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Cat thrown from 12th floor apartment balcony in Minneapolis survives
MINNEAPOLIS – Officials at the Minneapolis City Animal Care and Control agency say an investigation is ongoing after reports that a cat was thrown from the 12th-floor balcony of an apartment. Rue, a year-old tabby-and-white cat, survived the fall thanks to a series of surgeries — her injuries include...
Minneapolis electronic dance community grieves beloved DJ found dead in Olmsted County
Liara Tsai created safe spaces wherever she went. Whether it was through her electronic music at underground shows in Minneapolis or through intimate conversations with friends, Tsai exuded an energy that was magnetic, curious and accepting. “It’s like you felt this pull because she was so just authentic to her...
Warm, clear Wednesday in Twin Cities, but Fourth of July forecast calls for rain
MINNEAPOLIS — The clouds will clear out and warmer air will move in on Wednesday in the Twin Cities.It will be dry and slightly humid, with a high around 85.Unfortunately for any planned outdoor celebrations, the Fourth of July forecast is much wetter. An area of low pressure will spead showers and storms across the southern half of the state. That system will move in from the southwest starting in the morning before pulling up and peppering the Twin Cities with showers in the afternoon. Then, another cluster arrives later in the evening, bringing stronger storms to the metro, southeastern Minnesota and western Wiscosnin.Keep an eye out for changes to any fireworks shows.Periods of heavy rain will continue into Friday, though there should be some dry time later in the day. Temperatures will drop to the 70s to end the work week.The weekend should bring more dry time, though Saturday could get wet. Highs will rebound to the 80s and stay there into the start of next week.
Minneapolis parks workers set July 4 strike date
More than 200 workers who maintain Minneapolis parks and golf courses plan to launch a weeklong strike on July 4, their union has announced.Why it matters: Unless a deal is reached, the work stoppage would come at one of the busiest times of the year for outdoor recreation.The big picture: Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board arborists, parkkeepers, and other maintenance workers in LIUNA Local 363 have been working without a contract for seven months.What they're saying: "Our asks are simple: worker safety, usable healthcare, and fair pay," union official A.J. Lange said in a statement last week.At a news conference, Lange said the union was asking for pay increases and a $5 market adjustment to make up for what amounts to a 10% cut to their real incomes from inflation, according to video from FOX 9.Park Board officials tell Axios that if a strike occurs, they have a plan to "prioritize and adjust maintenance services to minimize impacts to park visitors."The park board says its latest offer would boost wages by 10.25% over three years, plus 50-cent "market correction" boosts in hourly wages for certain workers in years two and three of the contract.
Twins play the Tigers leading series 1-0
Detroit Tigers (38-47, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (48-37, second in the AL Central) PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Keider Montero (0-0); Twins: David Festa (1-0, 9.00 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, two strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Twins -164, Tigers +138; over/under is 9 runs. BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins lead...
What Minnesotans traveling for July Fourth need to know
MINNEAPOLIS — Transportation experts predict record-breaking numbers for the Fourth of July holiday. Millions of Americans are expected to travel by plane, train or automobile starting Wednesday. AAA predicts nearly 71 million people will travel 50 miles or more over the holiday weekend, which is up 5% from last year and more than 8% from 2019. Traveling by planeThe Transportation Security Administration predicts most travelers will take to the skies on Friday, when it anticipates screening more than 3 million people alone. That would surpass the agency's current record for people screened on a single day, which was set in late June...
Minnesota Vikings player under most pressure will surprise you
When projecting ahead to the 2024 season for the Minnesota Vikings, there is a lot of intrigue. With that intrigue comes pressure, as head coach Kevin O'Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah enter their third year with the organization. When it comes to feeling the pressure, nobody is feeling it...
Three brothers charged with bribing juror in Feeding Our Future trial make court appearance
Abdiaiziz Farah, Said Farah and Abdulkarim Farah are expected to enter a plea in the case while a judge determines if they should remain in jail. The post Three brothers charged with bribing juror in Feeding Our Future trial make court appearance appeared first on Sahan Journal.
NBA Trade Rumors: 4 best trade offers that may be on the table for Lauri Markkanen
NBA Trade Rumors: Ranking the four best possible offers that may be on the table for Lauri Markkanen. With the initial free-agency wave in the books, even though it hasn't been as chaotic of an offseason as perhaps many believe it would be, there have still been some surprises. And as we head into the second phase of free agency and the offseason, there could still be plenty of fireworks.
Lane Closures on Highway 169 in Central Minnesota Start Monday
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A road construction project on a major north/south highway in central Minnesota will cause slowdowns and delays. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says eight miles of Highway 169 between Milaca and Princeton will be resurfaced. Starting Monday, drivers will encounter single-lane closures in both directions...
Twins’ DaShawn Keirsey Adds Power To His Plus Speed
The ever-growing emphasis on high-value prospects reminds Derek Falvey of buying a new car. “You know how the minute you drive your car off the dealer’s lot, it becomes worth about half as much?” mused the Twins’ president of baseball operations. “I think that about prospects sometimes.
Minnesota Twins Stretch HR Streak To 20 Games In Win Over Tigers
MINNEAPOLIS -- — Manny Margot and Carlos Correa went deep to keep Minnesota's club-record home run streak going at 20 games, and the Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Tuesday night. Byron Buxton scored the go-ahead run in the seventh with a head-first dive into home plate after...
New Forecast For July 4th Is Looking Nasty in Minnesota
Minnesota, it is time to rally together. And if you live in Northern Iowa, you might want to join the Land of 10,000 Lakes for this because the forecast for the Fourth of July was just posted and things are not looking great. The Forecast For the Fourth of July...
Twins beat Tigers at Target Field
(Minneapolis, MN) -- The Minnesota Twins are on a three-game winning streak following a 5-3 win over the Detroit Tigers at Target Field last night. The Twins trailed by a run in the fifth when Manny Margot (mar-GO) hit a game-tying home run. Ryan Jeffers drove in the go-ahead run in seventh before Carlos Correa went deep in the eighth to add insurance. The Twins extended their franchise record to a 20th consecutive game with at least one homer. Jorge Alcala earned his second win in relief, while Jhoan Duran picked up his 13th save. The Twins are in second place in the A-L Central at 48-37, six games behind first-place Cleveland.
Preserving Native history through oral storytelling
When Bradley Blackhawk was younger and there were no fences, he would race his friends across Crystal Airport at night. “We were on the cross country team, so we’d get our guys together and we’d dare devil each other all the time,” reminisced Blackhawk, sitting in a room of the Valley Community Presbyterian Church.
Royce Lewis 'not very optimistic' about groin injury
Twins third baseman Royce Lewis told reporters he's "probably not very optimistic" about his left groin injury that forced him to exit Tuesday night's 5-3 win over the Detroit Tigers at Target Field in Minneapolis. "This is out of my control," Lewis said. "I'm probably not very optimistic, to be...
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