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A St. Paul man who pleaded guilty to helping set fire to a Minneapolis police station during protests over the death of George Floyd has been sentenced to three years in federal prison.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says, following the announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minnesotans who are fully vaccinated for the coronavirus no longer need to wear a mask.

Meeker County authorities believe boxes on a stovetop are the cause of a house fire in rural Litchfield Thursday morning.

A Waite Park man accused of holding up the Wells Fargo Bank in St. Cloud is now charged in federal court.

Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor has reached agreement on his $1.5 billion sale of the club.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a statement today indicated that fully vaccinated Americans can return to life without wearing masks. This includes both indoors and outdoors and in crowds. Exceptions include buses, planes, hospitals, prisons and homeless shelters.

The Minnesota Walleye Fishing Opener takes place Saturday. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON today. He has some last minute tips to ensure you have a great opener. Glen suggests getting your live bait the day before and to make sure you have all the tackle you need before your leav…

St. Cloud State University President Dr. Robbyn Wacker joined me on WJON today. She discussed their graduation ceremonies last week and how SCSU works with students during and after graduation to put them in position to get jobs in their desired careers.

The Twins lost 13-8 to the White Sox in Chicago Wednesday night to fall to 12-22 on the season. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Twins pitching just isn't good whether it be starting pitchers not going deep into games or relief pitchers not holding…

The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting a spike in the number of deaths Wednesday from complications related to COVID-19.

A St. Cloud man was killed in a crash in Wisconsin this week.

We now know who will be the first headliner for Summertime By George.

Road construction begins Monday on a county highway south of Richmond.

The trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting in the death of George Floyd will be pushed back to March 2022.

Target Field has now announced their plan to gradually increase capacity to 100%

There was a two-vehicle crash with injuries near Freeport.

These beautiful flowers are dangerous and deadly to your cat.

Recovery Community Network has been making waves in central Minnesota.

Garnett survived the two-a-day practices at St. Cloud State and went on to have a Hall of Fame career that included 16 seasons in Minnesota.

McDonald's is raising pay at 650 company-owned stores in the U.S. as part of its push to hire thousands of new workers in a tight labor market.

A man accused of fatally shooting a woman in a downtown Minneapolis parking garage has been charged with second-degree murder.

Locally fans of the Jackrabbits will get to watch Sunday's game on Dakota News Now.

One person was killed and two people were hurt in a three-vehicle crash near Freeport.