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West Metro Fire-Rescue Water Fun Day Returns August 2 in Crystal
The cities of Crystal, New Hope, and Robbinsdale team up with West Metro Fire-Rescue to put on the event, which is a great way for kids to cool off in the hot summer sun. It is put on at Valley Place Park, and wristbands are required for the event. You have to register for those before July 29, and you can find more information here.
IT outages felt across Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS — Computer systems across the globe are limping back into action after the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike pushed an update overnight that caused a huge number of Microsoft PCs to malfunction. Its repercussions could be felt for weeks and it now ranks as the largest IT outage in history.
Shocking Reason Why Minneapolis Mayor’s $18K Trip To Somalia Canceled Last-Minute!
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Minneapolis leaders are facing backlash after abruptly canceling a planned trip to Somalia. The trip, intended to boost public safety and strengthen community ties, was nixed just days before takeoff. A Bold Plan Unfolds. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Brian O’Hara had grand plans...
Crystal Celebrates Night to Unite on August 6
The organized effort has been going strong for decades in communities of all sizes across the country. Neighborhoods are encouraged to organize block parties to gather and fellowship with neighbors, and if someone registers the party, that may allow public safety personnel to come by and mingle for a bit with the members of the community.
Minnesota voters share thoughts on Biden step back, Harris potential
ListenMinnesota voters share thoughts on Biden step back, Harris potential. President Joe Biden's endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris is getting mixed reviews among some voters. Meanwhile, a delegate to the Democratic National convention from Minneapolis says he strongly supports Kamala Harris for president. And the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical...
Epic Fun Alert: Minneapolis Aquatennial 2024 Kicks Off With Awesome Events & Star Power!
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The Minneapolis Aquatennial is back next week with a lineup of free events, including its famous parade and spectacular fireworks show. This fun Minneapolis event is one of the most epic summer festivals in Minnesota!. What is the Minneapolis Aquatennial?. The Minneapolis Aquatennial is the city’s...
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.
Monday Deadline to Sign Up for Minnesota Senior Games
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Monday is the last day to sign up for the Minnesota Senior Games in St. Cloud. Registration will close at the end of the day. Hundreds of athletes aged 50 and above from across the state and beyond will compete in over 15 events. The...
Reservoir Woods Park Is A Hidden Nature Park In Minnesota Worthy Of A Day Hike
Ramsey County, home of the state capital and fairgrounds, is the smallest, most urban county in the entire state of Minnesota. Roseville, perhaps best known as a regional shopping destination, is the third most populous city in the county. So, imagine my surprise when I found a forested oasis, just south of a major freeway, in the heart of Roseville. Reservoir Woods Park is a true hidden gem, and it may be my favorite new place for a day hike in Minnesota or, at least, in the Twin Cities.
Rainbow Health shuts down in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — A nonprofit organization that’s long served the state’s LGBTQ+ community abruptly closed Thursday, shocking both its staff and clients. In a statement posted to Facebook on Thursday, the organization announced the closure of Rainbow Health, saying: “Due to insurmountable financial challenges, we can no longer sustain our operations.”
Minneapolis honors activist Spike Moss with street renaming
On the morning of Tuesday, July 16, more than 400 people gathered under a tented stage in a North Minneapolis parking lot of the Urban Research and Engagement Center (UROC) for a celebration and street renaming ceremony to honor community activist and freedom fighter Harry “Spike” Moss. The...
Coon Rapids Citizens Invited to Voice Opinions on Setback Variance Proposal at City Hall Meeting
Residents of Coon Rapids are gearing up for a municipal discussion that could shape the look and feel of their neighborhood. On the docket for the City of Coon Rapids Board of Adjustment and Appeals is a session to hear public feedback and ultimately decide on Planning Case 24-07, concerning a setback variance proposal, as reported by Coon Rapids Minnesota.
Report for America ‘movement’ gathers in Twin Cities, announces GroundTruth Award
MINNEAPOLIS – From every corner of the United States, nearly 200 of our Report for America corps members came together here this week for our national gathering, a revival meeting of sorts for the spirit of public service journalism and why it matters more than ever in this post-truth era.
Coon Rapids Invites Community for Open-Air Movie Night at New Soccer Complex Venue
Get ready to trade your couch for a blanket on the grass, because Coon Rapids is serving up a fresh take on movie night with an open-air screening of "Migration," rated PG, with a side of community spirit. The city has thrown a curveball by moving the event to a new venue—the Coon March Soccer Complex located at 1705 - 111th Ave—so don't show up at the old spot or you'll be watching the stars of the literal kind rather than the ones on the big screen, the change marks a shift aimed at accommodating more folks and presumably, more fun.
Salaries starting at $90,000 for Minneapolis police officers under new contract
The Minneapolis City Council voted 8-4 on Thursday to approve the latest Minneapolis Police union contract, as tension looms over how to fund it. The agreement between the city of Minneapolis and the police union, known as the Minneapolis Police Federation, would give officers an historic 21.7% salary increase over three years. It would make Minneapolis police among the highest paid in the state – a point its proponents argue will help the department remedy staffing woes.
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