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Neighbors speak out on dangerous Minneapolis encampment
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - People living in south Minneapolis are on edge this month, because of a homeless encampment slowly moving across town. "I’m in a constant state of stress," neighbor Seth Nesting told FOX 9. "I haven’t been able to relax or enjoy myself at home. Yesterday I didn’t eat dinner."
Minneapolis City Council fields allegations that contractor mistreated homeless clients
A coalition of anonymous service providers and homeless encampment organizers expressed concerns about how Helix Health and Housing Services spent $1 million in city funding and how it treated the unhoused. The post Minneapolis City Council fields allegations that contractor mistreated homeless clients appeared first on Sahan Journal.
"Sheen" seen on Mississippi River being investigated, officials say
COON RAPIDS, Minn. — It may sound like something from an episode of "The X-Files," but officials say there's nothing to fear about a "sheen" floating down the Mississippi River.The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said the sheen was first seen in Coon Rapids Tuesday afternoon and is traveling downstream."We continue to gather information about the extent of the sheen and estimated volume," the agency said. "The type of substance is still unknown."The water in Minneapolis and St. Paul is safe to drink, the agency said. Crews diverted the sheen from the water intakes for both cities.There was a second sheen spotted near West Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park on Wednesday. Both sheens are under investigation, and officials are not yet sure if they are connected.The Minnesota Department of Health is analyzing samples of the sheen and multiple state agencies are monitoring it.
Mpls. father asks community for help after shooting of 4 kids in stolen car
MINNEAPOLIS — A Twin Cities father is asking for community members to work together to make sure what happened to his child never happens again.His 12-year-old is home from the hospital on Wednesday night they were shot in a stolen car with three other children in north Minneapolis last weekend."They ain't no bad kids. They just misguided nobodies listening to them, but now that they got our attention what are we going to do with it?" the father said. He added it's time for the community to focus on the well-being of youth. He wants to speak out, but is concerned...
Vikings roster math could leave former first-round pick on cutting room floor
NFL cutdown day is right around the corner, and Minnesota Vikings safety Lewis Cine is seemingly on the outside looking into the 53-man roster. Cine, a first-round pick in 2022, has failed to live up to his lofty draft billing. His struggles have now reached a point where his future with the Vikings is in jeopardy, per Alec Lewis of The Athletic ($).
Carver County Parks and Waconia Chamber to Host a Lakeside Bash with Live Music, Food, and Fun at Lake Waconia Regional Park
Get ready to bask in the glow of late summer vibes, because Lake Waconia Regional Park is rolling out the red carpet for those looking to end their day with a touch of leisure and a taste of local flavors. Carver County Parks has joined forces with the Waconia Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau to throw a park bash featuring an assortment of vendors and activities this Thursday, August 22, from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., all under what's forecasted to be a canopy of clear skies.
Salvation Army announces permanent closure of Owatonna thrift store
After weeks of people asking what is going on with the thrift store operated by the Salvation Army on the south side of town, the community finally received an answer. The Salvation Army announced Wednesday afternoon the immediate and permanent closure of its Owatonna Family Store, driven primarily due to challenges sourcing and retaining adequate staffing. “The current job market has made it difficult for us to remain adequately staffed...
Derek Chauvin moved from FCI Tucson to new prison months after stabbing
The ex-Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd has been transferred from Tucson to a federal prison in Texas almost nine months after he was stabbed in a different facility.
Former Viking Joins Hated Foe
The New Orleans Saints employ oodles of former offensive Minnesota Vikings coaches, and a cornerback formerly of the purple team followed suit this week. He’s Joejuan Williams, now vying for a 53-man roster spot in New Orleans, which will be determined on August 27th when all teams must trim depth charts from 90 players to 53.
Grade the Trade: Vikings land Russell Wilson from Steelers in bonkers proposal
Before he eventually signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, some believed that the Minnesota Vikings were a potential landing spot for veteran quarterback Russell Wilson after he was released by the Denver Broncos earlier this year. But then Wilson joined the Steelers, while the Vikings wound up signing Sam Darnold during...
The Entire Internet Is Loving Anthony Edwards’ “Hawk Tuah” Inspired Shirt That Even Got a Comment From Haliey Welch Herself
Did Anthony Edwards jump on the Hawk Tuah hype train?. The Minnesota Timberwolves superstar, who just won a gold medal in Paris, is going insanely viral after a picture surfaced showing him wearing a T-shirt with the phrase “If she doesn’t Hawk Tuah, I don’t wanna Tawk Tuha.”
VP Nominee Tim Walz Gets Caught Up in Wawa/Sheetz Debate
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz neatly sidestepped the Wawa-Sheetz debate here in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s decades-long Sheetz or Wawa debate has latched on to Democratic Vice President nominee Tim Walz, writes Bill Shannon for YourErie. Walz, current governor of Minnesota, was having breakfast Monday with Pennsylvania delegates when the...
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