As summer fades away, a unique guest starts to appear in Minnesota. We're talking about pelicans! These large birds with their signature pouch-like bills are making a pit stop at lakes like Long Meadow Lake in Bloomington before they head south for the winter. You might be surprised to know that th
September has been a soggy month, with powerful storms and flooding happening all over the world. While scientists can link some of these weather events directly to global warming, it’s still too early to say for sure if climate change is behind this month's unusual rainfall. "We always have extrem
For years, gamers have been enjoying a wide range of Nintendo Switch games through the Ryujinx emulator. But suddenly, the project came to an abrupt halt. The developers pulled the plug after reportedly getting a warning from Nintendo. This isn't the first time Nintendo has clashed with emulators. R
After a decade-long wait, gamers finally get to dive into Mario Adventure 3. This ROM hack, created by ScarlettVixen, combines ideas from past projects to bring something fresh and exciting. Think of it as a celebration of 20 years of gaming innovation! Imagine playing in the daytime, then seeing t
Southern Minnesota is bracing for a harsh impact as a dry cold front sweeps across the region, sparking elevated fire dangers and Red Flag Warning conditions. The scorching sunshine and dry air, coupled with northwestern gusts of up to 30 mph, are set to make the afternoon a perfect storm for wildfi
Minneapolis (WJON News) -- It is time to start preparing for winter this week. The Minnesota Cold Weather Rule goes into effect starting on Tuesday and Xcel Energy wants to remind customers there is help for those who need assistance. Under the rule, residential customers are protected from service
In a landmark deal, DirecTV is set to acquire Dish DBS, including Dish TV and Sling TV, from EchoStar. This merger will create the largest pay-TV provider in the US, with around 20 million subscribers. DirecTV will pay EchoStar $1 and assume debt, estimated to be around $1 billion. The deal has been
Erika Diarte-Carr, a 30-year-old Utah mother, was diagnosed with Stage 4 small cell lung carcinoma, a rare form of cancer, in May 2022. The devastating news sent shockwaves through her life, leaving her with a mere two years to live. In the following months, she suffered a series of health problems,
The era of satellite TV is coming to an end. After years of struggling to stay relevant, DirecTV, the nation's largest satellite TV provider, has announced a merger with Dish and Sling TV, another major satellite TV company. The deal, worth $1 and $9.75 billion in debt, will bring together two compa
The news sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry: Tony Vinciquerra, CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment, is stepping down from his role, effective January 2, 2025. Taking his place is Ravi Ahuja, who will become the new President and CEO of SPE. Ahuja, who has been serving as Chairman of G
