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Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits 12 States, Including Minnesota
Public health officials are frantically trying to locate the source of a listeria outbreak that has killed two people and sickened more than two dozen people across multiple states, including Minnesota. The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting that 28 people have been hospitlozed after eating meats...
Two years after launching, 988 capacity continues to expand in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. — For two years, three simple numbers have an impact on countless people struggling with mental health. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 988. If you dial it, someone in a call center is there to answer the phone or reply to a text."I think it's it's been a huge success because we want to to be able to meet someone's needs kind of that lowest level of intervention possible. And we don't want it to feel scary for people to reach out for help," said Shannah Mulvihill, executive director of Mental Health Minnesota.She says 988 has...
Rochester jeweler is taking a short trip for a new home
ROCHESTER, Minn. – Lasker Jewelers is making a big move but over a short distance. The downtown Rochester fixture says it will be closing its current location in the Kahler Grand Hotel and moving across the street to the Galleria at University Square. “Our roots are downtown,” says Nicole...
Storm chances continue until Wednesday, but not a washout
There will be a chance of t-storms each day between now and Wednesday, but each day will not be a washout. Sunday will feature increasing clouds throughout the day as a cold front descends southward from central Minnesota. This cold front provided forcing, along with the gathering instability, is expected to be enough to kick off scattered showers and t-storms during the afternoon hours. These storms could very well last into the evening hours but will quickly fizzle out once the sun sets.
Minneapolis Boosts Police Salaries, Embraces Civil Rights and Public Health Initiatives in Sweeping Reforms
Minneapolis is charting a new course in strengthening its police force and civil rights accountability, following the recent approval of a substantial collective bargaining agreement with the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis (POFM). In a decisive 8-4 vote by the City Council, Minneapolis police officers are set to receive a 21.7 percent pay rise over three years, positioning them among the highest paid in Minnesota come 2025. As reported by the City's bulletin, the agreement, covering January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025, is set to enhance recruitment and retention amidst fears of workforce attrition with 160 of the 512 officers available for duty eligible for retirement this year.
Flash flood warning in effect Sunday as isolated storms drench Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS — Sunday will bring a chance for isolated storms in the Twin Cities, and the next couple of days look to stay unsettled.Dakota, Hennepin and Ramsey counties are under a flash flood warning through 12:45 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Thunderstorms were producing heavy rain in those areas.The afternoon will bring more chances for storms. Nothing severe is expected, but there could be some heavier downpours. Activity should diminish once the sun sets.Sunday is also off to a humid, summer-like start. Temperatures across the state will top out in the lower 80s.More isolated storms are possible Monday and Tuesday as well.Expect average highs all week and increasing sunshine and temperatures as we head toward next weekend.
Twins put Correa on injured list for treatment of plantar fasciitis, sit Paddack with forearm strain
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins placed All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa on the injured list on Saturday for treatment of plantar fasciitis in his right foot, giving him the precautionary rest he didn’t get last season for the same condition in the other foot. Starting pitcher Chris Paddack also landed on the injured list with a right forearm strain before the game against Milwaukee, after he experienced tightness during the break. Utility player Austin Martin (right oblique strain) was reinstated from the IL and second baseman Edouard Julien was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul to fill the roster spots, but the five-day break didn’t give the banged-up Twins much of a lift. Infielders Royce Lewis (strained right groin) and Jose Miranda (strained lower back) and backup Kyle Farmer (strained right shoulder) remained on the IL, among other players who’ve been on longer-term timetables. Correa was held out of the All-Star Game on Tuesday because of the condition he largely played through in his left foot last season. This version appears to be less severe, but he had a platelet-rich plasma injection during the break that will keep him in a walking boot for a couple of days.
Minneapolis park workers reject latest contract offer from park board
MINNEAPOLIS — The latest negotiation session between the union representing Minneapolis park workers and the park board concluded without an agreement on Friday. The union, LIUNA Local 363, said 91% of its members voted against the latest offer from the park board. "This overwhelming vote leaves no room for...
IT outages felt across Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS — Computer systems across the globe are limping back into action after the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike pushed an update overnight that caused a huge number of Microsoft PCs to malfunction. Its repercussions could be felt for weeks and it now ranks as the largest IT outage in history.
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