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Overnight storms uprooted trees and caused power outages
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — Overnight storms hit the Twin Cities hard, knocking out power for tens of thousands of people. “We saw about 135,000 customers with outages. We’re approaching about two-thirds of those restored right now,” said Regional Vice President of Xcel Energy John Marshall. “Of all the storms this is probably our first big one that impacted most customers here in this region.”
Gunshot Fired During Dispute Amidst Police Response to Runaway Juvenile in Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park police officers, responding to a call about a juvenile runaway, found themselves in the middle of an unexpected conflict when a neighborhood resident fired a gunshot into the air. This incident unfolded on July 14, near the 5900 block of Garwood Rd. N. According to an official report, the altercation occurred at around 9 p.m. between the resident who fired the shot and other individuals presumed to be connected to the runaway's location.
Minnesota-Based Target Announces New Policy At All Stores
A form of currency that had a huge high in the 1960s is getting the axe at a Minnesota-based store. This is your heads up that if you rely on this type of currency to pay for items, I know change is hard but you don't have a choice. Minnesota-Based...
Minnesota Republican Tayler Rahm drops out to clear path for Joe Teirab in competitive US House race
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Republicans got a straighter path to potential victory Saturday in what is expected to be Minnesota’s closest congressional race when GOP-endorsed candidate Tayler Rahm dropped out of a primary fight against the better-funded Joe Teirab, who already had tacit backing from key House leaders. Rahm,...
St. Louis Park Launches Park 'N Play Mobile Recreation Van to Enrich Summer for Kids
St. Louis Park's newest summer initiative, the Park 'N Play mobile recreation van, is cruising around town, offering a plethora of free activities aimed at keeping the city's youth active and creative. Kids aged 5 to 12 are in for a treat with an array of games, crafts, and various outdoor engagements to ensnare their interests, courtesy of The Rec Center staff, who are delivering fun right to their neighborhood parks. If you're keen on catching up with the van's whereabouts, pop over to the youth programs webpage for a detailed schedule of times and locations.
Major Construction Project at Busy Southeast Minnesota Interchange Starts Monday
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Monday marks the starting date for one of Minnesota’s largest road projects. The $27.5 million project will transform one of the busiest interchanges in southeast Minnesota over the next three years. Crews started work this past February by clearing trees to make room for the...
Sgt. Jesse Grabow has another "Ask a Trooper" dealing with updating your license
(Undated)--Minnesota State Patrol Sgt. Jesse Grabow has another "Ask a Trooper" about getting your driver's license renewed after moving to a new location. Question: I got stopped the other day and the Trooper mentioned that since I moved I need to update my driver’s license address. I thought I could just wait until the license was going to expire and update it then.
Back To School Costs Now Expected To Fall In Minnesota
After several years when inflation made shopping for back-to-school supplies more expensive, there could be good news for parents in Minnesota this fall. While we've been used to costs for just about everything increasing, this year, though, that might be false. At least when it comes to buying all those back-to-school supplies, that is, because sources indicate back-to-school costs this year might NOT be as expensive as previous years here in the North Star State.
Get Ready For Another Round Of Construction On I-94 Next Week
If you are growing sick of the color orange, I'm sorry to tell you that more orange is coming to a roadway near you. A two-and-a-half-year road project will begin next Monday, July 22, and won't end until 2027. The area affected by the road construction? The road between Monticello and Albertville.
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