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Minnesota Man Smashes State Fishing Record Twice In Two Months
This Minnesota man didn't forget to set the hook. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife division highlighted one Twin Cities man for breaking his state record for a Black Crappie in back-to-back months!. Our next record fish highlight is a fan favorite: black crappie!. Nolan Sprengeler of...
FEMA teams to assess damage across Minnesota as major rivers expected to crest over weekend
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A state of emergency is in effect for a part of St. Paul, where the Mississippi River could rise another foot before cresting Saturday.A number of trails and parks have had to be closed. A fast-rising and fast-moving Mississippi River has taken over the area around Harriet Island, where nearly a dozen summertime events have been canceled."It's just crazy to see how much water affects people, and it affects people and things," said Autumn Parent. The floodwaters brought out onlookers from across the Twin Cities."It's just mind-boggling to see the water so high and to see it...
Xcel Energy crews place sandbags at Burnsville plant as Minnesota River levels rise
BURNSVILLE, Minn — While water levels have remained high across much of southern Minnesota, areas of the metro are also seeing their own issues with water. At Xcel Energy's Black Dog Generating Station, situated between the Minnesota River and Black Dog Lake, rising water levels have forced precautionary measures.
Sandbagging to protect Black Dog Power Station from Minnesota River flooding
BURNSVILLE, Minn. (FOX 9) - Xcel Energy crews are trying to protect the Black Dog Power Station from flooding in Burnsville, Minnesota. Crews were putting sandbags around the facility on Thursday, trying to keep out water from the rising Minnesota River. If you live nearby you may have spotted more trucks going in and out of the facility.
Bloomington HRA Announces Open Online Applications for Housing Choice and Project-Based Vouchers
For residents in Bloomington grappling with housing issues, a glimpse of relief is on the horizon as the Bloomington Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) opens online applications for its Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists starting July 15, as per announcement by the City of Bloomington. The initiative is set to provide qualified applicants with subsidized housing options, acknowledging the growing need for affordable living spaces in the area.
St. Paul declares a state of local emergency
Frederick Melo in the Pioneer Press reports in response to Mississippi River flooding, the St. Paul City Council voted Wednesday to affirm Mayor Melvin Carter’s declaration of a state of local emergency. It’s a largely procedural legal maneuver that allows the city to apply for county, state and federal disaster relief as it becomes available.
Live updates: Minnesota flooding latest
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Gov. Tim Walz and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided an update on Minnesota's flood outlook on Friday morning, noting officials are still working on responding to ongoing needs before transitioning to damage assessments. While sunny weather recently has given Minnesota a bit...
Prairie Island dispensary will offer early test for recreational cannabis sales closer to the Twin Cities
It’s not quite in the metro, but a new dispensary next to the Treasure Island Casino is close enough to be the first test of demand for recreational cannabis, coming at least nine months before other stores will open. Island Peži, the latest cannabis store to open on tribal...
Amazon warehouse in Shakopee fined by OSHA
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — The Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined a Shakopee Amazon facility $10,500 for worker safety hazards at a warehouse.OSHA conducted an occupational safety inspection in October and issued two citations in April. The first citation involved a new Minnesota law that went into effect last August, which requires warehouse distribution centers to communicate information about quotas and work-speed data to certain employees. The Amazon facility, however, was not providing a written copy of the quota to employees before they were expected to meet the requirement, OSHA said.According to OSHA, Amazon was also failing to protect employees from ergonomic hazards while sorting, packaging and shipping products. OSHA launched an occupational safety and health program in January that is aimed at reducing the risk of workplace ergonomic injuries, and has been investigating sites and conducting employer outreach since then. "It is important that work processes are designed with the goal of eliminating workplace injuries and that workers be informed of expectations that directly impact their safety and well-being," said Department of Labor and Industry Commissioner Nicole Blissenbach.Amazon has contested both citations.
Flood conditions easing in southeastern Minnesota; Rapidan Dam store demolished before river takes it away
With the weather forecast predicting little rain in the near future, water levels at flood-swollen rivers and streams in Minnesota are starting to recede, with some falling back quicker than others
Rising Minnesota River threatens homes, businesses near Shakopee
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — The rising Minnesota River is causing headaches for people who live, work and play in Scott County. Water is pouring over the river's banks onto streets, and playgrounds. It's also threatening some homes and businesses. Officials are taking precautions in the area between Savage and down towards Shakopee.Flood waters are beginning to back up nearby Eagle Creek, and crews are setting up sandbags to keep the water from overtaking a Highway 101 frontage road.They will pump water away from the businesses, and water that comes from the Minnesota River will actually sit across the Highway 13 corridor.Officials say...
Mill City Museum's "Going Out, Coming In" tour tells the Twin Cities' LGBTQ+ history
MINNEAPOLIS — The 2024 Twin Cities Pride Festival kicks off Friday night. There will be a lot to see, do and learn all weekend long. Over at the Mill City Museum, there's an opportunity to learn more about the rich LBGTQ+ history in the Twin Cities. It's called the "Going Out, Coming In" tour, and it's the second year the museum is hosting the event."So much of queer history has been in the shadows, on the fringes. People had pseudonyms, hiding who they were, didn't want to get caught and a lot of this is really personal stories, really personal connections...
Floodwaters and bird flu continue to rise in Minnesota, COVID remains low
Flood waters continue to rise in Minnesota rivers, especially in the southern portion of the state, due to sustained heavy rainfall this month. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources noted that the recent round of storms from June 15 to 22 led to nine-day precipitation totals between four and 11 inches across southern Minnesota, and between four and seven inches across the northeastern part of the state. Typical monthly precipitation for all of June tends to fall between three and five inches.
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