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UW-River Falls Earns WGCA Top 25 Team GPA Distinction
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. --University of Wisconsin-River Falls received All-Scholar Team honors from the Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) for the 2023-24 academic year. The Falcons accumulated a grade point average of 3.670 to tie for 17th in NCAA Division III. Aurora University (Ill.) topped the listing with a 3.890 grade point average.
Minnesota has third highest rate of melanoma in the U.S. and dermatologist says it's time to take extra precautions
Minnesota has the third highest rate of melanoma in the United States and as summer continues to heat up, dermatologists are reminding people to take extra precautions.
Community concern over CAFO expansion plan, Media consumption and economic outlook, Racing dachshunds
A WPR reporter tells us about pushback against a proposed CAFO expansion in Pierce County. Then we discuss findings from a new paper by Wisconsin researchers looking at how people view the economy based on their news sources. And we get a preview of this year’s Dachshund Derby in Milwaukee.
MPRB alleges picketers 'intimidating' employees, unfair labor practices
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Amid a stalemate in negotiations for park employees who remain on strike for better wages, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) has filed unfair labor practices against the union representing them, saying in part that they have been threatening those who remain at work. MPRB...
Screening of ‘Purple Rain’ at Target Center to celebrate film’s 40th anniversary
In a special tribute to the iconic film “Purple Rain,” Target Center is gearing up to host a momentous event on July 27. The public is invited to a screening honoring the 40th Anniversary of the movie—released in 1984—with all proceeds benefiting the When Doves Fly Foundation, managed by one of his sisters, Norrine Nelson. The foundation’s noble cause of aiding schools, churches, and other organizations that assist the less fortunate has made it a beacon of hope in the community.
Minneapolis VA Medical Center seeks name for new women’s veterans clinic
The Minneapolis VA Medical Center is seeking nominations for the namesake of its new women’s veterans clinic in advance of its groundbreaking. Submissions must include the veteran nominee’s military service information and written commentary demonstrating her connection to the Minneapolis VA Healthcare System’s Medical Center or Community Based Outpatient Clinics and why the veteran is deserving of the recognition.
Severson named Teacher of the Year, Groenke Employee of the Year for Randolph Schools
Randolph Schools announced at the end of this past school year that special education teacher Rio Severson is the district’s teacher of the year while social worker Stephanie Groenke is the employee of the year. Rio Severson. Severson said her nomination and choosing as teacher of the year shocked...
KARE 11 Investigates: 'GAP' case murderer sentenced to 38 years
A man at the center of KARE 11’s investigation into gaps in Minnesota’s criminal justice and mental health systems was sentenced to 38 years in prison Friday. Earlier this year Joseph Sandoval agreed to plead guilty to murdering two men at a St. Paul sober home on October 20, 2022 – the same day he moved in.
Minneapolis Police to Offer Free Car Light Repair Vouchers at Community Event
The Minneapolis Police Department has announced they will be present at the upcoming Sidewalks & Streets event to assist residents with vouchers for free car light repairs. In a community-oriented move, the first of such events is set to take place this weekend, Saturday, July 20, from 11 am to 4 pm. The location is the University Research Outreach Center, prominently situated at 2001 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411, according to the Minneapolis Police Department. This initiative, part of a series of outreach efforts, aims to engage the Minneapolis community in practical, service-based interactions with local law enforcement.
General Mills appoints chief strategy and growth officer
MINNEAPOLIS — General Mills has named Asheesh Saksena as the new chief strategy and growth officer. Saksena brings prior experience handling operations, technology and diversification strategies, as well as cultivating company growth and portfolio expansion. He will join the senior leadership team and be responsible for the company’s comprehensive strategic planning process as well as building long-term, sustainable plans to accelerate growth.
Art Briefs: Minneapolis marionette mayhem
Arts Briefs is a weekly roundup of Minnesota Arts News compiled by the MPR News arts team. The Soo Visual Arts Center in Minneapolis opens a new solo exhibition July 20 by local artist Hallie Bahn. “Sequelae” features sculpture and stop-motion animation to construct autobiographical narratives based on Bahn’s life...
Richfield educator’s equity work shows impressive results
Latanya Daniels wanted to be an engineer. She never necessarily pictured herself as a teacher, much less second in command of an entire school district. But that’s exactly where she has found herself as assistant superintendent at Richfield Public Schools. Her first experience teaching came at the Science Museum...
Police investigating after man shot, killed in north Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — Investigators are looking into what led up to a shooting that left a man dead in Minneapolis on Friday morning.On Friday around 7:40 a.m., Minneapolis police say that officers responded to the 2100 block of Thomas Avenue North on reports of a person down in front of a residence. When they arrived, they saw a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.According to police, there was a ShotSpotter activation around 2:30 a.m. a short distance away at 21st Avenue North and Upton Avenue North. Officers found and secured a scene at the site, and are investigating the sequence of events that led up to the shooting.
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