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Youth come together in the name of service
Last week, several youths from local organizations came together to participate in community service projects in Buffalo and the surrounding area. On Monday, June 24, a group of Wright County 4-H students and parents traveled to Sauk Centre where they worked alongside Buffalo FFA participants, and students enrolled in BHM summer programming through the Phoenix Learning Center, on a landscaping project at Eagle’s Healing Nest, an organization that works to meet the needs of veterans and service members who suffer from the effects of trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and addiction.
Minneapolis installs first NARCAN vending machine to combat opioid crisis
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The City of Minneapolis is installing its first-ever naloxone vending machine in an attempt to battle opioid-related deaths in the area. The vending machine will be housed outside of Fire Station 21 and is free to use. The machine will have approximately 100 boxes of NARCAN with two doses per box, which can be accessed 24 hours a day.
Royce Lewis injury: Twins star lands on injured list with adductor strain after leaving game early
Minnesota Twins star Royce Lewis was placed on the injured list Wednesday with a right adductor strain, less than 24 hours after departing 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.
All Paws Vet Clinic fills local need
BIG LAKE — All Paws Vet Clinic recently opened just over the bridge in Big Lake, giving local pet owners a new compassionate care option for their four-legged and feathered friends. The comprehensive veterinary clinic opened its doors May 20 next to Laundromutt Grooming at the corner of Highway 25 and County Road 11, after the building underwent an expansion, doubling in size to accommodate the new business. Co-owners Dr....
Questions Answered: Biggest Fear for 2024, Vikings’ Power Ranking, Dwight McGlothern
The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the July 3rd edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion. If you have questions, please email them to [email protected]. Questions Answered: Biggest Fear for 2024, Vikings’ Power Ranking, Dwight McGlothern. Also, please note: These are...
Mayo Clinic athletic trainer helps out for Olympics
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - A local athletic trainer spent last week working with some of the best athletes in the nation at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team gymnastics trials in Minneapolis. Ben Rockwell said he does a little bit of everything to help out his patients at Mayo Clinic...
Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals Digest: July 3, 2024
Self-insured employer, the city of Minneapolis, appealed from the compensation judge’s findings that the employee sustained a compensable post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) injury, and that the employee continues to suffer from the compensable PTSD injury. The employer further appealed the compensation judge’s finding that the employee suffered from another mental health condition as a consequence of the PTSD injury. The employer also appeals the award of a penalty for a frivolous denial of primary liability. The Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals concluded that substantial evidence, including adequately founded expert medical opinions by licensed psychologists, supported the compensation judge’s finding that the employee had a compensable PTSD condition under the DSM. The compensation judge’s consideration of supporting evidence in the records of other medical professionals which influenced and supported the expert medical opinions was not an error of law. Affirmed.
Minneapolis outlines fireworks, safety plan
Despite the forecast of potential rain, Minneapolis plans to celebrate July 4th with its first fireworks display in five years as part of its Red, White and Boom celebration. But before the event, city leaders held a press conference to outline its plans to keep the city safe throughout the night.
We Now Know Why This Minnesota Steakhouse Has Such A Strange Name
It's been called one of the best steakhouse chains in the entire country, and we now know why this restaurant with two locations in Minnesota has such a weird name. It's no surprise that Minnesotans like a good steak, right? In fact, steak is a popular meal not just here in the Land of 10,000 Lakes but across the country. According to a survey in this Fox News story, steak is America's favorite meal. And, steak is also the choice nearly 66 percent of Americans say they would have as their LAST meal too.
CenterPoint Energy Nears Completion of Natural Gas Upgrade in Whittier, Promises Fourth of July Break for Residents
Whittier Neighborhood residents can anticipate some relief from construction disruptions as CenterPoint Energy's upgrade project nears completion. Their authorized contractor Michels Utility Services is expected to finish installing replacement natural gas lines by mid-July. Residents have been navigating around fenced-off areas and restricted parking due to the ongoing maintenance work that is part of an infrastructure upgrade, according to CenterPoint Energy - Minnesota.
Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride named WNBA All-Stars
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Lynx are off to one of their best starts in franchise history, and they’re sending two players to the WNBA All-Star Game. The league announced Tuesday that forward Napheesa Collier and guard Kayla McBride were named WNBA All-Stars. The game will feature the U.S. Women’s National Team against Team WNBA. Collier will play for USA Women’s Basketball, and McBride for Team WNBA.
‘Tangled’: Madison Rubenstein paints what it feels like to live with invisible illness
Listen‘Tangled’: Madison Rubenstein paints what it feels like to live with invisible illness. In celebration of Disability Pride Month, throughout July MPR News is featuring stories about Minnesotans with disabilities who are making an impact. See more at mprnews.org/changemakers. Madison Rubenstein is a painter and a visual artist...
4 Minneapolis beaches closed due to high bacteria levels
MINNEAPOLIS — Talk about bad timing. Four popular beaches in the City of Minneapolis are closed heading into the long July 4 weekend after water samples revealed bacteria levels that exceed state health guidelines. The impacted beaches are both the North and 32nd Street beaches on Bde Maka Ska;...
Let’s Celebrate 90 Years of Impact!
As Minnesota’s oldest Black-owned business and newspaper and one of the nation’s longest-standing family-owned newspapers, the MSR has thrived for over 89 years. Our dedication to delivering timely news and impactful stories remains unwavering despite industry challenges. Celebrate our rich history at the 90th Anniversary Gala. This formal...
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