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Rep. Ilhan Omar, other members of "The Squad" endorse Kamala Harris for president
MINNEAPOLIS — Key progressive and member of "The Squad" Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar endorsed Kamala Harris for president on Sunday after President Biden announced he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race.In a post on X, Omar thanked Mr. Biden for his work in the last three-and-a-half years as president."This was the president's decision to make and I'm grateful for his years of service to our country," Omar wrote. "I'm thrilled to support (Kamala Harris) as our Democratic nominee and remain committed to working alongside her to defeat Donald Trump in November."Omar remained supportive of Mr. Biden as a...
Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices
Spurred by fed-up consumers, states are trying to curb spiraling prescription drug costs by assembling special public boards to investigate and regulate pricing. The idea is similar to a local utility board: a public group that sets rules or makes recommendations to ensure that what they’re regulating — in this case, prescription medications — is […] The post Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
New Minnesota Laws For Kids Riding In Cars Go Into Effect August 1st
A new child restraint law will come into effect for Minnesotans on August 1st. The new law includes a requirement that all children under 13 years old MUST sit in the back seat of any motor vehicle that has one. “Every driver who transports a child or children under the...
This Minnesota Mom Is On A Heroic Crusade To Save Autistic Kids From Deadly Dangers!
COTTAGE GROVE, MN – When Sheletta Brundidge heard about the tragic drowning of Waeys Ali Mohamed, a 4-year-old boy with autism, she felt compelled to act. The boy had gone missing the day before and was found in a creek. Brundidge, a Cottage Grove, Minnesota resident, immediately reached out to support the grieving family.
Minnesota Football picked to finish 12th in Big Ten preseason poll by Cleveland.com
Minnesota Gopher football was picked to finish 12th of 18 Big Ten teams, according to an unofficial poll conducted by cleveland.com. GopherIllustrated was one of 27 participants in the poll. The Big Ten has not held an official conference preseason poll since 2011. The Gophers were pick to finish 12th...
A literal dumpster fire? Man arrested after allegedly starting a string of fires Monday in South Minneapolis
While crews were extinguishing a fire that damaged an apartment, other dumpster fires were reported nearby along Lake Street, with an eyewitness reporting that he “saw somebody starting them.”
Arson suspected in Lake Street garbage fires, fire department says
MINNEAPOLIS — Authorities suspect several garbage fires on Minneapolis' West Lake Street Monday morning were intentionally set.One such fire spread to a building on the 900 block of West Lake Street just before 3:30 a.m., according to the Minneapolis Fire Department. Crews responded, searched the building and put out the fire. No one was injured, but a residence inside the building was deemed uninhabitable. The building also contained a business, which is now boarded up.While fighting that fire, the department learned of additional garbage fires on West Lake Street. An employee of a nearby business told police he saw someone setting the fires. Minneapolis police responded and detained a man, the fire department said.
Coworking market continues to grow in Minneapolis-St. Paul region
It might not rank among the top coworking hubs in the nation, but the number of coworking spaces in the Minneapolis-St. Paul market continued to grow in the second quarter of the year, even if that growth was just a blip. According to the latest research from CoworkingCafe, Minneapolis was...
CenterPoint Energy Launches Extensive Gas Line Replacement Project Across Minneapolis Neighborhoods
Minneapolis residents can expect a flurry of activity from CenterPoint Energy as they embark on a significant project to replace aging natural gas lines across several neighborhoods. According to an update released by CenterPoint Energy, this initiative, which runs from 2023 through 2025, aims to install more corrosion-resistant pipes and improve the city's gas infrastructure. Commencing on July 22 and stretching into early August, Northrop will see the replacement of small-diameter natural gas plastic mains, and the relocation of meters from inside to outside of homes, affecting several streets including parts of 43rd and 44th Streets E. from Chicago Avenue S. to 10th Avenue S., along with a stretch of 46th Street E.
Indoor Slide Park Coming to Maple Grove
Something unique is in the works for Maple Grove; it’s billed as the “world’s first indoor slide park.”. Slick City Action Park announced it’s planning to open in the Fountains at Arbor Lakes shopping area. The park uses proprietary slides and considers itself a “waterless water...
Star Bank Chair and CEO Harry Wahlquist loses cancer battle
Harold G. “Harry” Wahlquist, chair and CEO of Star Bank, Maple Lake, Minn., passed away July 19, 2024, after an approximately year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Wahlquist, whose career in banking began in 1960, was 85. Wahlquist was born in Minneapolis and lived most of his adult life...
Minneapolis park workers on strike attend Minnehaha Art Fair to have more meaningful interactions
MINNEAPOLIS — Sunday marked Day 18 of the park workers strike in Minneapolis.Rain didn't slow down the crowds at Minnehaha Regional Park on Sunday for the Minnehaha Art Fair, which provided a unique opportunity for LiUNA Local 363 members to share their fight through a more intimate interaction with people in attendance."It definitely helped for me to be able to hear from them what their perspective is and what's going on, rather than seeing that there's something they're striking against, but really what it is they're striking against," said Phys O'Higgins, who was attending the art fair on Sunday, and was...
Obon Festival August 18! $5 Tickets On Sale Now!
***We will be selling ONLY ADVANCED TICKETS again in 2024***. Music, martial arts, singing, dancing, drumming, delicious food, vendors, games, and other aspects of Japanese culture will be featured at the annual Como Park Japanese Obon Festival on the grounds of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory from 3:00pm – 9:00pm on Sunday, August 18. At the end of the Obon festival, lanterns are released onto the water so that the spirits can return to the other world.
Minneapolis City Council Approves Police Contract with Major Pay Increases, Enhances Oversight and Transparency
In a decisive move by the Minneapolis City Council, an agreement was reached with the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis that promises to reshape the landscape of policing in the city. Following a majority 8-4 vote, the Minneapolis City Council has adopted a collective bargaining agreement that includes a substantive 21.7% pay increase over three years for police officers—a shift that will propel MPD compensation from the bottom quartile to the top echelon regionally.
Minneapolis Boosts Police Salaries, Embraces Civil Rights and Public Health Initiatives in Sweeping Reforms
Minneapolis is charting a new course in strengthening its police force and civil rights accountability, following the recent approval of a substantial collective bargaining agreement with the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis (POFM). In a decisive 8-4 vote by the City Council, Minneapolis police officers are set to receive a 21.7 percent pay rise over three years, positioning them among the highest paid in Minnesota come 2025. As reported by the City's bulletin, the agreement, covering January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025, is set to enhance recruitment and retention amidst fears of workforce attrition with 160 of the 512 officers available for duty eligible for retirement this year.
Lynx co-captains reflect on first half success at 2024 WNBA All-Star Weekend
PHOENIX — Saturday night’s showcase in the desert was just as much a business trip as it was a WNBA All-Star Game. The game serves as a jumping off point for Team USA on their way to the Olympics — especially for Team USA head coach Cheryl Reeve, the Minnesota Lynx head coach and president of basketball operations.
Epic Fun Alert: Minneapolis Aquatennial 2024 Kicks Off With Awesome Events & Star Power!
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The Minneapolis Aquatennial is back next week with a lineup of free events, including its famous parade and spectacular fireworks show. This fun Minneapolis event is one of the most epic summer festivals in Minnesota!. What is the Minneapolis Aquatennial?. The Minneapolis Aquatennial is the city’s...
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