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Republicans who control the Minnesota Senate showed their displeasure with Democratic Governor Tim Walz by ousting his commissioner of labor and industry amid a dispute over the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

For car enthusiasts, the third Sunday in August is usually reserved for the Pantowners annual Car Show and Swap Meet at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Sauk Rapids, however, this year's event has been canceled due to COVID-19.

Nineteen-year-old Brenna Connelly from Byron was crowned the 67th Princess Kay of the Milky Way Wednesday evening.

Classes will begin on Sept. 1 for elementary schoolers and September 8 for students at Cathedral.

Three people were arrested in connection to a robbery in South St. Cloud Wednesday morning.

Gov. Tim Walz has named Jim Schowalter as his new commissioner of management and budget to replace Myron Frans, who is leaving for a senior post at the University of Minnesota.

This week, Jay and Dave discuss the Wild's early playoff exit, the Twins' recent struggles and the 'postponement' of high school and college football.

Sherburne County has recorded two more deaths due to complications related to COVID-19. The Minnesota Department of Health says both people were in their 80s. Sherburne County now has 10 people who have died with coronavirus.

As area school district develop their plans on what learning will look like this fall, the Minnesota Department of Education is dedicated to helping them provide the safest learning environment during these strange times.

The Twins lost 6-4 at Milwaukee Tuesday night. The Twins went with a bullpen day instead of a traditional starter. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He said doing this twice so far this season due to injuries to their starting pitchers isn't ideal.

A south St. Cloud intersection is closed as part of a bigger road construction project.

CentraCare Spokesman Dr. George Morris joined me on WJON today. He says because of continued increased demand and lack of supplies Covid-19 test results continue to be slow. He says in some cases test results don't come back for as much as 2 weeks.

A former St. Paul fire district chief has filed a federal lawsuit alleging the fire department's leaders interfered with the training of recruits, creating risks to public and fellow firefighters.

Strong to severe storms are possible each of the next 3 days. The main threats are damaging winds and large hail.

Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota has survived a stiff primary challenge from a well-funded opponent who tried to make an issue of her national celebrity.

Primary Election results from Tuesday.

Crash happened Tuesday at the intersection of Main Street and the Wobegon Trail.

Investigators concluded the Aug. 4 fire was intentionally set after investigating the scene, reviewing video footage and talking to witnesses.

Lois Riess, 58, of Blooming Prairie, was sentenced Tuesday.

Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. was the deadline for anyone filing to run for a local government office that is not participating in the Tuesday Primary election.

The grants are meant to support businesses as they work to recover amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Authorities have released the name of the woman killed in a crash in St. Cloud last week.

Kinder Coffee Lab, located at 203 Cooper Avenue North, began roasting and shipping 12 oz. bags of coffee about six weeks ago.

What makes gardening fun is trying to grow something different just about every year.