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Boy, 15, hospitalized after drive-by shooting off Minneapolis' Camden Avenue
MINNEAPOLIS — A 15-year-old boy is recovering after being shot late Friday night in Minneapolis.Police say the victim showed up just before midnight at North Memorial Health with "non-life-threatening gunshot wounds."Investigators say someone inside a moving vehicle fired several shots at the boy while he was walking near North Camden and 48th avenues in the Lind-Bohanon neighborhood.Police are still investigating and say no arrests have been made.
Massman Companies Celebrates Grand Opening of New Facility
Massman Companies proudly announced the successful grand opening of their new 72,000-square-foot facility located on 80 acres of land in Alexandria, MN. The private event on Thursday, July 25, was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony, luncheon, and guided tours. Massman Companies CEO Jeff Hohn, Alexandria Area Economic Development Director Nicole...
Minnesota Bankers Association chair champions community impact, highlights Howard Lake net-zero library project
Andy Schornack, the newly elected Chair of the Minnesota Bankers Association (MBA), took office on June 11 with a message of collaboration and community engagement. Schornack, president of Security Bank & Trust Co. of Glencoe, urged member banks to share stories that showcase their positive impact on local communities. One...
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.
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...
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.
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...
Hopkins Community Theatre Debuts With JULIUS CAESAR
Hopkins Community Theatre has announced its inaugural production, Julius Caesar, a thrilling reimagining of Shakespeare's classic tragedy on July 19th, 20th 26th & 27th at 7:30 PM at Hopkins High School Auditorium, 2400 Royals Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305. This captivating performance takes audiences to a near-future Rome built upon the...
Man in critical condition after being shot at a bus shelter in St. Paul
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - A man is in critical condition after being shot at a bus shelter in St. Paul Saturday afternoon. According to Metro Transit Police, around 3:30 p.m., both Metro Transit and St. Paul police officers responded to reports of a shooting at a bus shelter near the intersection of Snelling Avenue North and Spruce Tree Drive.
Wisconsin suspects use senior citizen’s stolen bank cards to buy thousands worth of Lululemon
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – Officers in southern Wisconsin are looking to identify two suspects who allegedly used a senior citizen’s stolen bank cards to purchase thousands of dollars worth of Lululemon in June. Pictures of the alleged suspects have been posted by the Madison Police Department, stemming from...
WEM hires new middle school principal
Eagan resident Myles Knutson was introduced Monday, July 22 as the newest WEM Middle School Principal during the Board’s regular July meeting. Knutson has more than a decade of experience in the field of education, most recently as the Differentiation Specialist at Prior Lake-Savage School District. After graduating from...
Multiple injuries after shooting at Noble Sports Park in Brooklyn Park
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (FOX 9) - Brooklyn Park police say hundreds of people fled from a park after gunfire left several people with minor injuries and multiple vehicles damaged. What we know. Law enforcement reportedly responded to Noble Sports Park at about 9:20 p.m. Friday after getting reports of a...
Bloomington's Free On the One Music Festival to Ignite Central Station Park with Urban Rhythms and Culinary Delights
Mark your calendars for the beat-infused On the One Music Festival, hitting Bloomington on August 17 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Organized by The Avant Garde and spearheaded by the indefatigable Chadwick “Niles” Phillips, this third-annual show promises an unmissable lineup of urban eclectic tunes right at the heart of Central Station Park. According to the official press release from the City of Bloomington, the festival is set to bring a diverse array of R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Neo-Soul, Afrobeats, and the potent rhythms of spoken word, all served up for zero dollars because, you heard that right, it's free.
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...
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...
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