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St. Cloud Crush Baseball Falls in Consolation Semifinals
The St. Cloud Crush lost 6-5 to Minnetonka in 9 innings in the Class 4-A State Tournament Consolation Semifinals at Palm Field in St. Anthony. Minnetonka went out to a 2-1 lead in the 3rd inning before St. Cloud mounted their comeback.
Foley Baseball Advances to AA State Championship
Foley defeated top seeded Esko 4-0 in the Class 2-A State Tournament semifinals at Dick Putz Field Friday. Foley scored 2 runs in the 1st inning, 1 in the 2nd and added an insurance run in the 6th inning.
How Water Levels Are Affecting Fishing in Central MN
A rainy May has been followed by a rainy June and water levels on lakes, rivers and streams are high in Central Minnesota. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says the rain has dirtied the water a bit which is good.
A Pair of Attempted Burglaries in St. Cloud
The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting an attempted burglary on the 600 block of Highway 10 South at 2:30 a.m. on Monday June 10. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crime Stoppers says someone attempted to enter a business after hours.
Foley Baseball Rallies Past Zumbrota-Mazeppa at State Tourney
Foley came from down 5-3 in the 7th inning to defeat Zumbrota-Mazeppa 6-5 Thursday night at Dick Putz Field in the Class 2-A State Tournament quarterfinals. Foley tied the game at 3 apiece in the 3rd inning after Zumbrota-Mazeppa ran out to a 3-0 lead.
St. Cloud Crush Come Up Short at State Baseball Quarters
The St. Cloud Crush lost 6-5 to top seeded and unbeaten Wayzata Thursday at CHS Field in St. Paul in the Class 4-A State Tournament Quarterfinals. The Crush fell behind 3-0 in the 2nd inning but rallied with a run in the 3rd inning on a RBI single from Max Kiffmeyer.
Foley’s Greenwaldt Chasing Olympic Dream
Foley native Bryn Greenwaldt will participate at the U.S. women's swimming Olympic Trials June 22 in the 50 Free SCY in Indianapolis. Greenwaldt is a sophomore swimmer at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Central MN Golfers Battle Rain to Finish State Meet
The Class 2-A State boys and girls golf meet was shortened to 9 holes after a 4-hour weather delay. The Cathedral boys golf team finished 8th with a 2-round total of 490 after shooting a 159 Wednesday.
How and Why Severe Storms Happen in Minnesota
Severe weather is a possibility for much of Minnesota and Wisconsin tonight. I talked with meteorologist Megan Mulford from the National Weather Service. She says to have a thunderstorm 3 ingredients are needed; moisture, instability and lift.
How Area Farmers Are Adjusting to a Rainy Spring/Summer
The last couple of years in Central Minnesota drought was the topic of conversation. This year that hasn't been the case. Consistent rain has had a positive impact on lawns and gardens but also on farm fields.