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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...
Bite into Flavor, Brooklyn Park Announces 6th Annual Restaurant Week with Call for Participants
Food aficionados and casual diners alike, take note: the stage is set for Brooklyn Park's Restaurant Week, returning for its sixth year of culinary celebrations. From September 23-29, the event promises to deliver a savory slice of the local food scene, inviting residents and visitors to taste their way through the diverse flavors that the city's 100-plus eateries have to offer, according to the City of Brooklyn Park. Patrons can look forward to a week where unique dining experiences are not just the norm, but the expectation.
Minneapolis park workers announce strike starting July 4
MINNEAPOLIS — A union representing more than 300 Minneapolis parks maintenance workers announced they will strike starting July 4 for about a week. Of course, all this is happening right before a busy holiday weekend. LiUNA! 363 represents more than 300 maintenance and seasonal workers working on parks, pools and playgrounds. They are asking for competitive wages, more safety tools and equitable health care.
LABOR MARKS THE 1934 STRIKE THAT MADE MINNEAPOLIS A UNION CITY
May 25: Opening from 7-10 p.m. of Voters in Revolt art exhibit by Brooks Turner at HAIR+NAILS Gallery, 2222-1/2 E. 35th St., Minneapolis. Three bodies of work commemorating the strike. Continues through June 30. https://hairandnailsart.com/. June 3: Opening of 1934 & Now, Connections of the Minneapolis Truckers’ Strike of 1934...
Bison get Minneapolis linebacker Chase Brixius
The Minneapolis area pipeline has struck again for NDSU in the recruiting world. The Bison got a top 30 player out of the state of Minnesota for the sixth time in this year's recruiting cycle, scoring three-star linebacker prospect Chase Brixius. The Benilde-St. Margaret's product held offers from MAC schools...
Another Branch of Vikings’ Defense Fetches Rotten Ranking
First, it was the defensive line. Now, it’s the secondary. Another Branch of Vikings’ Defense Fetches Rotten Ranking. Pro Football Focus apparently isn’t enthused — at all — about the Minnesota Vikings’ 2024 defense, assigning a horrible 30th-in-the-league ranking last month for the defensive line and 27th this week for the purple secondary.
New Forecast For Fireworks 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...
Bookstore workers ratify union contract
Workers from four Twin Cities Half Price Books locations ratified their first union contracts on May 31, 2024. Workers unionized with the United Food and Commercial Workers Locals (UFCW) 663 and 1189 to secure better wages, working conditions and a seat at the table. Because of Minnesota workers’ unionization efforts,...
‘Compassion is everything’: A transgender lawyer and advocate looks back at her career
Listen‘Compassion is everything’: A transgender lawyer and advocate looks back at her career. In our “Connect the Dots” series, we ask community elders to share their wisdom and lessons learned about what really matters in life. Ellie Krug was a civil trial lawyer for almost 30...
Sen. Nicole Mitchell burglary case: Prosecutors seek to remove judge
(FOX 9) - Prosecutors are asking for the removal of the judge just assigned to oversee the burglary case against Minnesota state Senator Nicole Mitchell. Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury) is accused of breaking into her stepmother's home in Detroit Lakes in April, dressed all in all-black, in the middle of the night. According to the criminal complaint, Mitchell admitted to police she knew she did "something bad" and said she had come to get some of her late father's possessions.
FOX 9 Town Ball Tour heads to Elko on July 3
ELKO, Minn. (FOX 9) - Elko is next at bat for the FOX 9 Town Ball Tour on Wednesday, July 3. FOX 9 will be live at Fredrickson Field in Elko starting at 5 p.m. as the Elko Express take on the Prior Lake Jays at 7 p.m. Baseball has...
Le Sueur County picks up the pieces after historic flooding
Clayton Stoering is no stranger to coming home to a flooded crawlspace. Living in the city of Waterville for 34 years, occasional water damage has become an unfortunate hazard of residing in a community between the shores of the Sakatah and Tetonka Lakes and the flood-prone Cannon River that joins them. But this year was different. After being battered with a torrential downpour of 10-14 inches of rain over the month of June, the waters of the Cannon River rose to uncontrollable levels on Friday,...
Two Family Service Rochester employees appointed to Minnesota Board of Directors
(ABC 6 News) — On Tuesday, Family Service Rochester announced that two of their employees have been appointed to the Minnesota Board of Directors by Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan. Katherine Driskell MSW, LICSW, Program Manager of School Based Mental Health at Family Service Rochester, has...
4th of July event preps underway as doctors urge caution for home fireworks shows
The countdown is on until fireworks light up the sky over the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis. Red, White and Boom is returning after a five-year hiatus with a 16-minute firework show on Thursday night. “This year we’re back and we’re back with a big old boom,” said Aisling Reynolds,...
Journey to Paris | Shane Wiskus
MINNEAPOLIS — Despite finishing third in the all-around competition at the USA men's gymnastics trials over the weekend... "I had the best two days of competition of my life, so it's all I can do," said Olympic gymnast Shane Wiskus. The Spring Park native was part of the core...
Scottish Fair will once again bring sea of plaid to Macalester
The Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games will help celebrate Macalester College’s milestone 150th anniversary by returning to campus on Saturday, July 13, for an all-day celebration. It is a homecoming for the event, which features a pipe band competition, heavy games, dance, music, food trucks and vendors. Macalester...
Twin Cities Pride draws thousands to Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS—An estimated 600,000 people gathered in Minneapolis this weekend, filling Loring Park with music and more as they browsed vendors and enjoyed delicious food. The vibrant atmosphere of love, acceptance and celebration filled the air as attendees reveled in the joyful festivities. With its rich history dating back to 1972, Twin Cities Pride has evolved into a beacon of inclusivity and diversity. This annual event is a powerful platform for the LGBTQ+ community, offering a space for advocacy, education, and solidarity.
Downtown Minneapolis becomes ‘Gymnastics City U.S.A.’
MINNEAPOLIS— Downtown Minneapolis was buzzing as it became “Gymnastics City USA” this past weekend. For ten days, from June 21 to the 30, the city hosted various events and activities celebrating gymnastics, a beloved Olympic sport. The streets were filled with gymnastics enthusiasts and fans worldwide, all...
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