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July 3, 2024

How much is your state is overspending on their cell phone plans?

Having a cell phone these days is no doubt a necessity, but did you know that 1 in 4 Americans can’t comfortably afford their monthly mobile plan? In an annual report, WhistleOut partnered with Mint Mobile to find out how much people are paying – or overpaying – to stay connected. See where your state […]

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

Report: Timberwolves have ‘shown interest’ in Utah star

According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, who writes for Yahoo Sports, Minnesota is among the teams that have “shown interest” in the Utah sharpshooter. Fischer began his report by saying the Warriors, Kings and Spurs are “strong possible suitors” to trade for Markannen, while the Jazz, at the same time, are interested in re-signing Markkanen. […]

July 2, 2024

Sharla Kruger Death Notice

Sharla Kruger, of Dawson, died Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls at the age of 60. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Our Saviors Lutheran Church of Baxter. Pastor Matt Danielson will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will […]

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 1, 2024

St. Paul’s Sunisa Lee is heading to the Olympics for the 2nd time

Sunisa Lee is heading to Paris for her second-ever Olympic Games. After tough competition on Sunday, the St. Paul gymnast placed 2nd in the all-around U.S. Olympic trials, only being beaten by teammate Simon Biles, who placed first. Now, she will once again represent the U.S. in women’s artistic gymnastics alongside teammates Simone Biles, Jordan […]

July 1, 2024

Canby Bloodmobile Returning July 11th

What’s gone before you know it? BLOOD! There are countless reasons for giving blood. Here’s just one: Unlike most medical necessities, blood can not be stockpiled. It is perishable. Red cells only last for 42 days, and every two seconds in America someone needs blood. People are needed to give regularly! The Canby Bloodmobile will […]

July 1, 2024

National Turkey Federation Announces New Staff Appointments

Washington, D.C. – The National Turkey Federation (NTF) announced the appointments of Dale Nellor as senior vice president of government affairs and Taya Machado as marketing manager. Nellor brings to the NTF team more than 20 years of public policy experience working in Washington and will succeed Leslee Oden, who formally assumed her new role […]

July 1, 2024

Timberwolves’ options limited as NBA salary cap is set

The salary cap this season will be $140,588,000, slightly below the $141 million cap projection for the season. The luxury tax is set at $170,814,000 with the first apron set at $178,132,000 and the second apron at $188,931,000. The Timberwolves are currently well above the second apron. As it stands after the NBA draft, the […]

July 1, 2024

Health Risk Warning After Algae Bloom Confirmed in Kandiyohi Co Lake

(Atwater, MN) The Kandiyohi Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Middle Fork Crow River Watershed District, is alerting residents and visitors to Diamond Lake near Atwater about the presence of algae bloom (red cyanobacteria) in the lake. Commonly associated with hepatotoxins, the bloom can pose health risks to humans and are potentially fatal to animals […]