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Minneapolis Park Board files unfair labor practice charge against union
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis Park Board filed an unfair labor practice charge Thursday against the union representing more than 300 park workers, claiming picketers "harassed and blocked" truck drivers who were delivering to park-owned buildings. According to the charge, picketers with LIUNA Local 363 blocked trucks and "intimidated" at...
U of M engineering team launches flags, research payload into space
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - An engineering team from the University of Minnesota announced a successful balloon launch into space. The team included engineers from the university's mechanical and aerospace engineering departments. The balloon took three flags into orbit; the United States flag, the newly christened Minnesota flag and the U...
Girls flag football is gaining traction in Minnesota, thanks in part to the Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings believe in the equity of football and giving everyone a chance to play the game, which is why the team is sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state.This mission culminated in the first-ever high school summer league championship at TCO Stadium on Sunday.The only four schools in the league competed against each other: Houston, La Crescent-Hokah, Pine Island and Rosemount.Rosemount and La Crescent-Hokah made it to the championship round, and the players weren't holding anything back."This is not old powder puff football, this is legit play-making football," said Terry Donovan, the head coach of the...
Minneapolis Health Department Expands Vaccine Outreach to Underserved Communities with Bilingual Resources
The Minneapolis Health Department is doubling down on its efforts to boost vaccine outreach and combat vaccine hesitancy, particularly among the city's marginalized communities where access to healthcare often falls behind, according to an official statement released by the department. Sebastian Cervantes, a Senior Public Health Specialist at the Health Department, with nine years under her belt, has been at the forefront of this initiative; her connection to the Hispanic community she grew up in fuels her determination to uplift those who've historically been left on the sidelines of the healthcare spectrum.
Joe Mauer Will Join These Former Minnesota Twins In Cooperstown On Sunday [GALLERY]
The election of Joe Mauer means that there are now 12 former Minnesota Twins players in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Although the Twins' franchise history includes players who were Washington Senators before the team moved to Minnesota in 1961, this list is exclusive to those who played in Minnesota.
ESPN insider thinks Twins landed a trio of sleeper prospects in MLB Draft this year
The MLB Draft is officially behind us, but the journey for the prospects who were selected is just beginning. Twenty new players joined the Minnesota Twins farm system -- assuming they all sign before the deadline -- and already a handful are being picked out as names to circle and keep an eye on. It was a top-heavy class for Minnesota, thanks in large part to the team owning four picks on the first night of action.
Coming off career year, Vikings lineman Harrison Phillips rooted in 'relationship with Jesus'
Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Harrison Phillips remembers the exact moment he decided an NFL career would be in his future. He was on a plane heading back to California to begin his junior year at Stanford University and was looking for something to do during the flight. Phillips, who grew...
HIGH NOON: 2004 Olympian Carrie Tollefson (7-18-24)
Minnesota native and broadcaster Carrie Tollefson joined High Noon on Thursday to share stories of her time representing the United States in the 1500m during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Originally from Dawson–where she achieved multiple state championships in cross country and track for Dawson-Boyd High School–Tollefson embarked...
St. Paul Mayor would like Minnesota Yacht Club to return
ST PAUL, Minn — Although the new Minnesota Yacht Club music festival hasn’t happened yet, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter says he certainly wouldn’t mind having it back in town. “Our hope is that this comes back,” Carter said. “Our hope is that people get a chance...
Brooklyn Park's National Night Out Aims to Strengthen Community Bonds on August 6
Mark your calendars, Brooklyn Park residents—the city's National Night Out is back and set for Tuesday, August 6. This event is more than just a casual meet and greet; it's an impactful community tradition that fosters safer neighborhoods and strengthens police-community partnerships. For over a quarter of a century, Brooklyn Park's National Night Out has earned national recognition, and the upcoming 2024 gathering promises to carry on this legacy of community building, as per the City of Brooklyn Park.
Child Struck by Vehicle at Brooklyn Park Apartment Complex, Minor Injuries Reported
Chaos briefly descended on the Park Haven Apartments as officers and emergency personnel rushed to assist a child who was struck by a vehicle on the evening of July 16th. According to the Brooklyn Park Police Department Alert, the incident occurred around 7:53 PM at the apartment complex located in the 7000 block of 76th Ave N.
Delano student crowned national storytelling champ
Oliver Berg, a student at Delano High School, has been crowned the National Middle School Storytelling Champion by the National Speech & Debate Association. The seventh-grader won the June 21 competition in Des Moines with his performance of the Japanese folktale “The Jellyfish and the Monkey,” Head Speech Coach Barb Shofner said. The story explores the moral complexity of knowing the right thing and actually doing it.
Nebraska man accused of underage sex with St. Cloud teens
ST. CLOUD — Stearns County Jail booking records show the sheriff’s department was holding a 23-year-old man on suspicion of underage sex with two teenagers in St. Cloud. Law enforcement identified him as Yasin Abdulkadir and said they arrested him on July 16 in Nebraska. "Abdulkadir was arrested by out-of-state law enforcement and transported...
After 46 Years Minnesota’s ‘Golden Road’ Has Been Restored!
It's been nearly 50 years but Minnesota's 'golden road' has been restored. The 'golden road' is a portion of I-90 that runs through Faribault County, down in Southern Minnesota, and it's gold in color for a reason. When I-90 was being built to span America from the East to the...
Minnesota is changing its child car seat laws next month. Here's what that means.
MINNEAPOLIS — Important changes are coming to Minnesota child passenger safety laws starting next month.The new law gives more guidance on child car seats, specifying ages for car seats in addition to the child's size.Under the new law, children must remain in a rear-facing car seat until they are at least 2 years of age and have outgrown the seat, per the manufacturer's instructions. Once a child is at least 4 years old and meets the height and weight requirements, they can use a belt-positioning booster seat.When a child is 9 years or older and can pass the five-step test to...
Charges: Twin Cities Man Broke Into Rochester Home Twice, Stole Victim’s Phone
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A Twin Cities man is facing a list of felony charges tied to a pair of reported burglaries and a theft at a Rochester home. That’s according to a criminal complaint filed in Olmsted County Court on Wednesday. The first alleged burglary occurred on Monday and the second happened on Tuesday.
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