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Allina reducing hours for some Owatonna Hospital workers; nurses union says Mayo Clinic culpable
OWATONNA, Minn. — Allina Health says it will soon be reducing hours for some of its medical-surgical staff members at Owatonna Hospital, but the Minnesota Nurses Association says the reductions are actually layoffs caused in part by the Mayo Clinic.An Allina Health spokesperson says the nonprofit is trimming the hospital's elective surgery schedule from five to four days a week, resulting in cuts to hours for its registered nurse care coordinator staff."This change is driven by a substantial decrease in surgical volumes following the departure of Mayo Clinic Health System-Owatonna physicians," the spokesperson said. "We are working with impacted employees to...
Early voting in Minnesota starts Friday. Here's what to know.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon said his office is well prepared to handle early voting as the 2024 presidential election nears. Early voting for the 2024 presidential election in the state begins at 8 a.m. Friday.Simon met with the press on Thursday to discuss election security, and strongly encouraged residents to take advantage of early voting. There are three ways voters can cast their ballot. Voters can still cast votes traditionally by showing up in person on Election Day at a designated polling place. Alternately, voters can also vote early, both by mail and in person. If...
Stillwater prison on lockdown after employees hospitalized, DOC says
BAYPORT, Minn. — Minnesota Correctional Facility - Stillwater, the state's largest prison, is on temporary lockdown Thursday after several staff members were hospitalized "out of an abundance of caution." The Minnesota Department of Corrections made the announcement late Thursday morning. The reason behind the hospitalizations is unclear. This is a developing story. Stay with WCCO.com for more.
The 5 best photo scanners in 2024: Share images in a snap
The latest photo scanners transform your favorite memories into high-resolution digital images that can be archived or shared online. Some of these scanners accommodate a wide range of print, slide and negative sizes and create digital files in your choice of format. If you have old photo albums you want to digitize, prints you'd like to share on social media, or images you want to securely store in the cloud, one of these photo scanners can handle the job. And these scanners will work beautifully with your Windows or Mac desktop or laptop computer.Best photo scanner: Epson FastFoto FF-680WBest budget...
The best early Amazon October Prime Day 2024 deals
Mark the dates, clear your schedule and prepare your spending budget, because Amazon has officially announced that its October Prime Big Deal Days sale event will be held on October 8 and October 9. To experience the most savings during this epic two-day extravaganza, be sure that you're an active Amazon Prime member ($139 per year). Leading up to this much-anticipated sale, Amazon has already begun slashing prices on all sorts of popular items. 12 pre-Prime Big Deal Days discounts available right nowThere's no need wait for the October Prime Big Deal Days event to kick off, because right now, there...
How long does Amazon's October 2024 Prime Day sale last?
Amazon will soon hold an encore to its iconic Amazon Prime Day sale. This October the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale will included tons of doorbuster savings on major electronics like Apple AirPods, TVs and smartphones, home goods (such as robot vacuums and mattresses), and just about everything else you can think of. The best news: Even before the Prime Big Deal Days sale event kicks off October 8, you can get pre-sale deals on hundreds of bestselling items right now.This is the perfect time to get some early holiday shopping in, or treat yourself to that product that you've had...
Hugo man who was subject of manhunt accused in his mother's death
HUGO, Minn. — A 45-year-old man who was the subject of an overnight manhunt in Hugo earlier this week has been charged in his mother's murder.Trevor Wunderlich faces a second-degree murder charge in Washington County. He was taken into custody on Tuesday morning after law enforcement searched the rural area for roughly 17 hours.Charging documents say officers responded to an open 911 line shortly before 6 p.m. on Sept. 16, and that dispatchers could near noises on the phone that were consistent with an ongoing assault.Officers arrived to the home, on the 15000 block of Ingersoll Avenue, to find 68-year-old Charlene...
Earth will get a second moon for nearly 57 days this year
Earth will get a second moon for about two months this year when a small asteroid begins to orbit our planet. The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, revolving around Earth in a horseshoe shape from Sept. 29 to Nov. 25.Researchers at the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System, an asteroid monitoring system funded by NASA, spotted the asteroid using an instrument in Sutherland, South Africa and labeled it 2024 PT5. Scientists from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid have tracked the asteroid's orbit for 21 days and determined its future path. 2024 PT5 is from the...
Target names Jim Lee as new chief financial officer
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis-based retailer Target on Thursday announced Jim Lee as its new chief financial officer and member of its leadership team.Lee has over 25 years of experience at PepsiCo, where he was most recently the company's deputy chief financial officer. He will succeed Michael Fiddelke, Target's chief operating officer. Lee says he's "excited" to join a brand and team he has respect for and is "eager to be immersed in the retail industry." Brian Cornell, chair and CEO of Target, called Lee a "successful leader" in both strategy and finance."Jim will oversee the central role our finance team plays in fueling...
Severe storms possible in Twin Cities Thursday evening
MINNEAPOLIS — Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day due to the potential for severe storms in the afternoon and evening. After an early morning round of rain, it will get hot and humid, with highs in the mid-80s.A cold front will move through later on, triggering a second round of storms around 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Twin Cities. There is a slight risk those storms turn severe, with the main threats being hail and wind. There is also the possibility of tornadoes along Interstate 35 and and western Wisconsin.As the system eventually pulls eastward, Friday will be a day of solace. Expect a sunny day with highs in the lower 80s — in fact, it will be nice enough to warrant a #Top10WxDay. Saturday should still hold some warmth, with highs in the lower 80s. Passing showers are possible, but it won't be a washout. By Sunday, the cooler air arrives, with highs near 70.
