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THC On Tap: Minnesota’s Breweries Embrace A New Era Of Cannabis-Infused Craft Beer!
BLOOMINGTON, MN – Minnesota breweries are making headlines with their new ability to serve THC-infused drinks on tap. This development sets Minnesota apart as the first state to explicitly allow this service, provided all required information is displayed for edibles served outside of packaging. Early Adopters Lead the Way.
Two years after launching, 988 capacity continues to expand in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. — For two years, three simple numbers have an impact on countless people struggling with mental health. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 988. If you dial it, someone in a call center is there to answer the phone or reply to a text."I think it's it's been a huge success because we want to to be able to meet someone's needs kind of that lowest level of intervention possible. And we don't want it to feel scary for people to reach out for help," said Shannah Mulvihill, executive director of Mental Health Minnesota.She says 988 has...
Minnesota hospitals, medical systems impacted by CrowdStrike software outage
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota health care systems are working to recover after a technical outage overnight caused Microsoft systems to go down globally.The Minnesota Hospital Association, which represents hospitals across the state including Abbott Northwestern, CentraCare, and Children's Minnesota, says the outage is "reportedly impacting some electronic medical records, medical dictation applications, workforce management functions, as well as individual workstations and a limited range of medical equipment and machines."The association said that their priority is on minimizing impact on patients, and teams will contact patients directly if health appointments need to be adjusted.Allina Health said its teams are working to restore computers...
CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital Named Among State’s Top Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report has released its annual list of Minnesota's Best Hospitals, and CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital is among the top hospitals in the state. CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital was given a four star rating in Patient Experience. The hospital was honored as 'High Performing' in the fields of Orthopedics and Pulmonology.
Walz Promises Southern MN Family “Full Investigation” Into Daughter’s Death
(Pine Island, MN) — Governor Walz is promising a southern Minnesota family a full investigation into their daughter’s death. Walz visited Pine Island yesterday to talk about state resources available to new farmers. He was asked about the charges brought against Minnesota State Trooper Shane Roper following a May crash that led to the death of Owatonna’s Olivia Flores. Walz called the crash “tragic” and said the investigation is needed to determine if policy changes are needed. Roper is facing multiple charges, including manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide.
Ortiz provides late spark, Brewers score 5 runs in 12th inning to outlast Twins 8-4
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Joey Ortiz hit the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 12th inning after hustling home for the go-ahead run in the 11th, one of many players to give the Milwaukee Brewers a spark out of the All-Star break and help them beat the Minnesota Twins 8-4 on Saturday night.
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.
‘From St. Paul to the Hall’: Friday in Cooperstown with Twins fans, the Mauer kids
KSTP Sports Director Joe Schmit is in Cooperstown, New York all weekend to cover Joe Mauer’s induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. On Friday, Joe chatted with Twins fans who made the trip to upstate New York and Mauer’s three children. Schmit also hosted an event to...
One person burned in Virginia structure fire Friday
VIRGINIA, Minn. (Northern News Now) - According to Friends of the Northland FireWire, one person sustained several burns in a structure fire Friday night north of Virginia. According to a social media post from FireWire, firefighters from Cook, Kinney-Great Scott, and Pike-Sandy-Britt battled the structure fire in the 7800 block of Lake 14 Road.
NPSL Midwest Region Final Preview: With a hunger for more, Steel City FC hosts Duluth FC with spot in National Semifinals on the line
(9-3-0 – Great Lakes Conference Champs) (10-4-1 – North Conference Champs) UPMC Graham Field | 7 p.m. Last year, Steel City FC had a breakthrough campaign, winning the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL)’s Great Lakes Conference for the first time in club history, then advancing to the Midwest Region playoffs, where they had to go on the road, traveling all the way to Iowa, competing on back-to-back nights, pulling out a regional semifinal win vs Med City FC in a match that went to penalties, then fell to eventual champions, Tulsa Athletic FC, 2-1, in extra time.
Black Crowes cancel Minnesota Yacht Club appearance set for Friday
MINNEAPOLIS - The Black Crowes have canceled their appearance set for Friday at the inaugural Minnesota Yacht Club festival at Harriet Island in St. Paul. The reason is "illness in the band," according to the fest's post on X on Thursday evening. The veteran Atlanta rockers known for the 1990s...
Leech Lake band celebrates the transfer of 11,000 acres that represent what was illegally taken
This story comes to you from MPR News through a partnership with Sahan Journal. The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe celebrated the transfer of more than 11,000 acres to the tribe this week. Federal officials at the celebration acknowledged they represent the nation who took the land away and who have now helped enable the return.
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