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Trump, Vance to visit Minnesota this weekend
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Former President Donald Trump and his running mate in the 2024 election, Sen. JD Vance, are set to visit central Minnesota this weekend.Trump and Vance will make a stop in St. Cloud on Saturday, their campaign announced Tuesday. They will appear at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center at 7 p.m. According to a release, their speeches will focus on economics, "law and order" and illegal immigration.Trump announced Vance as his running mate last week at the Republican National Convention, days after the former president survived an assassination attempt.The visit comes in the wake of President...
Traffic calming program aims to slow cars down, but are behind on requests
It would cost $15 million to fulfill all 850 requests by 2025. Traffic calming measures include speed humps, traffic circles, curb extensions and mid-block median islands. Traffic calming program aims to slow cars down, but are behind on requests.
Lake Country Power lineworker returns from electrifying Guatemala village
Ben Hoyt, journeyman lineworker for Lake Country Power, recently returned from a volunteer project in Guatemala to bring electricity into an eastern village for the first time. Hoyt and 13 other line workers built 3.5 miles of primary and secondary line, carried transformers by hand, wired homes with wall outlets and lightbulbs, and provided water filters to the Guatemalan people. The project was part of an international program sponsored by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, which has been providing volunteers to illuminate villages and...
Nikki Lemire brings stunning original harp music to North Shore
Nikki Lemire is a musician from the Twin Cities area whose new album “Live at Lakewood” has her performing new original songs for voice and harp at the Lakewood Cemetery Chapel in Minneapolis. Joining Will Moore on the Scenic Route ahead of a performance at the Lutsong music festival, she performs and talks about some of her new songs inspired by her children, how lockdown during the pandemic fueled her creativity, and her memories listening to WTIP’s bird programming.
Gateway Fiber continues expansion efforts in metro Minneapolis
Gateway Fiber has announced the latest continuation of their expansion efforts in metro Minneapolis. Gateway Fiber has announced the beginning of construction on a fiber network expansion to yet another Minnesota community. The announcement released this week detailed Gateway’s construction efforts in Plymouth, Minnesota, a community of more than 80,000...
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...
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.
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