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Burnsville native Rozek is bright spot for Saints in loss to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Saints starter Aaron Rozek took the loss in the Saints’ 5-2 loss to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Sunday afternoon at CHS Field, but the 29-year-old Burnsville native was one of few bright spots for the home team on an otherwise gloomy day.Rozek retired the first 10 batters he faced before a double and a single […]
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.
Minneapolis's 13th Ward Thrives with Chili Cook-Off, Crime Strategy Sessions, and Urban Development Initiatives
The 13th Ward of Minneapolis has been bustling with community activities and vital updates on city developments in recent weeks. A notable event was the Fulton Neighborhood “Beat the Heat” Chili Cook-Off, a delightful affair that attracted over a hundred locals to Pershing Park, as reported by City of Minneapolis. With a dozen crockpots of chili savored even in sweltering August heat, the event was a testament to the community's spirit and love for chili, complemented by the release of monarch butterflies.
Takeaways from the AP’s review of Tim Walz’s descriptions of his military record
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz served in the National Guard for 24 years, rising through the enlisted ranks and receiving an honorable discharge. It is a record seen as one of his political strengths. Republicans are trying to turn it into a weakness. They have...
Northside Minneapolis home damaged by fire
MINNEAPOLIS — A house on the Northside of Minneapolis was damaged by a fire Saturday afternoon. According to the Minneapolis Fire Dept., it happened around 2 p.m. on Sheridan Avenue North. Crews determined the fire was coming from an electrical box on an exterior wall of the house, and...
Bloomington Police Chief Shares Back-to-School Safety Tips as New Academic Year Begins
As summertime wanes and the familiar jingle of the bell beckons children back into the classrooms, Chief Hodges of the Bloomington Police Department extends sage advice to the community. In a message shared on the department's Facebook page, he enumerates simple, yet crucial reminders to ensure the safety and well-being of students returning to school.
From cybercrime to terrorism, FBI director says America faces many elevated threats 'all at once'
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. — The country is facing heightened threats from many corners at a time when law enforcement agencies are struggling, FBI Director Christopher Wray said in an exclusive interview, adding that he is “hard pressed to think of a time in my career where so many different kinds of threats are all elevated at once.”
Sonny Gray reflects on time with Twins, leaving in free agency
Sonny Gray, now with the St. Louis Cardinals, was appreciative of his two seasons with the Twins, recording a 16-13 record and a 2.90 ERA in 56 starts while helping the Twins to its first postseason series win in 21 years. Sonny Gray reflects on time with Twins, leaving in...
State Fair brings back accessible bathrooms, expands options
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The State Fair is in full swing and Minnesotans are flocking to the fairgrounds. For the second year in a row, a mobile bathroom is returning to the fair with the aim of making the Great Minnesota Get-Together accessible for all.If you're spending any time at the State Fair a bathroom break is inevitable, but up until last year, there were some families who might not come to the fair for that very reason. Momentum Refresh is providing an accessible restroom and universal changing station at the fair and it went over so well, they're back again...
Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz visiting South Georgia this week
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris will campaign along with Governor Tim Walz for the first time this week in South Georgia. On Saturday, the Harris-Walz campaign announced a bus tour through Georgia in a press release. This comes after VP Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic...
Fair officials urging caution with potential hottest stretch of summer
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — State Fair officials are urging people to take precautions, with a forecast of temps in the 90s, a triple digit heat index through Monday and quite possibly the hottest stretch of summer this year.When the temperature and humidity climb at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, fairgoers flock to the State Fair's eight misting stations.State fair officials advise guests to drink plenty of water. Guests are welcome to bring in bottles, even an entire cooler, onto the fairgrounds. Water bottles can be filled at more than 40 drinking fountains and bottle refilling stations.There are plenty of spots to grab some shade to take breaks from walking and standing in the heat, and even a few buildings, like the History and Heritage Center, West End Market and the North End Event Center, that are air conditioned.Anyone feeling ill can stop at first aid stations, located on the west and east ends of the fairgrounds.
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