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Federated Challenge 20th anniversary raises $4.5 million for BBBS
The 2024 Federated Challenge raised a record-breaking $4,537,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters during its 20th anniversary on Sunday, July 28. This year saw the highest number of sponsors and attendees yet, with 105 incredible businesses (26 of which were new to the Federated Challenge this year) and nearly 700 generous people attending the gala to support youth mentoring in Minnesota and throughout America. “The outpouring of support for the 20th anniversary of this very special cause was simply incredible,” said Federated Insurance Chairman and...
Mosquito-spraying helicopter hit by golf ball in Anoka County
OAK GROVE, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Anoka County Sheriff's Office is looking into an incident over the weekend in which a mosquito control helicopter was hit by a golf ball. Deputies say the pilot of a Metropolitan Mosquito Control District helicopter reported the incident on Friday morning. The pilot said he was flying in the area of Refuge Golf Course in Oak Grove, Minn. when he noticed the golf ball flying at the helicopter.
Jesse Ventura Attending 7/29 WWE Raw
Jesse Ventura returns to WWE. WWE Raw emanated from St. Paul, Minnesota on July 29th, and Jesse Ventura was in attendance for the event. Triple H posted a video on social meeting with him greeting Ventura as he arrived. Triple H captioned the video "Welcome home." Ventura stated in May...
WWE Raw Preview: Seth Rollins Delivers Instructions to CM Punk & Drew McIntyre
WWE Monday Night Raw goes down tonight and it'll feature referee instructions from Seth Rollins to CM Punk and Drew McIntyre ahead of their SummerSlam 2024 match. Here's a preview.
St. Paul adds to cultural offerings with plans for Afrocentric school
A new Afrocentric learning program is in the works at St. Paul Public Schools, and its seeds are on display at LEAP High School on the city’s East Side. There, the district is hosting Freedom School, a six-week summer literacy program rooted in the civil rights movement and where mornings begin with dance and chants — even some “Hallelujahs!” On Thursday, Jasmine Epps-Flowers, a former LEAP High teacher, read a poem reminding students of the power of words in fighting hate and suffering. It ended with the simple phrase: “Poetry is what I use to say I love you.”
Showers and Thunderstorms are possible again Tuesday with humidity and heat remaining in place
TUESDAY: This morning line of thunderstorms has continued moving throughout the night from the Dakotas across Minnesota, and will bring some rain and thunderstorms across much of East Central Minnesota this morning, weakening as it travels into Northwest Wisconsin and becoming mainly shower activity. Isolated severe storms are possible south of Duluth, with large hail and strong wind gusts being the main threats. After showers and storms pass sunshine will return in the afternoon, with highs reaching the mid 80s. Winds will be out of the SE at 5-15 MPH.
New industrial construction rare in Twin Cities. But new buildings lease up fast
As in most markets across the country, new industrial construction has slowed in the Minneapolis-St. Paul region. But the new construction that has delivered? It is filling up fast. That’s the news from Colliers’ second-quarter Twin Cities industrial report released earlier this month. How strong has the demand...
On paid family leave, more states follow Washington's lead
A number of states are joining Washington in offering paid family leave. Why it matters: Paid leave policies give new parents time to recover from birth and bond with their babies, while reducing financial stress on growing families. Driving the news: Last fall, Washington was one of only eight states...
Walz, Pritzker welcome Iowans seeking abortions after 6-week ban
Democratic governors in Midwestern states near Iowa are pledging support to people in need of reproductive health care options as one of the nation’s strictest abortion bans took effect in the Hawkeye State this week. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) on Monday called Iowa’s ban on most abortions after...
Minnesota mom’s promise helps to shape bill to curb illicit drug sales on the Web
In the spring of 2020, Devin Norring was a young man with big, bright plans. Though the COVID-19 pandemic had knocked him and many of his peers back on their heels, Devin, his mother Bridgette Norring said, still talked excitedly about a future where he’d move to California and enroll in music school to enhance his natural artistic talents.
Saint Paul Galvanizes Support for Veterans with the 7th Annual Minnesota Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride
The tireless wheels of camaraderie and support are rolling through Saint Paul as the seventh annual Minnesota Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride takes its course. Participants kicked off their journey at the Capitol and, with resolute pedaling and unwavering spirits, are set to conclude this segment off of Como Avenue. As part of a series of nationwide cycling events, the Wounded Warrior Project aims to help veterans restore their physical and emotional well-being while fostering community connections. Saint Paul Police Department's Facebook page proudly shared their involvement, stating, "Thank you for inviting Saint Paul police officers to participate!"
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