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Minnesota Trades Academy gives teens an 8-week crash course in the trades
ROGERS, Minn. — Many kids grow up playing with construction trucks in the sandbox, but driving the real thing isn't as easy as it looks. Fifty seven teenagers from across the Twin Cities got to test their skills on a few construction trucks Wednesday as part of the Minnesota Trades Academy.
Minnesotans react to federal courts ruling state gun law is unconstitutional
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota gun law has gained national attention, after a federal court ruled the state’s law banning 18- to 20-year-olds from getting a firearm permit was unconstitutional. The Minnesota’s Gun Owners Caucus is one of the organizations that challenged this law. Three individuals who were under...
Community Rallies for Laurie and Terry Ourada: Bridging the Gap Benefit Scheduled for Sunday
LUCAN, MN – The community is coming together to support Laurie and Terry Ourada at the Bridging the Gap Benefit on Sunday, July 21, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lucan Community Center. Laurie Ourada has been battling Scleroderma, a rare autoimmune disease, for several years. This condition...
Man killed in early morning shooting in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A man died from a shooting in Minneapolis early Friday morning, police said. The Minneapolis Police Department said officers responded to the 2100 block of Thomas Avenue North at 7:40 a.m. Friday, July 19, and found a man suffering from "an apparent gunshot wound." He was...
Bishop, Central Minnesota Residents Join Thousands at 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis
(KNSI) – Dozens of central Minnesota residents made the pilgrimage to Indianapolis for the 10th annual National Eucharistic Congress. The event began in May when over 10,000 people started walking to the city carrying the Eucharist. On the way, the march stopped at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. The congress is the first gathering of its kind in 83 years. Bishop Patrick Neary of the Diocese of St. Cloud called the event historic. “I mean, how many American Catholics have been to one of these national celebrations? And so we are so blessed, but you guys really are the base of Christ. You are his disciples as missionaries. With the joy you have, the example of your family lives, your faith and your commitment.”
St. Cloud City Council to Discuss SCSU Programming Cuts
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- At least one St. Cloud City Council member wants to have a formal discussion on the St. Cloud State University programming and budget cuts. Karen Larson has requested that the item be added to Monday night's agenda. She says even though the university is a separate entity from the city it directly impacts the city's economy overall.
Icehouse saved as it settles eviction lawsuit, with new owner taking over
“The Icehouse team is very excited to run to the business with the goal to be both financially sustainable and remain one of the most important independently owned clubs in Minneapolis."
CH Robinson launches innovative Digital Dispatch powered by AI
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Global logistics company C.H. Robinson has announced a major efficiency for carriers through the launch of Digital Dispatch, its enhanced load matching platform. “In a dynamic and ever-shifting freight marketplace, carriers need real-time access to freight to secure loads before they disappear,” said C.H. Robinson...
Thank You, Stranger: A barista never knew one regular's name, but years later reconnected in a special way
ListenThank You, Stranger: A barista never knew one regulars' name, but years later reconnected in a special way. Our “Thank You, Stranger” series is about the people who come into our lives and lend a little support, maybe make our days a little brighter. This time, we’ll hear how a customer let a former barista reflect on her career in an unexpected way.
How to watch: "Joe Mauer: From St. Paul to the Hall" live special on Sunday
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Twins legend will be officially inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday — and WCCO will be celebrating with a live special. In January, Mauer learned he would be inducted after appearing on the ballot for the first time. He received 76.1% of the Baseball Writers' Association of America ballots.Mauer grew up in St. Paul and was a multisport athlete for Cretin-Derham Hall. The Twins drafted him first overall in 2001, and he made his MLB debut in 2004. He won three batting titles, the most ever for a catcher, and was named American League MVP...
Minneapolis tallies another shooting with at least 3 victims this week; 2 dead
Minneapolis tallied another shooting with at least three victims this week, the latest coming late Wednesday downtown on or near Nicollet Mall, officials said. The first of the three incidents occurred Sunday night, when three people were shot, one fatally, in the 2500 block of Central Avenue NE., just north of Lowry Avenue, according to police. Christopher D. Thurmond, 32, of Maplewood, was identified as the person who was killed.
KARE 11 Investigates: Lawsuit claims medical neglect at Dakota County Jail
MINNEAPOLIS — A lawsuit filed in Minneapolis federal court accuses Dakota County jail officials and a private medical company of neglect and deliberate indifference in the case of a man who suffered a life-threatening diabetic coma. Caleb Duffy was booked into the Dakota County Jail on July 4, 2022,...
EP Methodist church’s new pastor finds, and extends, an inclusive welcome
Pastor Linda McCollough says the church's focus on inclusivity for people of all sexual orientations, as well as its ministries targeted to food insecurity and homelessness, make her a great fit for the congregation.
Delano student crowned national storytelling champ
Oliver Berg, a student at Delano High School, has been crowned the National Middle School Storytelling Champion by the National Speech & Debate Association. The seventh-grader won the June 21 competition in Des Moines with his performance of the Japanese folktale “The Jellyfish and the Monkey,” Head Speech Coach Barb Shofner said. The story explores the moral complexity of knowing the right thing and actually doing it.
County board candidate accused of throwing tarantula at tenant vows to stay in the race
MINNEAPOLIS — A Hennepin County Board candidate charged with assault for allegedly throwing a tarantula and other objects at another woman is planning to stay in the race. Marisa Simonetti made a brief court appearance Thursday on charges of fifth-degree assault, where she hired legal representation on the spot after striking up a conversation with an attorney while awaiting her hearing.
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