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Felix Brunelle and his family are building a village
Felix Brunelle, 7, was born missing 46 genes on his tenth chromosome, also known as 10Q26 Deletion Syndrome. It has resulted in multiple diagnoses and Felix has a team of 20 doctors, specialists and therapists, the majority of which work at Gillette Children’s Hospital and Clinics. He uses an...
Uptown Art Fair to highlight over one hundred local artists
The 60th annual Uptown Art Fair will showcase over 150 local artists who specialize in different mediums on Aug. 3 and 4. The fair is usually hosted outdoors on Hennepin Avenue but has been moved to the Bachman’s Floral, Home & Garden Center in Uptown this year due to construction in the area. Many of the artists will have their own booths showcasing their artwork.
Rallygoers in Minneapolis honor Sonya Massey, call for end to police brutality
Minnesotans took to the streets of Minneapolis on Sunday afternoon to honor the life of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who was shot and killed by a sheriff’s deputy in Illinois. Former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson, who is white, has been charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery...
MPRB commissioners accuse Lt. Gov. Flanagan of pressuring management during contract talks
Several Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board commissioners confirm they were contacted by Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan last week as Park Board management negotiated a new contract with striking park employees. The two sides have now reached a tentative agreement which still needs approval from the rank-and-file union members. Some...
University of Minnesota documents stunning impact of poverty on cell function, transplants
A surprising University of Minnesota study of stem cell transplants found that cancer patients were more likely to die if the cells they received came from donors who lived in poverty or low socioeconomic neighborhoods. The findings could one day influence how donors and recipients are matched, if other studies...
Smith Foundry in Minneapolis to shut down in August
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Smith Foundry in the East Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis announced it would close its doors after issues with air quality standards with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The full closure is set to happen by August 15,...
1 man killed, 1 seriously injured in separate shootings in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - One man has died and another is seriously injured after two separate shootings, 10 minutes apart, in Minneapolis Saturday evening. According to Minneapolis police, the first shooting happened on the 2600 block of 3rd Avenue South around 7:13 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a shooting, and at the scene found a man with possible life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Twins Insider Expects Core Outfielder to be Traded
Will Max Kepler, Trevor Larnach, or Matt Wallner be traded by Tuesday's deadline? One insider says we should expect it. The post Twins Insider Expects Core Outfielder to be Traded appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
2024 Paris Olympics Group Phase Day 2: Anthony Edwards, Team USA Cruise To Win Over Serbia
After Joe Ingles and Team Australia, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Team Canada, and Rudy Gobert and Team France kicked off the 2024 Summer Olympics for the Minnesota Timberwolves crowd, there was one game queued up for Sunday:. Team USA vs. Team Serbia. Before tip-off, there was much speculation as to who...
RAMPAGE in Minneapolis: Minnesota FELON Shoots at Cops After Violent Home Invasions!
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – A Minnesota man has admitted his role in a terrifying series of home invasions that left Minneapolis residents in fear. On Wednesday, Kamau Evans, age 32 from Mankato, pled guilty in U.S. District Court to possession of a firearm as a felon after a violent rampage that ended in a standoff with police.
St. Paul adds to cultural offerings with plans for Afrocentric school
A new Afrocentric learning program is in the works at St. Paul Public Schools, and its seeds are on display at LEAP High School on the city’s East Side. There, the district is hosting Freedom School, a six-week summer literacy program rooted in the civil rights movement and where mornings begin with dance and chants — even some “Hallelujahs!” On Thursday, Jasmine Epps-Flowers, a former LEAP High teacher, read a poem reminding students of the power of words in fighting hate and suffering. It ended with the simple phrase: “Poetry is what I use to say I love you.”
St. Louis Park Alley Reconstruction Advances as New Phases Begin
Residents of St. Louis Park should gear up for another week of construction as GL Contracting moves forward with the 2024 Alley Reconstruction project. In an update provided on July 26, the company shared details of the work scheduled to kick off the week of July 29. The update, distributed via a government bulletin, provided a breakdown of the progress in various alleys and what residents can expect moving forward.
Brooklyn Park Community Center Extends Registration for Kid's Safety Camp in August
Brooklyn Park Community Center is keeping its doors open a little longer for registrations to its upcoming Safety Camp aimed at teaching kids aged 8 to 10 important safety skills. The camp is a blend of education and fun, designed to ensure children come away with knowledge that could one day save their life, or the life of a friend or loved one.
2026 Phoenix offensive lineman Aaron Thomas enjoys another trip to Minnesota
Phoenix offensive lineman Aaron Thomas has the physical tools to end up as the top offensive lineman in Arizona's 2026 class. At 6-5+ and 250 lbs, he already holds offers from the Gophers, Iowa State and Arizona State among others. He visited Minnesota back in the spring, but elected to come back to the Twin Cities this weekend for the HYPRR Hangout.
No Victims Found After Gunfire in Brooklyn Park, Police Seek Public's Assistance
Residents of Brooklyn Park were jolted by gunfire on Friday, July 26th, when the Brooklyn Park Police Department reported calls of a possible shooting. According to an alert published by the Department, officers were dispatched to the 5700 block of 84th 1/2 Ave N around 1:30 pm after receiving reports of the incident. Upon arrival, the officers found evidence consistent with a shooting, although no victims were discovered at the scene.
Charlotte LePage Crushes Best Time In 1500 Free With 17:02.36 On Final Night In Minneapolis
LCM (50 meters) Ohio State commit Charlotte LePage swam to a huge best time of a 17:02.36 in the 1500 freestyle to win the race by over 15 seconds. LePage’s previous best time was a 17:27.81 that she swam at the end of last summer, marking a 25-second drop this weekend.
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