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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,...
New state flag takes first flight into space
MINNEAPOLIS — Like it or not, the new Minnesota flag is out of this world — literally. A mechanical engineering team from the University of Minnesota sent the new state flag into space for the first time, flying between a U.S. flag and school flag. "A historic moment,"...
Minnesota Republicans wrap convention sensing wind behind Trump as Democrats struggle
The Republican National Convention draws to a close Thursday night with a capstone speech from former President Donald Trump, the GOP nominee who hopes to expand the party’s reach to Minnesota and other places long reliable for Democrats.. The post Minnesota Republicans wrap convention sensing wind behind Trump as Democrats struggle appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Mermaids make a splash at Sea Life at Mall of America
Magical creatures have joined the sharks, stingrays and tropical fish at Sea Life at Mall of America. Mermaids are back July 18 through Aug. 9. They will appear underwater and offer meet and greets on land on Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays and Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sea Life is located on Level One East at the Mall of America. The event does require a special mermaid event ticket.
Vandals hit future site of St. Anthony Islamic youth center multiple times
In late May, vandals broke into a building in St. Anthony that is slated to become a new Islamic-focused youth center and used fire extinguishers to spray the inside of the building and steal computers and other items. They have come back to the Tibyan Center several times since, including...
Source Song Festival Celebrates 11th Season With August 5-9 Recitals at Westminster and Other Events
Source Song Festival (“Source”) has announced its 11th Festival Season – a milestone in the organization’s history – with a special week of recitals, masterclasses and lectures open to the public. From August 5-9, 2024, Westminster Hall in downtown Minneapolis’ Westminster Presbyterian Church will be...
Three Men Sentenced for Trafficking Guns on Snapchat
MINNEAPOLIS (WJON News) -- Three men have been sentenced for trafficking machine guns on Snapchat. According to court documents, in March of 2023, law enforcement learned of a Snapchat group. Members 19-year-old Rafael Wesley, 22-year-old Kyrees Johnson, and 21-year-old Avont Drayton used the group to facilitate the trafficking of machine...
Plans underway for emergency homeless shelter in the heart of Uptown Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — Plans are in the works for a 24-bed emergency shelter at West Lake Street and Colfax Avenue in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis.According to a Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development report, Lakeshore Care Facility will offer temporary, supportive care for men and women."To be kept out of the loop on everything and have this kind of shoved down our throats, it's not great," said Uptown resident John Higgins.Higgins lives at Buzza Lofts and Apartments, which would be right next door to the shelter. It's an area Higgins said already struggles with overdoses."I've Narcaned dozens of people, I've called...
Food manufacturing plant in Fridley closing, laying off 170 workers
Rich's is shutting down a food manufacturing plant in Fridley and laying off 170 workers starting this fall, the company recently informed the state. The New York-based, family-owned packaged food maker did not specify a reason for the closure in its notice to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Eden Prairie Community Center Launches Rooftop Solar Project to Advance City's Sustainable Future
In a move to embrace sustainability within the community of Eden Prairie, the city's Community Center has announced the commencement of its rooftop solar project. According to a news release, this initiative aligns with Eden Prairie's Climate Action Plan, aiming at a carbon-neutral future by 2050. Turning the page towards a greener chapter, earlier this week, the rooftop garden was completed and began to feed energy into the local grid.
Kickers FC U14 Boys Earn Second Pool Play Win of USA Cup
The Kickers FC under 14 boys, a soccer team based out of Brooklyn Park, earned their second win of pool play at the USA Cup with a 1-0 victory over 1v1 Futbol Dreams Academy of Manitoba. No scoring took place in the first half with Kickers goalie Davin Enno making...
SE School Board votes to close the swimming pool
The Sibley East School Board, during its regular monthly meeting in Arlington on Monday night, July 15, voted 5-1 and approved a motion to close the swimming pool by the end of August. In addition to the motion, the swimming pool will close immediately if there is a major repair.
U of M engineers send new Minnesota flag into space
MINNEAPOLIS — Whether or not you think the design of the new Minnesota state flag is stellar, there's no denying its interstellar thanks to some engineers at the University of Minnesota.On X, the university said an engineering team sent the flag on its first flight to space. The school also shared stunning pictures of the flag flying above the earth.The American flag and the U of M flag were hoisted among the stars, too.Ognjen Ilic, an assistant professor at the U, said mechanical and aerospace engineers teamed up to launch the flag from Montgomery with a research payload.Minnesota's new flag...
Gov. Walz Highlights Resources for New Farmers
PINE ISLAND, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz traveled to a farm in Pine Island to highlight resources available for new farmers. He says a shortage of new farmers and financial barriers to farming threaten the future of agriculture. Some of the resources for farmers in Minnesota incude Beginning...
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