. Monticello’s newly crowned 2024 Royal Ambassadors are...
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.
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