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Twins beat Phillies Monday night as Bailey Ober shines
(Minneapolis, MN)--The Minnesota Twins scored seven unanswered runs during a 7-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at Target Field on Monday night. Philadelphia scored twice in the first inning, but Minnesota took the lead with a pair of runs in the fifth. Manuel Margot and Willi Castro each drove in a pair of runs during the victory, while Bailey Ober earned his ninth win after holding Philadelphia to two runs on four hits in seven innings. The Twins snapped a three-game losing streak.
NFL world reacts to Vikings quarterback announcement
The Minnesota Vikings will need a new starting quarterback this upcoming season after longtime quarterback Kirk Cousins left the team to sign with the Atlanta Falcons. And as the team heads into training camp, head coach Kevin O’Connell has announced that the first-team quarterback will be Sam Darnold. During...
West St. Paul City Council Recap: July 22, 2024
Thanks to Dakota County for their support. The West St. Paul City Council discussed the stipulations for cannabis sales and production within city limits, explored possibilities for moving utilities underground at the Smith and Dodd intersection, and passed plan approvals and alterations for the townhome development on Monday. Adult Use...
Father charged in double-fatal ATV incident involving 10-year-olds
AFTON, Minn. — An Afton man is charged with manslaughter and child endangerment in connection with an ATV rollover that killed his daughter and her friend in April 2023. A criminal complaint filed in Washington County details the allegations against 54-year-old Lance Alan Koeckeritz, who faces four felony counts in the fatal crash, which took place on the defendant's property in Afton.
Metro Bus Operator wins again in Statewide Bus Roadeo
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Some Metro Bus operators aren’t just good, they’re “gold.”. For the second year in a row, Metro Bus Dial-a-Ride Operator David Peacock took first place in the Small Bus Division at this year’s Minnesota Public Transit Association (MPTA) Statewide Bus Roadeo.
Transit Assistant Program offers reduced fares for low-income residents
TAP started in 2017 and now has a new application location for lower-income residents to have greater access to public transportation. With the recent updates to the TAP program, individuals seeking to get a TAP card can bring proof of qualification like pay stubs and tax returns to the Minneapolis Public Service Center on 250 4th St.
Tuesday morning storms mostly miss Twin Cities, strong storms still possible in southern Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — A storm system moving slowly across Minnesota on Tuesday will mostly miss the Twin Cities.The cluster cralwed across western and central Minnesota before skirting the metro. As of midmorning, southern Minnesota was still dealing with heavy rain.Rain is still possible in the Twin Cities in the afternoon and evening, but after that, we've got a stretch of dry time lasting the rest of the week.Highs will approach 80 on Tuesday in the Twin Cities and remain similar on Wednesday, then things will start to warm up. By the weekend, highs will be near 90 degrees. Rain and storms may return by Sunday and continue into early next week.
Summer Series Skateboard Contest rescheduled for Aug. 13
The City of Plymouth has partnered with 3rd Lair Skate Park and Skate Shop to hold a free skateboard contest, which has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 13 at Plymouth Creek Skatepark, 3625 Fernbrook Lane N. The original contest date was postponed due to inclement weather. Registration begins at 5...
10-Digit Dialing Coming to Minnesota Area Code 507
PERHAM, Minn. — The deadline is approaching for residents within the 507 area code in Minnesota to. begin using the 10-digit dialing standard. Starting July 30, 2024, all local calls made within the region must be placed using 10 digits (area code. plus the 7-digit telephone number). From July...
7-year-old girl attacked by dog in Brooklyn Park
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — A 7-year-old girl was injured after being attacked by a dog Tuesday in Brooklyn Park. According to police, the incident happened on the 7500 block of Janelle Avenue North. Police say the girl sustained "superficial" injuries from the attack. While attempting to contain the dog,...
South Minneapolis family starts fundraiser for seizure alert dog for daughter
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Like the parents of any toddler, Lauren Stenzel and Iscar Lugo keep a close eye on their daughter Eloise. But the consequences of leaving their two-and-a-half-year-old girl unsupervised could end up being catastrophic. "You feel so tired because you are working 24/7 taking care of the...
Answers sought after Minneapolis man hit by car, 'left for dead', then had backpack stolen
MINNEAPOLIS — Many intersections don't mean much to most people – except for Victoria Nichols and Andy Meissner. The intersection of Third Avenue South and South Seventh Street now holds a negative connotation after their nephew and brother was hit by a car and left behind in the early hours of July 14.
Dermatology Roundup: Medicaid Acceptance Rates of Pediatric Derms; Gap Year Program Success
A study published in Pediatric Dermatology found variances in the Medicaid acceptance status of board-certified pediatric dermatologists. The cross-sectional study looked at the Medicaid acceptance rate of 352 actively practicing board-certified pediatric dermatologists. While 78% of pediatric dermatologists in the study accepted Medicaid, acceptance varied greatly based on practice type, region, median household income in the practice county and density of pediatric dermatologists. Academic practices and practices in the Midwest were more likely to accept Medicaid as were practices in counties with lower median household income and in areas with a greater density of pediatric dermatologists.
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