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Mississippi River sheens from 30-gallon dam spill
COON RAPIDS, Minn. – Two sheens flowing on the surface of the Mississippi River originated at a dam operated by the Three Rivers Park District in Coon Rapid. A valve malfunctioned on Tuesday and 30 gallons of lubricant spilled, the District confirmed. Although a petroleum product, the lubricant is not harmful to food or drinking water, the District said. The sheens were spotted first on Wednesday morning a couple miles downstream at the State Highway 610 bridge north of the Interstate 94 crossing of the Mississippi.
Local Police Department Launches Community Academy for Public Insight into Law Enforcement Operations
Residents with a curious streak have a new avenue to explore their local police department's inner workings. The Community Police Academy, announced by the department on Facebook, invites locals to join a free program this September that promises to peel back the curtain on daily police operations. According to the Brooklyn Park, MN - Police Department, participants will get up close and personal with investigative procedures and community engagement techniques.
Drunk Driver’s Deadly Collision Claims Mom and Unborn Baby’s Lives in Coon Rapids Crash!
COON RAPIDS, MN – A serious crash occurred in Coon Rapids, Minnesota on August 18, involving a 20-year-old driver from Mounds View who was intoxicated. The collision resulted in the death of a 26-year-old woman and her unborn child. In moments of unimaginable loss, we turn to our faith...
Union Pacific busy replacing ties
Union Pacific, which owns and operates the railroad running from Montgomery through New Prague, has been working on a tie replacement project along the line to Jordan. “We do that periodically to ensure safe transport of the items we ship,” said Mike Jaixen, senior manager of communications for Union Pacific. “Along with replacing the ties, the crews do ballast work. The ties will be set to the side of the track, and we have a different crew that will come by later and pick up the old ties.”
Harding High School wrestler honored 20 years after sudden death
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Competing in the 125-pound weight class in the early 2000s, Harding High School athlete Alex Ruiz wasn’t the biggest athlete on his wrestling team. But now, even two decades after his sudden death in a car crash, he’s still remembered for his larger-than-life personality.
Man steals thousands in "pull tab money" from gas station
SARTELL, Minn. — A man is in custody after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in "pull tab money" from a central Minnesota gas station, police said.The robbery occurred at a BP on First Street Northeast and Benton Drive in Sartell on Sunday morning, the city's police department said.The suspect pulled a knife on store employees and demanded money.Police used surveillance video to identify the suspect, who had been at the store the day prior. The Sauk Rapids Police Department found the man buying pull tabs at a convenience store in that city and arrested him.The 57-year-old man is being held at the Benton County Jail awaiting charges. Sartell is just north of St. Cloud.
Minnesota weather: More heat on Monday
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - After a hot and humid Sunday, the heat will continue on Sunday. Overnight it will continue to be sticky and hot as the heat continues into Monday. Monday is expected to be slightly hotter than Sunday, with slightly sunny skies and an expected high temperature of 92 degrees.
Two Unlikely Vikings Heroes Emerged in Preseason Game 3
The Minnesota Vikings won all three preseason matchups after failing to win one between 2021 and 2023 (the 2020 preseason was canceled). Saturday’s 26-3 win over the Philadelphia Eagles was the team’s first win by more than 16 points since the 2019 season when Philip Rivers’ Chargers were Mike Zimmer’s victims.
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