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Court: State Patrol can be sued over K-9 dog attack
ST PAUL, Minn. — A decision handed down by the Minnesota State Supreme Court will allow a woman to sue the State Patrol after she says a K-9 attacked her at her workplace in 2019. In an opinion filed Wednesday, the court ruled that the State Patrol has no...
Cancer survivors to be honored and celebrated on Tuesday
There will be an event, Spike Out Cancer, to raise funds and awareness in the fight against cancer, starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Tegels Park. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, in a tally done five years ago, there are over 250,000 cancer survivors alive in the state.
Minnesota hospital named among the best in the nation: US News ranking
ROCHESTER, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Mayo Clinic was named one of the top 20 best hospitals in the United States. U.S. News & World Report releases an annual list of top hospitals, including the best children’s care, maternity care, regional hospitals, complex specialty care, and more. The 2024-2025...
During RNC, Gov. Walz, Democrats stress need to protect abortion access
MILWAUKEE (FOX 9) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other Democrats spoke Wednesday outside the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee about abortion protections. Democrats held a press conference featuring Walz, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, and reproductive rights advocate Amanda Zurawski to highlight former President Donald Trump and JD Vance's Project 2025 and their plan to ban abortion, as well as "threaten access to IVF and contraception," according to a press release.
Emmer speaks at RNC...rips Democrat handling of riots after death of George Floyd
(Milwaukee, WI) -- Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer is predicting that Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is going to turn the state "red" in November. The 6th District congressman spoke at the Republican National Convention Tuesday and the theme was " make America safe again." Emmer blasted Democrats' response to the riots in Minneapolis after the police killing of George Floyd and said, ""Donald Trump stands with the people and the police, our men and women in blue -- not with the criminals and the rioters!" During the Twin Cities riots, then-President Trump threatened to send in the military and later took credit for quieting the situation. Governor Tim Walz deployed the National Guard and his office says Trump had nothing to do with that decision. Democrats respond Trump supporters assaulted 140 police officers during the January 6th, 2021 attack on the U-S Capitol.
After missing purchase deadline, Roof Depot advocates say they have plan to raise $5.7M
State legislators failed to deliver additional money for the Roof Depot project causing organizers to miss a purchase deadline with the city of Minneapolis, but the community group remains optimistic that it can buy the site. The post After missing purchase deadline, Roof Depot advocates say they have plan to raise $5.7M appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Minneapolis parks workers strike delays storm cleanup
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Dozens of trees are still blocking paths in Minneapolis today, four days after powerful storms. If it seems like it’s taking longer than usual to clean up, it is, because parks employees are on strike. A leisurely walk along the Mississippi turned into a mapping...
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Pipestone kids to see the Twins July 24
A reminder, the Pipestone Parks and Recreation Department will be attending a Minnesota Twins’ home game on Wednesday, July 24. The Twins, currently in second place in the American League Central, will face the National League East-leading Philadelphia Phillies. Game time is set for 12:10 at Target Field. This...
Zaria McKeever killing: Mom of Erick Haynes charged
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - The mother of Erick Haynes — the man who was sentenced to life in prison for ordering two teenagers to break into Zaria McKeever's apartment and kill her boyfriend, as well as her if she got in the way — has been charged with helping him after he committed the crime.
Xcel Energy driver crashes truck into building along Hennepin Avenue
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The driver of an Xcel Energy truck crashed into a building along Hennepin Avenue in northeast Minneapolis, an area riddled with construction. Around noon on Wednesday, a driver crashed the truck into a supply studio located on the 700 block of Hennepin Avenue. The vehicle went partly into the building, causing the wall to partially collapse.
Josie Beneke to represent Norwood Young America in the Minneapolis-Aquatennial Ambassador Candidate Program
The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) is excited to announce that Josie Beneke from Norwood Young America will be participating in the AAO Candidate Program from Monday through Sunday, July 22 to July 28. This year, 46 candidates will be participating in the program; one young woman is chosen to...
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