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Washington County and Local Schools Partner to Offer Vaccination Clinic for Kids in Woodbury
In a move to boost immunization rates among children, Washington County has joined forces with South Washington County Schools and Homeland Health Specialists to offer a vaccination clinic for students up to 18 years old. Ensuring that kids are up-to-date on their jabs, the clinic is set to operate on July 31, providing a critical health service right where families gather.
Twin Cities hip-hop artists Carnage, FPA drop a beat at Orchestra Hall
Also this weekend: Pillsbury House holds a community block party and Northeast Sculpture Gallery show explores colonization through a Middle Eastern lens. The post Twin Cities hip-hop artists Carnage, FPA drop a beat at Orchestra Hall appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Police departments are offering big raises. Does it work?
When Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara took over the department in 2022, he says it was like walking into a funeral parlor. “People weren't even talking to each other,” he says. “A lot of members were openly telling me, ‘Yeah, if somebody asked me, they're thinking about becoming a cop, I told them, no way, don't come here. Everybody hates us. Everyone is leaving. Go anywhere else but Minneapolis.’”
Carlton Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Producing Child Pornography in Multi-Agency Operation
A 30-year-old Carlton man, Stephen Jeremiah Hansen, has been handed a severe penalty for crimes against children, sentenced to a quarter-century behind bars for producing child pornography; the US Attorney's Office in Minnesota confirms the sentencing alongside a term of 15 years supervised release post-imprisonment. According to documents obtained by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Hansen’s reprehensible actions spanned from 2015 to 2022, involving the sexual exploitation of at least six minors, their ages stretching from two to 12, his abuse escalating to recording their exposure and assault.
Researchers develop state-of-the-art device to make artificial intelligence more energy efficient
MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (07/25/2024) — Engineering researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have demonstrated a state-of-the-art hardware device that could reduce energy consumption for artificial intelligent (AI) computing applications by a factor of at least 1,000. The research is published in npj Unconventional Computing, a peer-reviewed...
Jacob Bridgeman Shoots an 8-Under 63 at the TPC Twin Cities to Take the 3M Open Lead
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Jacob Bridgeman birdied five of his last seven holes for an 8-under 63 and a one-stroke lead over Mackenzie Hughes on Thursday after the first round of the 3M Open. Patrick Rodgers, Martin Trainer and Andrew Novak were two shots back at the TPC Twin...
See “Purple Rain” on a HUGE Screen This Weekend in MPLS
UPDATE: This event is happening this weekend - Saturday, July 27th if you would like to attend. Purple Rain. Movie is iconic. I do remember when this movie came out in the 80s, and a friend of mine and I watched it over and over and over. We were obsessed with it. We were also kids, so that happens.
What’s Next for the Minnesota Vikings at Cornerback?
As we were heading into the rookie minicamp, cornerback was viewed as a position that needed a breakout candidate or two to be viable in winning for the Minnesota Vikings. The position group was a mixture of mid-round draft picks and veterans on cheap contracts with the hope that a few would outperform their status and contribute more than they expected.
Twin Cities weekend events: Aquatennial fireworks, ArtCar parade, Wienermobile in town
The Aquatennial returns! The celebration of all things Minneapolis kicked off Wednesday night with the Torchlight Parade down Nicollet Mall. Activities around downtown continue all week.What's happening: This Saturday's events include all-day music at Orchestra Hall, a Caribbean festival, multiple vendor markets, the Loring Park Art Festival, car show and a screening of "Purple Rain" at Target Center to celebrate the film's 40th anniversary.The popular fireworks show is 10pm Saturday, but get to West River Parkway early to claim your spot. (The best viewing is between Gold Medal Park and the 3rd Avenue Bridge, according to organizers.)Details: Thursday–Saturday throughout Minneapolis....
Bird flu worries prompt changes to popular 'Miracle of Birth Center' at Minnesota State Fair
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A popular event at the Minnesota State Fair that features an array of baby farm animals and their moms will go on this year — but without birthing cows as fears of bird flu create worry within the dairy cattle industry.
Lovely Thursday in Twin Cities ahead of hot, muggy weekend
MINNEAPOLIS — High pressure will bring plenty of sunshine on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Temperatures remain reasonable on Thursday afternoon with highs in the low 80s.As the ridge gradually shifts east, winds pick up out of the south, especially on Friday and Saturday. This will promote a warming trend with more humidity, too. Highs approach 90 degrees again this weekend. By Sunday, a front will approach the Twin Cities, bringing back spotty storms later in the day.Some storms may linger into Monday. Otherwise, the dry/hot pattern looks to continue next week.
Gillette Children’s promotes play for kids of all abilities
Gillette Children’s Hospital hopes to inspire others to help build play spaces for children of all abilities. They’ll hold a “day of play” Saturday to show how an inclusive playground makes a difference for children and their families. The St. Paul hospital and other organizations pushed...
Minneapolis park board divided on path forward after three weeks of workers strike
Wednesday marked three weeks since unionized Minneapolis park workers went on strike, in a historic and increasingly tense labor dispute that has grabbed the attention of city and state leaders. One possible path forward emerged at a Wednesday night board meeting, but it was voted down by a divided board...
Jefferson excited by Darnold 'throwing bombs' in 1st training camp practice
The connection between Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold and receiver Justin Jefferson is off to a hot start at training camp. Darnold went viral on Wednesday for making a 50-yard touchdown pass to Jefferson, who was visibly excited about their performance at practice. "It's going great," Jefferson said when asked...
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