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North Minneapolis faith leaders call for more resources, action after shooting of four children
This story comes to you from Sahan Journal through a partnership with MPR News. Brian Herron’s heart sank when he heard that four children had been shot and wounded over the weekend in north Minneapolis while riding in a stolen car. “I was very emotional and very brokenhearted,” said...
Jake’s Gambling Pit: Week 1
These two teams mirror each other. North Carolina has to replace Drake Maye and most of the offense, which has long been their identity. Minnesota was underwhelming in 2023 but they return 71% of all production (19th nationally). Due to the Tar Heel’s lack of continuity, and Minnesota’s usual “run first” style, the under is the safe bet. If you are looking for a bigger piece of action. Take Minnesota +2. The Gophers are home and will gel a lot quicker than UNC.
Twin Cities police use physical force at rates well above national average
Minneapolis Police Department officers reported using physical force against suspects more than 1,000 times in 2022, one of the highest per-capita rates of police force in the nation, according to data released this week. MPD officers reported using force at the same rate in 2022 as they did in 2020, the year George Floyd was […]
Staff Picks for the UNC football program's season opener at Minnesota
While the summer is coming to an end, the good news is that we can finally say that college football is back!. The UNC football program kicks off its 2024 season on the road against Minnesota on Thursday night, as this is a game that features two teams that have a lot of similarities heading into the new season.
Rat and drug-ridden St. Paul apartment building placed under receivership
A Ramsey County judge has placed a rat and drug-ridden downtown St. Paul apartment building under temporary emergency receivership. Mayor Melvin Carter says the building “is one of the most disgusting things I’ve ever seen in my life.”
Vikings Officially Sign 17 Players to Practice Squad
The Minnesota Vikings have officially completed their 17-member practice squad. Here’s the full list of everybody that the team signed after waiver claims were processed. The team got an exception for Reyes as he is a part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program. That’s why they have 17 players on the practice squad rather than just the regular 16.
Thousands of Minnesotans still without power after severe weather
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Xcel Energy said about 250,000 customers lost power during the powerful thunderstorms that rolled across the Twin Cities late Monday and early Tuesday.Jessica Gonko thought it was a tornado that caused a large tree to fall onto her home, smashing into her bedroom window in the South Como neighborhood of St. Paul."An interesting way to wake up for sure," said Gonko. "The trees were blowing and they were almost bent in half."Despite the damage, power was back in her neighborhood just after noon Tuesday.However, 20 minutes down the road on St. Paul's east side, Kong Vang...
3 QBs available after roster cuts who would be immediate Nick Mullens upgrade for Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings were hit with a rather vicious curveball early in the preseason when it was announced that J.J. McCarthy, the reigning No. 10 overall pick, will miss the entire season as he rehabs from meniscus surgery. Minnesota already laid plans to bring McCarthy along slowly, but now the Michigan product is off the board for his entire first season. A huge bummer.
U of M professor offers advice on cellphone policies as students return to class
MINNEAPOLIS — As thousands of students across Minnesota go back to school next week, the one thing they likely won’t forget is their cellphone. Banning cellphones in classrooms is a hot topic, but by next March, every school district in the state will need to have a cellphone policy in place.
Best Anytime Touchdown Scorer Bets on Thursday Night in Week 1 of College Football
Week 1 of the college football season begins on Thursday night with 20 games set to kick off. On average, there are 160 plays and about 55 points scored per game in a single college football game. Most college football games are fast-paced giving teams an increased amount of possessions, and opportunities to score. This allows bettors to locate great value in anytime player props.
Contractor damaged homes to collect insurance payouts for storm damage: Charges
Jaser Munir Zaabri, 36, of Minneapolis, is charged with first-degree damage to property and several counts of felony insurance fraud. Ring camera footage shows Zaabri damaging a home with the corner of his cell phone before reporting hail damage to homeowners, a criminal complaint says. Authorities say the damage was...
Minnesota state senator pleads not guilty to burglarizing stepmother's home
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota state senator has pleaded not guilty to burglarizing the home of her estranged stepmother after her father's death. Sen. Nicole Mitchell, a Democrat from the St. Paul suburb of Woodbury, was charged in April. She told police at the time that she broke into the home in the northwestern Minnesota town of Detroit Lakes because her stepmother refused to give her items of sentimental value from her late father, including his ashes, according to the felony criminal complaint. ...
Gerry Rainford Receives Prestigious TCOE 2024 Hall of Fame Award
Auto Body Collision Technology instructor recognized for lifetime contributions to transportation education in Minnesota. The Minnesota State Transportation Center of Excellence (TCOE) has recognized Gerry Rainford, Auto Body Collision Technology (ABCT) faculty at Dakota County Technical College (DCTC), with the 2024 Hall of Fame Award. This honor commemorates lifetime contributions to transportation education in Minnesota.
Rain tomorrow but expect a sunny Labor Day
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a hazardous weather outlook for eastern Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin, with possible flash flood and tornado conditions for points west but northwest Price County could see damaging winds, according to the press release. The weather service notes that for the next two days there will be strong northeast winds that lead to a high risk of rip currents through this evening Minnesota and Wisconsin Point beaches. A beach hazards statement is in effect. ...
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