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Anglers eagerly eye diverse waters as Bassmaster Opens head to Leech Lake for the first time
WALKER, Minn. — Leech Lake might not be the final frontier, but it’s certainly the first time B.A.S.S. has visited the remote fishery in northern Minnesota. Leech is far from the great unknown, however, at least to bass anglers here on the fringe of America’s Midwest. To hear them talk, it’s been a destination lake of sorts for several decades now, despite the fact that it’s closer to Canada’s southern border than it is to the state capital of St. Paul (sister city of Minneapolis about 3½ hours southeast).
Ope! Cast your vote in the Gosh Darn Minnesota Phrase-Off, don'tcha know
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — When you mention Minnesota to people across the country, there are a few things that come to mind automatically: our winters, our lakes, the Vikings, and, of course, our accents — you betcha. So as we prepare to gather for the Great Minnesota Get-Together,...
Disgruntled Franchisees Claim Fraud, Deception in Lawsuits Against Nautical Bowls
A Minnesota-based smoothie bowl franchise is accused of breaking the “cardinal rule” of franchise sales by making financial performance representations not listed in its franchise disclosure document to prospective franchisees, among other unlawful practices. A handful of franchisees accused Nautical Bowls of fraud, deception and violating state franchise...
Making the Case for Mass Timber
Mass timber is frequently labeled a luxury that cannot compete in price with traditional construction materials. The theory goes that wood, concrete, and stick-frame styles will be less expensive choices than mass timber, even if they do not have the same back-to-nature charm. But a recently completed two-year research project has found that mass timber, while more costly, is competitive, at least in Minneapolis, Denver, and Atlanta.
Minnesota Aurora women’s soccer team withdraws bid to go pro
The Minnesota Aurora will have to wait a bit longer in their hopes of going professional. The Eagan-based women’s pre-professional soccer team has withdrawn its bid to join the professional level National Women’s Soccer League. In a statement, the team’s board said, “The process is extremely complex and...
Minneapolis Constituents Invited to Community Office Hours with State Rep. Sencer-Mura and County Commissioner Conley
Minneapolis residents, mark your calendars for a chance to get up close and personal with your local government representatives. State Rep. Samantha Sencer-Mura and Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley are teaming up for a community office hours session, a face-to-face opportunity for constituents to engage, inquire, and express concerns about the issues affecting their lives and neighborhoods, as per Jason Chavez - Minneapolis Ward 9.
Lake Michigan community halts any new short-term rentals, considers more limitations
SPRING LAKE TWP., MI -- For the next six months, no new short-term rentals will be established in Spring Lake Township. That’s due to a moratorium, or a stop-hold, that was placed on the property type by the township’s board of trustees this past Monday. If you purchase...
The Daily Heller: A Major Exhibition of Graphic Design Triggered Heated Debates
It was the first and only major museum exhibition in the United States devoted exclusively to graphic design. Nonetheless, the historic Graphic Design in America: A Visual Language History, organized by the eminent design curator Mildred Friedman at Minneapolis’s Walker Art Center in conjunction with AIGA, was a lightning rod for some in the design community. And the lightning that struck was hot criticism and heated debates that had not previously taken place in public or the design world at large.
Minneapolis to see one of its biggest post-pandemic music weekends
MINNEAPOLIS — Hours before Thursday night's show, Pantera fans took their place in line outside Minneapolis' First Avenue. Mark Crawford and Tim McLean came from Milwaukee to take advantage of the venue's rare, small setting."Drum sticks, guitar picks, they're more likely to get tossed to you if you're in the front row," said McLean. Pantera isn't the only show the two friends are seeing in Minneapolis this weekend. They're also heading to U.S. Bank Stadium on Friday night to see Metallica. The legendary metal band is playing two nights in Minneapolis."I've got so many Metallica tattoos and everything," said Matthew...
Man killed in shooting in south Minneapolis
No arrests were announced in the fatal shooting, which occurred Thursday afternoon in the Phillips neighborhood. Minnesota school nurses are still under pressure post-pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic emergency is over, but school nurses across Minnesota say they are still in triage mode. Student visits to their offices are still up,...
Two found dead in Minneapolis apartment nearly 2 days after fire
MINNEAPOLIS — Nearly two days after an apartment fire tore through a downtown Minneapolis building, two people were found dead inside.It wasn't until Thursday morning when David Hollmon, the property manager, realized he hadn't seen one of his tenants since the fire."I went to the fire department and told them, 'Hey I think one of my tenants is still in there.'" Hollmon said.He said fire officials told him that was impossible and they swept through the building twice.But fire crews searched inside the charred building Thursday afternoon and discovered an elderly man in a fourth-floor apartment under piles of the...
Red Lake Nation College Fall Orientations in Red Lake and Minneapolis
Exciting times ahead! Welcome to all our new and returning students at Red Lake Nation College. Orientation Day at our Red Lake Main Campus was a blast-here's to a year of growth, learning, and community. Let's make it a great one together!. Red Lake Nation College:. Minneapolis, we're ready for...
First responders share trauma of call of fallen Minnepolis officer Jamal Mitchell
MINNEAPOLIS — On May 30, officer Jamal Mitchell was sent to the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis to check out a possible shooting. What happened next still weighs heavily on those called to help. Among them was a paramedic waiting for word the scene was safe and an ER doctor."We saw one of the officers come in to go check out what was happening. And that's when we heard that there was an officer down," Hennepin EMS Paramedic Angela Erikson said. "It's terrible. It's one of your co-workers, it's one of your friends. You don't necessarily know who it is. It's wrong. It's the...
Minneapolis Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of Machineguns
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to 63 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for illegally possessing machineguns, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According to court documents, on February 8, 2023, law enforcement observed a silver Mazda CX9 commit multiple...
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