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Becker County resident takes 3rd place for Model of the Year in California competition
DETROIT LAKES — Standing on the red carpet in California at an invite-only talent search, Lucile Donnelly learned she had a third career opportunity to consider. Acting and singing were always on her radar, and now modeling is too. The Detroit Lakes High School senior placed second in the...
Man Airlifted To Twin Cities Hospital With Serious Burns
(KNSI) – A Winsted man was seriously burned over a significant amount of his body Thursday afternoon. The 53-year-old was helping family with outdoor yard cleanup in Dassel Township. He tried to use a gasoline-type accelerant to start a brush pile on fire. The flames came back on the man, leading to severe burns on his skin.
Sartell Man Killed in Waite Park Crane Accident
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- A workplace accident in Waite Park on Tuesday has killed a Sartell man. Officers responded to a medical call in the 400 block of 7th Avenue North at around 10:55 a.m. Police say a large crane was being assembled when it fell from an elevated workstation.
Lester Prairie’s Odin & Salem creates one-stop shop for families with kids, dogs, or both
According to US Census data from 2022, the share of families with children under 18 is around 40%; meanwhile, Forbes has reported that roughly 66% of US households own a pet as of this year. Lester Prairie-based business Odin & Salem hopes to serve the families who fall into both...
Hot Summer Shows at The Ledge Amphitheater: Primus, Jewel, YES, Stray Cats & More
(KNSI) – The concert calendar at The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park is going to be as hot as the weather over the next two weeks. It starts on Friday, July 26th with quirky, funk rock band Primus and special guest hard rockers Coheed and Cambria. The box office opens at 3:30 p.m., parking opens at 4:00, the doors open at 5:00 and the show starts at 6:30. Come hungry as food trucks from Dana’s Kitchen, Mr. Twisty. ODB’s Meat and Greet, Waldo’s Pizza and Buddy’s Burritos will be lined up to fill your tummy.
2024 Wright County Fair Rolls On
(image: wrightcountyfair.org) It’s day two today (Thursday) for the Wright County Fair. Dairy, poultry meat and dairy goat shows, plus the fashion revue and clothing judging are among the 4-H activities during day two of the fair. Other happenings include an antique tractor pull and garden tractor pull, the kids coin scramble, and a drawing for 2 kids bikes on the midway for those who purchased armbands.
Dashcam video shows prior crashes of Minnesota trooper charged in Rochester fatal wreck
ROCHESTER – The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has released dashcam video showing four on-duty crashes Trooper Shane Roper was involved in prior to a wreck in May that left a young woman dead. Roper was disciplined for his driving following all four crashes but continued patrol duty until...
“I’m going to save their lives:” Local shelter takes in 7 of 11 dogs facing euthanasia
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Homeward Animal Shelter is still looking for help after they took in 7 of 11 dogs that were all facing euthanasia following being rescued from the Spirit Lake Reservation. Earlier this week, the shelter posted on social media saying they recently recieved a desparate...
United Way of Cass-Clay needs 1,200 backpacks to meet School Supply Drive goal
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - For 26 years, the United Way of Cass-Clay has put together backpacks for students in need across the area. This year, they need your help to make sure every child that needs one, gets one. United Way says they’re 1,200 backpacks short of their...
24-Year-Old Accidentally Shot in Wahpeton Parking Lot
Breckenridge, MN – At around 12:23 Wednesday afternoon (July 24th), the Richland County Sheriff’s Office responded to St. Francis Hospital in Breckenridge for a report of an accidental shooting that occurred in a motor vehicle. According to officials, the accidental shooting took place in the Minn-Dak Farmer Cooperative...
Two injured after a rollover accident in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Two people are facing life-threatening injuries after a rollover crash in Jamestown on Thursday morning. The Jamestown Police Department responded to the 1500 block of 4th St. NW for reports of a 1 vehicle rollover accident. An initial investigation found the vehicle was traveling...
Bird flu worries prompt changes to popular 'Miracle of Birth Center' at Minnesota State Fair
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A popular event at the Minnesota State Fair that features an array of baby farm animals and their moms will go on this year — but without birthing cows as fears of bird flu create worry within the dairy cattle industry. State agricultural industry officials...
What would happen if Gov. Tim Walz became Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate?
MINNEAPOLIS — Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic nominee following President Biden's departure from the race, is vetting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as a potential running mate. But what would happen in Minnesota if he gets selected and becomes a heartbeat away from the presidency? The state constitution says in the event of a vacancy, Lieutenant Gov. Peggy Flanagan would become governor, and the president of the state Senate, Sen. Bobby Joe Champion, would elevate to lieutenant governor. Larry Jacobs, director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the University of Minnesota, said during the campaign there would unlikely be...
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