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Flash flood warning in parts of metro until Sunday afternoon
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The National Weather Service (NWS) is issuing a flash flood warning that includes St. Paul, Eagan and Maplewood which is expected to last until 12:45 p.m. Sunday. What we know. Some parts of the Twin Cities metro area are under a flash flood warning...
Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices
Spurred by fed-up consumers, states are trying to curb spiraling prescription drug costs by assembling special public boards to investigate and regulate pricing. The idea is similar to a local utility board: a public group that sets rules or makes recommendations to ensure that what they’re regulating — in this case, prescription medications — is […] The post Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Blaine day care providers face criminal charges after alleged infant abuse caught on camera
Two Blaine day care providers have been criminally charged after surveillance footage allegedly showed them roughly handling infants. The Blaine Police Department says it opened an investigation into Small World Learning Center on Tuesday after Minneapolis Children’s Hospital flagged suspicious bruising on the thighs of a 5-month-old infant. Day...
Saint Louis Park Parks Equip with Lifesaving AEDs Thanks to Safety Grant
Saint Louis Park's green spaces just got a heart-saving upgrade. Thanks to a generous public safety aid grant, visitors to Aquila Park, Wolfe Park, Louisiana Oaks Park, and Westwood Hills Nature Center now have access to life-saving technology in the form of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The city's parks and...
Manhattan man dies after violent rollover crash
HARRISON COUNTY, MO. –A Manhattan man died in an accident just before 5p.m. Sunday in Harrison County, Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2012 Kia Sorento driven by Karam J. Bedros, 65, Woodbury, Minnesota, was southbound on Interstate 35 seven miles north of Eagleville. The SUV traveled...
Minnesota man believed dead after fall into fast moving Montana Creek
CARBON COUNTY, MT – A Minnesota man is believed dead after a fall into a creek in Montana. Authorities in Carbon County, Montana say Dylan Honnoll of Rogers, Minnesota was hiking near Billings on July 12th when he reportedly fell into the rapids of East Rosebud Creek. Investigators believe he was trapped underwater after falling in. Additional items belonging to Honnoll were found in the creek on Friday.
Death Investigation Underway in Sauk Rapids
(KNSI) – A death investigation is underway after a body was found at Lion’s Park Sunday morning. Just before 7:00, a woman called 911 saying a man was lying in the grass. Officers arrived and found the man who was pronounced dead at the scene. Sauk Rapids police...
Monday Deadline to Sign Up for Minnesota Senior Games
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Monday is the last day to sign up for the Minnesota Senior Games in St. Cloud. Registration will close at the end of the day. Hundreds of athletes aged 50 and above from across the state and beyond will compete in over 15 events. The...
Global technology outage continues to impact flights at MSP Airport
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A global technology breakdown continues to impact flights in and out of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport. On Sunday, several stranded passengers slept on the floor. Time seemed to be at a standstill, and many travelers told FOX 9 they would not be able to go anywhere...
Minneapolis Boosts Police Salaries, Embraces Civil Rights and Public Health Initiatives in Sweeping Reforms
Minneapolis is charting a new course in strengthening its police force and civil rights accountability, following the recent approval of a substantial collective bargaining agreement with the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis (POFM). In a decisive 8-4 vote by the City Council, Minneapolis police officers are set to receive a 21.7 percent pay rise over three years, positioning them among the highest paid in Minnesota come 2025. As reported by the City's bulletin, the agreement, covering January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025, is set to enhance recruitment and retention amidst fears of workforce attrition with 160 of the 512 officers available for duty eligible for retirement this year.
Minneapolis loses bid to host Sundance Film Festival
(Minneapolis, MN) — Minneapolis is out of the running to host the Sundance Film Festival in 2027. The city had touted its arts and entertainment scene, diverse cultural heritage, and passionate film community as reasons to hold the famous festival. However, Minneapolis wasn’t among the six finalists released Friday....
Minneapolis park workers reject latest contract offer from park board
MINNEAPOLIS — The latest negotiation session between the union representing Minneapolis park workers and the park board concluded without an agreement on Friday. The union, LIUNA Local 363, said 91% of its members voted against the latest offer from the park board. "This overwhelming vote leaves no room for...
Timberwolves center absolutely dominated in Pro-Am game
Minnesota Timberwolves center Luka Garza made his Twin Cities Pro-Am debut on Thursday night and dominated in astonishing fashion. The post Timberwolves center absolutely dominated in Pro-Am game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
These 5 Vikings Will Receive More Playing Time in 2024
Oddsmakers believe the 2024 Minnesota Vikings have about six or seven wins in the tank, evidently on deck for a transformational or growth-oriented season, not Super Bowl contendership. These 5 Vikings Will Receive More Playing Time in 2024. The summer calendar gets cracking this weekend with the beginning of training...
Blake Cashman is Gushing Over New Vikings Teammate, JJ McCarthy
New (one of us) Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman has been absolutely blown away by JJ McCarthy since draft. The post Blake Cashman is Gushing Over New Vikings Teammate, JJ McCarthy appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
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