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Minneapolis hotel revenue breaks record set during Taylor Swift-Pride weekend last year
MINNEAPOLIS — Last week Minneapolis broke its all-time hotel revenue record, and grew year-over-year for hotel room demand and occupancy thanks to a variety of events and conferences in downtown.The last time the hotel revenue weekly record was set was during the combined Twin Cities Pride-Taylor Swift concert weekend last year. Revenue hit a high of $12 million during that week, but this year it increased to $12.5 million.Meet Minneapolis says this year, four major meetings and conventions brought in the hotel success, including the Academy of General Dentistry conference and Rubik's WCA North American Championship. There was also a Herbalife conference and the Stonewall Sports National Tournament which brought participants to the city.In all, the city has more than 10,000 hotel rooms available, and 9,881 of them were occupied on Saturday. The hotel occupancy last weekend was 81.8%, the second-highest since the pandemic. This time last year, the occupancy rate was 68.3%.Meet Minneapolis anticipates the Aquatennial, Basilica Block Party, as well as several concerts and the Indiana Fever game against the Minnesota Lynx will bring in a "significant number" of visitors to Minneapolis for the rest of the summer.
Seniors Kick Off Summer Games at Trillium Woods
As the 2024 Summer Olympics get underway in Paris, a senior living center in Plymouth kicked off its own version of the summer games. More than 60 residents are competing under the flags of eight different countries. They’ll be playing a variety of games including chair volleyball, bocce ball, javelin...
Crystal Celebrates Opening of New Dental Clinic
A community dental clinic opened its doors in Crystal in July. Leaders say the clinic, located inside the Crystal Medical Center on Bottineau Boulevard, will expand access for those who need it. Community Dental Care, which has locations throughout the Twin Cities, is a nonprofit that serves patients who are...
Pope Francis Names St. Thomas Alum Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis
Father Kevin Thomas Kenney, a St. Thomas alumnus who is adjunct faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences Theology Department at the University of St. Thomas, has been tapped by Pope Francis to become an auxiliary bishop with the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Kenney earned degrees in business administration and Spanish from St. Thomas.
Totino-Grace Rallies to Beat Princeton in Sub-State 8 Legion Baseball
Matthew Galatzer’s bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth inning brought home the winning run as the Totino-Grace American Legion baseball team beat Princeton 6-5 in nine innings Thursday. It was a big day for Galatzer. Trailing 2-0 in the third inning he hit a three-run homer to...
Champlin Park Legion Baseball Beats Blaine in Sub-State Tournament
After a loss to top seed Totino-Grace, the Champlin Park American Legion baseball team bounced back with a 6-2 win over Blaine to stay alive in the Sub-State 8 tournament. Each team scored a run on errors in the first inning. Champlin Park put together a three-run fourth to build...
Vikings Land Prime 4-Time Pro Bowl CB in Trade Proposal
The Minnesota Vikings are desperate at cornerback following Mekhi Blackmon‘s season-ending knee injury this week, which could open the possibility for the team to trade for New Orleans Saints Pro Bowler Marshon Lattimore. The cost to land Lattimore wouldn’t be much. Over The Cap’s Jason Fitzgerald projected it to...
Morristown’s new city clerk carries on a family tradition
Cassie Eldeen had a busy first day in her new position as City Clerk and Treasurer for the City of Morristown. July 1 was also the same day of the City Council’s monthly meeting. This gave Eldeen a chance to be introduced to the greater community by Mayor Tony Lindahl.
Last-minute cancellation leads Faribault Harley-Davidson to create track, host race
With about a month until the race, organizers were shocked to hear the venue was cancelling. The Cannon Falls City Council had convinced the board of Cannon Valley Fairgrounds to cut ties with Faribault Harley-Davidson, following complaints about noise associated with the race. The venue pulled out as the host of the race. The chair of the Fair Board had just built a “totally gorgeous” go-kart track earlier this year,...
Bloomington Opens Registration for Adult Fall Sports Leagues
For those in Bloomington with an itch for some recreational competition, your moment in the sun has arrived – or, depending on your sport of choice, your moment under the gymnasium fluorescents. Bloomington Parks and Recreation is rolling out the red carpet for athletic thrill-seekers, announcing the start of registration for their fall adult sports leagues. So, lace up those sneakers, dust off those kneepads, it's game on.
NP demo derby driver looking forward to county fair crashes
A week ago, he said the likelihood his truck would be ready for the Scott County Fair’s demolition derby was 50-50. Sunday, July 21, the odds had improved to 70-30. Corey Fehler is looking forward to crashing into someone. Just for fun. The New Prague resident is preparing a 1999 Ford F250 for the trucks category of the derby. He’s made the vehicle as stiff as possible within the context of the rules. His work has addressed the truck’s engine, its transmission, the wheels and frame. He’s acquired nearly all the parts and equipment he expects will be needed to have the truck ready to go. The challenge will be if the existing equipment works properly, he said.
Nurses union posts major gains in northern Minnesota — and other labor news
Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly round-up of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This week: Minnesota nurses union’s organizing blitz at Essentia; Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board reaches tentative agreement with striking workers; Medical staffing agency required to pay $336,000 to workers charged illegal fees; Unions line up behind Harris for […]
Former St. Cloud legal aid attorney now a Minn. Supreme Court judge
A former St. Cloud legal aid attorney is now on the Minnesota Supreme Court bench. In a formal ceremony focused on justice for all Minnesotans, Sarah Hennesy took the oath of office as the Minnesota Supreme Court’s newest associate justice, according to a release. ...
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Offers Assurance To Those Seeking Abortions, Stating “You Are Welcome Here”
While Iowa is set to enforce some of the toughest abortion laws in the country, elected officials in Minnesota are taking a different approach by welcoming out-of-state abortion seekers to access the necessary services. Starting Monday, Iowa will put into effect its rule prohibiting most abortions after six weeks, a...
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