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911 call centers report outages: Here's which counties are affected
MINNEAPOLIS — A global Microsoft outage is affecting safety for Minnesotans across the state as 911 call centers flicker out alongside banks and airlines. Microsoft users across the world are affected by the outages starting Thursday night and persisting into Friday morning. As for emergency services, 911 call centers may not receive your call.
The Massive Candy Shop In Minnesota That You’ll Want To Visit Over And Over Again
Minnesota holds a gem so sweet it could give your dentist nightmares. Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop in Spring Lake Park isn’t just any candy store. This massive candy emporium offers an extensive selection of treats, ranging from nostalgic favorites to modern confections,. It’s a whimsical wonderland where childhood...
KARE 11 Investigates: Lawsuit claims medical neglect at Dakota County Jail
MINNEAPOLIS — A lawsuit filed in Minneapolis federal court accuses Dakota County jail officials and a private medical company of neglect and deliberate indifference in the case of a man who suffered a life-threatening diabetic coma. Caleb Duffy was booked into the Dakota County Jail on July 4, 2022,...
The top 11 hospitals in Minnesota: US News ranking
ROCHESTER, Minn. (FOX 9) - U.S. News & World Report released its yearly Best Regional Hospital Rankings for 2024-2025 on Tuesday. As part of the best regional hospitals list, the outlet said it looked at 139 hospitals in Minnesota and determined 11 hospitals in the state met the criteria for their rankings.
Some Feeding Our Future defendants had ties to autism centers
Five of the 70 defendants in the massive federal Feeding Our Future fraud case had ties to Medicaid-funded autism centers, at least two of which continue to operate today, state records show. The FBI is investigating possible Medicaid fraud in Minnesota’s autism program, The post Some Feeding Our Future defendants had ties to autism centers appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Crews work to transform Harriet Island for Minnesota Yacht Club Festival
ST. PAUL, Minn. — From major floods to a major festival — work is underway to transform St. Paul's Harriet Island into an oasis for festivalgoers.Around Harriet Island, you may hear heavy machinery now, but on Friday it'll be artists like Gwen Stefani, Alanis Morissette and Red Hot Chili Peppers rocking the stage."It's surreal, I sent a pic to the mayor (Melvin Carter) and I can't believe that (stage) is in our park right now," said St. Paul Parks and Recreation Director Andy Rodriguez.Rodriguez's shock is justified given Harriet Island was flooded after weeks of torrential rain.The Mississippi River spilled...
What you need to know about the 2024 Minneapolis Aquatennial
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis Aquatennial — a dayslong celebration that highlights the city — makes its return next week with free events and its signature parade and fireworks show.Here's what you need to know about the festival:What is the Minneapolis Aquatennial?The Aquatennial is the civic celebration of the City of Minneapolis. The annual event, which this year will take place from July 24 to July 27, features multiple events, including the Torchlight Parade, and culminates in a fireworks show.The Torchlight Parade kicks off the celebrations. It starts at 12th Street South on Nicollet Mall at 7:30 p.m. on July 24 and...
Minneapolis city leaders cancel trip to Somalia days before takeoff
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis city leaders hoped a trip halfway around the world would improve public safety and build community connections.WCCO obtained internal records that lay out plans Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Brian O'Hara had for a weeklong visit to Somalia this past February.Frey leads the city with the largest Somali-American population in the country.On Sunday, he helped Minneapolis celebrate 10 years as a sister city to Bosaso, Somalia."The importance of fostering those relationships in times of peace is critical for making sure those relationships stay steadfast in times of war," Frey said.Emails show Frey's chief of staff described...
Changes to Minnesota’s Child Passenger Safety Law go into effect Aug. 1
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KTTC) – Families and caregivers should prepare for changes to the Minnesota Child Passenger Safety Law. Beginning on August 1, new guidance on child seats, booster seats and seat belts go into effect that may change how children ride in a vehicle. Every driver who travels...
Twin Cities weekend guide: Raspberry Festival, Minnehaha Falls Art Fair, "boat-in" movie
Saturday marks Rondo Days, a chance to remember and celebrate the St. Paul neighborhood's legacy and history.Context: Parts of the predominantly Black neighborhood were demolished in the 1950s and 60s to make way for I-94, upending the community and displacing hundreds of families.Now in its 40th year, the annual celebration has grown to become the largest African American sponsored festival in Minnesota, per its site.What to expect: An all-day lineup of live music from artists like MC Lyte, Rakim and Lady Midnight, cultural activities, a marketplace and food vendors.Saturday from 12-7pm at the Martin Luther King Recreation Center in St....
Resident apartments feel 'unsafe' after rain comes through roof
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The big storms last week forced about a dozen people out of a Minneapolis apartment, and they don’t think it’s safe to go back yet. Now they’re battling a landlord who seems hard to track down. The only people at the building on...
Minnesota Trades Academy gives teens an 8-week crash course in the trades
ROGERS, Minn. — Many kids grow up playing with construction trucks in the sandbox, but driving the real thing isn't as easy as it looks. Fifty seven teenagers from across the Twin Cities got to test their skills on a few construction trucks Wednesday as part of the Minnesota Trades Academy.
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