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Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announces "Conviction Integrity Unit"
MINNEAPOLIS — Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty on Monday announced a new unit to review past cases for mistakes and unjustified convictions.The "Conviction Integrity Unit" is "another step toward ensuring justice, accountability and transparency," Moriarty's office said in a release."No prosecutor here wants to see someone convicted for a crime they did not commit, the actual perpetrator free to do more harm, or victims left with questions," Moriarty said. "I'm honored to establish the Hennepin County Attorney's Office's first Conviction Integrity Unit to ensure that when mistakes are made, they will be remedied, and justice will be done."The unit will...
Bridge Over Clearwater River to Close Monday
FAIRHAVEN TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- A bridge replacement project on the Stearns County/Wright County border will prompt traffic to detour around the work zone. Starting Monday, the Stearns County Road 7 and Wright County Road 2 Bridge over the Clearwater River will close. Crews will be replacing the bridge forcing...
Some cities adjust fireworks shows ahead of Fourth of July weather
EXCELSIOR, Minn. — Eyes are typically on the sky each Fourth of July but our soaking summer could complicate Independence Day plans. Showers may steal the fireworks show depending on where you live. After a five-year hiatus, Red, White and Boom in Minneapolis will return on the Fourth of July — pending no severe weather."They will be monitoring it throughout the food trucks and the live performances and live bands as people gather and we'll be calling it as the evening progresses," Minneapolis Parks Spokesperson Dawn Sommers said.Sommers says the decision to cancel the fireworks show will be made that evening,...
Music in the Park brings twilight tunes to Mound
Minnesotans eagerly anticipate warm summer nights all year long, and what better way to spend them than enjoying local music with friends and neighbors? The Northwest Tonka Lions, Mound-Westonka Rotary Club, the City of Mound, and Westonka Community Education are proud to sponsor monthly a Music in the Park summer concert series at Surfside Park. The series kicked off on June 13 with Chris Kelly Live and the opening of...
Minnesota River in Shakopee starts to recede after cresting Friday
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — In Scott County, the Minnesota River is finally starting to come down. Its crest Friday afternoon in Savage made the top five highest water levels in its history there. But with levels still in major flood stage, the water is still impacting summer fun. "It took a little longer than expected but it is what it is," Brent Johnson said. His family spent Sunday at Valleyfair in Shakopee. While the park remains open, the parking lot is still covered in water. They're offering visitors shuttle bus rides to and from other parking areas nearby. "When you are on the Wild...
Being queer during election year: Therapist shares advice, support for LGBTQ people, allies
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Recognizing Pride long after Pride Month ends is very important to Dr. Jenna Brownfield. As a member for the LGBTQ+ community, the local therapist knows first hand that the journey of acceptance can be tough, but ultimately rewarding. "I'm really happy to know, like coming...
Waconia council denies request for sober living house
Battlefield Ministries has been denied again in its request to operate a sober living house for up to six individuals at a downtown Waconia residential property at 415 West First Street. The decision followed earlier conversations this spring and questions from the city council about the plan, and an extended public hearing that began at the council’s June 3 meeting and carried into its regular session June 17. While council...
2024 Fourth of July Celebrations Begin in Annandale, Delano
Two of the biggest Independence Day celebrations in the state of Minnesota take place here in Wright County each year, and the communities of Annandale and Delano kick off their celebrations today (Wednesday). Events open in Annandale today with the opening of the carnival, bingo hosted by the Boy Scouts,...
Beauty And The Bust: Minnesotans Scammed By A Fake Minneapolis Cocktail Experience
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – What was supposed to be a fun girl’s night out for a group of women from Buffalo, Minnesota ended up being a major letdown. They traveled to downtown Minneapolis, eager for an immersive Beauty and the Beast Cocktail Experience, only to find no event at all.
Orono council gets report on city’s financial status
The city of Orono’s accounting firm, Abdo, presented its 2023 comprehensive financial report at its June 24 meeting. Orono’s General Fund expenditures were $232,971 over budget but were counteracted by the Fund’s end-of-year revenue being $327,552 higher than originally budgeted. The General Fund also lost $1,580,000 in outgoing transfers, mostly towards the Capital Improvement Fund for the Public Works Facility and the Parks Fund. The city’s budget planned to transfer...
New Laws Take Effect, Tech Repair Businesses To Benefit
New Minnesota legislation has gone into effect on July 1 that broadens access to the “right to repair” technology. A repair shop in Golden Valley could benefit. The Digital Fair Repair Act was incorporated into Walz’s appropriation bill and signed into law in 2023. It goes into effect July 1 and says manufacturers have to make parts, information and tools available to anyone looking to repair their products.
Let’s Celebrate the Best of Lake Minnetonka 2024
Welcome to the party of the year. Have you heard? Lake Minnetonka Magazine is hosting a party within its pages! The year’s Best of Lake Minnetonka Readers’ Choice Poll is the guest of honor, and we’re ready to get the party started. The invitation to vote went...
St. Louis Park Opens Applications for E-Bike Rebate Program to Encourage Sustainable Transportation
For fans of the eco-friendly commute, there's reason to celebrate this week in the City of Lakes. St. Louis Park has announced the reopening of the online application for its e-Bike Rebate Certificate program, set to go live at 11 a.m. Central Time on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. This initiative aims to make it more affordable for residents to switch to electric bicycles as an alternative to traditional vehicular travel.
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