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July 2, 2024

Former Watson Mayor Pleads Guilty to Threats of Violence

The former Mayor of Watson who became the focus of a statewide investigation after posting threats against students on the Twin Cities campus of the University of Minnesota in January has pleaded guilty to one count of felony threats of violence. Forty-two-year-old Joseph Mark Rongstad of Watson made a virtual court appearance at a plea […]

July 2, 2024

Mauer Inducted in National High School Hall of Fame

(Boston, MA) — Minnesota baseball legend Joe Mauer was inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame Monday night in Boston. Mauer played baseball, football, and basketball at Cretin Derham Hall in St. Paul. He was named USA Today National Player of the Year in both football and baseball and two-time all-state in basketball. […]

July 2, 2024

Wild Add Players

(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Wild made some moves on opening day of the N-H-L free agency period. The team signed forward Yakov Trenin to a four-year contract worth three-and-a-half million dollars yesterday. Trenin spent last season with both the Predators and the Avalanche. He had 12 goals and five assists in 76 games […]

July 2, 2024

Wolves Bring Back Garza

(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Timberwolves are bringing back one of their reserves. The team signed center Luka Garza to two-year deal Monday. The contract will be the league minimum salary. Garza has been with Minnesota the last two seasons. He averaged four points per game in 25 appearances off the bench last season. Garza […]

July 2, 2024

Local Sports Schedule for Tuesday, July 2

Amateur Baseball today… Westonka at New Germany Hamburg at St Boni Mayer at Watertown Brownton at Young America Glencoe at Norwood

July 2, 2024

“Operation Dry Water”

(Learfield News/St. Paul, MN) If you’re planning to hit the water this long holiday weekend, plan ahead for a sober boat operator. DNR Lt. Eric Sullivan says, “If you are on the water from July 4th through July 6th, you will see more law enforcement personnel with zero tolerance for people boating under the influence. […]

July 2, 2024

Body Found Near St. Cloud High School

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (FOX 9) – Police are investigating a suspicious death after firefighters discovered a body while responding to a grass fire near a St. Cloud high school Monday morning. FOX 9 reports St. Cloud Police say the body was found near the school along 33rd Street South. Firefighters had been called to a “natural” area next to Tech High […]

July 1, 2024

Driver and Passenger Injured In McLeod Co Crash

A driver and his passenger were injured in a two-vehicle crash in McLeod County Friday (corrected) evening northwest of Biscay. The State Patrol says the driver and passenger in an SUV, 35-year-old Luke Johnson and 35-year-old Valerie Johnson of Glencoe, suffered non-life threatening injuries. The Patrol says Luke Johnson was taken to Hutchinson Hospital for […]

July 1, 2024

Olympic Trials Recap

(Minneapolis, MN) — The 2024 Summer Olympics are quickly closing in. Simone Biles will become the oldest female gymnast to represent the U-S at the Olympic Games since the 1950s after qualifying for her third Olympic team. She will be joined by St. Paul native Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey and Hezly Rivera on […]

July 1, 2024

Lynx Rally For Win In Windy City

(Chicago, IL) — The Minnesota Lynx had a dominant fourth quarter during a 70-62 win over the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena. The Lynx trailed by five points entering the final frame before outscoring Chicago 18-5 the rest of the way. Kayla McBride led the way with 16 points, while Napheesa Collier added 13 points […]