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Minneapolis Minimum Wage Hits $15.57 for Small Businesses as City Widens Workers' Benefits
To secure better living standards for workers, the minimum wage in Minneapolis has seen a definitive upgrade this summer. Small businesses, those housing 100 employees or fewer, now join their larger counterparts in implementing a minimum wage of $15.57, effective as of July 1, as detailed by the City of Minneapolis. This adjustment follows an earlier increase that took place on January 1, where larger employers began adhering to the new wage standard, as reported on the City of Minneapolis's Labor Standards information page.
Minneapolis Announces Comprehensive Plans for Policing Reforms and Pay Raises Amid Civic and Cultural Initiatives
As Minneapolis navigates the space between progression and protection, recent announcements have outlined the various initiatives aiming to equip the city with a robust framework for the coming years. Notably, as the city basks in the residuals of Pride month, larger discussions around a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis have emerged, promising a significant pay raise and reforms for local law enforcement.
This Rookie Is Likely To Score 50 Points Next Season
Seasoned NBA insiders believe Rob Dillingham on the Timberwolves could rack up points next season. They see him as the rookie most likely to score 50 points next season. Bill Simmons and some other NBA insiders discussed this on an episode of the Bill Simmons Podcast on Tuesday. This Rookie...
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.
Minneapolis Gears Up for Independence Day Storms with Flood Warnings in Effect
Residents of Minneapolis and the surrounding areas are bracing for a series of weather events forecasted to bring substantial rainfall and possible thunderstorms starting on Independence Day and continuing through next week. According to the National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN, a sunny start to July 3 will give way to weather that turns less favorable, with a high likelihood of showers and thunderstorms kicking in after 1 pm on the Fourth of July and carrying on into Friday.
NBA Trade Grade: Dubs Steal “Slow-Mo” From Wolves, What Is Next For Both Squads?
The Golden State Warriors have not had the expected offseason, but they appear to be getting closer to owner Joe Lacob’s directive to get out of the luxury tax. Golden State, coming off a disappointing campaign, lost Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks and released Chris Paul. The Warriors, who had designs on making a run to the NBA Finals, won 46 games but missed the playoffs as they were ousted from the Western Conference Play-in Tournament by the Sacramento Kings. More significantly, the Warriors payroll was over $206 million in 2023-24, costing the Dubs a league-high $176.9 million — $34.5 million more than any other squad.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says the department is ready to crack down on any 4th of July illegal activity
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara says his officers are ready to crack down on crime this Fourth of July. In 2022 and 2023, officers responded to people shooting illegal fireworks targeting police and bystanders.
Meet the parents who championed Minneapolis schools’ gender inclusion policy
Claire Tralle’s Minneapolis Public Schools’ student, Hary, came out as nonbinary in kindergarten. It was 2020 when they came out and classes were still being held on Zoom. But, a year later when in-person classes resumed, Tralle says Hary faced constant misgendering and confusion. They didn’t see themselves in the gendered language used by MPS faculty and staff.
Lawrence & Schiller opens expanded Twin Cities office
Growth in the Twin Cities market has led Sioux Falls-based Lawrence & Schiller to expand and relocate the office it has had there for six years. The new office is in the Highlight Center in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District. The former L&S Minnesota was in a corporate center in Edina.
Some Jerk Tossed a Cat from the 12th Floor of Minnesota Building
I can't believe how awful this story is, the fact that someone would throw a cat from the 12th floor of a building with no regard for its life is so sad. Home for Life is a sanctuary for animals in need, especially those overlooked for adoption due to special care requirements, they are based in Stillwater, MN, they were contacted by Minneapolis Animal Control about a cat that desperately needed some help.
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