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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.
Karl-Anthony Towns Trade: Timberwolves, Knicks, Hawks Three-Team Blockbuster Proposal
In a proposed blockbuster trade, Karl-Anthony Towns could head to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle and draft picks, as part of a three-team trade involving the Timberwolves, Knicks, and Hawks. Minnesota Timberwolves would receive Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson, Bruno Fernando, and draft picks from New York.
Tap dance phenoms create musical experience
Nationally acclaimed tap dance artists, along with musicians and a group of talented kids are working on a show that’ll debut Saturday night at the Ames Center in Burnsville. The Storyboard Experience is in its third year and from the Rhythm Street Movement team. It’s an educational week for the students that culminates in the production of a full-length show with original music played live by a seven-piece band. The Storyboard Experience is slated for 7 p.m. at the Ames Center on July 27.
Around the Circle This Week: July 25, 2024
Minnesota DNR has added No. 11 to its pool of Scientific & Natural Areas (SNA) in Lake Superior's Minnesota neighborhood, it announced this week. "The new 25 acre Icelandite Coastal Fen Scientific and Natural Area was acquired by the DNR with help from Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and Reinvest in Minnesota. The site is 11 miles northeast of Grand Marais and is one of only two known fens on coastal wetlands on Minnesota's North Shore." This aerial view by T. Ludwig for the DNR shows the beach and fen while the DNR photo by Kelly Randall shows evening primrose along the beach.
$1,300 Stimulus Checks: 2.1 Million Minnesotans to Receive Reissued Payments
This month, Americans will receive a $1,300 stimulus check, with Minnesota reissuing funds to those who had issues with previous payments, and the amount varies based on 2021 tax details. New $1,300 Stimulus Checks to Be Sent Out – Minnesota Reissues Payments for Unclaimed Funds According to the report of La Grada Online, this month, […]
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