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V-Fest highlights music and health in St. Paul
ST PAUL, Minn. — How often do you listen to music?. Between Spotify, streaming platforms and old-school radio, music surrounds us in our daily life. It can make you want to dance or cry, but either way, it channels important emotions. Phillip McGraw wants to celebrate the power of...
Neighbors Working to Improve Irvine Park
Irvine Park, one of St. Paul’s best kept secrets, is seeing a resurgence of late. Known for its picturesque fountain and surrounded by historic homes, the park is in need of some much needed improvements. Neighbors with the Historic Irvine Park Association have been working hard this summer to...
Light rail train strikes, kills pedestrian in St. Paul
ST PAUL, Minn. — A person was struck and killed by a light rail train Tuesday afternoon, according to Metro Transit officials. A spokesperson with Metro Transit police told KARE 11 the victim was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, near the intersection of University Avenue and Syndicate Street North in St. Paul.
Opening Day for the 2024 Wright County Fair
The 153rd Wright County Fair officially begins its five-day run today. For thousands of people from throughout the area, the annual fair is one of the biggest events of the summer. Ward Westphal of Buffalo has been the President of the Wright County Fair Board for some 10 years, and...
3M Open DFS Plays: Value Picks For Each Salary Range
The 3M Open is one of the newer annual tournaments on the PGA Tour schedule. It debuted on the schedule in 2019 when 20-year-old Matthew Wolf beat 22-year-old Collin Morikawa in an incredible tournament. TPC Twin Cities hosts the 3M Open, which is right outside Minneapolis. Before taking over the 3M Open, TPC Twin Cities hosted a PGA Tour Champions event for 18 years.
Disabled hydrants, Lake Street construction hamper Uptown Minneapolis house fire fight
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Fire Department crews had a difficult time finding working hydrants to keep a large house fire from spreading early Wednesday morning in Uptown.Crews were called out to a house off James Avenue South and West Lake Street at about midnight, just east of Bde Maka Ska.Deputy Chief Rita Juran says firefighters found flames on the second and third floor. She says the only person who lived in the house got out safely. Juran says crews kept the flames from spreading to surrounding buildings, but it wasn't easy because of all the construction in Uptown."We've got fire hydrants all the way up and down Lake Street that are shut off, so our crews who are trying to hook up water for our aerial ladder were looking for hydrants, all of them shut off," Juran said. "We had to bump out to Lagoon in order to find a hydrant that would work. We're also having water pressure issues, however the crews made it work here. They did an awesome job with an aggressive attack."Investigators are looking into the cause of the fire.
State election directors fear the Postal Service can’t handle expected crush of mail-in ballots
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — State election directors from across the country voiced serious concerns to a top U.S. Postal Service official Tuesday that the system won’t be able to handle an expected crush of mail-in ballots in the November election. Steven Carter, manager of election and government programs for...
Metro Bus Operator Takes Gold at State Bus Roadeo, Others Place High
(KNSI) — For the second year in a row, a St. Cloud Metro Bus operator took first place in the state Bus Roadeo. On Saturday, July 20, the Minnesota Public Transit Association (MPTA) hosted the 37th Annual Statewide Bus Roadeo at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. The annual event brings together bus operators from across Minnesota to showcase their safety and service skills.
Cider Lovers! New Event Pairs Unlimited Minnesota Cider Sampling With BBQ Food
While beverage sampling events for beers or ciders are not new to the Northland, this event coming to Duluth in August puts a delicious twist on things. The Minnesota Cider Guild announced a summer cider sampling event that will give attendees access to some of Minnesota's best hard ciders along with some delicious barbecue food in a summer food and beverage pairing match made in heaven.
Gateway Fiber continues expansion efforts in metro Minneapolis
Gateway Fiber has announced the latest continuation of their expansion efforts in metro Minneapolis. Gateway Fiber has announced the beginning of construction on a fiber network expansion to yet another Minnesota community. The announcement released this week detailed Gateway’s construction efforts in Plymouth, Minnesota, a community of more than 80,000...
Safeguarding the heartbeat: Native Americans in Upper Midwest protect their drumming tradition
When a small-town Minnesota high school banned its Native American drum group from performing at graduation, the hurt reverberated across Indigenous communities in the Upper Midwest. That's because
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...
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.
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Minnesotans Aren’t Happy
The head of Olive Garden's parent company is serving up a decision that's leaving Minnesota customers with a sour taste in their mouths. It's no secret that restaurants are struggling nationwide as more and more people choose to stay home to save money. Because of this, many chain restaurants like...
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...
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