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Multilingual Academy wraps up summer session
Osseo Area Schools offers a Multilingual Academy summer program each year that is open to all of its multilingual students, and around 150 students spend a month of summer engaged in a wide variety of activities with students from all around the district. Despite the camp’s name, Multilingual Academy’s scope...
Katie Bennett, Robert Bennett and Andrew Noel, Robins Kaplan LLP
What has been called an “epidemic of indifference” is damaging to many men and women who encounter the police. That may result in civil rights and personal injury claims against police and jails. That is the wheelhouse of partners at Robins Kaplan — Katie Bennett, Robert Bennett and Andrew Noel — who are the authors of “An Epidemic of Indifference,” part of their 2020 civil rights report.
A literal dumpster fire? Man arrested after allegedly starting a string of fires Monday in South Minneapolis
While crews were extinguishing a fire that damaged an apartment, other dumpster fires were reported nearby along Lake Street, with an eyewitness reporting that he “saw somebody starting them.”
Morrison County Deputy Hit By Vehicle In 2023 Recognized At Concert
The end of the 2023 Pierz Freedom Fest was marred by a Morrison County Deputy being hit by a vehicle, which left him in critical condition. On Saturday night, organizers of Pierz Freedom Fest surprised that deputy by recognizing him on stage before Chase Rice, the headliner, took the stage.
Michael Hall III, Hall Law P.A.
Born and raised in St. Cloud, Michael Hall III has Hall Law P.A. offices there and in Minneapolis and Edina. The firm’s website is replete with six- and seven-figure judgments and settlements. Hall’s current case load is full of a variety of matters. One is Doe v. USFS...
Death Investigation in Sauk Rapids
SAUK RAPIDS (WJON News) -- Authorities are investigating after a man's body was found in a Sauk Rapids park. Sauk Rapids police say just before 7:00 a.m. Sunday they responded to a call in Lions Park at 85 River Avenue. The Sauk Rapids police department has asked for the help...
Brandon Thompson, Ciresi Conlin LLP
In a few months, the case of Thapar v. St. Cloud Orthopedics will be re-tried in U.S. District Court. The medical practice verdict in the case, for $111 million, was handed down in May of 2022. Brandon Thompson and his client rejected Magistrate Judge Tony Leung’s offer of a remittitur of $10 million and opted instead for a new trial.
Injuries in 2 Vehicle Crash in Benton County
SARTELL (WJON News) -- Several people were hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Benton County. The incident happened at about 10:00 p.m. Sunday at Highway 15 and County Road 29 in Sartell. A van driven by 50-year-old Peter Ziegler of St. Joseph was going west on the county road while...
Coworking market continues to grow in Minneapolis-St. Paul region
It might not rank among the top coworking hubs in the nation, but the number of coworking spaces in the Minneapolis-St. Paul market continued to grow in the second quarter of the year, even if that growth was just a blip. According to the latest research from CoworkingCafe, Minneapolis was...
Minneapolis park workers on strike attend Minnehaha Art Fair to have more meaningful interactions
MINNEAPOLIS — Sunday marked Day 18 of the park workers strike in Minneapolis.Rain didn't slow down the crowds at Minnehaha Regional Park on Sunday for the Minnehaha Art Fair, which provided a unique opportunity for LiUNA Local 363 members to share their fight through a more intimate interaction with people in attendance."It definitely helped for me to be able to hear from them what their perspective is and what's going on, rather than seeing that there's something they're striking against, but really what it is they're striking against," said Phys O'Higgins, who was attending the art fair on Sunday, and was...
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.
Saint Louis Park Parks Equip with Lifesaving AEDs Thanks to Safety Grant
Saint Louis Park's green spaces just got a heart-saving upgrade. Thanks to a generous public safety aid grant, visitors to Aquila Park, Wolfe Park, Louisiana Oaks Park, and Westwood Hills Nature Center now have access to life-saving technology in the form of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The city's parks and...
Lynx co-captains reflect on first half success at 2024 WNBA All-Star Weekend
PHOENIX — Saturday night’s showcase in the desert was just as much a business trip as it was a WNBA All-Star Game. The game serves as a jumping off point for Team USA on their way to the Olympics — especially for Team USA head coach Cheryl Reeve, the Minnesota Lynx head coach and president of basketball operations.
3-Year-Old Child Critically Injured in Brooklyn Park Pit Bull Attack, Police Shoot Aggressive Dogs
A 3-year-old child is in critical condition after being attacked by two pit bulls in Brooklyn Park, as confirmed by the Brooklyn Park Police Department on July 19. The incident, which took place in the 7500 block of Brooklyn Park Drive N., led to officers shooting both animals, resulting in the death of one and the injury of the other. According to the police report, the officers were dispatched at 12:45 PM and found the dogs actively attacking the child upon arrival.
Vikings legend Chuck Foreman gets honest about not being in the Hall of Fame
If you were a fan of the Minnesota Vikings in the 1970s, odds are that you enjoyed watching running back Chuck Foreman work his magic. Known for his wicked spin move and excellent hands as a receiver, was a dynamic and exciting player who gained over a thousand yards from scrimmage n each of his first six seasons in the NFL.
Minnesota Vikings 2024 Training Camp Preview
Minnesota Vikings 2024 Training Camp Preview After an injury-riddled 2023 campaign, the Minnesota Vikings are entering the 2024 NFL Season in a new era with new faces behind center! They made improvements around their roster this offseason and could be a sneaky threat to steal the NFC North crown. How do we view them ahead […] The post Minnesota Vikings 2024 Training Camp Preview appeared first on Vendetta Sports Media.
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