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Rising Minnesota River threatens homes, businesses near Shakopee
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — The rising Minnesota River is causing headaches for people who live, work and play in Scott County. Water is pouring over the river's banks onto streets, and playgrounds. It's also threatening some homes and businesses. Officials are taking precautions in the area between Savage and down towards Shakopee.Flood waters are beginning to back up nearby Eagle Creek, and crews are setting up sandbags to keep the water from overtaking a Highway 101 frontage road.They will pump water away from the businesses, and water that comes from the Minnesota River will actually sit across the Highway 13 corridor.Officials say...
Amazon warehouse in Shakopee fined by OSHA
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — The Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined a Shakopee Amazon facility $10,500 for worker safety hazards at a warehouse.OSHA conducted an occupational safety inspection in October and issued two citations in April. The first citation involved a new Minnesota law that went into effect last August, which requires warehouse distribution centers to communicate information about quotas and work-speed data to certain employees. The Amazon facility, however, was not providing a written copy of the quota to employees before they were expected to meet the requirement, OSHA said.According to OSHA, Amazon was also failing to protect employees from ergonomic hazards while sorting, packaging and shipping products. OSHA launched an occupational safety and health program in January that is aimed at reducing the risk of workplace ergonomic injuries, and has been investigating sites and conducting employer outreach since then. "It is important that work processes are designed with the goal of eliminating workplace injuries and that workers be informed of expectations that directly impact their safety and well-being," said Department of Labor and Industry Commissioner Nicole Blissenbach.Amazon has contested both citations.
Minnesota horse track owners upset about Racing Commission appointments of tribal leaders
Columbus, OH – According to the (Minneapolis) Star-Tribune, “The owners of the state’s two horse-racing tracks expressed misgivings and strong concerns Monday (June 24) about Gov. Tim Walz’s appointment of two tribal leaders to the Minnesota Racing Commission.”. According to reporter Rochelle Olson, “Late Friday, Walz...
Flooding could put a damper on Twin Cities metro summer fun
STILLWATER, Minn. (FOX 9) - Every summer, 20,000 to 40,000 people descend on downtown Stillwater to watch the fireworks on the Fourth of July. But this year, they'll have to wait a little longer to get their fix of "ooohs" and "aaahs" on the shores of the St. Croix River.
State Emergency Operations Center coordinates flooding response
State Emergency Operations Center coordinates flooding response. A Flood Warning was in effect for the City of St. Paul Wednesday night. The Mississippi River’s rise has Harriet Island Regional Park Underwater. “This is, it’s amazing,” said Dao Lor, who lives in the city. “We come here all the time...
New Flood Update And Restrictions at Minnesota’s Valleyfair
Rain, rain, please...for the love of all things, just go away. This past week has been brutal for numerous cities in Iowa as well as Mankato, Waterville, and Spring Valley in Minnesota. And the videos of the Rapidan Dam being breached and causing buildings to crumble into the water are absolutely heartbreaking. Valleyfair in Minnesota even had to temporarily close a few popular rides due to flooding at their location. Unfortunately, the situation has not improved at the park and another update was just provided.
Minneapolis Braces for Storms and Floods, Major Flooding Hits South Fork Crow River
Minneapolis residents are in for a turbulent week, weather-wise, with the National Weather Service issuing a Hazardous Weather Outlook for central and southern Minnesota, as well as west central Wisconsin. Amid persisting concerns of river levels rising to moderate or major flood stages, there's a forecast of additional storms that could exacerbate conditions. According to the forecast, today's sunshine with a high near 77 will be the calm before the storm, as starting Thursday night, shower and thunderstorm chances ramp up significantly.
Master-planned development for East African immigrants in Lakeville under investigation by state
More than 150 buyers have put down $25,000 reservation fees for Nolosha’s Lakeville project. But the land is tied up in the Feeding Our Future case, and a state agency says the company lacks a building license. The post Master-planned development for East African immigrants in Lakeville under investigation by state appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Four-year collaboration pays off as nonprofits break ground on Minneapolis shelter and apartment complex
The four-story complex, just off Lake Street East, will boost shelter beds and provide transition services for residents to get into housing. The post Four-year collaboration pays off as nonprofits break ground on Minneapolis shelter and apartment complex appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Wells Fargo Breaks Ground on Minneapolis MXU Affordable Housing
Wells Fargo and Project for Pride in Living will break ground on a mixed-use affordable housing development in South Minneapolis. The new six-story development, known as Opportunity Crossing, will include 110 units of affordable housing, first-floor commercial space to provide small businesses with ownership opportunities, and a new Wells Fargo branch.
Twin Cites Pride weekend to be more accessible than ever this year
MINNEAPOLIS — The sights and the sounds are so much to take in at Twin Cities Pride but for some, it's too much to take in. "When someone experiences a lot of sensory dysregulation, sounds get louder, lights get brighter, sounds get stranger and it just gets hard to stay calm and keep your cool," said Jillian Nelson with the Autism Society of Minnesota. It's a feeling Nelson knows well."As an autistic adult, I had not been to Pride in about seven years because it had gotten way too big and way too noisy and there was nowhere to take a break,"...
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