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Huge Muffin Recall From This Minnesota Favorite Bargain Store
A nationwide recall revolving around muffins from Aldi's has some people still worried. The recall initiated by the FDA states: that 11,830 cases of ALDI - Bakeshop Chocolate Chip Muffin 4 count, because it may contain undeclared walnuts. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.
Just 16.1% of Minnesota workers make less than $17 an hour, one of the lowest rates in the country
Data: Oxfam. Chart: Rahul Mukherjee/AxiosJust 16.1% of Minnesota workers make less than $17 an hour, one of the lowest rates in the country, according to a new report by Oxfam.Why it matters: Minnesotans on the lowest end of the economic spectrum have seen some of the biggest raises in recent years, and many of them have risen above the $17 hourly threshold of what Oxfam calls a "low-wage worker." Yes, but: The data also underlines Minnesota's wide racial wage gap. Black and Hispanic workers are much more likely to make less than $17 an hour compared to white and Asian workers.However,...
Evictions in the Twin Cities persist since COVID-19 pandemic
Minnesota is one of the top states in the country when it comes to evictions. According to national data, the Twin Cities are second in the nation in eviction increases since before the pandemic, with nearly 12,000 filings in just the last year.
Loring Park murder suspect competent to stand trial, judge orders
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A man accused of brutally murdering a Loring Park convenience store clerk – impaling him with a golf club in the process – is mentally competent to stand trial, according to a ruling on Tuesday that reverses a previous decision. In January, Taylor Schulz...
With record rainfall, Sharing Our Roots farmers struggle for profits
Farmers at Sharing Our Roots are fighting to survive an abnormally wet summer. The organization, which runs a 163-acre farm located north of Northfield, advocates for equitable land access to immigrant, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ farmers and gardeners. Sharing Our Roots supports 200-plus immigrant, BIPOC, & LGBTQ+ farmers and gardeners across Dakota and Rice counties with land access and shared infrastructure. Charlie Zieke, communications director for Sharing Our Roots, said the...
St. Paul Man Pleads Guilty to Armed Robbery of a Tobacco Store
MINNEAPOLIS – A St. Paul man has pleaded guilty to the armed robbery of a St. Paul tobacco store, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According to court documents, on February 3, 2024, Derrick Lamont Powell, 33, walked into a tobacco store in St. Paul, pointed a handgun at the clerk, and said, "this is a stickup." Powell pointed a semi-automatic handgun at the clerk, counted to five, and demanded cash and cigarettes from the clerk. Powell then fled the store with $810 in cash and several packs of cigarettes.
Deadline missed in purchase of Roof Depot site, group remains confident
MINNEAPOLIS — The group trying to buy the former Roof Depot warehouse hit a wall, but the plans aren't crumbling. The East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI) missed a purchase agreement deadline on Monday, and now has 60 days to get their funds organized or the agreement is off the table.
Maple Grove Approves Ordinance for Short-Term Rental Properties
The Maple Grove City Council approved a new ordinance at its July 15 meeting for short-term rental properties. Short-term rentals are defined as properties used for stays of less than 30 days at one time. Maple Grove estimates there are at least 50 properties trying to rent short term, often...
Resident apartments feel 'unsafe' after rain comes through roof
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The big storms last week forced about a dozen people out of a Minneapolis apartment, and they don’t think it’s safe to go back yet. Now they’re battling a landlord who seems hard to track down. The only people at the building on...
Brooklyn Park Safety Camp 2024, Tune Up Your Child's Safety Skills This August
Hey Brooklyn Park parents, there's an upcoming event that'll have your 8 to 10-year-olds learning all about playing it safe while having fun. The Brooklyn Park Safety Camp 2024 is ready to teach your youngsters a suite of safety skills—from how to deal with fire and water hazards to proper bicycle handling and all-important personal safety measures. This instruction isn't just about the drills; it's a chance for kids to make safety second nature.
Goldilocks forecast this week; just right
We’re breathing easier around Minnesota this week. Gone are the tropically stifling dew points in the 70s. The Doppler is finding more dry space in between isolated showers. And temperatures are downright pleasant. Highs on Tuesday will level out in the comfortable 70s across Minnesota. We’ll warm gradually a...
UnitedHealth Reports $7.9 Billion in Q2 Profits After Protesters Arrested
A day after 150 people assembled outside the headquarters of UnitedHealth Group to demand the for-profit health insurance giant stop its "systemic" denial of coverage, the company announced Tuesday the huge profits it raked in over the second quarter of 2024: $7.9 billion.The sum, said one organizer, exemplifies why the demonstrators were willing to risk arrest to speak out against the firm's practices. "UnitedHealth Group's $7.9 billion quarterly profit announcement is the result of a business model built on pocketing premiums and billions of dollars in public funds, then profiting by refusing to authorize or pay for care," said...
Grade the Trade Proposal: Vikings cure 49ers headache in deal for Brandon Aiyuk
At first glance, any idea that involves the Minnesota Vikings somehow landing wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk in a trade with the San Francisco 49ers is perceived as extremely unlikely. However, some of the best trades in NFL history have been the ones that have caught almost everyone by surprise. Aiyuk...
Warning: Avoid Swimming In This Toxic Minnesota Lake
Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but right now, only 9,999 are fit to swim in after a warning was just posted about staying out of this toxic lake. The hot, humid summer weather that's been prevalent across the North Star State this July might make you want to take a dip on one of our 10,000 lakes to cool off, right? But local officials in this Minnesota city are urging you to avoid any contact with this lake that's now unsafe.
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