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Hennepin County Sheriff's Office unveils jail dashboard
MINNEAPOLIS — The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office unveiled a new dashboard on Wednesday that lists the number of people in the county's jail.The dashboard is updated daily with the number of people in custody at the Hennepin County Adult Detention Center, and includes other public information such as their self-reported demographics, the arresting agencies, and the most serious charge brought them."I believe that any conversation about public safety must begin with accurate information," said Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt. "By launching this data dashboard, we are giving the public access to up-to-date information about the population in our jail. These tools and the jail data dashboard launching today are part of my commitment to openness and transparency."The interactive dashboard also lists the median number of days a person is in custody and the total capacity of the jail.
Muslim spiritual care offers comfort — and improves patient outcomes — at HCMC
The providers, who serve Hennepin Healthcare’s growing Muslim patient population, help ease anxiety and reduce the stigma around mental health and other medical issues. The post Muslim spiritual care offers comfort — and improves patient outcomes — at HCMC appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Musical Six comes to St. Paul
ST PAUL, Minn. — When you think of 16th-century English history, you likely don't think of glittery outfits, powerful women and pop-rock ballads. But that's just what the musical Six brings to the stage. The six wives of King Henry VIII take to the stage to upend traditional narratives and tell their side of the story.
New report shows home prices continue to rise in the metro
A new report says home prices continue to get more expensive across the metro. The Minneapolis Area Realtors and the St. Paul Area Association of Realtors say the median sales price was up to $390,000 last month. The report says that’s a ‘record high’ and that it looks like the...
Twins host girls baseball camp for fourth summer in a row
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Saints ballpark was busy Tuesday with players who are finding their footing on the baseball diamond for the first time.These girls are learning the fundamentals of a sport they love — a sport most have only seen played by the boys."I've always wanted to try baseball so I'm going to ask my parents if I can do a season of baseball," said 9-year-old Danica Salden.Salden is following in her dad's footsteps, learning how to play America's pastime, and getting hooked quickly."Here you can just pitch all the time and you can overhand throw, which I...
Abbott Northwestern named best Twin Cities hospital by U.S. News and World Report
MINNEAPOLIS — Allina Health's Abbott Northwestern Hospital has been named the best in the Twin Cities in a new ranking by U.S. News and World Report.The list ranks hospitals based on several specialties. Abbott Northwestern was nationally ranked in rehabilitation — 47th out of 4,855 hospitals. "To be nationally ranked in a specialty, a hospital must excel in caring for the sickest, most medically complex patients," U.S. News and World Report said.The south Minneapolis hospital was rated as "high performing" in cardiology, heart and vascular surgery; geriatrics; neurology and neurosurgery; orthopedics; and pulmonology and lung surgery.Rounding out the top five hospitals...
Man accused of holding girlfriend captive in dorm room reaches deal
ST. PAUL — A man who was accused of holding his girlfriend captive in her dorm room at a Minnesota college for three days while raping, beating and waterboarding her has reached a plea deal that calls for a sentence of up to 7 1/2 years. Keanu Avery Labatte, 20, of Granite Falls, pleaded guilty […] The post Man accused of holding girlfriend captive in dorm room reaches deal appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
St. Paul music teacher to be honored at Barry Manilow concert
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Twin Cities teacher will be honored at Barry Manilow's concert at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul next month.The Manilow Music Project announced on Monday that Daniel Perelstein, a music teacher at Washington Technology Magnet High School, won its teacher award and will receive a $10,000 grant at Manilow's Aug. 2 concert.Ten high schools in each tour city submitted the names of their favorite music teachers to the project and voted to select the winner.Of the $10,000 grant, $5,000 will be for new instruments for the school band and the other $5,000 will go to Perelstein.Manilow started the Manilow Music Project after learning that most public schools had undergone significant budget cuts in their school music programs, according to the project's website.The Manilow Music Project says it has gifted more than $10 million in instruments and scholarships to high school and college music students throughout the country since it started.The award contest is part of Manilow's Last, Last Tour, which wraps up Aug. 3 in Milwaukee.Manilow has sold more than 85 million albums in a career spanning more than half a century, with hits including "Copacabana (At the Copa)," "Mandy" and "Can't Smile Without You."
Women’s Golf: Macalester Ranks 11th in Division III in Team GPA
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Macalester College women's golf team posted a collective grade point average of 3.759 during the 2023-24 academic year to rank 11th among NCAA Division III women's golf programs, the Women's Golf Coaches Association announced today. Earlier this month, senior Phebe Chen (South Barrington, Ill./Barrington),...
Kylee Zumach Named Hamline Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
SAINT PAUL, MINN.—Hamline University has named Kylee Zumach as its next head women’s volleyball coach. She officially began her duties on July 15. “We are thrilled to have Kylee join as the new head coach for our volleyball program,” said Hamline Assistant Vice President / Athletic Director Alex Focke. “She has competed at a high level as a player and coach and I am excited to watch her lead our volleyball team into a bright future.” Zumach, a native of Buffalo, Minnesota, brings a combination of high-level playing and coaching experience to the Pipers. She most recently served as the…
Evictions in the Twin Cities persist since COVID-19 pandemic
Minnesota is one of the top states in the country when it comes to evictions. According to national data, the Twin Cities are second in the nation in eviction increases since before the pandemic, with nearly 12,000 filings in just the last year.
Rondo Days returns: Hip hop legends MC Lyte, Rakim to join the festivities
It’s been five years since the last Rondo Days celebration in 2018. Those jubilant celebrations showcased the best that the Rondo community, the Black community, had to offer—music, marching bands, healthcare tents, arts and crafts, and great food. They hold a significant place in our history and identity.
Czech, Slovak dancers highlight International Festival, hope to preserve ancestral culture
In 1992, the nation known as Czechoslovakia split. But a group of dancers in St. Paul representing the now-dissolved nation weren’t ready to hang up their clogs. Having just performed at the Faribault International Festival on Saturday, the St. Paul Czech and Slovak Folk Dancers withstood the dissolution of Czechoslovakia and are still performing to this day. They have two cultures to represent now, according to their director, Louise Wessinger. ...
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