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St. Louis Park's Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater Hosts Eclectic Open Mic Nights Under the Stars
Step right up, St. Louis Park residents and those from yonder cities - Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater has swung its gates open for an Open Mic Night that's become the talk of the town. Not just a chance to bask in the lingering twilight of a summer's evening, but a golden opportunity for local artists to strut their stuff, these nights have become a staple of community entertainment in the heart of the neighborhood at 3700 Monterey Drive.
Tour de Tonka bicycle ride rolls into Delano
The annual Tour de Tonka bike ride rolls into town next weekend. The one-day ride is expected to draw about 3,000 bicyclists to the prairie, said Minnetonka Community Education Director Tim Litfin, a Delano native who started the event in 2006. Tour de Tonka, which raises money for the ICA...
Which ‘Purple Rain’ screening will fans attend: Paisley Park or Target Center?
MINNEAPOLIS - Want to celebrate "Purple Rain" on exactly the 40th anniversary of the movie's opening? There are two high-profile screenings Saturday in the Twin Cities presented by different forces in the Prince world. At Paisley Park in Chanhassen, the new 4K version (think high-def) will be shown for $40...
Man Airlifted To Twin Cities Hospital With Serious Burns
(KNSI) – A Winsted man was seriously burned over a significant amount of his body Thursday afternoon. The 53-year-old was helping family with outdoor yard cleanup in Dassel Township. He tried to use a gasoline-type accelerant to start a brush pile on fire. The flames came back on the man, leading to severe burns on his skin.
Minneapolis clears several South Side homeless encampments
Minneapolis work crews cleared several homeless encampments on Thursday morning in the city's East Phillips neighborhood. Enrique Velázquez, director of regulatory services, said the city Homeless Response Team and a cross-departmental team began shutting down camps at 2839 14th Av. S, which is a city-owned lot, 2844 Bloomington Av. around 6:30 a.m.
Fire at Rockford Apartment Complex Causes $275,000 in Damages
More than two dozen firefighters battled a blaze at a 4-family apartment unit in Rockford late on Wednesday night (7/24). According to the incident report from the Rockford Fire Department, crews responded to 2106 Auburn Street around 9:13 pm on Wednesday and when they arrived on the scene, heavy fire was reported from 2 second-story windows.
UMN counseling services provide options for struggling students
Counseling from both Boynton Health and Student Counseling Services is available to students at the University. As the fall semester approaches, the University of Minnesota offers several counseling services for students struggling with their mental health. Boynton Health and Student Counseling Services (SCS) at the University each provide counseling options...
New course at UMN teaches students how to start biotech companies
Beginning this fall, the University of Minnesota will offer a new course teaching students how to start a biotech company. Called “What do you need to start a biotech company?” the course will be taught by lead Instructor Perry Hackett, a professor in the College of Biological Sciences (CBS) Genetics, Ce...
Minneapolis police struggling to retain and recruit officers
Despite promised changes, consent decrees, new contractors and increased pay, MPD staffing remains low. In January 2022, the Public Health and Safety Committee created a study with recommendations for MPD to improve staffing. Since the 2020 murder of George Floyd, the Minneapolis Police Department has struggled to retain and recruit...
Catch a Free Floating Jazz Concert on July 27 in Downtown St. Paul
Local band Steve Clarke and the Working Stiffs will be performing this Saturday, July 27, on the Big River Music Boat, “the world’s only floating performance ship,” which will be docked on the Mississippi River at Upper Landing Park in downtown St. Paul. The live concert starts at 2:00 p.m. and is free for all—attendees are encouraged to bring friends, family, and a blanket or chairs to enjoy a fun afternoon of jazz music from the shore in the park.
Minneapolis crisis response team handles thousands of calls once routed to police
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Minneapolis crisis response team, which was formed as an alternative to police after the murder of George Floyd, has responded to more than 20,000 calls since it was formed – handling calls ranging from mental health to homelessness and addiction. Why it matters. The...
George Floyd Square in Minneapolis being redesigned
(ABC 6 News) — The City of Minneapolis is in the process of redesigning George Floyd Square. This comes over four years after Floyd was killed. The city debated a few ideas for how the square would look, and the first idea was to find a way to keep the road, Chicago Avenue, open.
UMN photo research finds Olympic bronze medalists are happier than silver
MINNEAPOLIS — Athletes from around the world will soon compete for gold in the summer Olympics in Paris, but for those who come up just short, bronze might bring more happiness than silver. A research team at the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management used facial expression software...
‘We’re in a different moment’: Professor explains why identity of VP Harris matters more this election
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — Kamala Harris — the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee — is all over the news. But long before President Joe Biden dropped out of the race, Duchess Harris was paying close attention to the vice president. Duchess Harris, a professor of American Studies at Macalester...
Cowboys Executive Makes False Claim about Vikings
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is causing the organization and its fans a little bit of heartburn, holding out of training camp as he awaits an elephantine new contract. Cowboys Executive Makes False Claim about Vikings. Lamb is in the same boat as Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson...
Vikings’ Cornerback Might Have Cringiest Interview in Team History
Minnesota Vikings' cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. might have had one of the cringiest interviews in franchise history. The post Vikings’ Cornerback Might Have Cringiest Interview in Team History appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
JJ McCarthy Shines at Day 2 of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp
Minnesota Vikings training camp is already buzzing with excitement as QBs JJ McCarthy and Sam Darnold vie for the starting quarterback role. The post JJ McCarthy Shines at Day 2 of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
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