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Fire at MN conservative groups' offices ruled an arson
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (FOX 9) - A Golden Valley fire in late-January that damaged several conservative-leaning businesses has been officially ruled an arson. A U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF) Certified Fire Investigator determined that incendiary fires were located on the first and third floors of 8421 Wayzata Blvd. in Golden Valley on Jan. 28.
Watch live: Minneapolis' first Narcan vending machine to be unveiled in effort to curb overdoses
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other leaders on Wednesday will unveil a vending machine filled with free boxes of Narcan in an effort to combat the opioid crisis in the city.The vending machine will be placed outside Fire Station 21 on East 38th Street and Minnehaha Avenue and will be accessible to the public at all hours of the day.How to watchWhen: Wednesday, July 3 at 11:30 a.m.Where: Minneapolis Fire Station 21How to watch: You can watch live in the player above, on Pluto TV or on CBS News Minnesota.Narcan is a nasal spray which can reverse overdoses of...
Spike Moss Way named for longtime activist
A street, Spike Moss Way, will be named after longtime activist Spike Moss on July 16 in North Minneapolis. Moss graciously acknowledges this recognition, highlighting its significance as a form of reparation for his challenges while advocating for justice. Reflecting on his journey as an activist, Moss acknowledges the criticisms...
Meet the parents who championed Minneapolis schools’ gender inclusion policy
Claire Tralle’s Minneapolis Public Schools’ student, Hary, came out as nonbinary in kindergarten. It was 2020 when they came out and classes were still being held on Zoom. But, a year later when in-person classes resumed, Tralle says Hary faced constant misgendering and confusion. They didn’t see themselves in the gendered language used by MPS faculty and staff.
Rongstad pleads guilty to making threats at the University of Minnesota
MONTEVIDEO, MINN. Former Watson, Minnesota Mayor Joseph Rongstad has pled guilty to two counts of Threats of Violence for threatening the lives of University of Minnesota students online on January 11th. Ronstad, 42, has been battling mental illness for several years, which resulted in some run-ins with the law. but...
Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride named WNBA All-Stars
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Lynx are off to one of their best starts in franchise history, and they’re sending two players to the WNBA All-Star Game. The league announced Tuesday that forward Napheesa Collier and guard Kayla McBride were named WNBA All-Stars. The game will feature the U.S. Women’s National Team against Team WNBA. Collier will play for USA Women’s Basketball, and McBride for Team WNBA.
Minneapolis closes 4 beaches due to high E. coli levels
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - As people are getting ready to spend time outdoors for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) has temporarily closed four beaches due to high E. coli levels. Lake Hiawatha Beach, Lake Harriet North Beach, and Bde Maka Ska North...
Summer Games Done Quick 2024: Watch Day 4 here
We're almost at the halfway point of this year's Summer Games Done Quick. This year's SGDQ airs during the American holiday week of July 4th and brings together the world's best speedrunners to run through some of the most memorable games of the past and present. As always, they'll do it for charity in front of a worldwide audience on Twitch.
Morning Announcements for July 3
Tell us what you’re celebrating this week. Whether it's a milestone in your career, a family achievement, a community event, a birthday, or something good happening in your neighborhood, we want to hear your stories. My dad recently wrapped up his first year of technical college! Going to college...
Weekend Picks: Taste of Minnesota; Minnesota Orchestra performs at Lake Harriet; Shakespeare with a happy ending
Nothing like a slew of Supreme Court decisions and the first Presidential debate to get us feeling warm feelings about America, am I right? If fireworks and Fourth of July picnics aren’t your thing, there’s plenty other stuff to do this week, plus a few somewhat holiday-related events that might intrigue you. Read on for my take on Theater Latté Da’s “Johnny Skeeky,” a new exhibition at Dreamsong gallery, the upcoming Taste of Minnesota shindig, and the Twin Cities River Rats. Also read about Ukrainian music group DakhaBrakha playing the Dakota and the Minnesota Orchestra performing on the shores of Lake Harriet.
Minneapolis electronic dance community grieves beloved DJ found dead in Olmsted County
Liara Tsai created safe spaces wherever she went. Whether it was through her electronic music at underground shows in Minneapolis or through intimate conversations with friends, Tsai exuded an energy that was magnetic, curious and accepting. “It’s like you felt this pull because she was so just authentic to her...
Locking up students’ phones left more time for learning, high school says
The difference one teacher saw in her English classroom was “night and day” after a crackdown on cellphones midway through the 2022-23 school year. The post Locking up students’ phones left more time for learning, high school says appeared first on The Beacon.
Stolen Kia crashes continue to endanger lives on Minneapolis streets
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - While the number of stolen vehicles continues to decline across the region, one issue still haunting law enforcement is young people targeting Kias and Hyundais. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara told FOX 9, the so-called "Kia boys" remain a top public safety threat in the city....
WCCO investigates felons with firearms and the push to prosecute them
MINNEAPOLIS — Our community has rallied in support of our first responders after two high-profile killings since the beginning of the year. Three were killed in Burnsville in February, and a Minneapolis officer was shot to death in May. The shooter in each case was a felon prohibited from having a gun. So what's being done about the problem? And who's feeling the impact the most?LaTanya Black grieves her daughter Nia's death deeply. "These are things I've hung on to, because when your child is gone or any loved one, all you have are memories," Black said.The professional make-up artist was just 23 when...
Twins’ Royce Lewis leaves game vs. Tigers with left groin tightness after 2-run double
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis was removed from Tuesday night’s game against Detroit with tightness in his left groin. Lewis was replaced in the field for the top of the sixth inning. He had a two-run, two-out double in the third off Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. The Twins announced Lewis’ status as day to day.
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