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MN Reads: "Twin Ports Trains" by Tony Dierckins and Jeff Lemke
"We got it up to full steam last year... and pulled into the station in June," says author Tony Dierckins of finalizing and publishing Twin Ports Trains: The Historic Railroads of Duluth & Superior 1870-1970. For the last several years, Dierckins and co-author Jeff Lemke navigated their way through busy schedules and Covid to get the book on the shelf earlier this month.
Jewish Democrats tout Harris-Walz commitment to Israel, fighting antisemitism ahead of convention
A major Jewish Democratic group is stepping up efforts to engage Jewish voters in crucial swing states ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week. In a 30-second digital ad, exclusively shared with the Forward and set to go online Thursday, the Jewish Democratic Council of America’s PAC highlights Vice President Kamala Harris...
Olympic Champion Offering Summer Swim Clinic In Minnesota This Weekend
(KNSI) – A 12-time Olympic medalist will stop in Minnesota this weekend for a swim clinic. Ryan Lochte represented the country in four separate games: Athens, Beijing, London, and Rio de Janeiro. He was a powerhouse on the world’s biggest stage, forming a one-two punch in the pool for Team USA with Michael Phelps.
Minneapolis pays $275k to man beaten, choked by cop during riot
ListenMinneapolis pays $275k to man beaten, choked by cop during riot. The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday approved a $275,000 settlement for a man whom a police officer allegedly punched and choked in 2020. While the payout to Asante Simmons pales in comparison to those in other police misconduct cases, it pushes the total taxpayer outlay since 2006 above $94 million.
Minneapolis shooting leaves 1 man dead off Lake Street
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A shooting in broad daylight on Thursday left one man dead off Lake Street in Minneapolis. Police said they were called to the scene on 12th Avenue South shortly before 2 p.m. At the scene, officers found the victim in an alleyway next to a thrift...
Wesley Hunt warns voters to view Harris-Walz ticket as ‘radicals’
Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX) said voting for Vice President Kamala Harris would bring the “lawlessness” seen in California to every city and town in the nation. Hunt cited the “defund the police” movement during the summer of 2020, which gained momentum shortly after the death of George Floyd. The Texas congressman referenced how Harris and […]
Minneapolis City Council to weigh cannabis regulations
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - As Minnesota moves closer to cannabis licensing, and businesses opening in the Twin Cities, the City of Minneapolis is weighing cannabis regulations. During its Thursday morning meeting, council members gave notice of two separate ordinances related to cannabis. Cannabis business regulation. The "notice" means that lawmakers...
'He's a freak of nature': Browns' Myles Garrett leaves Vikings in awe after 2 practices
BEREA — Justin Jefferson didn't have to worry about standing in the way of Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year. That doesn't mean the Minnesota Vikings superstar wide receiver didn't have Garrett on his mind as well over the last two days. "It's tough to go...
Smash Park Roseville Free Arcade Every Sunday + $15 Free Game Play
Smash Park in Roseville offers FREE arcade games all day long every Sunday! Keep reading and we’ll tell you how to get $15 of FREE game play too!. Have you heard of Smash Park in Roseville? It’s a huge entertainment venue packed with pickleball courts, an arcade, full food and drink menus and tons of fun events. I haven’t been there yet, but it’s definitely going to be on my radar now.
Investigation finds Woodbury officer, deputy justified in shooting suspect during standoff outside Target
WOODBURY, Minn. — Authorities were justified in shooting a man during a standoff outside a Target in Woodbury earlier this year, an investigation concluded.The Washington County Attorney's Office sent a memorandum on Thursday to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension exonerating Woodbury officer James Stoffel and Washington County deputy Brian Krook for their actions.Donald Eugene Roche, 61, was charged with two counts of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, financial transaction fraud and third-degree burglary for the April 22 incident. He pleaded guilty to all charges last month and is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 30.Charges say that Roche stole...
Feeding our Future trial bribe: Woman set to plea guilty
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - It appears the woman accused of dropping off a bag containing $120,000 to a juror in the Feeding our Future fraud case is now set to plead guilty. The court docket in the bribe case is now listing a change of plea hearing for Ladan Ali.
Rochester Has Surpassed Twin Cities as State’s Job Growth Engine
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The latest unemployment report from the state shows Rochester surpassed the Twin Cities metro area for year-over-year job growth in July. Data released by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development shows the Rochester metropolitan area, which includes portions of some surrounding counties, has added nearly 5700 jobs since last July for a job growth rate of 4.7%. By comparison, the year over year job growth rate for the Twin Cities was only a tenth of a percentage point for the net gain of just over 2100 jobs.
Patchy showers Thursday, Friday in Twin Cities ahead of pleasant weekend
MINNEAPOLIS — After a few dry hours on Thursday morning, spotty showers and storms return later in the day.With a mostly cloudy sky, temperatures won't warm as much with highs in the mid-to-upper 70s.Another .25-.50 inch of rain is possible, with most likely across eastern Minnesota. The low-pressure system will linger well into Friday.Everything looks to wrap up by Saturday morning with high pressure back in time for the weekend.Expect sunshine on both days with seasonable highs back up near 80.The next rainmaker looks to hold until late Tuesday into Wednesday of next week.
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