Cincinnati wins 2-1 over Minnesota United
Yuya Kubo and Luca Orellano scored first-half goals and FC Cincinnati held off Minnesota United 2-1 on Wednesday night.Kubo, making his club-record 150th appearance for Cincinnati (17-8-4) across all competitions, found the net in the 34th minute for a 1-0 lead. It was his 10th goal of the season. Defender Chidozie Awaziem picked up his second assist in his fourth career appearance, all starts.Orellano used assists from Kubo and defender Ian Murphy to score in the first minute of stoppage time for a 2-0 lead at the half. It was the eighth goal for Orellano in his first season. Kubo...
AL Central-leading Guardians beat Twins 5-4
Brayan Rocchio singled in Andrés Giménez with the winning run as the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians scored three times in the 10th inning to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4 on Wednesday night, reducing their magic number for clinching a playoff berth to one.Kyle Manzardo and Will Brennan had RBI singles off Ronny Henriquez (1-1) before Michael Tonkin entered and gave up Rocchio's second career walk-off hit, a chopper to right through a drawn-in infield."It's awesome being with all these guys on the team," Rocchio said. "That's a special moment for me. I talked to (manager Stephen) Vogt before the game...
Ordinance on cannabis business regulations passes in St. Paul
ST. PAUL, Minn. — When dispensaries open up next year, they'll have the green light to move in anywhere in downtown St. Paul, according to an ordinance passed unanimously by the city council on Wednesday.The ordinance, however, bars dispensaries from opening within 300 feet of a school.The legislature set the law legalizing weed but gave local governments the power to regulate where and when businesses operate in their communities through their local zoning laws.The guidelines recommended by the state allow cities and counties to limit the number of cannabis dispensaries to one for every 12,500 people and to prohibit operations...
How a gang of robbers helped put Madelia on the map
MADELIA, Minn. — What happened to Jesse James and his band of bank robbers after they fled Northfield? Some of them ended up near the town of Madelia."I go somewhere and people ask, 'Where are you from?' 'Northfield.' One of the first things that most people say? 'Oh, the Defeat of Jesse James Days,'" said Galen Malecha of Northfield. Sept. 7, 1876, marked the beginning of the end for Jesse James and his crew. While attempting to rob a Northfield bank, a gunfight broke out and the residents drove the raiders out of town."Cole Younger says, later in life, that when...
St. Paul scrapping mental health outreach program
ST. PAUL, Minn. — St. Paul is dropping a program that's helped thousands of people in need.Mental health providers will no longer work with police to follow up on 911 calls to connect people in need to resources.The Community Outreach and Stabilization Unit, or COAST, handles about 1,700 cases a year.They work with emergency callers dealing with issues like mental health, homelessness or addiction.The city's scrapping COAST in hopes of providing those same services more efficiently, without overlapping agencies.St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry was asked about the move at a city council budget meeting Wednesday."I kind of make it...
Ballot measures would change when, how residents vote in city elections
ST. PAUL, Minn. — St. Paul and Bloomington questions before voters this fall that would change when and how residents vote in their respective local elections. In the capital city, voters will be asked to amend the city charter to switch the municipal races to the same year as presidential elections. Right now, the city council and mayoral races are staggered for every other odd-numbered year. If approved, the change would phase in by 2028. Current council members elected last November will serve a five-year term instead of four, and there would be one more odd-year election for mayor in 2025 for...
Kentucky highway shooting suspect found dead, officials believe
The suspect in the Kentucky highway shooting earlier this month is believed to have been found dead, authorities announced Wednesday. Remains likely belonging to 32-year-old Joseph Couch were found in the area off exit 49 of Interstate 75 in Laurel County, the same exit near which the shooting occurred, Kentucky State Police Commissioner Phillip "PJ" Burnett, Jr. said in a news conference. A weapon was also found with the body as well. The unidentified body was discovered at about 3:30 p.m. local time by "two troopers and two civilians" in "deep brush," Burnett disclosed. "There were articles associated with the body that at this time...
Could the "YIMBY" movement fix America's affordable housing shortage?
More U.S. cities and states are starting to say "yes, in my backyard" as they struggle to meet the housing needs of growing populations. The "YIMBY" movement is a political effort to tackle the country's housing shortage by increasing the housing supply with strategies like changing zoning codes and other regulations that limit home density. The United States is millions of homes short of what's needed to meet demand, according to the national nonprofit group "Up for Growth." Minneapolis resident Bernice Duncan has been searching for a new home with more space for more than five years. The telehealth professional works from home...
First Native American Elder Day celebrated in Richfield
RICHFIELD, Minn. — A celebration of tradition and culture was held as hundreds gathered to enjoy the first annual Native American Elder Day.Nearly half of this generation is responsible for raising their grandchildren.Elders hold a respected and cherished place in the Native community. They are keepers of tradition, cultural knowledge and language. On the first annual Native American Elder Day, they are honored and celebrated.More than 300 elders from different nations, across Minnesota and Canada, made the trek to Richfield's Veterans Park to celebrate."We've got elders from as far away as Grand Portage and all across Leech Lake, Grand Forks, Fond...
Police warn of string of home break-ins in west metro
ORONO, Minn. — Orono police are warning people in the west metro about a string of burglaries in the area.They believe one or more organized groups are watching homes carefully before committing the burglaries.In a crime alert sent out this week, officials said they responded to multiple burglaries in the area, including in the nearby city of Medina. Medina police say three homes were burglarized between Sept. 14 and Sept. 16 in the southern corners of the city.In all three cases, police say burglars stole jewelry out of master bedrooms, getting inside by breaking windows on the rear of homes.Ryan Kingstedt lives...
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