>>Large Police Presence Near Moorhead Soccer Complex
(Moorhead, MN) — There is a large police presence in Moorhead. KFGO News director Paul Jurgens is at the scene and says officers with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Moorhead Police, the State Patrol, and Red River Regional SWAT are surrounding a house. SWAT members entered the home through a garage door and are giving commands for someone to come out. There is also a drone that has been hovering over the house, and officers are as far away from the scene as the new Moorhead water tower.
>>Air Quality Alert Extended for Northern Minnesota
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has extended its air quality alert for northern Minnesota through 6 p.m. Monday due to wildfire smoke. Affected areas include Duluth, Bemidji, Brainerd, Moorhead, and several Tribal Nations. Air quality is expected to reach an unhealthy level. The alert has been lifted for southern Minnesota as conditions improve. Residents in affected areas are advised to limit their outdoor activities and stay indoors whenever possible.
>> Minnesota Prison Labor Program Undercharged Private Firms
(St. Paul, MN) — A state audit has found that Minncor Industries, Minnesota’s prison labor program, undercharged two private companies by failing to include all labor-related costs in its contracts. The Office of the Legislative Auditor reported that Minncor omitted wage deductions typically covered by incarcerated workers, resulting in millions of dollars in lost revenue. The oversight effectively created a taxpayer-funded subsidy, enabling the companies to benefit from prison labor at below-cost prices.
>>Authorities Search for Suspects in Cloquet Kwik Trip Armed Robbery
(Cloquet, MN) — Police are looking for two suspects in a weekend armed robbery at a gas station in Cloquet. Officers say two men entered the Kwik Trip early Saturday morning, displayed a gun, and took an unknown amount of cash. Both suspects are described as light-skinned males, approximately six feet tall, and were wearing face masks and black hoodies. No injuries are reported. Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact the Cloquet Police Department.
>>Fire Destroys Ottertail Outbuilding
(Ottertail, MN) — Just after 10 p.m. Friday, Otter Tail County Dispatch received a report of a large fire. Crews arrived to find an abandoned outbuilding fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters from the Otter Tail and New York Mills departments responded and extinguished the blaze. Officials say the property owner had been burning a brush pile nearby when the fire spread to the building. No injuries were reported, but the structure has been declared a total loss.
>>Abbott Northwestern Goes Solar
(Minneapolis) – Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis is going solar. Tomorrow, Cooperative Energy Futures and Allina Health will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new solar garden on top of Abbott Northwestern’s Purple Parking Ramp. The solar garden will serve more than 180 local households, with 55 percent of the power allocated to low and moderate-income subscribers. Organizers say that, in addition to saving money on electricity, the rooftop setup will also provide shade for cars and will reduce the need for snow removal in the winter.
>>Minnesota State Fair Now Hiring for 2025
(St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota State Fair is hiring for the 2025 Great Minnesota Get-Together, running August 21st through September 1st. About 3,000 fair-time positions are available, including ticket sellers, custodians, and parking attendants. Most jobs require no prior experience and are open to individuals aged 16 years and older. Applicants can visit the Employment Center at 1640 Como Ave., or attend the Job Fair on Wednesday, July 23rd. Free parking is available, and the site is accessible by Metro Transit. To speed up the process, job seekers are encouraged to register online at mnstatefair.org/employment.
>>Gopher 5 Winning Ticket Sold in St. Michael
(Roseville, MN) – A winning Gopher 5 ticket worth more than $329 329-thousand was sold in St. Michael. The winner purchased the ticket at the Marketplace, located on Central Avenue, for the July 11 drawing. The winner matched all five numbers. They now have one year to claim their prize at the lottery office in Roseville. Gopher 5 is a Minnesota-only lottery game. Drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The current jackpot for tonight’s drawing is $100,000.
>>Minnesota Lynx Play the Sky Again Tonight in Chicago
(Chicago, IL) — The Minnesota Lynx look to rebound from Saturday’s 87-81 loss to the Sky in a rematch tonight (Mon, 7 pm) in Chicago. Napheesa Collier had 26 points, eight rebounds, and five assists as Minnesota fell to 18-and-4. Chicago has won two in a row to improve to 8-and-13. Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve was not happy with her team’s effort and expects them to play harder in tonight’s game.
