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U.S. poverty rates fall, but aid still needed in Minnesota
For six decades, the U.S. has carried out a coordinated effort to keep poverty levels in check. Support offices in Minnesota say there’s still a need, but they highlight efforts to assist individuals on a case-by-case basis. Policy analysts say U.S. poverty rates are well below where they were...
Tim Walz says he's 'a Kwik Trip guy' but the company has big ties to Trump
CHICAGO – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sought to endear himself to Wisconsin's convention delegation Monday by touting Wisconsin's famous convenience store chain Kwik Trip — a company that happens to have strong ties to Republicans and his opponent in November. Walz, the presumptive Democratic vice presidential nominee, referenced the whirlwind weeks since he...
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...
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...
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.
Amateur Baseball: Fighting Fish hook third state title in five years (14 photos)
River Falls Fighting Fish player-coach Matt Doornink had already started planning the celebration moments after the Fish won their third Wisconsin Baseball Association state title five years in front of their hometown fans Sunday at First National Bank of River Falls Field. “People say Green Bay is Titletown but they're...
College students get right into the river during hands-on research experience led by UWRF
RIVER FALLS — While the Kinnickinnic River has been an economic engine for River Falls and the state for quite some time, college students in River Falls this summer are figuring out that there is still a lot they can learn about it. To be more specific, seven students over the summer are gathering data for an ecological survey as members of the Dam, Analysis and Monitoring (DAM) Crew. With a combination of students from the three different Universities of Wisconsin schools in the Chippewa...
MPD chief, Hennepin County attorney spar over referral of juvenile crime cases
One day after a drive-by shooting injured four kids in north Minneapolis, the Hennepin County attorney and Minneapolis police chief are sparring over strategies to stop the cycle of juvenile crime. Police said the four victims were inside a stolen Kia around 1 a.m. Sunday when automatic gunfire erupted from...
St. Paul on the hook for $1.8 million electric fire truck after federal funding fell through
Minnesota’s first electric fire truck is expected to be ready for its first run in St. Paul next month, a shining $1.8 million rig that city leaders herald as a symbol of their efforts to protect the environment and workers’ health. “We’re excited to be the first in the state to invest in this state-of-the-art […]
1 killed after large fight at Minneapolis homeless encampment, police say
MINNEAPOLIS — A large fight escalated into a fatal shooting at a homeless encampment in south Minneapolis.According to Minneapolis police, officers responded to the shooting late Monday afternoon at the encampment near the 3300 block of Third Avenue South. When officers arrived, they located and began providing aid to a 33-year-old injured on the sidewalk. He was taken to Hennepin Healthcare where he later died. Police say preliminary information shows a large fight began inside the encampment before moving into the street. That's when the man was fatally shot."The loss of life resulting from someone resorting to gun violence during an altercation has impacted yet another neighborhood in Minneapolis," Police Chief Brian O'Hara said. "This senseless loss of life is a harsh reminder of the violence that continues to be all too common." O'Hara says the encampment, located in a vacant lot, has since been cleared. No arrests have yet been announced. Investigators are looking into what led to the fight and subsequent fatal shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact CrimeStoppers online or at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Minneapolis to Transform City Streets into Festival Grounds for Open Streets 2024 Series
Open Streets Minneapolis is set to bring back its vibrant street festivities beginning this Saturday, transforming city thoroughfares into pedestrian-centered spaces filled with local culture and community spirit. The series of events, beginning August 24, offers a day-long escape from vehicular buzz, letting attendees walk, bike, and roll through the streets lined with local businesses, artists, and neighborhood associations eager to showcase their contributions to the city's diverse fabric.
Projected depth chart for Minnesota Football's offense into the North Carolina game
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- With Minnesota coming off a six-win season in 2023, expectations will be raised mainly due to a plethora of returning starters on both sides of the ball. So what could the depth chart look like heading into the North Carolina game? Here are my projections with just over a week away until the season opener.
Gophers M Club names 2024 HOF Class
(Minneapolis, MN) — The University of Minnesota athletic department announced there will be eight new members entering the “M Club” Hall of Fame early next month. The Class of 2024 is headlined by former N-F-L wide receiver Eric Decker of Cold Spring, former women’s hockey star Amanda Kessel, former men’s hockey coach Don Lucia, and former athletic director Joel Maturi. Other honorees include former volleyball star Tori Dixon, former men’s tennis player Harsh Mankad, former women’s track athlete Nicole Chimko, and former women’s gymnast Laurie Kaiser. Former women’s basketball star Rachel Banham and former volleyball player Sarah Willhite were also chosen for induction, but will be unable to attend the ceremony and will be officially inducted at a future date. Fans can attend the induction ceremony on Friday, September 6th at Williams Arena. Tickets are available at the Gopher Sports webpage.
Heid E. Erdrich has an announcement
Heid Erdrich hit the ground running as the city of Minneapolis’ first ever Poet Laureate at the start of 2024. She began the year by reading a poem to the Minneapolis City Council, followed by a public celebration at the Loft Literary Center back in January. Since then, Erdrich, author of seven poetry collections, has had a visible presence in the city reading her work, visiting with communities, presenting at Minneapolis’s State of the City event and also being active in public conversation.
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