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REFRESHER: What’s the Difference Between a Watch and a Warning?
With severe weather possible the next few days across southern Minnesota, it's a good time for a refresher on the difference between a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado 'WATCH,' and a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado 'WARNING.' Here's the scoop:. The next three days feature warm and humid conditions with chances for...
Starbucks customers fume after chain forces guests to use new cups and fans scream it ‘changes the taste of drinks’
STARBUCKS is rolling out brand new cups in some markets, leaving customers scratching their heads. The chain’s fiber-based compostable cups are opaque and have a dome-shaped lid. They’re intended to be used for cold drinks. Starbucks told USA Today that 24 stores will get the new cups. The...
Amazon Packages Are Showing Up In Weird Ways In Minnesota
If you had any buyer's remorse from Amazon Prime Days, hopefully that is gone by now. And, hopefully, you actually got your packages too. Between the porch pirates that are popping up and the interesting "packaging" that I'm seeing at my house, I'm amazed that one of ours even showed up. Psst...to help with the porch pirate issue, the tips below should help keep your new items safe.
What Minnesota’s New ‘Jetsons Law’ is that Takes Effect August 1st
There have been a few notable bills that have taken effect in Minnesota recently or will take effect very soon. One of the new laws is that Minnesota breweries are now allowed to sell THC drinks on tap just like beer. Another new law that takes effect August 1st has...
Fans are pumped at Vikings Training Camp
EAGAN, Minn. — It's a hot one for Vikings Training Camp. Both the players and fans braved the heat in Eagan. While fans waited to get inside TCO Stadium, they talked about quarterbacks, and the excitement of seeing other players. "It's a lot of fun," said Tina Johnson, who...
Finalists for Ramsey County Manager Position Set for Interviews in Saint Paul
The race for the new Ramsey County manager is heating up as four candidates, selected from a diverse pool of 54 applicants, are heading into final interviews next Tuesday. According to Ramsey County's official announcement, the contenders emerged from a thorough search spearheaded by GovHR USA/MGT that launched this past May.
Fuel spill closes portion of Highway 169 in St. Louis Park
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - A portion of northbound Highway 169 in St. Louis Park closed on Monday morning due to a fuel spill on the roadway. Northbound Highway 169 between Cedar Lake Road and Minnetonka Boulevard closed at approximately 3 a.m. due to the fuel spill, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation's (MnDOT) traffic website.
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.
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.”
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