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Bloomington police chief discusses police car karaoke and AI facial recognition at Mall of America
ListenBloomington police chief discusses police car karaoke and AI facial recognition at Mall of America. The Bloomington Police Department is trying a new way to engage with the community, a car karaoke YouTube series. Bloomington Police Chief Booker T. Hodges is the creator and host. “I take the blame or...
Name Of Driver Who Died In Polk County Crash Released
POLK COUNTY (DrydenWire) - On Monday, July 1, 2024, at 11:36 AM, the Polk County Communications Center received a report of a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 63, north of 50th Avenue. Law enforcement and first responders were dispatched to the scene. According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, a...
Start Time For St. Cloud Fireworks Moved
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The start time for the 4th of July fireworks in St. Cloud has been moved. St. Cloud Area Fireworks Board Executive Director Christina Buttenhoff says because of inclement weather that is supposed to move into the area later this evening the 4th of July fireworks at Hester Park have been moved up to 9:00 p.m.
Minnesota high school graduates reflect on challenges in college admissions, financial aid
Mariam Elias, a recent graduate of White Bear Lake Area High School, can’t bank on using her or her family’s money to pay for four years of schooling. For her, working for scholarships and seeing what she qualified for was essential, so she planned to apply for federal student aid as soon as she could. […] The post Minnesota high school graduates reflect on challenges in college admissions, financial aid appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
“Minnesota’s Autism Mom” traveling to Texas with life-saving donations for families with children on the spectrum
Autism advocate Sheletta Brundidge, known as Minnesota’s Autism Mom, is traveling to Texas over the Fourth of July holiday weekend to launch her “Spread Love With Locks” campaign in Texas aiming to help protect children with autism.
Target Teams Up with Shopify to Offer More
For years, Target has been a favorite for people, not just in Minnesota, but around the country, for quality products. Some will argue that their prices are reasonable, but it’s hard to argue the quality of choices you get at Target. The selection of items they offer isn’t a...
NSU Alumna Emily Schumacher Crowned Miss Minnesota
ABERDEEN, S.D. (NSU) – Northern State University (NSU) is proud to announce that Emily Schumacher, a 2018 Honors Graduate, has been crowned Miss Minnesota 2024. The prestigious title was awarded after a rigorous three-day competition held at Treasure Island Resort & Casino, culminating on Friday, June 21. Representing Miss...
Keep your family safe this summer while having fun in the sun
By using some common sense and by taking a few precautions, families can be sure to make the most of the season — and lessen their chances of making a trip to an emergency room to deal with an unexpected illness or injury.
Family confirms missing man has been found dead in the Red River
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Early Friday morning, a family member of Arthur Wiebe confirmed that his body had been pulled from the Red River. On Wednesday, the Moorhead Police Department pushed out that they needed the public’s help in finding Arthur. Police said that Arthur was last seen in the 4100 block of 34th Ave. S. in Moorhead on July 1st.
Minnesota Twins lineup, TV Channel, start time vs. Houston Astros (July 5th)
It wasn't the nicest of days on Thursday, but the Minnesota Twins still provided plenty of firewords on the 4th of July. Minnesota didn't even need a full nine innings to dismantle Detroit, beating the Tigers 12-3 in a game that was called after the seventh inning. The Twins are back at Target Field tonight, welcoming in the Houston Astros for the first time this season.
Sterling Dance Presents Begin Again: 30th Anniversary Dance Concert
Dancers collectively let out a sigh when the weather held Saturday, June 29th and Sunday, June 30th for Sterling’s outdoor dance concert at the Two Harbors Bandshell. Featuring a variety of dance styles, including tap, ballet, jazz, and contemporary, as well as choreography by various artists, the concerts were a fun sampling of what Sterling dancers have learned in the past year.
Liara Kaylee Tsai, a Trans Woman With “Incredibly Powerful Energy,” Found Dead in Minnesota
This article contains a description of fatal violence against a transgender woman. Liara Kaylee Tsai, a transgender DJ and music producer, was found dead in Minnesota on June 22. She was 35 years old. Last Saturday morning, authorities arrived at the scene of a single car crash in Olmstead County,...
Vikings Linked to “Luxury Addition” Free Agent
Free agency was a crazy time for the Minnesota Vikings, as quarterback Kirk Cousins left after six seasons. He was replaced by signing Sam Darnold (and subsequently drafting J.J. McCarthy). Danielle Hunter’s departure was used to rebuild the entire pass-rushing group by acquiring Andrew Van Ginkel, Jonathan Greenard, and Dallas Turner.
Minneapolis Park Board workers go on strike for first time ever
Hundreds of Minneapolis park workers went on strike on Thursday — the first strike by workers in the park system’s 140-year history. After seven months of contract negotiations, about 100 union workers and supporters rallied and marched Thursday in northeast Minneapolis, kicking off what could be a week-long strike.
Tigers routed by Twins in rain-shortened series finale
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda was knocked around by his old team as the Minnesota Twins cruised to a 12-3 victory on Thursday afternoon at Target Field. The game was called in the seventh inning due to heavy rain. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
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