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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.
More Minnesota Lakes are Being Invaded According to DNR
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is adding three more lakes to the ever-growing list of waterways being invaded by one of the world's most invasive aquatic species. According to the DNR, about 4% of Minnesota lakes are currently dealing with this invasive species that can cause serious harm to...
Don’t Miss This Free, Fun Family Event in Central Minnesota
Sundays! Outside of possibly going to church and having lunch with your family, what do you look forward to about Sundays?. It's the last day of the weekend, and some people use the afternoon for a chance to take a nap. We’ll need that extra boost of energy during the weekend at some point, right?
Sylvan Learning Center of Western WI Launches Backpack and School Supplies Drive to Support Local Students in Need
EAU CLAIRE AND HUDSON, Wis. (SYLVAN LEARNING PRESS RELEASE) - As part of their ongoing commitment to education and community support, Sylvan Learning Centers of Western WI in Eau Claire and Hudson are proud to announce the launch of their Backpack and School Supplies Drive. The initiative aims to provide essential educational supplies to local students as they prepare for the upcoming academic year.
Dry and cool Wednesday with temperatures returning to normal later this week
WEDNESDAY: Today will be mostly sunny and dry as high pressure settles into the region and dry conditions persist for the next few days. It will be cooler than normal with high temperatures reaching the upper 60s and low 70s. Overnight temperatures will fall into the 40s for much of the region. Winds will be out of the NNW at 5-15 MPH.
Tennis to anchor Upper Harbor Terminal’s “Health Hub”
A multi-use sports facility has been proposed for the Upper Harbor Terminal (UHT) development. At a June 26 meeting at the Northpoint Conference Center, the principals behind the development of the Upper Harbor Terminal project gave presentations on a proposal for the project’s Health and Wellness hub. Tom Strohm,...
Minneapolis to Debate Renters' Rights, Public Hearing Set for Greater Transparency in Leasing
Minneapolis residents are gearing up for a significant conversation about housing rights, as the City prepares to host a public hearing on a proposed ordinance aiming to enhance transparency for renters. Scheduled for July 23 at 1:30 p.m., this meeting will allow citizens to weigh in on the Renters' Rights Mandatory Disclosure Ordinance, a measure dedicated to ensuring that prospective renters are fully informed before they sign their lease. Under the new rules, property owners would be required to provide detailed information upfront, such as their identity, their property's rental license tier status, and a list of any housing code violations.
Gophers: How many wins does P.J. Fleck, Minnesota get in 2024?
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The University of Minnesota football season is a little more than a month away, and fall camp starts for the Gophers in just a few weeks. Players gathered on campus last week for local media day, and P.J. Fleck, Max Brosmer, Cody Lindenberg and Darius Taylor will head to Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis next week. National experts are not high on the Gophers after a 6-7 season in 2023. Las Vegas sports books have Minnesota’s over/under win total between 4.5 an 5.
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