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Metallica donates $40,000 to non-profit that helps the homeless
(Minneapolis, MN) -- A Minnesota nonprofit is thanking a well-known heavy metal band for a big contribution. Metallica performed over the weekend at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis and then left a gift behind for the group People Serving People. The nonprofit made a post on Instagram yesterday thanking the musicians for a 40-thousand-dollar donation. The money will be used to fund programs that help families experiencing homelessness in Minnesota.
So Minnesota: Oliver Kelley Farm
He changed agriculture in our state and around the world. The Oliver Kelley Farm in Elk River honors its namesake’s contribution to farming. “We portray farming in the 1860s and ’70s,” site manager Alyssa Olson said. “We tout ourselves for having hands-on experiences for our guests.”
Additional charges filed against Hudson teacher accused of contact with student
HUDSON, Wis. — A former teacher in Hudson, Wisconsin now faces a landslide of additional charges for her alleged relationship with a boy in her class. St. Croix County prosecutors added nine new criminal counts to the single charge of first-degree child sexual assault that 24-year-old Madison Lynn Bergmann was facing. Among the charges included in the amended complaint filed against Bergmann on Aug. 15 are child enticement, sexual misconduct by school staff, and use of a computer to facilitate a child sex crime.
One of Minnesota’s JC Penney Stores Has Closed Permanently
It's been a moment of closings in Minnesota lately. A movie theater in Rochester just shuttered for good. And now, a JC Penney store in the Land of 10,000 Lakes has closed permanently. Another JC Penney Store Has Closed in Minnesota. When one of the places where a core memory...
Walz ripped for ‘snitch line’ after making Thanksgiving reference in Pennsylvania campaign speech
Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) campaigned with Vice President Kamala Harris in western Pennsylvania on Sunday and lamented that he yearned for a time in politics when relatives could enjoy Thanksgiving without politics. Critics were quick to say he hurt families during the coronavirus pandemic. “And we, some of us who have less hair and are […]
Minnesota Woman Heading to Couple's Therapy with Boyfriend Accused of Slamming Car into Him After He Asks to End Relationship
A woman in Minnesota has been arrested after she allegedly rammed her car into her boyfriend as they drove to therapy, following a day of arguing, RadarOnline.com can reveal.On Aug. 14, Veronica Roleen Gast, 30, was heading to the therapy session with her boyfriend to work on their relationship, according to court documents obtained by Fergus Now.While they were driving, the boyfriend reportedly decided to break up and asked Gast to take him home.Gast instead stopped the car in the middle of the road and told him to get out, officials said.The boyfriend exited the couple's vehicle and headed toward...
Minnesotan’s Husband Appears at Target Field With Some Friends
A New Brighton woman's husband took a trip to Target Field this past Saturday night to hang out with a few (tens of thousands) of his friends. It really was thoughtful of her to let him out of the house on such a beautiful Minnesota evening!. In today's episode of...
Scoop: Harris-Walz probes ignite House GOP divisions
Some House GOP lawmakers fear their party's new investigations into Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz could potentially backfire politically. Why it matters: House Republicans have unleashed a barrage of investigations targeting Harris and Walz in the run-up to the Democratic convention. One House Republican, speaking on the...
Lake Elmo crash charges filed in 5-year-olds death
A crash in Lake Elmo that killed a 5-year-old Morgan Petersen in January has led to the driver of the oncoming vehicle being charged with vehicular homicide. FOX 9’s Maury Glover spoke to the family of the child now seven months-later.
St. Louis Park Seeks Passionate Residents for Boards and Commissions Before August Deadline
Time is running out for residents of St. Louis Park who are looking to have a direct impact on their community. The deadline for applying to local boards and commissions is swiftly approaching, as reported by the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota. According to the City of St. Louis...
Tales from the Archives: Fostering School Spirit and Community
As the University of St. Thomas anticipates the arrival of the new first-year students on campus, it’s a good time to reflect on the different ways St. Thomas used to instill a sense of school spirit and community in its incoming students. Back in 1926, the Tiger Club (a...
Dunn Brothers Coffee Launches Limited-Time Pumpkin Menu
Dunn Brothers Coffee, the nearly 40-year-old Minneapolis-based brand famed for freshly roasting its globally sourced single-origin green beans daily in its coffee shops, announced today the launch of Pumpkin Palooza — the brand’s flavorful celebration of fall, packed with limited-time offerings emphasizing everything Pumpkin!. Kicking off on Monday,...
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Proposes 8.1% Property Tax Increase to Fund Housing and Public Safety Reforms
Minneapolis residents can brace for a property tax hike as Mayor Jacob Frey announces a proposed increase to an estimated 8.1%, aimed at bolstering the city’s budget for 2025-26, set to fund affordable housing, climate action, community safety, and more, as the City of Minneapolis reported. The recommended budget places significant emphasis on addressing key issues including homelessness, economic recovery, and implementing police reform, with an awareness of the structural deficit faced by the city due to rising costs and the necessity for reform.
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