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Massive THC Gummy and Candy Recall In Minnesota And Iowa
THC Gummies, Chocolate Bars, and Cones involved in a massive recall are making people sick in Minnesota and Iowa. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall and is investigating illnesses caused by Diamond Shruumz-Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, & Gummies. Diamond Shruumz-Brand brand products were sold in many...
U.S. Army Reserve Troops Learn to Protect Water Infrastructure
This past Saturday morning, dozens of U.S. Army Reserve soldiers took a deep dive into an essential but often overlooked part of everyday life: wastewater treatment. They toured the Seneca Wastewater Treatment Plant in Eagan, where an average of 34 million gallons of water are treated daily, serving over 250,000 Minnesotans.
Western Wisconsin Weekend: North Hudson’s Pepperfest and Star Prairie’s Ox Cart Days
Location: Pepper Fest Park, 7th Street North Hudson. Pepper Fest is back with a three-day celebration honoring North Hudson’s Italian heritage. Beer garden, live entertainment, contests, rides, grande parade and more are in store for the weekend. A detailed schedule of events can be found at pepperfest.org. Sunflower Celebration...
Public Hearing of the Plan Commission on September 4, 2024, for 2181 Jack Breault Drive
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Plan Commission of the City of Hudson, Wisconsin will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. to invite public comment in regard to the consideration of a conditional use permit for St Croix Valley Food Bank to construct a driveway access greater than 32-feet in width in an I-1, Light Industrial District, at 2181 Jack Breault Drive, Hudson, St. Croix County, Wisconsin. Citizens can participate in the hearing in person at the City Hall Council Chambers, 505 Third Street, Hudson, Wisconsin, 54016 or by live video or over the phone by voice. The video conference link will be available on the meeting agenda found at the following website: http://hudson.civicweb.net/Portal/. If you have any comments or questions in regard to this matter, you may contact Tiffany Weiss, City Planner, City Hall, 505 Third Street, Hudson, Wisconsin, 715-386-4776.
BIPOC farmers struggle to recover after heavy rains wipe out crops, delay replanting
Small farmers around the metro say heavy rains this year have set them back financially. The post BIPOC farmers struggle to recover after heavy rains wipe out crops, delay replanting appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Man in his 20s killed in south Minneapolis shooting, police say
MINNEAPOLIS — Police say a man is dead after being shot in broad daylight at a "problematic" south Minneapolis corner Thursday afternoon.The Minneapolis Police Department says officers responded to a report of a shooting on the 2900 block of 12th Avenue South just before 2 p.m.Upon arrival, officers found a man in his 20s with an apparent gunshot wound to the back of his head. Despite life-saving attempts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says that preliminary information indicates the victim had been in the area with a few other people when he and another man got into an altercation, which escalated into a shooting."This corner has been problematic sporadically in the past," O'Hara said. "I'm sure the residents can tell you there have been, chronically, issues here, both with narcotics trafficking as well as at times gun violence here."No arrests have been made and the incident is under investigation.This is the city's first homicide of August.
Metro Transit has it covered if you're going to rock-and-roll all night in Minneapolis this weekend
It’s all hands on deck for Metro Transit, which will be running three-car trains and operating later than usual to accommodate concertgoers all weekend long during what will be a busy, rock-and-roll filled schedule for the city.
Eden Prairie Buzzes with Art, Music, and Film: A Week of Cultural Celebrations
Grab a slice of Eden Prairie's local culture with a series of events that bring art, music, and a touch of nostalgia to various venues in the city. For those looking to unwind midweek, "This Week in Eden Prairie" offers a relaxing evening with the "Picnic on the Farm" at Dorenkemper House, where visitors can enjoy live music and old-fashioned games on Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. According to a bulletin published by Eden Prairie officials, attendees can also take part in tours of one of the city's last remaining log-built homes or purchase artisan pizza and beverages while soaking in the summer atmosphere.
St. Louis Park Commuters Brace for Traffic Disruptions from Cedar Lake Road and Minnetonka Boulevard Closures
Residents of St. Louis Park should prepare for simultaneous road improvements and closures that could impact their daily commutes. The 2024 Cedar Lake Road project, managed by Eureka Construction, is proceeding with both the West and Middle Stages, causing significant traffic rerouting in the upcoming weeks. According to the City of St. Louis Park's construction update, Cedar Lake Road from Jordan Avenue to Westwood Lutheran Church's east driveway is closed to through traffic, with church access maintained via the west stage.
Minneapolis Bryn Mawr Neighborhood Sees Progress in Infrastructure Upgrades, Gas Main Installations Near Completion
Residents and commuters in the Minneapolis Bryn Mawr neighborhood can finally see the light at the end of a tunnel, as significant headway has been made on a series of infrastructure upgrades, according to a recent report from CenterPoint Energy. Michels Corporation, an authorized contractor for CenterPoint, has completed the installation of a natural gas main under the east sidewalk of Upton Avenue S., offering some relief by removing "no parking" signs that have long plagued local streets.
New boba spot in Uptown elevates the bubble tea experience with cocktails
ListenNew boba spot in Uptown elevates the bubble tea experience with cocktails. L2 at Tii Cup in Uptown is looking to create a different kind of experience for boba drinkers. The new spot serves boba-inspired cocktails and has a lounge — for an elevated boba tea experience. The sweet,...
Robot delivery approved for the U of M campus
Starting this fall, University of Minnesota students could get snacks delivered by robot. The Minneapolis City Council Thursday approved a one-year pilot program for personal delivery devices — small delivery robots that travel on sidewalks and road shoulders. The U of M has a pending permit request for six to ten robots, which would deliver food and beverages from Coffman Memorial Union to other East Bank campus buildings.
St. Paul City Council eases restrictions on developments along Grand Avenue
Nick Longworth and Maury Glover at FOX 9 are reporting the St. Paul City Council unanimously approved a resolution that will ease restrictions on developments along Grand Avenue in an effort to “improve development flexibility, support small businesses, and enhance neighborhood walkability.”. Sean Baker at the Star Tribune reports...
Minneapolis honors Bernadette Anderson with commemorative street on city‘s north side
Another Minneapolis civil rights icon will have their name on a commemorative street sign on the city’s north side. On Thursday, the city council approved an application to rename a portion of Russell Avenue North as Bernadette Anderson Way. An outspoken advocate for civil rights for African Americans, Anderson...
Body of elderly man found in rubble of Minneapolis apartment building fire
Minneapolis Fire Department says it was told at 10:30 a.m. Thursday that one resident remained unaccounted for after a fire destroyed a four-story residential apartment building located at 1501 11th Ave S. on Tuesday.
Seek and Destroy: Metallica fans descend on special pop-up store on Hennepin Ave. in search of unique merchandise
Metallica fans came to “Search and Destroy” unique, “One” of a kind merch on Friday in downtown Minneapolis. It was all at a special pop-up store ahead of their two shows this weekend. WCCO’s Ari Bergeron found young, old and everything in between.
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