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Saint Paul's Tech Landscape Flourishes with New Talent Initiatives and Community Programs
The landscape of Saint Paul's tech scene is blossoming with initiatives designed to foster talent and open doors to expansive career opportunities in areas such as advanced manufacturing, med tech, and clean tech. At the forefront, the Minnesota Technology Association's Jumpstart initiative is a central catalyst, helping emerging, and non-traditional talent to network and connect with industry insiders and potential employers. Ismail Ali, Director of Talent Initiatives at Minnesota Technology Association, highlighted the importance of such collaborative efforts for community inclusion in the thriving sectors.
Man sentenced in St. Paul double fatal stabbing from 2022
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The St. Paul man who pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing two men at a sober living house in 2022 was sentenced Friday. According to court records, Joseph Sandoval II, 34, was sentenced to 278 months with credit for 638 days already served for the first count of second-degree murder with intent. He was sentenced to 180 months for the second count of second-degree murder with intent. Sandoval is to serve the sentences consecutively, totaling 458 months, or about 38 years.
Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge in St. Paul to close for 3-year construction project
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The City of St. Paul is preparing to close the Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge for a three-year construction project that will completely replace the structure connecting downtown to the east side of the city. When is the bridge closing?. The Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge from Broadway...
Minneapolis approves police union contract
MINNEAPOLIS— By an 8-4 vote, the Minneapolis City Council approved a collective bargaining agreement Thursday, July 18, with the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis (POFM). The deal gives Minneapolis police officers a historic pay increase and important reforms. Today’s vote marks the successful conclusion of a nearly 10-month negotiation...
New book explores the life, music of local legend Cornbread Harris
Back in the fall of 2017, author, radio host and music journalist Andrea Swensson published her critically acclaimed debut, “Got to Be Something Here: The Rise of the Minneapolis Sound.” It not only garnered her a Minnesota Book Award but put to rest the spurious notion that there was not a vibrant Black music scene here in the Twin Cities prior to the emergence of Prince and his ultra-talented compatriots at the dawn of the 1980s.
Girls flag football is gaining traction in Minnesota, thanks in part to the Vikings
MINNAEPOLIS, Minnesota (WCCO) -- The Minnesota Vikings believe in the equity of football and giving everyone a chance to play the game, which is why the team is sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state. This mission culminated in the first-ever high school summer league championship at TCO Stadium...
New Minneapolis director to oversee civil rights, police reform through ‘equitable lens’
ListenNew Minneapolis director to oversee civil rights, police reform through ‘equitable lens’. Minneapolis’ new civil rights director will play a key role in police reform — and Michelle Phillips has a history of successfully overseeing and auditing law enforcement she says she’ll draw on. After some...
Fosters needed after Minneapolis shelter responds to hoarding cases
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Animal Care and Control (MACC) is looking for people willing to foster cats or dogs — and these animals' lives depend on it. The Facebook group Friends of MACC posted that the organization impounded 25 cats in a single day in July and anticipates adding another 16 cats due to hoarding cases. Several were adopted, but nine of these cats aren't ready to be placed on the adoption floor due to nervousness.
Black Crowes cancel Minnesota Yacht Club appearance set for Friday
MINNEAPOLIS - The Black Crowes have canceled their appearance set for Friday at the inaugural Minnesota Yacht Club festival at Harriet Island in St. Paul. The reason is "illness in the band," according to the fest's post on X on Thursday evening. The veteran Atlanta rockers known for the 1990s...
Faye Webster heads to the Palace Theatre on 8/4
Georgia-based singer-songwriter Faye Webster heads to St. Paul to play at the Palace Theatre on Sunday, August, 4. Faye Webster loves the feeling of a first take: writing a song, then heading to the studio with her band to track it live the very next day. When you listen to the 25-year-old Atlanta songwriter’s poised and plainspoken albums, you can hear why: she channels emotions that are so aching, they seem to be coming into existence at that very moment. Webster captures the spark before it has a chance to fade.
The Rich History and Legacy of the UNW School of Nursing
Nursing students at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul are not just pursuing a degree; they are stepping into a rich heritage of commitment to Christ and God-honoring service in the healthcare profession. The roots of this legacy can be traced back to the 1940s and 1950s when Northwestern offered a pioneering one-year program in Missionary Medicine.
Talking Volumes returns in 2024 for 25th season
MPR News and the Star Tribune proudly present the 25th season of Talking Volumes, hosted by Kerri Miller. Join us at the Fitzgerald Theater for four special events with renowned authors, celebrating our anniversary with a special $25 ticket price for MPR Members and Star Tribune Subscribers. Edwidge Danticat, ‘We’re...
Men’s Swimming and Diving Welcomes 10 Newcomers for 2024-25 Season
MINNEAPOLIS - The University of Minnesota men's swimming and diving program announced on Friday the addition of 10 new student-athletes for the 2024-25 season. The latest Gopher class will feature nine swimmers and one diver. "Overall, this is one of our strongest classes in recent years," said head swimming coach...
TCU senior legion earns 7th consecutive victory with walk off win over Farmington
Tuesday evening, the Tri-City United senior legion baseball team hosted Farmington with the aim to improve upon its six-game win streak. Trailing by three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning, TCU managed to rally all the way back, ultimately walking off Farmington to win 10-9. The victory is the seventh in a row for TCU, dating back to June 28. After a scoreless first inning, TCU got the...
Several injured, buildings damaged in shooting incident on The Nicollet Mall
(Minneapolis, MN) -- Four people were injured and several businesses damaged after a shooting Wednesday night in downtown Minneapolis. Police responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a man beating up a woman before gunfire was heard around 11:15 p.m. on Nicollet Mall. Three people with injuries approached officers and reported hearing a fight before the shooting began. One man suffered a gunshot wound, a woman suffered graze wounds, and a teenage girl suffered lacerations from glass shards. Nearly two hours later, another injured woman arrived at HCMC with a gunshot wound. All are expected to survive. No arrests have been made.
St. Paul iron foundry to ramp up operations after judge strikes down order from MPCA
MPR’s Estelle Timar-Wilcox reports an iron foundry in St. Paul will return to normal operations after a Ramsey County judge struck down an order from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to reduce operations saying Northern Iron was violating federal air quality standards. Fox9 reports a global technology outage is...
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