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St. Louis Park Alerts Residents of Brief Construction Break Before Alley Overhaul Resumes
Residents in St. Louis Park should brace for a short construction pause followed by continued efforts to revamp the city's alleys. The latest dispatch from the St. Louis Park officials indicates that GL Contracting will momentarily down tools for a brief respite from July 4 through July 7. Residents keen to keep abreast of developments can consult the project update published on July 5th, detailing the plans for Alley B and beyond.
Minneapolis Park Workers Strike Over Wages, City's Green Spaces Caught in Labor Dispute
Minneapolis parks workers have decided they've had enough. As of Independence Day, about 40% of the employees at the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB), represented by Local 363, made a statement in the form of a strike. It's a significant move because this group includes more than 300 workers, and according to a statement provided by the MPRB, the full throttle of this strike won't be felt until Monday. The parks brass, however, appears unshaken by the standoff—ostensibly confident in its playbook purportedly designed to keep things running with minimal public disruption.
Minnetonka Launches ReLeaf Program with $338,900 Grant to Combat Emerald Ash Borer Invasion
The city of Minnetonka is bolstering its defenses in the ongoing battle against the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) by leveraging a substantial grant to launch the ReLeaf program. Per details from the city's official announcement, $338,900 in grant funds have been allocated from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, aiming to improve community forest health. The ReLeaf initiative is designed to lend a hand to property owners who are financially eligible, covering the full cost for the removal of EAB-infested ash trees on their land.
Maple Grove Invites Residents to Unite for National Night Out at Central Park for Community Engagement and Fun
Maple Grove residents, mark your calendars for a community-building affair that promises a rich blend of fun and civic engagement. On Tuesday, August 6, the National Night Out kickoff event will reemerge in Central Park of Maple Grove from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. According to an announcement on the city's official website, families can dive into a range of activities including an emergency equipment show and various child-friendly amusements.
Team provides cell service in disasters
MINNEAPOLIS — Access to data and phone service is critical for first responders in a natural disaster, especially those events that take down existing services. Verizon is one of the companies that can fill that void, by bringing mobile crisis response experts and equipment to first responders. One of the company's most important tools is a trailer called Spot that includes a generator, satellite dish, and portable cell service.
Summer Games Done Quick 2024: Watch Day 7 here
Another glorious week of speedrunning is coming to an end. This year's Summer Games Done Quick is wrapping up today. The world's best speedrunners will run through some of the most memorable games of the past and present for one more day. As always, they'll do it for charity in front of a worldwide audience on Twitch.
Either Multiple Sportsbooks Messed Up or the Vikings’ NFC North Odds are… Impossibly Horrible
Nobody expects the Minnesota Vikings to win a Super Bowl this season but these 2024 NFC North odds cannot be real... The post Either Multiple Sportsbooks Messed Up or the Vikings’ NFC North Odds are… Impossibly Horrible appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
Lucky Cat Records opens space once housed to Treehouse Records
MINNEAPOLIS — A legendary music space in Minneapolis is spinning a new record. Michele Swanson opened Lucky Cat Records at the corner of Lyndale Avenue and 26th Street — a space that was once home to Treehouse Records and Oar Folkjokeopus. “The history in this space is just...
Glenn Caruso: Unscripted with Dawn Mitchell
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - This week’s "Unscripted with Dawn Mitchell" Dawn sits down with St. Thomas Head Football Coach Glenn Caruso. Caruso is entering his 17th season at the helm of the Tommies, and is s six-time National Coach of the Year -- the most among all current coaches.
Star Young Vikings CB Killed In Car Accident
According to Oregon Ducks beat writer James Crepea, former Oregon star cornerback and Minnesota Viking Khyree Jackson was killed in a car accident. Jackson was 24 years old and in his first season in the NFL. The Vikings selected Jackson in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft after a ...
Astros OF makes Catch of the Year candidate
Houston Astros right fielder Joey Loperfido made one of the wildest catches of the year Friday in his team’s contest against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn. The Astros led the Twins 10-5 in the bottom of the 8th inning. With a man on first and nobody out, Twins infielder Willi Castro... The post Astros OF makes Catch of the Year candidate appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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