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Mpls. father asks community for help after shooting of 4 kids in stolen car
MINNEAPOLIS — A Twin Cities father is asking for community members to work together to make sure what happened to his child never happens again.His 12-year-old is home from the hospital on Wednesday night they were shot in a stolen car with three other children in north Minneapolis last weekend."They ain't no bad kids. They just misguided nobodies listening to them, but now that they got our attention what are we going to do with it?" the father said. He added it's time for the community to focus on the well-being of youth. He wants to speak out, but is concerned...
Vikings Kicker Has Done It Again
The Minnesota Vikings selected the first kicker of the draft four months ago, choosing Will Reichard from Alabama, six weeks removed from letting incumbent specialist Greg Joseph walk to the Green Bay Packers. Vikings Kicker Has Done It Again. And so far, Reichard has passed the test — and then...
Conviction Review Unit recommends 2009 murder conviction be vacated
The Hennepin County Attorney will now weigh in on whether they agree with the CRU before the judge decides what to do. Editor's Note: The above video first aired on 7/16/2024. More than a decade after Edgar Barrientos was sentenced to life in prison, his case could end up being dismissed or stayed.
Reaction To Wild NBA Trade: Kevin Durant to Timberwolves & KAT to Suns
With the proposition of a blockbuster trade that would send 14 time All Star, two-time NBA Champion and 2013-2014 MVP Kevin Durant to the Minnesota Timberwolves. That same trade would send Karl-Anthony Towns to Phoenix and end his nine-year reign in Minnesota. This is my reaction to the trade, and it’s not a report!
The 65th Red Rooster Days will give everyone something to crow about
Dassel gears up for its 65th annual Red Rooster Days celebration, a four-day community event filled with family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and local flavor. Kicking off Friday, Aug. 30, and running through Labor Day, the festival features a variety of events for all ages. The schedule of events includes:. Friday,...
Area residents displaced because of flooding eligible for $1,000 grants through Realtors Relief Foundation
Group working on adding Mower County Area residents displaced from their homes during the flooding earlier this year may be eligible for up to $1,000, thanks to a $1 million grant from the Realtors Relief Foundation to Minnesota Realtors for disbursement in several area counties. Eric Brownlow, executive and government affairs director with Southeast […] The post Area residents displaced because of flooding eligible for $1,000 grants through Realtors Relief Foundation appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
The Peg celebrates 40 years of service at Minnesota State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — A staple at the Minnesota State Fair is celebrating a milestone this year.The Peg is marking 40 years at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. When most fair foods come on a stick and finding a place to sit can come at a premium, The Peg serves as the fair's only full-service restaurant where customers can enjoy a seat at one of the many tables and waiters take their orders.It first opened its doors in 1984 and the fair favorites still prevail, including the Peg Muffin — a breakfast sandwich with sausage, tomato, egg and cheese, the Peg Burger — double patties with spicy sauce and the loaded fries which are topped with barbecue pork and coleslaw.The Peg is open at 7 a.m. and located outside of the southeast side of the Agriculture Horticulture Building, across from the Space Tower.
Lake Region Healthcare Hosts Blue Cross Minnesota Listening Tour
Fergus Falls, MN – Twenty-three leaders from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota’s executive leadership team and the company’s board of directors took a charter bus from Blue Cross’ headquarters in the Twin Cities up to our area, where they spent two days learning about rural healthcare on a “listening tour”.
Gilby’s Apple Festival to Offer 4 Weekends of Minnesota Fall Fun!
Fall is in the air (then summer's coming back with a vengeance, and then fall-like weather returns). Well, it's in the trees at least; the leaves are turning. And Starbucks is jumping the Basic Shark by releasing their pumpkin spice latte well before Labor Day. I love fall (the season,...
Northern Minnesota Utility Company Plans 6 Hour Outage For Customers
A utility company is telling a group of its members to plan to go without power for a period of time. The planned outage is necessary for crews to safely rebuild a power line. Lake Country Power is notifying its customers that members served by the Sturgeon Lake B Substation will be without power starting at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, August 28th. The outage is planned to be for approximately six hours.
Coffee Conversation: The Tribute Fest Returns to Raise Funds for Veterans
DULUTH, Minn. — A musical event to raise awareness and funds for homeless veterans in the state of Minnesota will take place at Bayfront Festival Park Friday, August 22, and Saturday, August 23. Organizer Lou Campbell joined Fox 21 on the morning newscast to talk about this year’s Tribute...
Harris-Walz DNC Watch Parties Happening on Aug. 22 in Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Lansing. Here’s How to Attend
Kamala Harris standing before the nation at the Democratic National Convention isn’t just another political moment for Michiganders—it’s a reflection of the shifts that many have been waiting to see in American leadership. On August 22, Harris will officially accept the Democratic nomination for president, and the weight of that moment is resonating in Michigan’s Black communities. For so many, this nomination is about more than politics; it’s about what her leadership could potentially mean for those whose voices have often been drowned out in national conversations.
Minnesota Coal Plant Transforms into Major Solar Energy Hub
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. In a significant shift toward renewable energy, one of Minnesota’s largest coal-fired...
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