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Minnesota City Now Has Most Mispronounced Name in the U.S.
When you think of all the cities and towns that make up the U. S. of A, can a small town here in Minnesota really have one of the most mispronounced names around? Yep!. There are a lot of cities and towns here in Minnesota that can be a little tricky to pronounce. But it's true-- this small Minnesota city was just named the town with one of the most mispronounced names in the entire country.
The Massive Candy Shop In Minnesota That You’ll Want To Visit Over And Over Again
Minnesota holds a gem so sweet it could give your dentist nightmares. Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop in Spring Lake Park isn’t just any candy store. This massive candy emporium offers an extensive selection of treats, ranging from nostalgic favorites to modern confections,. It’s a whimsical wonderland where childhood...
Section of Plymouth Ave. renamed to honor longtime Minneapolis activist
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A section of Plymouth Avenue North in Minneapolis was dedicated in honor of longtime civil rights activist Spike Moss. Plymouth Avenue from Newton Avenue to Lyndale Avenue will now be known as "Spike Moss Way." The name change was approved by the Minneapolis City Council and...
Minneapolis city leaders cancel trip to Somalia days before takeoff
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis city leaders hoped a trip halfway around the world would improve public safety and build community connections.WCCO obtained internal records that lay out plans Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Brian O'Hara had for a weeklong visit to Somalia this past February.Frey leads the city with the largest Somali-American population in the country.On Sunday, he helped Minneapolis celebrate 10 years as a sister city to Bosaso, Somalia."The importance of fostering those relationships in times of peace is critical for making sure those relationships stay steadfast in times of war," Frey said.Emails show Frey's chief of staff described...
Four Different Water Emergencies in Three Days Across Minnesota Lead to Three Deaths & Airlifted Child
Undated (KROC-AM News)- Three people are dead and a child is in the hospital following four separate water emergencies in three days across Minnesota. First responders across the state were dispatched to four different water emergencies between Friday and Sunday. Two were reported in or near the Twin Cities metro...
Resident apartments feel 'unsafe' after rain comes through roof
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The big storms last week forced about a dozen people out of a Minneapolis apartment, and they don’t think it’s safe to go back yet. Now they’re battling a landlord who seems hard to track down. The only people at the building on...
Evictions in the Twin Cities happening at the second fastest rate in the nation since COVID-19 pandemic
Minnesota is one of the top states in the country when it comes to evictions. According to national data, the Twin Cities are second in the nation in eviction increases since before the pandemic, with nearly 12,000 filings in just the last year.
New Miss Minnesota inspired by work with Haitian orphans
When Muna Ali graced the stage at the Ames Center on June 23 during the State Pageant Finals of the Miss Minnesota USA 2024 contest, she had no idea that her years of dedicated hard work would culminate in her literal crowning moment when she was named Miss Minnesota USA.
Minneapolis park workers strike impacting storm cleanup efforts
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Thousands of people still don’t have power, with many of the outages caused by downed trees — a problem that's usually taken care of in Minneapolis by park and rec workers who remain on strike in the city. About 300 park and maintenance workers...
Photos show downed Twin Cities trees after overnight storms, large hail in other parts of Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS – Strong winds tested the strength of trees across the Twin Cities metro area overnight, and some parts of the state saw monstrous hail stones as severe storms rolled through the region.More than 50,000 Xcel Energy customers were without power Sunday afternoon in Minnesota and Wisconsin, down from well over 100,000 reported earlier in the day.Multiple residents of Monticello reported seeing large hail late Saturday. Some of the photos shared with WCCO showed hail stones roughly the size of baseballs, including a shot from Brian Anderson, who captured one hailstone measuring about 4 inches in diameter.Other viewers sent similar...
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Dakota, Anoka counties
OAKDALE, Minn. — Another day, another rainshower and another target on Metropolitan Mosquito Control District's map of hotspots.At Oakdale Discovery Center, field crews were out on Monday collecting samples before helicopters returned to the region to apply mosquito control."We've been really busy," MMCD spokesman Adam Carlson explained to WCCO News. "Every time it rains an inch or more we have to check the wetlands where larvae are most likely to develop, which has been a lot. There's been excessive rain, and every week we've had to send up our helicopter for treatment. We'd like a break."To date, Carlson said the district...
Two Minnesota Cities On List of Best Recreation Places In U.S.
What makes a city a great recreation spot? If you believe Wallet Hub's latest study, it has a lot to do with physical activity, both indoors and out. It also has a lot to do with entertainment opportunities or leisure activities. And for the purposes of this study, these cities...
Experts fear political rhetoric could lead to more violence
MINNEAPOLIS — Political science experts worry political rhetoric could lead to more violence. “It is all extremely disturbing, but I worry that with the rhetoric of violence continuing, we’re going to see more violence,” said University of Minnesota Political Science Professor Kathryn Pearson. Since 2016, Pearson said...
Coon Rapids, Minnesota Offers Free "Rec on the Spot" Program for Active Summer Fun for Kids
Parents in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, looking to keep their youngsters active this summer may be thrilled to know there's still time to participate in the city's free "Rec on the Spot" program. Designed to kindle physical and creative play among children aged 5-14, the initiative brings a mobile recreation unit staffed with professional play leaders to various city parks, as noted by the City of Coon Rapids, MN - Local Government.
Minneapolis Reels from Storm Aftermath as Crews Tackle Downed Trees and Power Outages, Urge Use of 311 in Cleanup Efforts
In the aftermath of the intense thunderstorm that besieged our city on the night of July 13th, Minneapolis residents are navigating streets strewn with the casualties of nature's latest outburst. The windswept chaos left in its wake, a plethora of downed trees and branches, has resulted in considerable street blockages and extensive power outages. "I'm saddened to see the loss of beautiful, long-standing neighborhood trees but am thankful that we haven't received any reports of injuries thus far," was reflected in a community bulletin from the city last night.
Minneapolis swears in new Department of Civil Rights Director Michelle Phillips
Michelle Phillips previously served as the inaugural Inspector General for the City of Oakland, and as a Deputy Inspector General in Baltimore before coming to Minneapolis. Phillips says she’s ready to take on the challenges of the role.
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