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EMT program off to strong start in first year
Eight trainees make up the first cohort of those accepted into the EMT-in-Training Program As Minnesota searches for answers to the current EMT shortage, a Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service program is well on its way in helping fill those vital positions. Launched earlier this summer, the EMT-in-Training Program aims to combine both training and field […] The post EMT program off to strong start in first year appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Fox’s Maria Bartiromo Asks James Comer If China Has Been ‘Grooming Tim Walz’
Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo questioned if China has been "grooming" Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz during a recent interview with Rep. James Comer (R-KY). The post Fox’s Maria Bartiromo Asks James Comer If China Has Been ‘Grooming Tim Walz’ first appeared on Mediaite.
AOC: Tim Walz’s Non-Weird Masculinity Is Driving Trump, Vance “Nuts”
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told Stephen Colbert on Thursday that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is driving Donald Trump and J.D. Vance “nuts.” “I think that Trump and Vance, they think they have some kind of like, monopoly over masculinity,” Ocasio-Cortez said on The Late Show. The Republican nominees have been freaking out ever since Walz first called them “weird” a few weeks ago, and have responded by desperately attacking the Minnesota governor’s son, wife, military history, and governing record. “Walz has kinda shown up—he’s a football coach, he was the head of the gay-straight alliance as the football coach,” Ocasio-Cortez...
Viral Harris-Walz camo hat injects Midwest glam into US campaign
If campaign hat sales are any predictor of electoral results, the Harris-Walz ticket is in great shape, as their camouflage cap with orange lettering goes viral. In part, the virality of the camo hat can be attributed to Chappell Roan, the wildly popular singer who sells a camo hat with orange lettering that reads "Midwest Princess."
Normandale’s SpedUP program: Breaking barriers in special education
Normandale Community College’s SpedUP program is making significant strides in addressing disparities within the special education field. Launched in 2022 to recruit and support BIPOC students during their first two years of special education studies, SpedUP aims to confront educational equity gaps in K-12 classrooms by diversifying the special education workforce.
Construction To Begin on New Brooklyn Park Assisted Living Complex
A new housing development in Brooklyn Park will provide seniors with a much-needed service. Angels Living LLC is an all-inclusive assisted living center planned for construction at 9415 W. River Rd. Developer Ayo Awoleye said the building will have 34 units, with 20 providing memory care assistance. “To have a...
St. Louis Park Housing Authority Invites Public Insight on New 5-Year Housing Plans
The Housing Authority of St. Louis Park is opening the floor to public commentary on its forthcoming plans for housing. As detailed in a notice, the local housing body has drafted a new Capital Fund Five-Year Action Plan covering 2024-2028 and a Five-Year Agency Plan for 2025-2029, alongside the Annual Plan for 2025. Interested citizens and community members can voice their thoughts and concerns during a public hearing scheduled for October 9, which will commence at 5 p.m. at the City Hall located at 5005 Minnetonka Boulevard, St. Louis Park, MN.
Plymouth Council Approves Plans for Two New Apartment Buildings
New apartment buildings are coming to Plymouth, a project that the developer described as a “much-needed multifamily development” for the city. Bloomington-based Doran Cos. plans to construct two buildings totaling 352 units on a site off Harbor Lane, north of Highway 55 and west of Fernbrook Lane. Tony...
Fatal Plymouth crash sends driver to prison after running red light
PLYMOUTH, Minn. (FOX 9) - A man who pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide in June was sentenced in Hennepin County Court for a crash that took the life of a 68-year-old woman. What happened in court. David Andrew Boll, 50, of Hopkins, was sentenced to six-and-half years, or 78...
Bloomington Residents Invited to Shape Southtown Shopping Center's Future at Public Hearing
Residents of Bloomington have a forthcoming opportunity to shape the future of their community with the partial redevelopment of the Southtown Shopping Center. The Bloomington Planning Commission is slated to hold a public hearing on this matter. Scheduled for August 29, the meeting will consider multiple aspects of the development, including major revisions to existing plans and the subdivision of the property, according to a Bloomington city announcement.
Effort To Deliver 3,000 Acts of Kindness Starts in Plymouth
In a Plymouth warehouse, a nonprofit is working to bring hope and help to thousands of people in need. The nonprofit Coated in Love is hosting its 3,000 Acts of Kindness event on Dec. 9 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. During the event, they offer services such as dental work...
Police Search for Armed Robber at Brooklyn Park Apartment Complex
Police departments from around the Twin Cities northwest metro swarmed a Brooklyn Park apartment complex Thursday night trying to catch an armed robber. Brooklyn Park police say officers responded shortly before 10 p.m. to the Autumn Ridge Apartments, located at 6328 Boone Ave. N., on a report of someone robbed at gunpoint.
Coon Rapids Council Approves Fire Station 3 Payments, Upgrades Water Plant and Soccer Complex
The Coon Rapids City Council wrapped up its business this past Tuesday with a series of moves aimed at community improvement and infrastructure development, keeping local services on the upgrade path. According to the City of Coon Rapids official website, the council approved final payments for the new Fire Station 3, ensuring that the city's emergency services remain responsive and well-equipped for the safety of its residents.
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