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Motorcyclist's bag stolen after being injured in downtown Minneapolis hit-and-run
MINNEAPOLIS — Surveillance video shows a man on a motorcycle being tossed through the air earlier this month during a high-speed hit-and-run.Carl Vargas was riding through downtown Minneapolis when a car blew through a red light, T-boning his motorcycle.Miraculously, Vargas is alive and is expected to recover."By the grace of God, he survived due to the helmet," said Andy Meissner, Vargas's brother.Vargas's family has spent hours canvassing the area to obtain video of the crash. It also shows what happened next.Two people get out of the crashed car and immediately get into a second vehicle that had been trailing directly behind...
Finnegans closing its taproom, but plans collab with Fulton Brewing
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Finnegans Brew Co. is closing its Minneapolis taproom next month, but fans of the brewery don't need to worry. Finnegans says it will close its taproom on August 31 and shift its brewing to Fulton's production facility in Northeast Minneapolis. The company is partnering with Fulton...
3-year-old recovering after hit-and-run in northeast Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — A 3-year-old girl is recovering after being struck by a vehicle while walking with her family Sunday afternoon in northeast Minneapolis. The girl, Elise, is expected to survive but her mother says she suffered a broken tibia, bruises to her lungs, lacerations to her face and bleeding in her liver.
Metro Bus Operator Wins Gold At State Bus Roadeo
ST.CLOUD (WJON News) -- A St. Cloud bus driver is the best in the state. On Saturday the Minnesota Public Transit Association held its 37th Annual Statewide Bus Roadeo at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. For the second year in a row, Metro Bus Dial-a-Ride driver David Peacock took first place...
Nikki Lemire brings stunning original harp music to North Shore
Nikki Lemire is a musician from the Twin Cities area whose new album “Live at Lakewood” has her performing new original songs for voice and harp at the Lakewood Cemetery Chapel in Minneapolis. Joining Will Moore on the Scenic Route ahead of a performance at the Lutsong music festival, she performs and talks about some of her new songs inspired by her children, how lockdown during the pandemic fueled her creativity, and her memories listening to WTIP’s bird programming.
Minneapolis City Council Approves Police Pay Raises and Reforms Amid Community Debate
In a move drawing mixed reactions from the Minneapolis community, the City Council has approved substantial pay raises and various reforms for its police department, following negotiations that stretched out for nearly one year. The collective bargaining deal with the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis (POFM) was ratified by an 8-4 margin, and it provisions a 21.7 percent salary increase for officers over the next three years—a boost that will position them among the best-paid law enforcement personnel in Minnesota by 2025, according to a city release.
Civil War vet John Wesley Harper honored with headstone 104 years later
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Military funerals are about honoring service with a final salute. After 104 years, a Black soldier for the Union Army in the Civil War finally had his. In an unmarked grave since his death in 1920 in Minneapolis, FOX 9’s Kelcey Carlson joined his family to apply for a military headstone. On June 23, descendants gathered for a service.
Minnesota Vikings ‘disappointed’ in star player
Earlier this month, Minnesota Vikings young star wide receiver Jordan Addison was arrested for driving under the influence, and it sounds like the team was not too happy with him. During his press conference this week, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell expressed his disappointment with the young wide receiver...
Notre Dame basketball makes top-5 for 2025 Minnesota center
While Notre Dame basketball still doesn’t have a 2025 commitment, it’s not due to lack of effort. The Irish once again are a top contender for a nation prospect, this time it’s Minnesota center Tommy Ahneman. The 6-foot, 10-inch and 235-pound big man cut his list down to five schools on Tuesday: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and Notre Dame.
Largest Sherlock Holmes collection in the world celebrates 50 years at University of Minnesota
ListenLargest Sherlock Holmes collection in the world celebrates 50 years at University of Minnesota. Did you know Minnesota is home to the largest collection of Sherlock Holmes books and media in the entire world? It got its start in a funny way. Fifty years later, the curators of the collection...
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.
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and Union at Odds Over Contract as Strike Persists
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) officials are clashing with the Local 363 Union over contract negotiations, with the board insisting they've been transparent and fair, while the union decries the offer as detrimental to workers' rights. The MPRB countered the union's claims of management's bad faith, stating negotiations have been consistent and according to established procedures, this tit-for-tat public exchange comes as a prolonged strike initiated on July 4 continues to create unrest.
Ethics complaint filed against Hennepin County Attorney after dropped prosecution of State Trooper Londregan
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty is the subject of an ethics complaint filed by the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association. The complaint comes after the charges were dropped against State Trooper Ryan Londregan who shot Ricky Cobb II.
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