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State Fair Bus Service from Maple Grove ‘A Big Success’
That’s how transit officials describe the return of Minnesota State Fair bus service to and from the Maple Grove Transit Station. “Hundreds of people were in line well before the first bus was scheduled to arrive at 8 a.m.,” said Maple Grove Transit Administrator Mike Opatz about last Saturday.
Minnetonka City Council Approves Elevare Housing Development and Water Plant Upgrade
In a recent gathering of minds and agendas, the city council approved multiple initiatives poised to shape the local infrastructure and housing landscape. On record is the adoption of a resolution for a final plat at the Plymouth Road address, marking the genesis of the Elevare development. Hailed by Lake West Development, the site where once stood single structures will now give rise to eight standalone homes, nestled at the heart of a newly constructed public street and cul-de-sac. This was detailed by the official Minnetonka City news release.
Minneapolis Minimum Wage to Rise to $15.97 on January 1, City Assists Businesses in Transition
Minneapolis workers can look forward to a boost in their paychecks come the new year, as the city's minimum wage is set to rise on January 1, 2025, to $15.97 an hour. This adjustment, tied to inflation, pledges to extend to all employees within the Minneapolis city limits, regardless of age or level of training, as officially announced earlier.
Dairy Queen launches fall blizzard menu with BOGO free offer
MINNEAPOLIS - Dairy Queen isn't waiting for the official start of fall to release its newest autumn treats as well as a deal on a buy one, get one free blizzard. The fast-food chain announced the arrival of the new DQ® Fall Blizzard® Treat Menu which is currently available.
Thieves defraud pet owners by pretending to be animal control officers
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Animal Care and Control warns residents that thieves are posing as animal control officers and demanding money for the return of lost pets. According to Minneapolis Animal Care and Control, thieves use lost pet posters and websites like PawBoost to contact owners. Some reports say thieves call, text or even spoof-call using the city's phone number. The trick goes like this: thieves contact pet owners posing as animal control officers and lie about finding their pet who needs bogus emergency surgery, Minneapolis Animal Care and Control says, then they send a link to wire money. In some cases, the...
Gophers' Quinn Carroll: 'The excitement is through the roof'
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The University of Minnesota football team opens the 2024 regular season Thursday night against North Carolina, and it’s the final run for Quinn Carroll. The former Edina star went to Notre Dame out of high school, got a degree and is now in his third...
Park Elementary celebrates last first day of school
It’s the first time for the last time. On Monday, Le Sueur-Henderson elementary school children stepped off the line of yellow school busses and ran towards Park Elementary School in what will be the final first day of school for the 94-year-old building. As of the start of the new school year, preschool through sixth grade students are 56 days away from becoming the first classes to enjoy the facilities at the all-new Le Sueur-Henderson Elementary School. The new two-story, 90,000 square foot building is designed with a 21st century sensibility in mind, complete with flexible learning spaces, classroom pods for learning with small groups and sleek, white aesthetic. Following the students tansition to the new elementary school, Park Elementary will be sold to Brennan Construction for $600,000.
Minnesota Gopher football related predictions: PJ Fleck, Max Brosmer and more
Minnesota Gopher football related predictions: PJ Fleck, Max Brosmer and more; Plus other Twins, Vikings predictions and more on teh OG edition of Write That Down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.
North Carolina vs. Minnesota prediction, pick, spread, football odds, where to watch, TV channel, live stream
A year after falling 31-13 at North Carolina, Minnesota gets a chance at redemption when the Gophers host UNC in Thursday night's only game between power-conference teams. The Tar Heels enter as a slight favorite in a battle between teams that bring some unknowns at quarterback into the 2024 season.
19-year-old man shot on St. Paul's east side
ST. PAUL, Minn. — St. Paul police are working to figure out who shot a 19-year-old man on Tuesday night in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood.Officers were called to Westminster Street near Jessamine Avenue just after 8 p.m. on reports of someone being shot. The victim had already been driven to Regions Hospital, police say, where he was treated for a gunshot wound to his leg. He's expected to survive.Police are still trying to figure out what led up to the shooting and who else was involved.
Twins DFA veteran pitcher acquired at trade deadline
The Twins have announced their waiver claim of right-hander Michael Tonkin, which was previously reported. To open a 40-man spot, righty Trevor Richards has been designated for assignment. To take the active spot of Richards, the club has selected the contract of righty Caleb Boushley. To open a 40-man spot for Boushley, righty Joe Ryan has been transferred to the 60-day injured list.
Minnesota trucking company fined $621K in death of employee
VIRGINIA, Minnesota — A Twin Cities-based trucking company is contesting a fine of more than $621,000 involving the death of an employee who was found dead inside a tanker trailer last March. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry OSHA unit (MNOSHA) announced the fine against Wayne Transports on...
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