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Signals at intersection of County Road 75 and 33rd Street South will be in flash mode starting Monday

At least four small immigrant-operated businesses have been vandalized in a south Minneapolis neighborhood.

A teenager was arrested after leading police on a short chase in a stolen vehicle.

Here's the latest Central Minnesota news with the WJON Flash Briefing.

Authorities are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect involved in a homicide back in July.

Minnesota students concerned over climate change are planning to skip school and march on the state Capitol in St. Paul on Friday as part of global protests by young people demanding action from their governments.

Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan have helped launch a statewide task force on the plight of missing and murdered indigenous women.

A man found guilty of trafficking women for sex has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.

It was a special day for the folks that represent Sherburne County.

New study finds bird population in the United States and Canada has dropped 29%.

People in St. Cloud who find themselves in crisis are benefiting from a fairly new team of professionals who are there to guide them to the services they need.

Organizations across central Minnesota got some extra help on Thursday. Hundreds of volunteers teamed up with United Way for the 31st annual Day of Caring.

The Twins lost 3-1 at home to the Chicago White Sox Wednesday night at Target Field. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Twins just didn't hit the ball well enough to beat the White Sox that night.

Minnesota Senate Republicans want to require drug makers to provide free insulin to qualifying residents who can't afford the high cost of the life-saving medication.

Project Connect is a new initiative that brings together central Minnesota employers and organizations who serve people with disabilities.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday used Twitter to share an edited video made by a conservative comedian that falsely accused Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of dancing and partying last week on the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Drivers who navigate downtown St. Cloud can now use the veterans Bridge again to cross the Mississippi River.

Police say a man who was leaving a Bible study with his young daughter and father was fatally shot outside his church in St. Paul.

Minnesota will host Colorado Saturday night at Xcel Energy Center, with puck drop set for 5 p.m.

With Cleveland beating Detroit 2-1 in ten innings Wednesday, Minnesota's lead in the American League Central shrinks to just four games.

You will fine lots of musical talent happening around central Minnesota this weekend. You can enjoy the German celebration Oktoberfest at Beaver Island Brewing, check out the violin duo Black Violin in St. Joseph, hear Chicago the Musical at the Paramount Theatre, take the family to Midtown Madness …