LOCAL NEWS
(Pierz MN-) One man died when the motorcycle he was driving hit a hay bale that fell from a trailer in central Minnesota Thursday night. 64-year-old Myles McGrath of Pierz, crashed into one of the hay bales, went off the road into the ditch on Highway 25 east of Pierz. The driver of the tru… Read more
(New London MN-) The 21st Annual New London Music Festival takes place at Neer Park in New London Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. New London Mayor and organizer Bill Gossman says The Jazz Bandits from New London-Spicer High School lead things off, followed by Ava Hanson at 1145... Read more
(Appleton MN-) Two children were hurt in an ATV accident in Swift County Wednesday. The sheriff's department says at 3:19 p.m. they were called to an address southeast of Appleton where there was an ATV accident. When deputies got there they found a 15-year-old boy injured and a 6-year-old g… Read more
The Forest City Stockade Summer Rendezvous takes place Saturday and Sunday in Forest City, north of Litchfield. Events take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, admission is 5 dollars for adults and kids 12 and under are free. Representative (Forest City MN-) Dean Urdahl of rural Grove Cit… Read more
(Montevideo MN-) The 39th Annual Heritage Hill Threshing Show is taking place now through Sunday at their site 4 miles east of Montevideo on Hwy 7. The Minnesota Valley Antique Farm Power and Machinery Association organized in 1981 and is dedicated to the restoration, preservation, demonstra… Read more
(Sauk Centre, MN) --A bull found strolling along I-94 in Central Minnesota Friday morning has been returned safely to it's owner. The Stearns County Sheriff's office first recieved a call about the bull walking near the Sauk Centre exit, but it was gone by the time deputies arrived. A few ho… Read more
(Fridley, MN) -- A nine-year-old girl critically injured in a van fire in a Walmart parking lot in Fridley is now in serious condition. The Hennepin County Medical Center confirmed that the condition of Taraji White of Coon Rapids has been upgraded. Her six-year-old sister Ty'rah White died … Read more
LOCAL SPORTS
(Eagan, MN) -- The Vikings will practice again today as they gear for their second preseason game against Seattle. The Vikes will host the Seahawks on Sunday night at US Bank Stadium. Minnesota started the preseason with a 34-25 win in New Orleans last week. Read more
(Arlington, TX) -- The Twins jumped out to an 11-run lead on their way to a 13-6 rout of the Rangers in Texas. Luis Arraez homered and drove in three, while Miguel Sano and Eddie Rosario also went deep for Minnesota, which has won three-of-five. Michael Pineda went five innings for the win. Read more
(St. Paul, MN) -- Minnesota United aims for a second straight win tomorrow when they host Orlando City SC at Allianz Field. The Loons blanked Colorado 1-0 on Wednesday. Minnesota is now second in the West with 41 points. Read more
(Williamsport, PA) -- Coon Rapids-Andover Little League World Series opener was postponed last night due to rain. The Minnesota squad will take on Great Lakes today in Williamsport. It's a matchup of Minnesota versus Bowling Green, Kentucky. Read more
(Minneapolis, MN) -- The Lynx are back in action tonight hosting the Washington Mystics at the Target Center. Minnesota has won three-of-four after an 89-73 victory over New York on Tuesday. The Lynx are now 13-and-12. The Mystics lead the WNBA at 18-and-7. Read more
NATIONAL NEWS:
ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Very heavy rainfall was falling across parts of eastern Kansas and western Missouri on Saturday morning, while gusty winds up to 75 mph have been reported in Kansas as well. Some storms are also firing in parts of Illinois and Indiana, too. Read more
KTRK(HOUSTON) -- The father of a 12-year-old girl who allegedly got behind the wheel of a car and accidentally ran down her neighbor has been charged with criminally negligent homicide. Read more
Trinity County Sheriff's Office(REDDING, Calif.) -- Authorities suspended search-and-rescue operations for a missing hiker in the mountains of Northern California on Friday night, but said they planned to return to the area on Saturday. Read more
dragana991/iStock(EL PASO, Texas) -- Antonio Basco feared he would be alone to say goodbye to his wife, who was killed in the El Paso, Texas, shooting. Instead, hundreds attended her vigil Friday night. Read more
iStock(NEW ORLEANS) -- A TV reporter for the local Fox affiliate in New Orleans was killed on Friday when the stunt plane she was filming a piece in crashed near Lakefront Airport. Read more