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Minneapolis City Services to Close on July 4; Trash Collection Delayed and Meters Free
While many will be firing up the grill or heading out to enjoy fireworks this Thursday, those in Minneapolis seeking city services will need to adjust their plans. The City of Minneapolis has announced that all government offices, including but not limited to Minneapolis 311, the Early Vote Center, and the Minneapolis Service Center located at 505 Fourth Ave. S., will be closed on July 4th in observance of Independence Day. The official notice, posted by the city, indicates that these offices will resume normal operations on Friday, July 5th.
Minneapolis Braces for Rain-Soaked July 4th Amid Thunderstorms and Flooding Concerns
Minneapolis is set to endure a soggy Independence Day, with the forecast calling for showers and potential thunderstorms throughout the holiday. According to the National Weather Service, there's a 90% chance of precipitation with new rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible during the day. Temperatures will hover around 75 degrees, offering little reprieve from the humidity.
St. Paul man charged with killing girlfriend's estranged husband
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A St. Paul man is accused of killing his girlfriend's estranged husband nearly a year after the husband allegedly shot the boyfriend in both legs.The 32-year-old man is charged with second-degree murder, according to court documents filed in Ramsey County Wednesday.The criminal complaint states the boyfriend was shot while outside working on a car on the 800 block of York Avenue on Aug. 29, 2023. The boyfriend said he did not know who shot him, but the girlfriend told police her estranged husband shot him "out of jealousy."The husband was not charged for that shooting "because...
Summer Games Done Quick 2024: Watch Day 5 here
Happy 4th of July to everyone out there! Take a day to celebrate it with Summer Games Done Quick! This year's SGDQ airs during July 4th week and brings together the world's best speedrunners to run through some of the most memorable games of the past and present. As always, they'll do it for charity in front of a worldwide audience on Twitch.
Minneapolis shooting leaves man with life-threatening injuries
MINNEAPOLIS — A shooting in Minneapolis has left a man hurt and police say he might not make it. The Minneapolis Police Department said it responded to reports of shootings on Elliot Avenue south of Franklin Avenue around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday.Officers found a man shot in the chest, unconcious and fighting for his life. The suspected shooter took off on foot. Police have not arrested them.Authorities are investigating.
Gopher softball adds two transfers
Minnesota softball head coach Piper Ritter has announced the addition of transfers Margaret Tobias and Presley Hosick. Tobias will join the ‘U’ after three years at Kentucky while Hosick spent the last two seasons at Cal Baptist. In her junior season with the Wildcats, Tobias made 51 appearances...
After noise complaints last weekend, promoters of St. Paul concert promise improvements
Organizers of the Breakaway Music Festival say the two-night celebration of electronic dance music outside Allianz Field drew some 24,000 patrons last weekend to the first major music event since the soccer stadium’s opening in 2019. The stadium area’s inaugural rave-style music festival also drew its share of noise...
Minnesota United's stretch of absent players coincides with five-game losing streak
Injuries and international commitments depleted Minnesota United’s roster, and the return of several of those players in the near future should help patch the team’s suddenly porous defense. Minnesota United's stretch of absent players coincides with five-game losing streak. Located in Litchfield, MN we deliver the latest in...
Ryan Gauld has three assists in Whitecaps' 3-1 victory over reeling Minnesota United
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Ryan Gauld had assists on goals by Brian White, Mathias Laborda and Sebastian Berhalter to propel the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 3-1 victory over Minnesota United on Wednesday night. Vancouver (9-7-4) jumped out to a 2-0 lead just 17 minutes into the match before...
Safety a concern during Fourth of July celebrations in Minneapolis after past chaos
MINNEAPOLIS — Safety is a concern for some of the state's biggest Fourth of July celebrations.Memories of last year have stayed with Gail Runge, who lives near Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis in a neighborhood where young people chaotically shot off fireworks toward people, homes and vehicles."Last year was scary," she said. "It sounded like there were gunshots in the alley all the time. That was frightening."Runge also notices that police are doing more this year.Two sections of Bde Maka Ska Parkway were closed off to traffic Wednesday and will stay that way through Friday morning. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara spoke...
Louie Varland focuses on regaining consistency with Saints so he can return to Twins
Saints starting pitcher Louie Varland is a reluctant interview these days. The 26-year-old right-hander’s responses to questions are as brief as they are guarded. No offense should be taken. Nor, for near certainty, is any offense intended. The St. Paul native simply is more interested in finding answers in...
Cloquet Track & Field Standout Kendra Kelley Transfers to University of Minnesota
CLOQUET, Minn.- Over a month ago, Cloquet native and NDSU track and field standout Kendra Kelley announced she was entering the transfer portal. Now, it appears she’s found her next team. Late Tuesday, Kelley announced on her own Twitter page that she is transferring to the University of Minnesota.
Minnesota native making a name for himself at the AJGA Tournament in Chicopee
CHICOPEE, Mass. - It's not the first time 17-year-old Isaac Ahn has competed in an American Junior Golf Association Tournament, but it's his first appearance in Chicopee. And he's hoping to leave a mark. What You Need To Know. The Chicopee Country Club is hosting the American Junior Golf Association...
Isanti Redbirds look to continue rebuilding
Last year the Isanti Redbirds took the first steps toward revamping a roster that had dominated the Eastern Minny League in recent seasons. That will continue this summer, as over the winter the team had 11 players either retire or leave. “Most of them were either starters or of starting caliber,” Isanti manager Steve Allen said. “We lost some pretty high-quality individuals and good ballplayers. ...
Voting drive at Uptown salon encourages young people to participate in 2024 election
MINNEAPOLIS — While Democrats weigh what's next, politicians are trying to get new Twin Cities voters engaged.The buzz inside Luxe Hair Salon in Uptown is not about haircuts and hairdos, it's all about voting."Because we are in the community, we want to be focused on issues that affect our community and voting is definitely one of them," said Maya Marchelle.Owner Marchelle feels helping the younger generation register to vote and understanding the importance of exercising that right is key to stronger communities. "We always complain about things happening to us. Why not be a part of the solution and that is...
Harriet Island flooding crews working, music festival still scheduled
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Mississippi River has dropped nearly 3 feet in just a few days, but it still has a way to go on Harriet Island before cleanup crews can get to work. Mike Yungers, who has a photographic fixation with this particular park, has been...
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