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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...
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...
Salary request sounds alarm for county board
In an evolving job market, small counties are finding it more and more difficult to offer competitive salaries for public positions. At Tuesday’s meeting, Cottonwood County Commissioners addressed a resignation and a position promotion, expressing concern that the county’s salary matrix may already be outdated. The board approved...
After 46 Years Minnesota’s ‘Golden Road’ Has Been Restored!
It's been nearly 50 years but Minnesota's 'golden road' has been restored. The 'golden road' is a portion of I-90 that runs through Faribault County, down in Southern Minnesota, and it's gold in color for a reason. When I-90 was being built to span America from the East to the...
Minnesota is changing its child car seat laws next month. Here's what that means.
MINNEAPOLIS — Important changes are coming to Minnesota child passenger safety laws starting next month.The new law gives more guidance on child car seats, specifying ages for car seats in addition to the child's size.Under the new law, children must remain in a rear-facing car seat until they are at least 2 years of age and have outgrown the seat, per the manufacturer's instructions. Once a child is at least 4 years old and meets the height and weight requirements, they can use a belt-positioning booster seat.When a child is 9 years or older and can pass the five-step test to...
Gov. Walz visits southeast Minnesota farms; highlights assistance programs for new farmers
(ABC 6 News) – Governor Tim Walz visited a small farm in Pine Island to meet with local farmers and talk about opportunities for the future. The governor’s trip came as part of an effort to highlight the available resources for new farmers throughout Minnesota. For many interested...
More Minnesota Lakes are Being Invaded According to DNR
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is adding three more lakes to the ever-growing list of waterways being invaded by one of the world's most invasive aquatic species. According to the DNR, about 4% of Minnesota lakes are currently dealing with this invasive species that can cause serious harm to...
See Shaboozey In Minnesota This September
He's one of the biggest rising stars in music right now and you have a chance to see him in Minnesota later this year!. Shaboozey is hitting the road this fall on his recently-announced 'Where I've Been Isn't Where I'm Going Tour' and that includes a stop in Minneapolis. Concert...
During RNC, Gov. Walz, Democrats stress need to protect abortion access
MILWAUKEE (FOX 9) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other Democrats spoke Wednesday outside the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee about abortion protections. Democrats held a press conference featuring Walz, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, and reproductive rights advocate Amanda Zurawski to highlight former President Donald Trump and JD Vance's Project 2025 and their plan to ban abortion, as well as "threaten access to IVF and contraception," according to a press release.
Details released on man who threatened to jump from Redwood Falls roof
(Redwood Falls MN-) Redwood Falls Police have released more details on an incident Tuesday where a man threatened to jump off the roof of a downtown building. Police Chief Jason Cotner says at approximately 10:23 a.m. Tuesday they got info that 29-year-old Joshua Panitzke of Belview may be at 240 South Washington Street in Redwood Falls. Panitzke had an outstanding arrest warrant out of Sibley and Hennepin Counties and officers believed Panitzke was part of a crew working on renovating the building. When officers arrived Panitzke and the crew were working on the roof. His supervisor told Panitzke law enforcement was present and asked him to exit the roof. Panitzke refused and when officers went on the roof Panitzke became agitated and went to the edge of the building and threatened to jump off.
Brooklyn Park Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Home Blaze on Abbott Avenue
A routine Wednesday in Brooklyn Park was punctuated by the work of the area's fire crews, who responded to a call regarding a structure fire at a residence located at 7439 Abbott Avenue. According to the Brooklyn Park Police Department Alert, firefighters arrived on the scene to discover a small fire situated within a wall of the home—a domestic tableau turned urgent by the sudden embrace of flames.
New chapter set to begin for Distinctive Dental Services as Dr. Mike Thoennes retires after nearly 45 years
Patients of Distinctive Dental Services in Winsted and Howard Lake will now see a new face when going to the dentist. Its longtime owner, Dr. Mike Thoennes, recently sold his practices and retired after nearly 45 years of serving the communities. The new face patients will see is a familiar...
St. Cloud City Council to Debate Resolution Urging Stearns County to Keep Jail Downtown
(KNSI) – St. Cloud will discuss a potential resolution pressuring Stearns County to keep its jail downtown. The measure is scheduled for debate during the next city council meeting on Monday night. It is being introduced by member George Hontos. If it was adopted and successful in persuading the county, the current facility would need to be expanded. That would likely require the county to purchase adjacent land, driving up the cost of construction.
Minnesota: Makeover complete at both Grand Casino locations
A nine-month renovation of both Grand Casino locations recently wrapped up, with the hotels now featuring refreshed lobbies and guest rooms and art installations celebrating the cultural heritage of the Anishinaabe people. Story continues below. Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures (MLCV), the Mille Lacs Band of Objibwe’s business management entity, unveiled...
Plymouth Medical Device Company HistoSonics Plans Large Expansion
A Plymouth medical device company has plans for significant growth. Medical device maker HistoSonics plans to nearly double the size of its headquarters located west of Vicksburg Lane and north of Highway 55. The company is seeking a conditional use permit amendment from the city to move into three adjacent...
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