C) On Aug. 16, 1884, The worst fire in Anoka's downtown area destroyed 86 buildings from the Rum River to Third Avenue.
Recent heavy rainfall produced a strong currents on the water.
A third round of free tests is now available from the U.S. government.
The Beach Boys and Portugal. The Man are among several acts booked.
Volunteers are urgently needed for sandbagging efforts in a small community near Voyageurs National Park.
The Midwest chain closed its St. Cloud location in 2018.
The licensed physician will take the stage at Treasure Island Resort and Casino on Sept. 30.
The crash happened in Brooklyn Park early Sunday morning.
The three victims are related, according to police.
You may want to avoid this body of water.
The European CDC has warned of a possible significant summer surge fueled by the omicron subvariants.
On Aug. 13, 1893, the biggest fire in Minneapolis history burns more than 150 buildings, leaving 1,500 people without shelter. How widespread was the fire? A) It burned 23-square blocks. B) It burned 43-square blocks. C) It burned 63-square blocks. For the answer, click on the headline above...
On July 4, 1999, a monstrous windstorm devastates the BWCA. How many acres of land were destroyed? A) 175,000 acres B) 478,000 acres C) 824,000 acres For the answer, click on the headline above.
On Oct. 10, 1918, a fire along a well-traveled railroad line results in the deaths of 435 people and burns 38 communities. Which area was affected? A) Duluth to Hibbing. B) Minneapolis to Rochester. C) Stillwater to St. Paul. For the answer, click on the headline above...
On Oct. 1, 2006, Twins catcher Joe Mauer won the first of three American League batting titles. How may big league catchers have finished the year as the top hitter in their league? A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 For the answer, click on the headline above..
On Aug. 31, 1929, Wilbur Foshay, dedicated his Foshay Tower in downtown Minneapolis. But the party didn't last long for this utilities king. It wouldn't be long before he'd end up in federal prison. What happened? A) He was convicted of a pyramid scheme. B) He was caught laundering money for a Norwegian mob. C) He was caught sneaking into the Fair once too often. For the answer, click on the headline above...
Aug. 21, 1965. The Beatles play Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington. The stadium seats more than 40,000 for baseball. So how many fans came out for the Fab Four? A) 15,000 B) 25,000 C) 35,000 D) 45,000 For the answer, click on the headline above....
The inventor of the modern water ski passed away on this day in 1977. His name was Ralph Samuelson, and in 1922 he made his first successful ride on Lake Pepin in Lake City, Minn. What did Ralph use? A) Pine boards. B) Barrel staves. C) Sheet metal. For the answer, click on the headline above...
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