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Freeborn County Government Center Given All Clear After Bomb Scare, Suspect Identified
Albert Lea, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities have given the Freeborn County Government Center the all clear after the building was evacuated due to a bomb scare on Friday. Freeborn County Sheriff Ryan Shea said the evacuation order was issued shortly after 3 p.m. after Albert Lea Police found a gun lockbox during a traffic stop and arrest.
Mayo Clinic receives $20 million for AI in cancer research, diagnosis
The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has announced a $20 million gift from NVIDIA senior vice president of software engineering Dwight Diercks and his wife, Dian, to bolster the application of AI for early detection and intervention in cancer cases. The gift will endow the Dwight and Dian Diercks President...
Austin Public Schools honored for digital media projects
AUSTIN, Minn. – The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) has given multiple Digital Media Excellence Awards to Austin Public Schools. NSPRA says the awards “recognize outstanding education publications and marketing/informational materials, video/TV/radio programs, social media, and websites.”. Austin Public Schools received the following awards:. - Podcast Honorable...
United Way of Steele County, OTB want to address lack of gathering places for youth
Hangout spots have played an integral role in the social lives of American youth for decades. Arcades, shopping malls, drive-ins — if all these examples sound somewhat old-fashioned, perhaps it’s because these once-ubiquitous gathering places are a dying breed. As it works toward a solution for the lack of safe places for youth to gather, United Way of Steele County’s (UWSC) teen mental health action team has found a way...
Two 17-year-old boys are dead, third injured in Crash in Big Lake
BIG LAKE, Minn. — Two 17-year-old boys are dead and a third 17-year-old has life-threatening injuries after a crash in Big Lake early Saturday morning. The Minnesota State Patrol says that an officer with the Big Lake Police department was driving on highway 25 and saw a BMW going the opposite direction well over the speed limit. The officer then turned around in an attempt to conduct a traffic stop. The officer came upon a crash and saw the BMW had left the roadway and rolled. At this time the identities of those in the crash have not been released. The crash is under investigation.
Minnesota Wild Top 10 Prospects: 2024 Offseason
The Minnesota Wild have been one of the most successful teams in recent NHL Drafts, stockpiling high draft picks while finding steals in the later rounds. As a result, they have compiled quite an impressive prospect pool. Honorable mentions: Ryan Healey, Hunter Haight, Graeme Clarke, Aaron Pionk, Rasmus Kumpulainen, Charlie...
St. Louis Park Alerts Residents of Brief Construction Break Before Alley Overhaul Resumes
Residents in St. Louis Park should brace for a short construction pause followed by continued efforts to revamp the city's alleys. The latest dispatch from the St. Louis Park officials indicates that GL Contracting will momentarily down tools for a brief respite from July 4 through July 7. Residents keen to keep abreast of developments can consult the project update published on July 5th, detailing the plans for Alley B and beyond.
Minnetonka Launches ReLeaf Program with $338,900 Grant to Combat Emerald Ash Borer Invasion
The city of Minnetonka is bolstering its defenses in the ongoing battle against the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) by leveraging a substantial grant to launch the ReLeaf program. Per details from the city's official announcement, $338,900 in grant funds have been allocated from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, aiming to improve community forest health. The ReLeaf initiative is designed to lend a hand to property owners who are financially eligible, covering the full cost for the removal of EAB-infested ash trees on their land.
Burnsville donut shop adds 2nd spot in Lakeville
Donut Star first opened in Burnsville during the 70s. In 2022, new owners purchased it, did a full renovation and brought a new approach to donuts. Everything is made by hand in-house and they focus on the classics. Now they’ve added a second location in Lakeville at 7656 160th St W. It’s open Wednesday through Friday 6 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday from 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Walk To Be Held To Show Support For Discontinued Spanish Mass
WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- Waite Park Community members will have a walk in support of a Spanish Mass. The St. Cloud Diocese has decided to discontinue the Spanish Mass at St. Joesph's Catholic Church after 23 years. Church members say they met with the diocese to try to find...
Bloomington Police Chief is excited to use AI to his advantage
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Artificial intelligence is changing our world fast. Recently, the Mall Of America introduced AI tech to help keep people who should not be in the mall out. Bloomington Police say they need to get ahead of AI not fall behind. "We recently put out a posting,...
Rivard Settling In As New Sartell Superintendent
SARTELL (WJON News) -- The Sartell-St. Stephen School District officially has a new superintendent. Michael Rivard's first day on the job was Monday after serving as the assistant superintendent for St. Cloud Area Schools. Rivard has spent over 20 years in education and says he is impressed with Sartell's commitment to students. He says over 75% of the district's teachers have their Master's Degree which highlights that dedication:
Glenn Caruso: Unscripted with Dawn Mitchell
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - This week’s "Unscripted with Dawn Mitchell" Dawn sits down with St. Thomas Head Football Coach Glenn Caruso. Caruso is entering his 17th season at the helm of the Tommies, and is s six-time National Coach of the Year -- the most among all current coaches.
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