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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...
Minnesota Child Critically Injured in Dog Attack Not Expected to Survive
Brooklyn Park, MN (KROC-AM News)- A child attacked by a dog in the Twin Cities is not expected to survive his injuries. That’s according to an update posted on a GoFundMe page set up on behalf of the family. The dog attack occurred last Friday. The Brooklyn Park Police...
Vikings star Jordan Addison admits he was in ‘dark place’ after DUI arrest
Vikings receiver Jordan Addison says he’s ready to accept any punishment related to his July 12 arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. Addison, 22, spoke with reporters on the first day of training camp on Wednesday, though he would not discuss the particulars of the situation on the advice of his agent and attorney. It was the first time he’s spoken publicly since the incident in California earlier this month. He did admit, however, that he was in a “dark place” after the arrest. Vikings corner Mekhi Blackmon suffers likely season-ending ACL injury “I didn’t think it was going to be how...
Minneapolis police struggling to retain and recruit officers
Since the 2020 murder of George Floyd, the Minneapolis Police Department has struggled to retain and recruit staff. Now, city leaders are trying to improve other avenues to support the police department. The Minneapolis City Council Public Health and Safety Committee met on July 24 to discuss the Center for...
North Minneapolis pool closed after 'unknown substance' allegedly dumped in water
MINNEAPOLIS — As temperatures rise through the weekend in Minnesota, one popular spot to cool down was closed Thursday after a person allegedly dumped an unknown substance into the water before fleeing. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) released a statement Friday, saying the incident happened around 4:30...
Ex-Jets QB Sam Darnold wowing with arm at Vikings training camp
Just call him Air Darnold. Former Jets quarterback Sam Darnold has been seen airing out some impressive passes to Vikings receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison this week as training camps opened across the NFL. While Darnold has been far from perfect over the first few days of camp, his...
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