Two Rounds Of Strong Storms, Extreme Heat in Minnesota

UNDATED (WJON News) -- We can expect a few rounds of thunderstorms this week, followed by some very warm days this weekend. The National Weather Service says thunderstorms, some severe, are expected both Thursday night and Friday night as the weekend heat …

John Krull: The Minnesota shootings and America

One of the many sad things about the shootings in Minnesota is that they somehow seem inevitable. Any reasonable person — conservative or progressive, Republican or Democrat — who has paid attention over the past few years could see something like this …

Teen entrepreneur breaks ground on state-of-the-art car wash in Minnesota

A teen entrepreneur just broke ground on his latest business venture. Tanner Stokes is getting a jump start on his career. The 19-year-old is opening his own car wash in Minnesota. Tanner says he started plans for the project about a year and a half ago. …

Does the death penalty need to return to Minnesota?

It’s been 119 years since the last person was executed in the state of Minnesota. William Williams was supposed to be hanged for the deaths of a 16-year-old boy and his mother. From all accounts, the execution was a disaster. It took over 14 minutes for …

Condolences and prayers for Minnesota lawmakers' families | Letter

Regarding Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband being killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and wife being wounded: I do not consider this to be a political post. Condolences to the family and friends of those who have already passed. Prayers …

Madam and Miss Juneteenth Pageants honor Black women in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS — Madam Juneteenth honored Black women ages 31-39 in Minnesota's second annual pageant.  Sannia Elzia, a small business owner and Mendota Heights resident, was crowned June 7 as the pageant's first Madam Juneteenth. She visited KARE 11 …

Moreno's soulless comment about Minnesota shooting makes Ohio 'proud''Letters to the Editor 

Cyberattack on grocery supplier reveals fragility of U.S. and Minnesota’s food supply

“If you’re in the industry, this a great opportunity to take this to the board, ask for the budget, ask for what you need to mitigate the risks,” said Cliff Steinhauer, director of information security and engagement at the National Cybersecurity Alliance. …

Moreno's soulless comment about Minnesota shooting makes Ohio 'proud''

All-Minnesota Player of the Year in flag football: Anoka’s Maddy Freking

Freking was immediately interested. Her older brother, Evan, had been a quarterback at Anoka, and since she was a tall gunslinging shortstop with the coverage-reading ability of an elite basketball player, of course Freking would be a quarterback, too.“She …