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MSP Airport flights, Metro Transit and some government agencies affected by global Microsoft outage
MINNEAPOLIS — The global Microsoft outage is causing mass flight cancellations and delays nationwide Friday morning, including at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The outage is being caused by a CrowdStrike software glitch.As of about 8:30 a.m., some airlines were beginning to resume operations after the morning ground stops."Cancellations and delays could continue throughout the day with slower check-in and wait times. Please contact airlines directly for the latest flight status," the airline instructed.Jeff Lea with the Metropolitan Airports Commission said earlier that some flights were able to depart early Friday morning, while many others were delayed or canceled. "If you come out here,...
Minnesota State Politicians Tour Moorhead Area, Check Progress
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Anyone even driving through the city of Moorhead these days is keenly aware of the massive underpass project. It’s something that’s been discussed for decades, but only broke ground this year. Today, Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy (DFL-St. Paul) stopped by...
Biden has poured billions into Rust Belt economies. His ‘Blue Wall' is crumbling anyway.
President Joe Biden and his party have delivered billions of dollars in funding for manufacturing and green industry across the upper Midwest. Even voters who have directly benefited are still iffy on the economy.
Gold Stake Panels return to Interstate-90
BLUE EARTH, Minn. (KEYC) -In 1978 when Interstate-90 was originally constructed, gold-tinted concrete panels were installed on the roadway to celebrate the completion of the longest interstate in the US. The gold was a reflection of the Golden Spike installed at the completion of the first transcontinental railroad. Those panels...
Wrong-way driver cited after several close calls on 35W
BLAINE, Minn. — A driver was cited Thursday after going the wrong way down 35W in Blaine, nearly missing dozens of vehicles. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, troopers responded at 10:45 a.m. MnDOT traffic cameras show the red SUV near the Lexington Avenue exit, and immediately other vehicles started moving out of the way to avoid a collision.
Twins linked to potential trade for Blue Jays starter ahead of deadline
Let year the Minnesota Twins were rumored to be interested in a number of different potential trades ahead of the deadline, but opted to stand pat. That would unfortunately be a precursor to the team’s offseason plans, as the frugalness of ownership handcuffed the front office from meaingfully adding to the roster. As the Twins enter the second half of the season in a position to overtake the AL Central and march toward another postseason run, plans might have changed.
SE School Board votes to close the swimming pool
The Sibley East School Board, during its regular monthly meeting in Arlington on Monday night, July 15, voted 5-1 and approved a motion to close the swimming pool by the end of August. In addition to the motion, the swimming pool will close immediately if there is a major repair.
Minnesota Vikings: Stunning Details Emerge As Things Get Ugly Between JJ McCarthy And Organization
The Minnesota Vikings lost Kirk Cousins to the Atlanta Falcons this offseason and are heading into 2024 with the expectation to win now. Instead of throwing another massive paycheck at Cousins — who was fantastic for the Vikings during the regular season but was never able to go on a significant run in the playoffs — the Minnesota brass let the Atlanta Falcons give their former QB a major payday and decided to hit the reset button on the QB position.
MN poised to complete one of nation's largest solar farms after permit vote
Construction could begin in Minnesota later this year in the final phase of one of the nation's largest solar energy developments, after state regulators greenlighted a key permit. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Thursday approved the site permit requested by Xcel Energy. The utility is moving forward with plans...
Minnesota: Makeover complete at both Grand Casino locations
A nine-month renovation of both Grand Casino locations recently wrapped up, with the hotels now featuring refreshed lobbies and guest rooms and art installations celebrating the cultural heritage of the Anishinaabe people. Story continues below. Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures (MLCV), the Mille Lacs Band of Objibwe’s business management entity, unveiled...
Minnesota Now: July 18, 2024
The Minneapolis City Council just approved a contract that includes big pay raises for the city’s police officers. We broke those numbers down. And families uprooted from St. Paul’s West Side in the 1950s and 60s are asking the city to make amends. The Republican National Convention concludes...
More Minnesota Lakes are Being Invaded According to DNR
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is adding three more lakes to the ever-growing list of waterways being invaded by one of the world's most invasive aquatic species. According to the DNR, about 4% of Minnesota lakes are currently dealing with this invasive species that can cause serious harm to...
Minnesota Breweries Can Serve THC Drinks On Tap
Cannabis laws in Minnesota continue to be singular, creating a distinctive cannabis culture and market. The latest update makes Minnesota the first state to explicitly allow THC drinks to be served on tap like any other brewery offering, as long as any edibles served outside of packaging have all the required information on display.
Support pours in for Minnesota native involved in deadly crash in California
VISALIA, Calif. — Family members and friends are reaching out to help a Belle Plaine native recover following a crash that claimed the lives of her husband and the couple's beloved dog. A GoFundMe account set up for Ally Giesen says she, her husband and high school sweetheart Marcus,...
Pollution control officials work to slow spread of algae
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) - State officials are warning locals about the risks of blue-green algae in some bodies of water as many flock to Minnesota lakes to beat the seasonal heat. The nine-mile creek watershed district and the City of Bloomington launched a water quality improvement project to reduce...
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