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Startups and entrepreneurs compete in MN Cup
MINNEAPOLIS — Building a small business is really hard work. Now imagine winning an award for your business. More than 3,100 Minnesotans applied for the MN Cup this year — which is an annual competition for startups and entrepreneurs. MN Cup is celebrating its 20th annual season and...
Minnesota Loses A Staggering Amount Of Daylight In August
It seems to happen so fast every year, and I'm always caught off guard. The days get short, and it almost feels like someone hit a switch. Just a couple of weeks ago it was still bright at 9 pm. Then, it hit me. Last night I looked at my wife at about 8:40 pm and said, "Holy, it's already pitch black out."
Experts warn of A.I. usage leading up to the election
WOODBURY, Minn. — As Dr. Manjeet Rege sat at his kitchen table, he flashed a slight grin as he watched an AI-generated video of Donald Trump and Elon Musk dancing to 'Stayin' Alive.'"Shows you the power of AI," Rege said. "And it shows you some amazing dance moves."The video, shared to X by Trump Thursday, has racked up 43.2 million views as of Friday afternoon. "Is this real?" reads a top comment."If the 2016 election was the 'social media' election, the 2024 election can be termed the 'AI' election," Rege said.Rege directs the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence and teaches on...
4 children in stolen vehicle shot in Minneapolis, police say
MINNEAPOLIS — Four children in a stolen vehicle were shot in north Minneapolis early Sunday, police said.Around 1 a.m., police got a 911 call about a shooting in the 1400 block of Plymouth Avenue North.Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said there were five minors in a stolen Kia. According to the chief, a sedan started following and shooting at the stolen Kia with a fully automatic weapon. Four of the minors were shot — two boys and two girls between 11 and 14 years old. One girl was shot in the head and is in critical condition. The other three suffered injuries...
Tom Brady Will Sign with Minnesota Vikings as their 2024 Quarterback: Prediction
Tom Brady has long been the NFL’s ultimate enigma, a player whose career seems to defy the typical arcs of time and expectation. Just when it seemed like his illustrious career had finally come to a close, a new twist emerges that could see the GOAT return to the gridiron—but this time in the purple and gold of the Minnesota Vikings.
The San Francisco 49ers Will Trade Deebo Samuel to the Minnesota Vikings
With the 2024 NFL season right around the corner, it’s time to start looking at players that could be moved at the trade deadline. A player in mind that becomes an interesting option is San Francisco 49ers wide receiver, Deebo Samuel, if he is traded, it will be to the Minnesota Vikings.
Run for Cover: Pantera Takes over Minneapolis with CFH Concert
A night before playing US Bank Stadium for Metallica’s M72 tour, Pantera put on a display of power at a surprise First Avenue concert that electrified their dedicated fan base. Days prior to the concert, First Avenue’s social media posted a simple “CFH” on the First Avenue star wall....
St. Louis Park's Kids in the Park Program Offers Up to 4 Years of Rental Assistance for Qualifying Families
Heads up, St. Louis Park parents struggling to pay the rent: the Kids in the Park program is throwing you a lifeline. This isn't some pie-in-the-sky promise, it's tangible help, offering up to four years of rental assistance to households with munchkins in school. The greens are courtesy of a blend between the St. Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP) and the local public schools. Landlords, breathe easy; this arrangement doesn't tangle you up one bit—it's all about giving the tenants a boost without sticking you with extra duties.
Maple Grove’s First-Ever ‘Restaurant Week’ Excited to Grow
As Maple Grove’s first ever “Restaurant Week” comes to a close, restaurant owners are calling it a success. “We had a lot of fun this week,” said A.J. Stevens, owner of Malone’s Bar & Grill. “Started off Monday with live music, kids’ night Tuesday, Wednesday we had a beer dabbler for our patio night. It’s been fantastic. We’ve seen a lot more people.”
Ellen DeGeneres to wrap up stand-up career in Minneapolis Saturday
MINNEAPOLIS — Ellen DeGeneres will end her stand-up comedy career with a tapped comedy special at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis this weekend. Both special performances on Friday, Aug. 16 and Saturday, Aug. 17 will be tapped. This will be the last time fans can see DeGeneres before she makes her "final curtain call," says a press release. The tour began in June and sold out in several venues in California and Oregon. Tickets are available for purchase through Live Nation. DeGeneres began her career in doing stand-up in New Orleans but became a household name with her Emmy-award winning daytime syndicated talk show "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" which ran for 19 seasons before ending in 2022. DeGeneres is also known for her role as "Dory" in the Pixar animated film "Finding Nemo."The last time DeGeneres was in Minneapolis was in 2011 during her last comedy tour. During her stay in town, DeGeneres stopped by WCCO and even helped deliver a weather report with WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak. The mayor at the time, R.T. Rybak, even declared it Ellen DeGeneres Day in Minneapolis in 2011.
St. Croix 360 receives competitive grant from local foundation
Support from St. Croix Valley Foundation’s new environmental funding program will help inform and inspire. St. Croix 360 was recently awarded a $2,500 grant from the St. Croix Valley Foundation’s new Environmental Grant program. This funding will support our work to share more stories and increase public support for St. Croix River conservation and stewardship. Thank you to the St. Croix Valley Foundation for its support.
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