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Warning: Avoid Swimming In This Toxic Minnesota Lake
Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but right now, only 9,999 are fit to swim in after a warning was just posted about staying out of this toxic lake. The hot, humid summer weather that's been prevalent across the North Star State this July might make you want to take a dip on one of our 10,000 lakes to cool off, right? But local officials in this Minnesota city are urging you to avoid any contact with this lake that's now unsafe.
A Somali-American former investigator: why you’re hearing about fraud in my community
The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office, where I previously worked as a fraud investigator, announced last year its largest ever Medicaid fraud case, charging 18 people with stealing $9.5 million. Not long after, the AG charged three people with stealing nearly $11 million, again in Medicaid funds. In May, eight were charged with defrauding Medicaid of […] The post A Somali-American former investigator: why you’re hearing about fraud in my community appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Gophers star Dawson Garcia suffers foot injury during summer workouts
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - University of Minnesota men’s basketball forward Dawson Garcia suffered a left foot injury during summer workouts that required surgery and will miss four to five weeks, according to reports. It’s not clear when the injury happened, but Garcia is the Gophers’ top returning player this...
Marlon McCoy to coach at collegiate level
In 2014, Tartan High School’s busy basketball player Marlon McCoy accomplished something that had become a family ritual. The senior guard became the sixth person in his family to play in the state boys basketball tournament. His father. Marlon McCoy Sr., teamed with Char Davis, Lester Jackson, Jahmai Phipps,...
New Minnesota Laws For Kids Riding In Cars Go Into Effect August 1st
A new child restraint law will come into effect for Minnesotans on August 1st. The new law includes a requirement that all children under 13 years old MUST sit in the back seat of any motor vehicle that has one. “Every driver who transports a child or children under the...
Former Michigan football QB J.J. McCarthy has been ‘incredible’ with Vikings
One of the craziest things I have ever seen is all the pundits and rival fans who just refused to accept that J.J. McCarthy was an elite college football quarterback. The former Michigan football quarterback never had a turnover against Ohio State. He also had a four-touchdown game in the Shoe and led the Wolverines to 45 points, yet he’s “average.”
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...
Teenagers pack hundreds of meals to feed families across the metro
Teenagers are spending their summer break in St. Paul packing meals for families across the metro. They are supporting the work of the Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub, which opened in 2021 to address the social determinants of health. “The majority of what makes someone healthy or not happens...
Emerging Performers Ensemble raise curtain on 'Alice by Heart'
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (FOX 9) - Plays are often about a journey. And a cast of college-aged performers are about to take their audience on a journey underneath the streets of London during World War II. "We are in an underground tube station, trying to hide from the bombing above,"...
Missing Child Scam Circulating In Minnesota
All scams are terrible and there are plenty of them to go around these days. However, this one might be one of the worst thanks to the nature of the scam. There have been so many scams in Minnesota and Wisconsin lately that the Duluth Police Department recently shared some basic scam tips to help us all avoid becoming a victim.
Minnesota Breweries Can Serve THC Drinks On Tap
Cannabis laws in Minnesota continue to be singular, creating a distinctive cannabis culture and market. The latest update makes Minnesota the first state to explicitly allow THC drinks to be served on tap like any other brewery offering, as long as any edibles served outside of packaging have all the required information on display.
Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #119
Welcome to Hall Pass, the newsletter that keeps you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and education policy. On the issues: The debate over mandatory book lists. School board filing deadlines, election results, and recall certifications. From the ballot to the blackboard: education-related ballot measure news. Extracurricular: education...
Pete Buttigieg calls out Donald Trump’s disrespect for military at Minnesota Biden campaign event
U.S. Secretary of TransportationPete Buttigiegvisited a Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter in St. Paul on Friday afternoon to advocate for the Biden-Harris campaign, addressing a panel of veterans and their families. Buttigieg emphasized the administration’s commitment to servicemembers andmilitary veterans, drawing a clear contrast with former PresidentDonald Trump. Buttigieg’s appearance followed a press conference by PresidentJoe Biden at NATO.
Minneapolis City Council Confronts Pivotal Tax Increase Proposal Amid Labor Union Negotiations
Minneapolis is at a crossroads as the City Council considers a critical decision that could result in the most significant property tax increase by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) in over three decades. At the heart of the debate is Resolution 2024-00781, which backs a proposed tax bump to grant wage increases for members of Local 363, the union representing MPRB workers.
Roof Depot project seeks alternative funding after missing deadline for site purchase
A Minneapolis neighborhood organization has missed a payment deadline to purchase the former Roof Depot site from the city, after the state Legislature failed to pass funding earlier this year. But community advocates say they’re making progress on a backup plan. Under its purchase agreement with the city, The...
Crawford Named a Nominee for AFCA Good Works Team
University of Minnesota punter Mark Crawford is a nominee for the 2024 American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Good Works Team. Crawford is one of 178 nominees from across the country. For the last year, Crawford has dedicated his time and efforts to giving back to the community. He has participated...
New North Loop Green high-rise now open by Target Field
The new development overlooking Target Field is complete and all the penthouse apartments on the 34th floor are spoken for. North Loop Green mixes office space, luxury living, short-term rentals, several new dining options and one acre of green space that will host more than 100 events this summer alone. To check out the list of events follow North Loop Green on social media.
Community concerned after mass shooting Monday near homeless encampment in Minneapolis
Police and community members speaking about a mass shooting Monday night that left one person dead and five others injured. “This just highlights an ongoing problem that we’ve had around homeless encampments,” says Chief Brian O’Hara.
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