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Vikings’ Update on Jordan Addison Isn’t Ideal
It definitely wasn’t a “misunderstanding” or a medical emergency. That was information gleaned from the Minnesota Vikings press conference on Monday regarding wide receiver Jordan Addison, who was arrested by California Highway Patrol on July 12th for a suspicion of DUI while asleep in his Rolls-Royce blocking a lane of freeway traffic.
Red Lake Nation and Lower Sioux Indian Community to receive federal funding; support small business development
MINNEAPOLIS — Red Lake Nation and Lower Sioux Indian Community will receive federal funding to support small business development in their communities. Sen. Tina Smith made the announcement on Tuesday morning. "Access to capital is essential to the economic health and growth of Tribal communities in Minnesota and across Indian Country," said Smith. "Native-owned small businesses face disproportionate obstacles when trying to secure capital to develop and grow their businesses, especially in rural areas like Red Lake and Lower Sioux. Tribes know best what works for their communities, and this funding will help Tribal economies to grow and thrive." The funding was...
MN educators join national calls for democracy, better working conditions
Politics and education reform are among the major topics at a national convention of more than 3,500 teachers union members this week, including some from Minnesota. The American Federation of Teachers is among the groups to endorse Kamala Harris for President and leaders at the conference are also pushing for more money and better working conditions for teachers across the country.
Spotlight On: Melvin Tennant, President & CEO, Meet Minneapolis, Kiwanis International, USA Gymnastics Olympic Trials
July 2024 — In an interview with Invest:, Melvin Tennant, president and CEO of Meet Minneapolis, spoke about returning to pre-pandemic levels in hospitality jobs, attracting new visitors through events and convention planning, and the importance of arts and culture to attracting new visitors. “We are the largest city in this region, and we have arts and culture, sports, and restaurants, so we are trying to leverage being that hub of activity in this region,” he said.
Gardner Builders Office Expansion – Minneapolis
Studio BV transformed Gardner Builders’ headquarters in Minneapolis into a welcoming and vibrant space that embodies the company’s hospitality ethos, featuring collaborative workspaces and custom elements for teams’ productivity and comfort. The renovation and expansion of the headquarters for Gardner Builders reflects the company’s ethos – a...
A break in the rain this week?
Call it the Soggy Summer of 2024. I started counting rain days since the beginning of meteorological summer on June 1. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport recorded at least a trace of rain on 18 of 30 days in June. July brought rain on 16 of 23 days so far this month.
Dermatology Roundup: Medicaid Acceptance Rates of Pediatric Derms; Gap Year Program Success
A study published in Pediatric Dermatology found variances in the Medicaid acceptance status of board-certified pediatric dermatologists. The cross-sectional study looked at the Medicaid acceptance rate of 352 actively practicing board-certified pediatric dermatologists. While 78% of pediatric dermatologists in the study accepted Medicaid, acceptance varied greatly based on practice type, region, median household income in the practice county and density of pediatric dermatologists. Academic practices and practices in the Midwest were more likely to accept Medicaid as were practices in counties with lower median household income and in areas with a greater density of pediatric dermatologists.
DFL reports record-breaking fundraising within first 48 hours of Kamala Harris' campaign for president
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Just days after Vice President Kamala Harris began her campaign for president, the Minnesota DFL says it has seen record-breaking fundraising.Within the first 48 hours of the Harris campaign, the DFL says it raised over $200,000 through digital fundraising alone. The first 24 hours of the campaign were the strongest, with more than $100,000 donated online."Grassroots DFLers are turning their enthusiasm into time and resources that will help us keep Minnesota blue in November," said Minnesota DFL Chair Ken Martin. "Our party is energized and ready to help Kamala Harris prosecute the case against Donald Trump."Harris...
WCCO investigates the state of Minnesota's dams and what's being done to reduce the risk
MINNEAPOLIS — Images of the Rapidan Dam from last month show what a powerful force water can be. A partial failure pushed the Blue Earth River around the dam, taking land and a home with it. That wasn't the only dam that failed during the historic rainfall and flooding — two others had issues as well. Minnesota is home to 1,162 dams. So how likely is it to happen again?Across the metro and the state, dams control flooding on waterways, maintain lake levels for recreation and help fish and wildlife. Some are big structures. Others you might miss. Each has a...
Gophers Reveal 2024 Cross Country Schedule
MINNEAPOLIS -- The University of Minnesota men's and women's cross country programs have announced its 2024 fall competition schedule. The season, which runs from August 30 to November 13, includes three home events, one of which is the 38th Annual Roy Griak Invitational on September 20. Both programs will begin...
Timberwolves Summer League awards: MVP, best rookie, and more
The Minnesota Timberwolves' Summer League ended on a high note after the Wolves defeated the Orlando Magic 115-100 on July 21. Following a porous showing in last summer's event, Minnesota won four of five contests this time around. The Timberwolves were one of eight teams to win four or more contests.
Corn Fest To Return To Valleyfair In August
Valleyfair Amusement Park in Shakopee is hosting a "Corn Fest" every weekend from August 17th to September 2nd. Corn on the cob is just one of the dozen specialty menu items, centering around corn, that will be available on these weekends. End your summer with a cornucopia of delicious tastes...
Review: ‘English’ at the Guthrie Theater highlights the anguish of learning a new language
Tensions build on stage as a class of Iranian adults struggle with their secondary language instructor’s English-only policy. As the conversation turns to adopting English names, a student stands up and speaks in Farsi: “Our mothers get to name us, not foreigners.”. Now running at the Guthrie Theater,...
Gophers prep for fall camp
(Minneapolis, MN) -- The University of Minnesota football team is gearing up for the start of fall camp late next week on campus. The Golden Gophers have been working out all summer, mostly with player-led practices. Gopher senior offensive lineman Quinn Carroll of Edina says with four returning starters on the offensive line, this could be a special group. He says they are looking forward to a high profile season opener at home against North Carolina on August 29th.
Minnesota receives $200M grant from EPA to “cut climate pollution”
ST. PAUL, Minn. (GRAY) – The Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, announced this week Minnesota would be receiving a $200M Climate Pollution Reduction Grant. The money is intended to lessen the impacts of carbon emissions. Specifically, Minnesota plans to use the money to create more sustainable food practices. Governor...
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