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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.
Water should be free at all concerts
Imagine you are at a big concert, standing in the packed general admission floor with your friends and hundreds of others. After hours of dancing, you take a break to get some water, but you find out that you have to pay $3, or more, at the bar for a small serving of water. This feels excessive for something needed to live.
Six Minneapolis beaches close due to high levels of bacteria
Beaches on Lake Harriet, Bde Maka Ska and Lake Hiawatha closed this summer after the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board (MPRB) found high levels of bacteria in the water. The high bacteria levels may be caused or affected by heavy rain or wind, time of day, beach wildlife, amount of people and physical characteristics of the beach. There is no specific date for when the beaches will reopen, but they will become operational once bacteria levels have lowered, according to MPRB Spokesperson Rachael Crabb.
Don’t Worry About the Minnesota Twins Making the Playoffs…
The Minnesota Twins are barely hanging onto an AL Playoff spot, but sportsbooks and projection models say not to worry... The post Don’t Worry About the Minnesota Twins Making the Playoffs… appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
New Vikings defender says he's excited to 'dominate' the Packers
As a native of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, new Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman is fully aware of the intense rivalry between his current team and the Green Bay Packers. During a recent appearance on the "Green Light with Chris Long" podcast, Cashman talked about how he's looking forward to hitting...
Terrence Shannon Jr. Sustained An Apparent Toe Injury
After only seven minutes of play, former Illini player and Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Terrence Shannon Jr. had to leave their last NBA Las Vegas Summer League game against the Houston Rockets due to a reported toe injury. He left the game with only a rebound. Despite his absence, the Timberwolves won the game 93-83. The extent of his injury remains unknown. The Timberwolves finished the league with a record of 3-1, in which Shannon Jr. was arguably the best player. He averaged 17.7 points, shot around 60 percent from the field, and played at least 30 minutes per game. Shannon...
Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell Opens Up About 4 A.M. Call Informing Him of Tragic Death
Tragedy struck the Minnesota Vikings when newly drafted cornerback Khyree Jackson died in a car accident in early July. Jackson, along with former college football players Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton Jr., was involved in a fatal three-car crash at 3:14 a.m. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson was pronounced dead...
Rainbow Health shuts down in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — A nonprofit organization that’s long served the state’s LGBTQ+ community abruptly closed Thursday, shocking both its staff and clients. In a statement posted to Facebook on Thursday, the organization announced the closure of Rainbow Health, saying: “Due to insurmountable financial challenges, we can no longer sustain our operations.”
Uptown business owners oppose proposed homeless shelter
MINNEAPOLIS — For the last four years, Mattisse Johnson has operated #FACE, her day spa in Uptown, with the door locked. "Because all day long we have people off the street who try to come in," she said. "We have had people we've let in, thinking they're here for good reasons, and they've stolen from us. In the middle of the day."
Park, splash pad in Sauk Rapids closed due to criminal investigation
SAUK RAPIDS, Minn. — A park and splash pad in Sauk Rapids are closed Sunday due to an "active criminal investigation," police said.The Sauk Rapids Police Department did not share details of the investigation at Lions Park, but said it expects the park and splash pad to reopen on Monday.This is a developing story. Stay with WCCO for more information.
Breckenridge loses late lead in 7-5 playoff defeat
Cooper Roberts is beaned in Monday’s game vs. Ashby. The third baseman was hit-by-pitch three more times during Friday’s season-ending defeat. Breckenridge Post 53 was eliminated from the American Legion Baseball playoffs Friday following a 7-5 loss to Ashby Post 357 in Evansville. Breckenridge, who previously lost a...
Corcoran house fire injures 1 resident, 2 firefighters
CORCORAN, Minn. (FOX 9) - A house fire in Corcoran Saturday afternoon left one resident and two firefighters injured. Around 1:45 p.m., Corcoran police responded to a house fire on the 6200 block of Steeple Chase Lane, authorities said. The 911 caller stated there was black and white smoke coming from the basement of the home.
More than 300 to be laid off from St. Cloud distribution center
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Hundreds of people will be out of a job by the end of the year after officials with a St. Cloud distribution center announced it would be permanently closing its facilities. Fulfillment Distribution Center, Inc. (FDC) President Dave Baldwin sent a letter to the Minnesota...
Travis Schulte Wins First Modified Feature Win Friday Night at the Princeton Speedway.
Princeton, MN (July 19) – After one week off, the Princeton Speedway went green Friday night for some WISSOTA Dirt Track Race action. The MN Micro Sprints were on hand for Sparkle Night presented by the Princeton Ambassadors and Jim Gullikson, Cole Boston, Travis Schulte, Dexton Koch, Justin Schelitzche and Jack Lobin went home with wins.
Albert Lea’s Honda dealership to move to Owatonna
New building being built in Owatonna, opens next summer The Marthaler Honda dealership in Albert Lea is slated to move to Owatonna next summer after the construction of a new building there, the dealership’s general manager said Friday. Chris Knutson said the decision came down to Honda itself, noting the company has image compliance requirements […] The post Albert Lea’s Honda dealership to move to Owatonna appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
PHOTOS: Youth take over downtown for Gem Days
Gem Days was all about the kids Friday morning. Festivities began with a kids parade down Cedar Avenue, with kids and families migrating to Central Park for more fun afterwards. RE/MAX's annual Crazy Hair Contest in the park featured the wildest hairstyles in town. Emma Harris, 5, won first place in the 6 and under category for her hair, which was braided into a swing set for a doll. She was followed by Natalie Westphall in second and Dawson Gill in third. Avelaine Westphall, 8, took first place in the 7 and up category, sporting a bun styled into the solar system. She was followed by James Harris in second and Julia Niegebauer in third.
Post 77 wins last game of regular season
The Owatonna Legion Post 77 baseball team ended its regular season on a high note Thursday night against the Rochester Century Legion team, who go by the Rochester A’s. After falling behind 2-0 in the first inning, Owatonna came back to win the game 8-3. The win was its fourth in a row, as Owatonna goes into the playoffs on a positive streak. Mitch Seykora started the game as Owatonna’s...
Owatonna VFW loses in makeup game against Austin
The Owatonna VFW Post 1216 VFW baseball team dominated Byron Monday in what was Owatonna’s last scheduled regular season game. But a makeup game Thursday against Austin was Owatonna’s last of the regular season before heading over to Rochester Saturday for the start of the playoffs. The Owatonna VFW 9 and 10 teams were supposed to play one game each on Saturday, June 22 in a doubleheader against Austin, but rain caused the games to be postponed. Owatonna played against Austin Thursday to make up...
New Minnesota Laws For Kids Riding In Cars Go Into Effect August 1st
A new child restraint law will come into effect for Minnesotans on August 1st. The new law includes a requirement that all children under 13 years old MUST sit in the back seat of any motor vehicle that has one. “Every driver who transports a child or children under the...
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