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Lino Lakes City Council halts Madinah Lakes project, Muslim leaders say process was discriminatory
LINO LAKES, Minn. — A controversial real estate project in the north metro has been dealt a setback.On Monday, the Lino Lakes City Council tabled a proposal for the Madinah Lakes project. The 3-2 decision was made despite the fact a moratorium vote is set for next week.The developers say the project would turn 156 acres of a sod farm into a Muslim-friendly community with housing, a variety of businesses and a mosque.Local Muslim leaders with the Council on American-Islamic Relations on Tuesday said they are frustrated and disappointed that the process appears to be discriminatory."For the past three months, we have...
Morning Announcements for July 3
Tell us what you’re celebrating this week. Whether it's a milestone in your career, a family achievement, a community event, a birthday, or something good happening in your neighborhood, we want to hear your stories. My dad recently wrapped up his first year of technical college! Going to college...
Royce Lewis injury: Twins' star suffers groin injury vs. Tigers, says he's 'probably not very optimistic'
Minnesota Twins star Royce Lewis had to depart Tuesday night's game against the Detroit Tigers after experiencing tightness in his left groin. The injury occurred during the sixth inning, as Lewis clobbered a two-run double. He was visibly running at half-speed, at best, because of the injury's immediate impact on his movement.
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.
Muslim leaders speak out after Lino Lakes tables Madina Lakes project
A controversial real estate project in the north metro has been dealt a setback. On Monday, the Lino Lakes City Council tabled a proposal for the Madina Lakes project. The developers say it would be a Muslim-friendly community with housing, a variety of businesses and a mosque.
Momentum shift: DEI metrics’ role in executive compensation wanes
Much of corporate America responded swiftly in May 2020 when George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer, sparking widespread national outrage and a reexamination of racism in American life. In addition to speaking out about the murder, many employers launched broad strategies to increase workforce diversity through efforts to hire, promote and better train diverse employees.
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...
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.
Summer Games Done Quick 2024: Watch Day 4 here
We're almost at the halfway point of this year's Summer Games Done Quick. This year's SGDQ airs during the American holiday week of July 4th and brings together the world's best speedrunners to run through some of the most memorable games of the past and present. As always, they'll do it for charity in front of a worldwide audience on Twitch.
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.
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...
Jake Rogers vs. Twins Preview, Player Prop Bets - July 3
Jake Rogers -- with an on-base percentage of .182 in his past 10 games, 71 points lower than his season-long percentage -- will be in action for the Detroit Tigers against the Minnesota Twins, with David Festa on the mound, on July 3 at 8:10 PM ET. He had a...
The Total Twins Draft League: an OOTP 25 tournament
Last week, David Festa became the most recent Minnesota Twins draft pick to reach the major leagues. A 13th-round selection in 2024, Festa worked his way up to become the Twins’ top pitching prospect and has now made his MLB debut ahead of higher-selected and -touted prospects such as Brooks Lee.
Dreamsong: Pas de Deux exhibit draw on artistic heroes for inspiration
The artists in Dreamsong’s latest exhibition, “Pas de Deux,” look to mentors and heroes for inspiration and interrogation. All of the artists are creating homage in some way. Sometimes that means painting in the style of another painter, as Ruben Nusz does with a series of linen paintings capturing the gist of works by Italian painter Giorgio Morandi. Nusz titles the works “After Morandi,” and, like Morandi’s work, carry a quiet intimacy in their relationship to light and stillness.
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