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Lawyers for transgender powerlifter say Minnesota Supreme Court will hear gender discrimination case
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Supreme Court will soon hear the case involving athlete JayCee Cooper, who alleges USA Powerlifting discriminated against her because she is a transgender woman.Gender Justice, the legal and policy advocacy group whose attorneys represent Cooper, announced on Monday that the high court added the case to its docket last week.Cooper and her legal team allege USA Powerlifting violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act when it denied her entry into its women's competitions in 2018, and denied her petition to allow her to use the gender dysphoria medication spironolactone.In 2019, Cooper filed and then withdrew a complaint...
Man threatens to jump from roof in Redwood Falls
(Redwood Falls MN-) The Redwood Falls Police Department Tuesday dealt with a man threatening to jump off the roof of a building in downtown Redwood Falls. A large portion of the downtown area was blocked off as police attempted to negotiate with the man sitting on the roof of a two-story building on 2nd Street at Washington Avenue. No further information is available at this time but police say they will issue a news release on the situation later today.
Search Warrants Turn Up Haul of Stolen Property
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Law enforcement agencies in West Central Minnesota released information Tuesday about a number of stolen items that they recovered last month. On June 25th agents with The West Central Minnesota Drug and Violent Crime Task Force gathered information that lead to the execution of two search warrants in Pope County and an additional search warrant in Grant County.
Windom residents recover from flood damage
WINDOM, Minn. (KEYC) -Residents affected by flooding are now left to pick up the pieces. ”I think there’s hope but also people are kind of hopeless. Insurance isn’t covering a lot so it’s devastating to some of these people who have to figure out how to replace everything,” said Windom resident and volunteer organizer Hilary Mathis.
New St. Cloud downtown director named
Rachel Lolmasteymaugh says she has a “deep love” for her hometown. Lolmasteymaugh became director of the Downtown Alliance at the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce in early July. “When I was offered this position, I was seeking a change that aligned with my career aspirations," she said....
Victim Succumbs to Injuries After Stolen Truck From St. Cloud Leads to Multiple-Car Collision in Becker
(KNSI) – A man seriously injured after a truck reported stolen from St. Cloud caused a multiple-car crash in Becker has died. Investigators say on July 6th, around 3:15 Saturday afternoon, a Sherburne County Sheriff’s Deputy was trying to stop the driver of a Dodge Ram when the suspect crashed into two vehicles at the intersection of Highway 10 and Liberty Lane. The suspect then drove off the road to the right and hit a Subaru Outback that was in a gas station parking lot.
Home sales down in Twin Cities metro area compared to last year
MINNEAPOLIS — The number of buyers signing purchase agreements and closing sales decreased in the Twin Cities metro area this June compared to last, with less expensive homes seeing more of a dip in sales than more expensive homes. Minneapolis Area REALTORS® and the Saint Paul Area Association of...
Deadline missed in purchase of Roof Depot site, group remains confident
MINNEAPOLIS — The group trying to buy the former Roof Depot warehouse hit a wall, but the plans aren't crumbling. The East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI) missed a purchase agreement deadline on Monday, and now has 60 days to get their funds organized or the agreement is off the table.
Loring Park murder suspect competent to stand trial, judge orders
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A man accused of brutally murdering a Loring Park convenience store clerk – impaling him with a golf club in the process – is mentally competent to stand trial, according to a ruling on Tuesday that reverses a previous decision. In January, Taylor Schulz...
Section of Plymouth Ave. renamed to honor longtime Minneapolis activist
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A section of Plymouth Avenue North in Minneapolis was dedicated in honor of longtime civil rights activist Spike Moss. Plymouth Avenue from Newton Avenue to Lyndale Avenue will now be known as "Spike Moss Way." The name change was approved by the Minneapolis City Council and...
Suspect Arrested in Shooting Near New Hope Gas Station
One person was arrested in New Hope on Tuesday after firing gunshots near a gas station, police said. According to New Hope police, officers responded to a report of shots fired at the Speedway station near the intersection of 62nd Avenue and West Broadway. Witnesses told CCX News they heard...
J.J. McCarthy yet to sign rookie contract: Potential reasons Vikings reportedly haven't had many talks with QB
There's a lot of anticipation regarding Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy's rookie season. But before he can play a snap in the NFL, McCarthy first must sign his rookie contract, which he has yet to do with Vikings training camp less than a week away. Minnesota has not had much conversation...
44 years after career, Bobby Bryant to be inducted into Vikings Ring of Honor
It's been more than four decades since Bobby Bryant was intercepting passes for the terrific Minnesota Vikings defenses of the 1960s and '70s, and now at the age of 80 he will experience life in the team's Ring of Honor.
Minnesota couple living with disabilities builds accessible orphanage and clinic in Liberia
BLAINE, Minn. — A Twin Cities couple emptied what little savings they had to start a mission and a movement that is saving hundreds of abandoned children. Agnes and Prince Cole know the struggle."Living in Africa with disabilities was really, really hard. I went through a lot," Agnes said.She was born with one leg shorter. Prince became sick as a teen in Liberia and lost use of his legs and one arm. "If you have disabilities in Liberia, like society don't count you amongst the population. So it was very difficult for me in Liberia," Prince said. "I was rejected, I was...
Local music educator continuing legacy at Tone Music
Throughout her childhood and teen years, Mara Schack — then Ostermeier — was known to wander along the nooks and crannies of her local music shop. Two short weeks ago, Schack took down the “Business For Sale” sign that had taken up permanent residency in the window front of downtown Owatonna’s Tone Music. Purchasing the business from Jerry Besser, Tone Music owner and operator for more than three decades, Schack is excited for both her own new chapter in life, as well as continuing the...
Team USA coach refuses to answer Caitlin Clark question
Last month, one of the biggest storylines in women’s college basketball was when Caitlin Clark was left off of Team USA ahead of this year’s Paris Olympic games. But Team USA head coach Cheryl Reeve – who also coaches the Minnesota Lynx – was not interested in talking about it during a press conference this week.
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