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MN Senate leader visits Moorhead
A visit to northwest Minnesota for Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy. The St. Paul DFL’er was in the Moorhead area Thursday meeting with state Senator Rob Kupec. Murphy says the visit gave her the chance to look at growth generated by past investments made by the state and a look at some of the challenges that remain…
Twins hoping to add rental starter ahead of trade deadline
The 54-42 Twins enter the second half of the 2024 season sitting a dozen games over .500 and in possession of the second wild-card spot in the American League. After falling behind both the Guardians and Royals early in the year, they’ve leapfrogged Kansas City (54-45) and sit a manageable four and a half games back of Cleveland (58-37) for the division lead. They’re lining up to act as clear buyers at the deadline, and Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports that Minnesota would like to add another arm in the rotation — likely a rental.
St. Peter schools looking for new superintendent
ST. PETER, Minn. (KEYC) - The St. Peter Public School District seeks a new leader. After four years with the district, Superintendent Bill Gronseth has submitted his resignation. Without specifics, he announced today he’d accepted a position in another school district. Gronseth will remain with St. Peter Schools through...
Moodance Jam Begins Thursday With New Lineup And Sets Refund Deadline
WALKER, Minn. (KVRR) — Some people who bought tickets to this weekend’s Moodance Jam in Walker, Minnesota are upset with the refund process. Organizers announced two weeks ago that they had cut all national touring acts from this years lineup due to “the present economic climate”.
School Board approves $7.77M facilities bond, 10-year plan
With a slate of facilities projects on the horizon, Owatonna Public Schools has put a plan in place for when to complete them and how to pay for them. The Owatonna School Board approved a 10-year long-term facilities maintenance (LTFM) plan at its Monday meeting, as well as facilities bonds totaling $7.77 million. Both resolutions were approved in a 5-0 vote, with board members Elizabeth Hedlund and Deborah Bandel absent. ...
Ex-Vikings Lineman Signs with Texans
Houston has recently been a meeting point for former Vikings players. Stefon Diggs was traded there from Buffalo earlier in the offseason, and he reunited in Texas with his former quarterback Case Keenum, who will be the backup for C.J. Stroud. Four-time Pro Bowler Danielle Hunter signed with his hometown team in free agency after nine seasons with the Vikings.
Neighbors help neighbors during days-long power outage
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - In Nadine Babu's yard, there are still remnants from last weekend's storms. But one of the brightest spots from the last few days came from Babu's home being plunged into darkness. "It was just one of those really considerate things that I wouldn't even think about,"...
Teenagers pack hundreds of meals to feed families across the metro
Teenagers are spending their summer break in St. Paul packing meals for families across the metro. They are supporting the work of the Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub, which opened in 2021 to address the social determinants of health. “The majority of what makes someone healthy or not happens...
Three Twin Cities Men Sentenced to Prison for Trafficking Machineguns on Snapchat
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Three Twin Cities men have been sentenced to prison for operating a social media-based machinegun distribution ring, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According to court documents, in March 2023, law enforcement learned of a Snapchat group called "BLICCS&STICCS3." Members Rafael Carter Wesley, 19,...
Twins Projected to Pass Guardians in AL Central
Can the Minnesota Twins pass the Cleveland Guardians in the 2nd half of the MLB season? This projection model thinks so. The post Twins Projected to Pass Guardians in AL Central appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
Kirk Cousins is shamelessly using former Vikings teammate to help the Falcons
If anyone has watched the Netflix series Receiver, you know about the segment which mentions Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and how he's essentially caught almost every career ball from his former quarterback Kirk Cousins, to this point in his career. Cousins meant a great deal to this Vikings...
Former Prince home listed at $700K in Golden Valley
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (FOX 9) - A four-bedroom house built in 1985 that once belonged to iconic Minnesota artist Prince is currently for sale in Golden Valley. Real estate records say Prince, whose real name was Rogers Nelson, purchased the property and had it custom-built for his mother. The listing...
First-of-its-kind pet sanctuary set to open for domestic abuse survivors
MAPLEWOOD, Minn. — Relationship violence is often difficult to discuss. But the local non-profit, Tubman, has been offering services to thousands of survivors for decades to provide services to those in need. Last fall, it wanted to do more and kicked off a campaign to raise $8.5 million for...
Plans underway for emergency homeless shelter in the heart of Uptown Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — Plans are in the works for a 24-bed emergency shelter at West Lake Street and Colfax Avenue in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis.According to a Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development report, Lakeshore Care Facility will offer temporary, supportive care for men and women."To be kept out of the loop on everything and have this kind of shoved down our throats, it's not great," said Uptown resident John Higgins.Higgins lives at Buzza Lofts and Apartments, which would be right next door to the shelter. It's an area Higgins said already struggles with overdoses."I've Narcaned dozens of people, I've called...
AMATEUR BASEBALL: Cardinals seize control of CRVL South division with win over Plato
YOUNG AMERICA – In a matchup between two of the top teams in the Crow River Valley League South, it was Young America coming through in a nail-biter once again. With the division title hanging in the balance, the Cardinals came through late for a 4-3 win July 10 despite letting a three-run lead disappear.
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