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Lino Lakes City Council member under fire for calling anti-Muslim rant ‘best email I’ve ever received’
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is calling for a Lino Lakes City Council member to resign after he got an anti-Muslim rant and called it the best email he ever received. A reader who saw a news story about a controversial Muslim-oriented community proposed in...
38th Annual Antique Car Run to Visit Wright County Saturday
Vehicles that are more than a century old will again be touring through Wright County Saturday during the 38th Annual New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run. The run is patterned after the prestigious London to Brighton Veteran Car Run held annually in England. All vehicles must be pre-1908, or 1 or 2 cylinder vehicles manufactured up to 1915. Bikes, motorcycles, steam and electric cars are also invited to participate.
Walz pick highlights partisan divisions on free school lunches
Should all school kids get free meals — regardless of income?. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s (D) selection as Vice President Harris’s running mate has brought that once-peripheral policy issue — and the long-running partisan divide over it — to the center of the 2024 presidential campaign.
Fleet Farm accused of withholding records in Minnesota gun lawsuit
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Fleet Farm is accused of withholding key evidence from the State of Minnesota in an ongoing civil lawsuit involving firearms sales, according to new court filings. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is now asking a federal judge to compel Fleet Farm to hand over...
Vikings' McCarthy throws interception, 2 TDs in preseason debut for 24-23 win over Raiders
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rookie J.J. McCarthy rebounded from an ill-advised throw intercepted by Las Vegas starting cornerback Jack Jones with two touchdown passes against backups, a mixed but promising preseason debut for the Minnesota Vikings’future franchise quarterback in a 24-23 victory over the Raiders on Saturday. Rookie Will Reichard kicked a 37-yard field goal as time expired to stop Minnesota’s 10-game preseason losing streak. The Vikings last won an exhibition on Aug. 24, 2019, at home against Arizona. “Things are going to go bad, and it’s your ability to respond and navigate those waters when it does happen, just being able to have that goldfish memory to just go back out there and have that sling-it mentality,” McCarthy said. Gardner Minshew, in a too-close-to-call competition with Aidan O’Connell for the starting quarterback job for the Raiders, was 6 for 12 for 117 yards and a second-quarter touchdown to D.J. Turner.
Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired Edina mansion lists for $2 million
This lakeside midcentury modern mansion in Edina is now on the market for $2,000,000.Why we love it: Built in 1960 and inspired by the designs of Frank Lloyd Wright, the home offers private views of Edina's Lake Cornelia from nearly every room (including the large dressing closet in the owner's suite with its own balcony).Plus, there are plenty of spots for entertaining across the multiple back porches, walk-out lower level, and wet bar.Layout: The 6,315-square-foot home has four bedrooms and five bathrooms, including a self-contained unit with a kitchenette, living area, bedroom, and private bathroom.Interior features: Original paneling, built-ins and stonework, formal dining room, dressing closet, library, wet bar, original elevator, new appliances, and basement storage. Exterior features: Three-car heated attached garage, patio, back deck, lake views. Take a look around... All photos by OPENGATE Studio, courtesy of Melanie Emery with Ewing Real Estate Group.
Massive Minnesota Lottery Prize Sold in Southeast Minnesota Has Finally Been Claimed
Roseville, MN (KROC-AM News)- The holder of a valuable lottery ticket purchased in southeast Minnesota has finally come forward. The player purchased the ticket late last year during the Minnesota Lottery’s annual Millionaire Raffle, which is a game with limited tickets. The raffle tickets go on sale at the...
Minnesotan among US accents most confusing to AI, study finds
MINNEAPOLIS — Artificial intelligence has issues comprehending some American accents, with Minnesotan among the ones causing the most confusion.A study published last month by the language resource organization Guide2Fluency pinpointed the top 30 U.S. accents that trip up voice recognition technology in AI-driven devices and apps like Alexa, ChapGPT and Siri.With a survey size of 3,000 adults — broken down by age, gender and geography — the "Southern" accent was ranked first for the highest error rates in transcription and comprehension. Study authors say AI gets perplexed by the accent's "unique expressions and drawl."New York and New Jersey accents were ranked second and third, respectively, with Texan and Bostonian rounding out the top five.Minnesotan is ranked 13th on the list, although study authors didn't elaborate on its tricky features.Regional slang and distinct vowel sounds are big sources of AI befuddlement, as well as "cultural nuances," like the Cuban accent's blend of Southern American English and Cuban Spanish, or Cajun's inherent French flourishes.Authors say the study raises concerns about the accessibility, effectiveness and perceived trustworthiness of AI technology.
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