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Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announces "Conviction Integrity Unit"
MINNEAPOLIS — Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty on Monday announced a new unit to review past cases for mistakes and unjustified convictions.The "Conviction Integrity Unit" is "another step toward ensuring justice, accountability and transparency," Moriarty's office said in a release."No prosecutor here wants to see someone convicted for a crime they did not commit, the actual perpetrator free to do more harm, or victims left with questions," Moriarty said. "I'm honored to establish the Hennepin County Attorney's Office's first Conviction Integrity Unit to ensure that when mistakes are made, they will be remedied, and justice will be done."The unit will...
Bite into Flavor, Brooklyn Park Announces 6th Annual Restaurant Week with Call for Participants
Food aficionados and casual diners alike, take note: the stage is set for Brooklyn Park's Restaurant Week, returning for its sixth year of culinary celebrations. From September 23-29, the event promises to deliver a savory slice of the local food scene, inviting residents and visitors to taste their way through the diverse flavors that the city's 100-plus eateries have to offer, according to the City of Brooklyn Park. Patrons can look forward to a week where unique dining experiences are not just the norm, but the expectation.
Brooklyn Park Residents Can Save Money and Conserve Water with New Rebate Program
Residents of Brooklyn Park can now look forward to saving money while simultaneously contributing to water conservation efforts through the city's newly announced Water Efficiency Rebate Program. Funds for the rebates have been secured via two grants, with the first covering purchases from July 1, 2022, to June 30, and the program has set a July 8 deadline for applications related to the first grant, whereas the second grant will provide rebates for products purchased from July 1 to June 30, 2026, as reported by the City of Brooklyn Park.
BC Fire Chief Volunteers with Southern MN Flood Response
After historic flooding in Waterville, Minn., Brooklyn Center’s fire chief and therapy dog traveled south to lend a hand. Located about an hour south of the Twin Cities, Waterville has seen unprecedented flood levels during this rainy summer season. According to Brooklyn Center Fire Chief Todd Berg, Waterville’s firefighters...
Anoka police investigating shooting that injured 1
ANOKA, Minn. — Police in Anoka are investigating a shooting that injured a man Tuesday evening.The Anoka Police Department says it received a report of a shooting shortly after 5 p.m. in the area of Sixth Avenue North and Jackson Street.Upon arrival, officers found a man lying in the street with an apparent gunshot wound.He was transported to the hospital for treatment. His condition is unknown at the time, police say.Authorities say there is no threat to the public.
Minnesota gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.28 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.21 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 4 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.75 on Jan. 22, 2024, and as high as $3.95...
Soaking Rain Possible in Minnesota on 4th of July
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Multiple rounds of thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall are expected for the 4th of July into Friday. Most areas are expected to see 1-2" of rain but locally higher amounts of 3-4" are possible. Isolated severe storms are possible Thursday afternoon along with a few tornadoes.
As concerns grow, more aging dams are replaced with rock rapids to let rivers flow
Last week’s partial failure of the Rapidan Dam near Mankato has renewed concerns about the safety of aging dams across Minnesota. In some communities, old dams have been removed and replaced with a series of boulders known as rock arch rapids or riffles. They’re designed to allow the river to flow more freely and fish to swim upstream. They also help avoid costly dam repairs — or worse, a collapse.
New Forecast For July 4th Is Looking Nasty in Minnesota
Minnesota, it is time to rally together. And if you live in Northern Iowa, you might want to join the Land of 10,000 Lakes for this because the forecast for the Fourth of July was just posted and things are not looking great. The Forecast For the Fourth of July...
What fireworks are legal in Minnesota?
MINNEAPOLIS — Rainy weather could shut down fireworks shows on July 4 and that might spark people to ignite their own backyard performances.But before trying that in the North Star State we wanted to know: What fireworks are legal in Minnesota? Good Question.Before colors burst in the sky, stores like Fireworks Nation in North Hudson, Wisconsin are nearly bursting with excited customers, many of whom are taking their haul back to Minnesota."You don't have to go far," said one Minnesotan who loaded up on fireworks for a show in his home state. "This is of course our busiest week," said co-owner...
Minnesota family fighting for daughter with ultra-rare genetic mutation, others like her
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota family is fighting for their daughter's future.Mae Knopik, 4, has an ultra-rare genetic mutation that affects only about 430 people in the entire world.When she was 1.5 years old, Mae was diagnosed with the neuro-developmental disorder, CTNNB1 Syndrome."She's non-verbal, she's unable to walk unassisted," said Emily Knopik, Mae's mother. "She definitely has that developmental delay, cognitive disability."Emily and Joe Knopik say it's a random genetic mutation that wasn't passed down from them.They've traveled the world to get Mae treatments and therapies. They also started a nonprofit, Mae's Mission.They're raising money for a clinical trial of a...
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