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Stretch of dry, cooler weather begins Tuesday in Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS — Aside from a slight chance of isolated showers on Tuesday, the next few days of the forecast look dry.We're also going to cool down a bit, with a stretch of below average weather lasting through the weekend.Highs on Tuesday will be in the upper 70s in the Twin Cities, with sunshine, moments of clouds and possibly some stray showers.Wednesday will be the coolest day of the week as high pressure starts shifting toward the upper Midwest.By the weekend, temperatures will get to the lower 80s. Humidity shouldn't be much of a problem this week.
The best Amazon Prime Day 2024 smartwatch deals
Head over to Amazon right away, because there's some serious price-slashing going on. We're talking specifically about popular smartwatches during the Prime Day 2024 sale event. Whether you're looking for an Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, Google Pixel Watch 2, or another popular smartwatch model, any can serve as a feature-packed companion to your smartphone. These smartwatches are also powerful communications, productivity, entertainment, health/fitness and safety tools that wrap comfortably around your wrist. For more help choosing the perfect smartwatch, be sure to check out our coverage of the six best smartwatches for 2024, the six best smartwatches for Android...
1 dead, 5 injured in south Minneapolis shooting
MINNEAPOLIS — An overnight shooting on the edge of Minneapolis' Seward neighborhood left one person dead and five others hurt, police said.The Minneapolis Police Department said the shooting happened just before 11:30 p.m. Monday near 17th and Franklin avenues.Minneapolis park police, University of Minnesota police and Minneapolis police and fire trucks were at the scene, along with multiple ambulances to take the victims to the hospital.Officials said six people were shot in total and one person has since died from their injuries.Police had crime scene tape blocking off the area between 15th and 17th avenues along Franklin Avenue as they worked to secure the scene and gather evidence.About half an hour before the shooting, the Metro Transit Police Department and Minneapolis Fire Department responded to the same area to help a man with his legs caught between a light rail train and the platform. He was taken to a hospital for minor injuries and has since been released.Metro Transit police assisted with the shooting scene, the department said, but it was unrelated to the light rail incident.Metro Transit tweeted routes 2 and 9 have been detoured off Franklin Avenue until later in the day as police investigate.
Amazon Prime Day live updates: Lightning deals and more
It's official -- Amazon Prime Day 2024 is on. The much-anticipated sales event started at midnight PT, and our shopping experts have found the best deals on tech, home, sports, back-to-school essentials and more. (We've got an eye on Amazon's competitors this Prime Day, too.) Read on to discover today's top deals, or tap the button below to shop all of Amazon's must-see Prime Day 2024 deals. Don't wait until the last minute -- the best Prime Day deals are selling out fast.Not an Amazon Prime member yet? It's not too late to sign up now and get in on...
Best Amazon Prime Day 2024 Apple iPad deals
For Prime Day 2024, Amazon has cut prices on the most popular Apple iPad tablet models -- from the iPad (9th Generation) "starter" tablet, to the most advanced 2024 13-inch iPad Pro. So, if you've been thinking about upgrading your iPad or buying one for the first time for yourself or someone else, now is the perfect time.Pro Tip: If you're not sure which iPad model is right for you, our 2024 iPad buyer's guide is ready to help. It offers information about each of the current iPad models and clearly explains the pros and cons of each.We're tracking down...
Best Amazon Prime Day Apple deals that are still available
Amazon's Prime Day 2024 is the perfect time to upgrade your Apple gear since so many of the company's most popular products, from AirPods and Apple Watches to AirTags, iPads and MacBooks -- are on sale. You won't find these deals on Apple's website or at the Apple Store. They're available at Amazon, but only for a limited time and inventory is limited, so don't dawdle. Best Prime Day deals on Apple AirPodsLooking for all the best Prime Day deals on Apple AirPods? We found them. Apple AirPods are the perfect audio companions for an iPhone, iPad, MacBook, iMac or Apple...
