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FOX 9 Good Day: July 26, 2024
Prince's sister, Sharon Nelson, joins us to talk about the 40th anniversary of Purple Rain. Do you have out-of-town guests visiting? We have some restaurants in the Metro to take them to. Plus, get ready for Woofstock, a dog-friendly event. And be sure to check out Art Cars where decked-out cars will be on parade this weekend.
Back To Work? Tentative agreement struck between Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and striking workers
Striking Minneapolis park and recreation workers have reportedly reached a tentative deal with the Park Board according to LIUNA Local 363. The union announced the agreement on Friday morning on social media but say there are “loose ends” to tie up.
Morning Announcements for July 26
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. “This Sunday my wife and I celebrate our 45th anniversary. Thank you, Diane, for...
Minneapolis initiative provides rent break to artists, organizations to fill empty storefronts
MPR’s Chandra Colvin reports the Minneapolis City Council approved $250,000 for an initiative that provides local artists and organizations with a break on rent to fill empty downtown storefronts. Jeremy Olson with the Star Tribune reports the 4th of July was a COVID-19 super spreader with positivity rates tripling...
Gopher MBB to play in Florida in November
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team will compete in the 2024 ESPN Events Invitational, Nov. 28-29, at State Farm Field House (ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex) in Kissimmee, Fla. The ESPN Events Invitational field includes Minnesota, Florida, Wake Forest and Wichita State. Game matchups, times and television information will follow at a later date.
Man shot in south Minneapolis has life-threatening injury, police say
MINNEAPOLIS — A man who was shot in south Minneapolis Thursday afternoon may not survive, police said.Someone in a vehicle likely shot the man near 31st Street East and Clinton Avenue, the Minneapolis Police Department said. He was hospitalized with a life-threatening gunshot wound.A WCCO photographer saw a crashed motorcycle at the scene of the shooting, but police made no mention of the crash.No one has been arrested. Police are investigating.
Why P.J. Fleck wanted his defensive coordinator to leave for Michigan State
INDIANAPOLIS – Minnesota trailed Nebraska by seven points in the fourth quarter of its season opener last year and the Cornhuskers had the ball near midfield. That’s when Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck gave a directive over the headset to defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Joe Rossi. If you...
EP swimmer wowed by Olympic trials, happy with her performance
Caroline Larsen will be watching the Paris Summer Olympic Games on TV with the rest of us. But she’ll be watching for different reasons. A few weeks ago, she was in the same pool with many of the swimmers at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials in Indianapolis, taking her first shot at qualifying for the games. [...]
Eagan Boosts Park Safety with 16 New AED Installations Amidst Public Demand
In Eagan, the city’s lacework of parks is now interwoven with the thread of life-saving technology. Eagan public safety and parks teams, reacting to solid community input, have methodically installed automatic external defibrillator (AED) devices in 16 local parks, with 13 installations in the busiest hubs to ensure they're readily accessible in case of cardiac emergencies.
Aurora FC’s Katie Duong Signs Professional Contract with DC Power
EAGAN, Minn. – Minnesota Aurora FC midfielder Katie Duong has signed a professional contract with DC Power Football Club, a member of the USL W Super League. Duong was a key asset in Aurora’s starting 11 this past season. The Portland, Ore., native was an offensive weapon for Minnesota, leading Aurora in points (27), goals (8), and assists (11).
Bird flu worries prompt changes to popular 'Miracle of Birth Center' at Minnesota State Fair
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A popular event at the Minnesota State Fair that features an array of baby farm animals and their moms will go on this year — but without birthing cows as fears of bird flu create worry within the dairy cattle industry. State agricultural industry officials...
What would happen if Gov. Tim Walz became Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate?
MINNEAPOLIS — Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic nominee following President Biden's departure from the race, is vetting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as a potential running mate. But what would happen in Minnesota if he gets selected and becomes a heartbeat away from the presidency? The state constitution says in the event of a vacancy, Lieutenant Gov. Peggy Flanagan would become governor, and the president of the state Senate, Sen. Bobby Joe Champion, would elevate to lieutenant governor. Larry Jacobs, director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the University of Minnesota, said during the campaign there would unlikely be...
Dangerous synthetic drugs are changing the way some Minnesota prisons are processing mail
FARIBAULT, Minn. — Contraband isn't new to prisons, but investigators are warning that Minnesota's prison system is being inundated by mail laced with synthetic opioids."I've been in this department for 27 years, and this is one of our largest problems," John Melvin, director of the office of special investigations at the Minnesota Department of Corrections, explained to WCCO Investigates. "Our investigators are very overwhelmed by trying to help stop this introduction."Melvin shared several examples of compromised mail that was confiscated and tested for drugs. They included everything from handwritten birthday cards to what appeared to a package from an attorney's office."It...
How Iowa National Guard soldiers balance part-time service on top of busy lives
LITTLE FALLS, Minnesota (Gray Television Iowa Capitol Bureau) - This week, around 3,000 soldiers from the Iowa National Guard are undergoing their annual summer training in Minnesota. Most of these soldiers aren’t in uniform full-time. 80% of Iowa’s soldiers in the National Guard serve part-time. Captain Tim Hadley...
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