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Trucking company fined $621K after worker death in Virginia
VIRGINIA — The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s OSHA Compliance fined a Rosemount trucking company $621,600 after a worker died while working in a tanker trailer at a facility in Virginia in March. In July, the state agency issued 10 serious citations to Wayne Transports for violations...
Burnsville Man Sentenced to Prison for Role in Eagan Teen's Fentanyl Overdose
A Burnsville man has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in the fatal fentanyl overdose of a 16-year-old Eagan resident, Dakota County Attorney Kathy Keena announced today. Sadiq Aden Isack, 29, was sentenced to 60 months in prison by Dakota County Judge Dannia Edwards for providing fentanyl-laced pills that...
Minnesota dental practice celebrates 50 years of service
A dental practice in Lakeville, Minn., has reached the milestone of 50 years of service, according to an Aug. 28 report by Sun This Week. Lakeville Dental was opened in 1974 by Jack Harrison, DDS, when he moved to Minnesota from Maryland. In 2009, Dr. Harrison's daughter, Jennifer Harrison-Larson, DDS,...
NP students well above state average on MCA exams
Results from the annual Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) given last spring show New Prague students are still well above the state average for proficiency in math, science and reading. The results the Minnesota Department of Education released today, Thursday, Aug. 29, indicate districtwide 63.4% of New Prague students were proficient...
Lakeville Firefighters Achieve 95% Containment of Gulch Fire Near Old Adobe Road
Firefighters in Lakeville have contained the Gulch Fire, which erupted yesterday afternoon near Old Adobe Road and Tunzi Lane. According to CALFIRE LNU, multiple agencies swiftly responded with air and ground support to combat the vegetation fire, which was being driven uphill by the wind. The blaze was reported to be 10 acres in size and was initially spreading moderately, with one structure completely engulfed and another threatened.
Minneapolis Invests $855,000 in City Trees Program Expanding Urban Greenery
Minneapolis is taking a tangible step towards a greener future with the expansion of its City Trees program, infusing it with a robust $855,000 from the $10 million set aside for climate change initiatives. As reported by the city's official news update, the funding will facilitate the planting of 3,700 trees this year, contributing to both urban beautification and environmental health.
Minneapolis officials say police force numbers are starting to rebound
After several years of declining numbers, Minneapolis city officials say the size of the police force is showing signs of growth. Citing a report from the city’s human resources department, they say the city is on track to end the year with a larger police force than it had last year. Police chief Brian O’Hara says it will be the first time since 2020 that the department will see an increase in sworn officers.
Yam Haus band member crushed by tree, recovering in hospital
MINNEAPOLIS — A band member in the local band Yam Haus is recovering after he was crushed by a tree while cleaning up debris from the storms in the metro. The Minneapolis-based band produces indie pop music and has about 122,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Guitarist Zach Beinlich posted on Instagram that he was helping his parents move debris after Monday's storm and "had a tree at least 1,000 pounds fall and crush [his] body."
Firefighters are the unhappiest St. Paul employees — and other labor news
Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly round-up of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This week: poor morale in the St. Paul Fire Department; trucking company fined $621,600 following worker death; Minnesota minimum wage to rise to $11.13 per hour; Americans’ support for unions near all-time high; and Australia legalizes ignoring your […]
Maccolades for Summer 2024: Among the best in books, career services, waste reduction, and more
Maccolades is a monthly round-up of the most recent accolades and accomplishments earned by members of the Macalester community. Below are highlights from Summer 2024. Macalester earned the Highly Established Action Plan Seal for the 2024 election cycle from ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. The college’s nonpartisan democratic engagement action plan was recognized as among the best in the country for fostering civic learning, political engagement, and student voter participation. Macalester is one of 192 campuses recognized for this cycle, with action plans evaluated using the Strengthening American Democracy Action Planning Rubric.
Gophers miss last-second FG to lose home opener to Tar Heels
North Carolina's primary goal for this work-in-progress season is figuring out how to avoid the late fade that spoiled the last two years with star quarterback Drake Maye.This finish in the season opener at Minnesota was a good first step.Noah Burnette made four field goals, three of them after quarterback Max Johnson was sent to a hospital with a leg injury, a clutch performance highlighted by the go-ahead 45-yarder with 1:44 left for the Tar Heels in a 19-17 victory over the Gophers on Thursday night."We talked about doing every little thing possible to help with their confidence, to help...
Cloud Cult To Play Two Shows At Palace Theatre
Cloud Cult is one of the most beloved bands to come out of Minnesota. No wonder they needed to add a second night at Palace Theatre in St. Paul to share their beautiful songs with hometown fans! Singer and songwriter Craig Minowa is, after all, from St. Paul. If you...
SNAP recipients to get ‘replacement’ benefits for outages caused by Tropical Storm Ernesto
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services announced Thursday the issuance of replacement benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients affected by prolonged power outages caused by Tropical Storm Ernesto. According to DHS, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has approved...
Growing ginger, jobs and justice through Urban Roots Market Garden program
While some teens thrive in a classroom environment, teen interns from the Market Garden Program at Urban Roots are thriving by getting their hands dirty. “Sometimes I just wake up and I am more excited for work than school,” said Sakura Vue, a graduate of Johnson High School who interns at the program.
Native American Community Clinic finds different ways to support the Indigenous community
Antony Stately, Ph. D., is a fourth-generation survivor of boarding schools. These American schools were engineered to strip Indigenous children of their culture. They created decades of historical trauma that would manifest itself into alcohol and drug usage. When he sees his community suffer, Stately’s empathy is fueled by the...
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