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Coming Aug. 1: Metro Transit operators to get pay bump
Beginning Thursday, Metro Transit workers will see a bump in wages as part of an effort to recruit workers and expand service. Operators are expected to see nearly $29 per hour while technicians will see over $39 per hour, including new hires. Other incentives will go into effect such as hire-on bonuses for those with and without commercial licenses.
Man fatally stabbed during Minneapolis house party, police say
MINNEAPOLIS — A house party in Minneapolis took a violent turn early Sunday when a fight led to a fatal stabbing, police said.Around 3:15 a.m., 911 callers on the 3400 block of Penn Avenue North said they were at a party and heard screaming. Officers responded and found a 31-year-old man with multiple stab wounds.The man was taken to North Memorial Health, where he died. Police did not publicly identify him.The stabbing is under investigation.
The Okee Dokee Brothers: Brambletown!- Ticket Giveaway!
Enter to win a 4-5 family pack of tickets to see The Okee Dokee Brothers!. In this awesome event, you will see a special showing of Brambletown, their latest film on on PBS Kids, listen and dance to a mini-concert, and will have the chance to engage with them in a Q & A session!
Two unrelated shootings in Minneapolis within 10 minutes; two suffer life-threatening injures
MINNNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis police are investigating two different shootings that happened around 7 p.m. Saturday.The first shooting happened near the 2600 block of Third Avenue South. Officers were called to the scene on report of a shooting and found a man with life-threatening injuries. They provided CPR until EMS could arrive. The man was taken to Hennepin Healthcare. The second shooting happened around 10 minutes later near the 2500 block of Cedar Avenue South. A man was found near the 2600 block of Cedar Avenue South with life-threatening gunshot wounds. Officers provided medical aid before the victim was taken to Hennepin Healthcare. Police say the man was walking on 2500 block of Cedar after meeting a group when he was shot. He then ran a block before he collapsed. Police are investigating both shootings. An arrest has not been made in either shooting. Police say the two shootings do not appear to be related.
Skubal leads Tigers to 7-2 win over Twins in final start before the trade deadline
DETROIT -- Tarik Skubal gave up five hits and two runs in seven strong innings in his last start before the trade deadline and the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2 on Saturday night. Javier Báez homered for the third straight game and Colt Keith had a...
J.J. McCarthy: I’m focused on getting better, not when I’ll be starting
The Vikings have installed Sam Darnold as their No. 1 quarterback to kick off training camp and one of the questions raised by that choice is when they’ll make the switch to first-round pick J.J. McCarthy. By trading up to take McCarthy with the 10th overall pick in April,...
Meeting of the “Mine!”s as Twins win 9-3
It was a Battle At The Bat Rack as everybody wanted a chance at Detroit’s depleted pitching staff. Detroit’s pitching injuries meant that they had two Bullpen Games in the last four days. They needed rookie Keider Montero to eat some innings. He didn’t. The Twins had 13 hits, four walks, and four dingers.
Vikings Star Justin Jefferson Explains Why He Still Lives In A $400K Town House Despite Becoming The Highest-Paid WR In The NFL
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has explained why he still lives in a modest townhouse despite having become the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL. Jefferson is one of the wideouts featured in the new Netflix series, ‘Receiver,’ in which we learned he lives in a $405K residence.
Minnesota United acquire DP forward Kelvin Yeboah
Minnesota United FC have acquired forward Kelvin Yeboah from Italian Serie A side Genoa, the club announced Saturday. The former Italian youth international is under contract through the 2027 season with an option for 2028. Yeboah occupies a Designated Player roster slot, which became open when midfielder Emanuel Reynoso was...
Former North Dakota St Standout Signs with Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings have made a couple of roster moves in the wake of recent happenings at training camp, including adding some local talent. Second-year cornerback Mekhi Blackmon reportedly tore his ACL during Wednesday's training camp opener, leaving the team with a hole at the position. The Vikings addressed that...
PJ Starr and Brea Copeland Wedding Announcement
We are delighted to announce the marriage of Brea Copeland and PJ Starr. The couple exchanged vows in a beautiful ceremony on Friday, July 19, 2024, at the Minneapolis Event Center in Minneapolis, MN. Brea is the daughter of Robin Wertz and Byron Copeland. PJ is the son of Cynthia...
No One Hurt In Train Vs. Car Crash Early Sunday Morning
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- No one was hurt in a train versus car crash early Sunday morning. The St. Cloud Fire Department says they responded to the crash at 5:15 in the morning at the railroad intersection at 7th Street SE in St. Cloud. Authorities say when they arrived...
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