16 best extended Prime Day laptop deals you can still get
Amazon Prime Day may be over, but you didn't miss your window to get a new laptop at a discounted price. If you're been thinking about upgrading your mobile tech, now is a great time to do that and save some money.Many of the latest laptops are thinner, smaller and faster than ever before. Some are equipped with a high-resolution display that can showcase incredible detail, with more accurate colors than what's ever before been possible. And some integrate the latest AI features that streamline everyday tasks.We've discovered some great deals on traditional Windows laptops, Windows 2-in-1 devices, Apple MacBooks...
The 13 best TV deals of Prime Day 2024 are still here on Day Two
Prime Day 2024 is in its second day, but hundreds of deals on big-ticket tech items are still going strong. Included in the sale are bestselling smart TVs from top brands like Samsung, Sony and more. It's the perfect time to upgrade your current TV with a bigger display, a faster refresh rate and plenty of must-have features. That's why you'll want to hurry and shop TVs between 55 and 100 inches that are still on sale as Prime Day wears on for great prices. Be ready for the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics that kick off July 26, or just upgrade your home...
11 best Prime Day headphone deals on Amazon for 2024
Amazon Prime Day 2024 is here, and with it, awesome deals on popular headphones and earbuds from well-known brands like Apple, Samsung, Sony, Bose and Soundcore. If you're shopping for new Bluetooth headphones with the best noise-canceling technology, or want to upgrade your earbuds with a model that offers spatial audio with dynamic head tracking, you'll find the perfect options on sale right now. Check out these Prime Day 2024 headphone deals.Need more advice about the best headphones or earbuds? We've got you covered with plenty of great advice in our roundups of the best headphones under $100 in 2024, the...
The best extended Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals that are still available
Like all good things, Amazon Prime Day 2024, must come to an end. But -- yYes, there's some good news -- you can still take advantage of some deals that Amazon has chosen to extend just a bit longer. This includes several of what were top deals on everything from laptops, smartphones, headphones and vacuums, to smart TVs, home goods, kitchen appliances, cookware, food storage containers, luggage -- and even trash bags.Our entire in-house team of deal-seeking experts is here to keep you updated on the best Amazon Prime Day deals that are still available, at least for a short while longer. Don't wait, however, these deals...
You can still score these Amazon Prime Video streaming deals
Still looking for hot sales on the second day of Amazon Prime Day? How about deals for as little as 99 cents?One of the hottest Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals comes from Prime Video, offering deep discounts on some of your favorite streaming channels like Paramount+, MGM+, AMC+ and more. While Amazon Prime members shop major Amazon Prime Day 2024 discounts on household essentials, power tools, luggage and more, the savviest of shoppers know that Prime Day is the best time to get major discounts on streaming channel favorites. Whether you're getting ready for the 2024 NFL season or you've cut the cord...
Trump makes appearance at RNC Day 1 after being formally nominated with Vance
Former President Donald Trump appeared alongside his newly announced running mate Sen. JD Vance at the Republican National Convention Monday night, the first time Trump has been seen in public since Saturday's shocking attempt on his life.The crowd cheered Trump, whose ear was bandaged after it was grazed by a bullet on Saturday at a rally in Pennsylvania. Trump posted on social media over the weekend that he had considered postponing traveling to Milwaukee but he wrote that he "just decided that I cannot allow a 'shooter,' or potential assassin, to force change to scheduling, or anything else."Trump's appearance capped a dramatic...
Minnesota farmers turn to regenerative agriculture to deal with climate extremes
COLD SPRING, Minn. — Farmers in Minnesota are in a tough spot. Climate extremes, things like floods and droughts, are hurting production and the state is asking them to cut emissions and do their best to farm sustainably. So what does that look like? At Derek Schmitz's farm in Cold Spring, they follow a set of land management principles known as regenerative agriculture — essentially trying to work with nature instead of against it to restore and enhance the ecosystem."The reason we moved to it is that it just made sense. Mother Nature always wins," Schmitz said.Just ask farmer John Willenbring....
Why does it hurt so much to hit your funny bone?
