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Historical Society offers history scavenger hunt across Minnesota
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Signs of Minnesota's past can be found all over the state, you just need to look for it. But the Minnesota Historical Society is making it easier than ever this year with a history scavenger hunt. For its 175th anniversary, the organization has put together...
Essentia Health Warns Of New Scam Impacting Minnesota + Wisconsin
Sadly, we can't seem to through an entire week without having a new scam to warn you about. Heck, we're lucky if we get two scam-free days in a row!. Recently, Cook County officials warned that a new text scam was reportedly circulating through the Grand Marais area. There is...
Thousands of Minnesotans still without power after weekend storms
HOPKINS, Minn. – While more than 100,000 Minnesotans lost power during the weekend's storms and severe weather, just under 2,000 were still left without by Tuesday morning. For the unlucky few, it's a point of frustration – all while questioning when the power will come back online. "My hope was that it could be 4-5 hours, that would be the extent of it, hopefully," said Jean Hynek of Hopkins. "If you just got more communication, I think you could handle the situation better."Hynek says she's had to refresh Xcel Energy's outage map continuously over the past several days. She...
Samuels undeterred by Omar’s massive cash advantage in Minnesota congressional race
Former Minneapolis City Council Member Don Samuels sat down for an interview in his north Minneapolis home on April 9, 2024. Photo by Max Nesterak/Minnesota Reformer. U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar received the fright of her political career two years ago, when she largely ignored Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary challenger Don Samuels and beat him by just two points.
Pathways to Policing Program Offers Accelerated Police Training with Full-Time Benefits for Aspiring Officers
The Pathways to Policing program is now offering a unique employment opportunity for those looking to enter the law enforcement field. A bulletin released by St. Louis Park, MN announced full-time accelerated police training for eligible candidates, which allows them to earn a full-time wage along with benefits while attending an accelerated, four-month training program.
North Star League Scores and Recaps from Sun. 7/7 to Tue. 7/16
Delano 15, Maple Plain 4. Toby Hanson stayed on his home run terror and the A’s rolled over the Diamond Devils on Sunday. Toby Hanson, above, hit his 4th HR of the year in the A’s win over Maple Plain. Dassel-Cokato 6, Litchfield 0. Jacob Neimela did it...
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.
Evictions are rising fastest in these 5 American cities
Home evictions are on the rise in several major cities nationwide as Americans continue to grapple with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Eviction filings over the past year are up more than 15% compared with the period before the COVID-19 pandemic began in 10 cities across the country, according to the Eviction Lab, a research unit at Princeton University. The Eviction Lab tracks 10 states and 34 cities.
Minnesota weather: A stunningly comfortable and bright Wednesday
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - It will be beautiful and comfortable for the next couple of days with temperatures in the mid-70s on Wednesday. We’re taking a break from the heat and humidity as temperatures dip slightly below average and dew points stay in the 40s and 50s. It’s a...
Wednesday kicks off stretch of lovely summer weather in Twin Cites
MINNEAPOLIS — Wednesday kicks off a stretch of lovely summer weather in the Twin Cities.Wednesday's forecast high is 76 degrees with low humidity. The area of high pressure that's responsible for the beautiful weather will shift eastwards overnight into Thursday. This will really calm down the wind and bring out the best of summer with highs in the upper 70s with low humidity once again.Why stop there? It looks like a beautiful day on Friday, too, with highs pushing the lower 80s. That high pressure shifts eastwards and then we invite a little more moisture in for the weekend.Expect a weekend in the lower 80s with a few Saturday evening showers across Minnesota, and a chance for a few isolated evening storms on Sunday. Highs then increase to the mid-80s on Monday with another risk for thundershowers.It looks like we then return to the lower 80s around midweek next week. No signs of significant heat, yet.
Strange Sun Country Flight is Now in Danger of Going Extinct
It was one of the shortest-- and cheapest-- flights out of Minnesota that Sun Country Airlines ever offered. But it might be soon a thing of the past. It was nearly two years ago that Sun Country Airlines, Minnesota's hometown airline, announced that it was adding service from the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire, Wisconsin (EAU). Those flights ran a whopping 21 minutes, a distance of just 85 miles, and were part of a $6.5 million annual grant meant to improve travel in rural America.
Slappin’ Da Bass: The 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival
Greaser? Bettie? Got a '51 Cadillac that can beat a '55 Thunderbird?. Break out the pencil skirts and bowling shirts for the 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival on August 17th at Hackamore Brewing Company in Chanhassen!. 1st Annual Minnesota Rockabilly Festival on August 17th. Classic cars, great food, and Rock...
Ingrid Andress Has An Interesting Connection To Minnesota
She's been in the news for her recent version of the National Anthem, but did you know she has a distinct connection to Minnesota?. When it comes to the musical spotlight, Minnesota is most often associated with Prince, right? And, of course, there's Bob Dylan, too. And Lizzo, who called Minnesota home back in 2011 when she was starting her pop career.
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