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The Massive Candy Shop In Minnesota That You’ll Want To Visit Over And Over Again
Minnesota holds a gem so sweet it could give your dentist nightmares. Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop in Spring Lake Park isn’t just any candy store. This massive candy emporium offers an extensive selection of treats, ranging from nostalgic favorites to modern confections,. It’s a whimsical wonderland where childhood...
Minnesota City Now Has Most Mispronounced Name in the U.S.
When you think of all the cities and towns that make up the U. S. of A, can a small town here in Minnesota really have one of the most mispronounced names around? Yep!. There are a lot of cities and towns here in Minnesota that can be a little tricky to pronounce. But it's true-- this small Minnesota city was just named the town with one of the most mispronounced names in the entire country.
‘Spike Moss Way’: Minneapolis names section of Plymouth Avenue after civil rights champion
Community activist Harry “Spike” Moss, 78, and Plymouth Avenue North share a historic connection in the struggle for civil rights of African Americans in Minneapolis. When Plymouth Avenue erupted in turmoil in the late 1960s, Moss was there to decry the racial oppression and discrimination that sparked the flames. Moss was also heavily involved with The Way and an alternative school called The City Inc., two organizations on and near Plymouth Avenue that helped improve the lives of African Americans.
Resident apartments feel 'unsafe' after rain comes through roof
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The big storms last week forced about a dozen people out of a Minneapolis apartment, and they don’t think it’s safe to go back yet. Now they’re battling a landlord who seems hard to track down. The only people at the building on...
Minneapolis city leaders cancel trip to Somalia days before takeoff
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis city leaders hoped a trip halfway around the world would improve public safety and build community connections.WCCO obtained internal records that lay out plans Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Brian O'Hara had for a weeklong visit to Somalia this past February.Frey leads the city with the largest Somali-American population in the country.On Sunday, he helped Minneapolis celebrate 10 years as a sister city to Bosaso, Somalia."The importance of fostering those relationships in times of peace is critical for making sure those relationships stay steadfast in times of war," Frey said.Emails show Frey's chief of staff described...
Four Different Water Emergencies in Three Days Across Minnesota Lead to Three Deaths & Airlifted Child
Undated (KROC-AM News)- Three people are dead and a child is in the hospital following four separate water emergencies in three days across Minnesota. First responders across the state were dispatched to four different water emergencies between Friday and Sunday. Two were reported in or near the Twin Cities metro...
Evictions in the Twin Cities happening at the second fastest rate in the nation since COVID-19 pandemic
Minnesota is one of the top states in the country when it comes to evictions. According to national data, the Twin Cities are second in the nation in eviction increases since before the pandemic, with nearly 12,000 filings in just the last year.
Two Minnesota Cities On List of Best Recreation Places In U.S.
What makes a city a great recreation spot? If you believe Wallet Hub's latest study, it has a lot to do with physical activity, both indoors and out. It also has a lot to do with entertainment opportunities or leisure activities. And for the purposes of this study, these cities...
New Miss Minnesota inspired by work with Haitian orphans
When Muna Ali graced the stage at the Ames Center on June 23 during the State Pageant Finals of the Miss Minnesota USA 2024 contest, she had no idea that her years of dedicated hard work would culminate in her literal crowning moment when she was named Miss Minnesota USA.
Minneapolis works to clear storm debris and fix thousands of power outages across metro area
Thousands of Minneapolis and Twin Cities metro residents remained without power Monday afternoon following severe thunderstorms over the weekend, but electric utility and city cleanup officials said the vast majority of outages will be fixed by Tuesday. As of Monday afternoon, there were roughly 12,000 Xcel Energy customers in Minnesota...
Dog treat library goes up in Robbinsdale
Robbinsdale has a new little free library, but with dog treats instead of books. Jessica Wagner, owner, said it was a way to be “a part of the community and just to give back.” The Yellow Door Dog House sits at 4548 Abbott Ave. N., where Jessica lives and runs Yellow Door Homes Real Estate along with her spouse, Mark Wagner. Although occasional real estate clients will bring their dogs for treats, Jessica said mainly it is her neighbors who’ve been frequenting the spot so far. Jessica’s father-in-law Dan Wagner built and painted the dog treat library. People are welcome to donate dog treats or other accessories as well as take a treat for their dogs.
New energy to push the city forward, Chirpich is new Heights city manager
Only 11 months ago, Aaron Chirpich and the City of Columbia Heights celebrated the opening of a new City Hall. The facility has been hailed as a unique public/private space that’s drawn attention from other Minnesota cities. At the time, Chirpich served as the community development director and was...
Robbinsdale ponders Blue Line demands
The city of Robbinsdale is planning to approve or disapprove municipal consent in September. While votes are not yet being tallied, council members have previously hinted where their preferences lie. Council members Mia Parisian and Aaron Wagner have supported the Blue Line. Mayor Bill Blonigan indicated he would offer consent if the project met certain conditions. Council Member Regan Murphy has been vocally opposed to the project on its current alignment. ...
Experts fear political rhetoric could lead to more violence
MINNEAPOLIS — Political science experts worry political rhetoric could lead to more violence. “It is all extremely disturbing, but I worry that with the rhetoric of violence continuing, we’re going to see more violence,” said University of Minnesota Political Science Professor Kathryn Pearson. Since 2016, Pearson said...
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