MINNEAPOLIS — The funny bone is anything but funny. So why does it hurt so bad when it gets hit? It turns out there's a "humerus" answer.WCCO spoke with Dr. L. Pearce McCarty III, who specializes in elbows."Well, a lot of people already know the funny bone is not a bone. It's a nerve," McCarty said. "Right between those bony points runs the ulnar nerve, that's the funny bone."It's a nerve cleverly named for its proximity to the humerus bone."So the nerves are super close together in this intersection which is an elbow. It's all right there," he said. "So nerves are like electric cables. If you smash a nerve, it discharges its energy." He says there's an activation, like a shock. There are three nerves in the elbow, with the ulnar nerve located directly beneath the skin's surface, making it extra sensitive.McCarty says if funny bone pain lasts a while or you experience numbness in your fingers, see your doctor.But 99% of the time, the pain doesn't last much longer than a curse word.
Will Kindles be on sale for Prime Day 2024? What to expect
Amazon Prime Day has grown into one of the biggest shopping days of the year, with deep discounts across every category, especially on Amazon's own devices. Taking place tomorrow, July 16, and Wednesday, July 17, 2024 this Amazon Prime Day is the ideal time to shop and enjoy deep discounts on tons of goodies. With the Amazon shopping event ready to start, it's a fair question to ask: Will the wildly popular Kindle e-readers go on sale on Prime Day?The answer is yes. For avid readers and Kindle lovers alike, Prime Day (like the Big Spring Sale earlier this year) will provide the perfect opportunity...
SouthWest Transit partners with May Mobility to bring autonomous vehicles to Eden Prairie
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Autonomous vehicles are getting ready to roll into the Twin Cities metro area. SouthWest Transit has partnered with May Mobility, a Michigan-based company for a three-year, $4.7 million deal to bring the vehicles to Eden Prairie this fall. SouthWest Transit CEO Erik Hansen said he believes autonomous vehicles are the future of transportation. "Our mission at SouthWest Transit is to be innovative in that way, and we're really excited to be part of it," Hansen said. May Mobility is already in cities across the U.S., including Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Before entering the partnership, Hansen said he visited the city to...
Misinformation, conspiracy theories swirl in wake of Trump shooting
As Americans tried to piece together what happened at the Pennsylvania rally where a 20-year-old attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, social media users falsely identified the shooter and sparred over whether the assassination attempt was staged by the right or the left. The posts sparked confusion and vitriol even as legitimate details about the events emerged. The FBI confirmed that Thomas Matthew Crooks, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, shot at Trump from a nearby building's roof with an AR-style rifle that had been legally purchased by his father. Secret Service members shot and killed Crooks almost immediately after he fired several rounds....
Trump makes first public appearance since assassination attempt
Washington — Former President Donald Trump arrived Monday night at the Republican National Convention, making his first public appearance since he survived an assassination attempt two days earlier. Trump was rushed off stage Saturday at a rally in Pennsylvania after a gunman opened fire, brazing the former president's right ear, killing one attendee and critically injuring two others. Trump told ABC News earlier Monday that his ear is recovering and that the assassination attempt has had "an impact" on him. He said he hopes the bandage would be off his ear by the time he formally accepts the nomination in a...
Panel recommends removing ex-chancellor from Wisconsin college faculty post for making porn videos
A faculty committee has recommended that a former chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse be removed from his tenured position over his involvement in adult entertainment. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported that the committee's unanimous decision over Joe Gow sets up a vote by the University of Wisconsin's Board of Regents to fire him. Gow is on paid leave because he holds a tenured faculty appointment and wants to return to teaching. The regents fired Gow as chancellor in December 2023 for creating pornographic videos posted on adult websites. At a hearing last month, the school argued in favor of...
Minnesota political leaders call for unity in wake of Donald Trump assassination attempt
MINNEAPOLIS — The Republican National Convention is now underway in Milwaukee. Following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, there are calls for unity and toning down divisive rhetoric.After the assassination attempt, Trump wrote on social media, "In this moment it is more important than ever that we stand United."And it's not just happening at the national level — Sen. Amy Klobuchar is among the Minnesota leaders calling for a reset in our conversations."Some of the political rhetoric gets out of hand," Klobuchar said. "That is something, but it goes beyond that. It's also individual citizens, they have to...
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