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Brewers 8, Twins 7: At Least Nobody Saw That One
The bad news is that the Twins lost. The good news is that there was a lot of other stuff going on, so if a Twins game ends in a loss and there’s no one to see it, did it really happen?. To start, one Joseph Patrick Mauer was...
This Minnesota Mom Is On A Heroic Crusade To Save Autistic Kids From Deadly Dangers!
COTTAGE GROVE, MN – When Sheletta Brundidge heard about the tragic drowning of Waeys Ali Mohamed, a 4-year-old boy with autism, she felt compelled to act. The boy had gone missing the day before and was found in a creek. Brundidge, a Cottage Grove, Minnesota resident, immediately reached out to support the grieving family.
Cam Akers Didn’t Re-sign with the Vikings After All
Former Minnesota Vikings' running back Cam Akers is not officially back with the Vikings but recently worked out for the Houston Texans. The post Cam Akers Didn’t Re-sign with the Vikings After All appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
Minneapolis Boosts Police Salaries, Embraces Civil Rights and Public Health Initiatives in Sweeping Reforms
Minneapolis is charting a new course in strengthening its police force and civil rights accountability, following the recent approval of a substantial collective bargaining agreement with the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis (POFM). In a decisive 8-4 vote by the City Council, Minneapolis police officers are set to receive a 21.7 percent pay rise over three years, positioning them among the highest paid in Minnesota come 2025. As reported by the City's bulletin, the agreement, covering January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025, is set to enhance recruitment and retention amidst fears of workforce attrition with 160 of the 512 officers available for duty eligible for retirement this year.
Minneapolis City Council Approves Police Contract with Major Pay Increases, Enhances Oversight and Transparency
In a decisive move by the Minneapolis City Council, an agreement was reached with the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis that promises to reshape the landscape of policing in the city. Following a majority 8-4 vote, the Minneapolis City Council has adopted a collective bargaining agreement that includes a substantive 21.7% pay increase over three years for police officers—a shift that will propel MPD compensation from the bottom quartile to the top echelon regionally.
CenterPoint Energy Launches Extensive Gas Line Replacement Project Across Minneapolis Neighborhoods
Minneapolis residents can expect a flurry of activity from CenterPoint Energy as they embark on a significant project to replace aging natural gas lines across several neighborhoods. According to an update released by CenterPoint Energy, this initiative, which runs from 2023 through 2025, aims to install more corrosion-resistant pipes and improve the city's gas infrastructure. Commencing on July 22 and stretching into early August, Northrop will see the replacement of small-diameter natural gas plastic mains, and the relocation of meters from inside to outside of homes, affecting several streets including parts of 43rd and 44th Streets E. from Chicago Avenue S. to 10th Avenue S., along with a stretch of 46th Street E.
13 JR. to Play Suze's Prescott Center For The Arts Beginning This Week
Summerstock Junior will perform Jason Robert Brown's 13 JR. on July 26th and 27th at 2:00PM and 7:00PM, August 2nd at 7:00PM, August 3rd at 2:00PM and 7:00PM, and August 4th at 2:00PM. Performances are at the SPCA Studio Theater, 208 N. Marina St., Prescott AZ, 86301. Tickets are...
Minnesota Vikings 2024 Training Camp Preview
Minnesota Vikings 2024 Training Camp Preview After an injury-riddled 2023 campaign, the Minnesota Vikings are entering the 2024 NFL Season in a new era with new faces behind center! They made improvements around their roster this offseason and could be a sneaky threat to steal the NFC North crown. How do we view them ahead […] The post Minnesota Vikings 2024 Training Camp Preview appeared first on Vendetta Sports Media.
Man reaches deal in Barron home invasion case, pleads guilty to armed robbery
One of two men accused of invading a Barron home while armed, committing burglary and beating the elderly homeowner on Dec. 19 reached a plea deal on Friday in Barron County Circuit Court. Ryan G. Charpentier, 33, of Little Canada, Minnesota, was charged on Jan. 3 with the following felonies: armed robbery, burglary while armed with a dangerous weapon, physical abuse of an elder person intentionally causing harm, false imprisonment and theft of movable property valued between $10,000 and $100,000 ...
Minneapolis loses bid to host Sundance Film Festival
(Minneapolis, MN) — Minneapolis is out of the running to host the Sundance Film Festival in 2027. The city had touted its arts and entertainment scene, diverse cultural heritage, and passionate film community as reasons to hold the famous festival. However, Minneapolis wasn’t among the six finalists released Friday....
Minneapolis Park Workers' Strike Enters Third Week, Prompting Concert Cancellations and Unfair Labor Charge
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's (MPRB) workers represented by Local 363 continue their strike for the third consecutive week, with no resolution in sight despite ongoing mediation efforts. An official statement released by the MPRB on July 19th detailed the current status of negotiations and operations. The statement outlined that around 54% of Local 363 park workers remain on the job amidst the labor dispute and that forestry crews have been diligently responding to tree-related service calls following a recent storm. Despite these efforts, a $1.4 million wage gap persists between the proposals of the MPRB and Local 363.
Pohlads Unlikely to Approve ANY Increase in Twins Payroll at MLB Trade Deadline
What will the Minnesota Twins do at the MLB trade deadline? Who knows, but the Pohlads reportedly don't want to spend AT ALL. The post Pohlads Unlikely to Approve ANY Increase in Twins Payroll at MLB Trade Deadline appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
WCHA Powerhouse Programs Continue To Add Skilled Players In Fight For Supremacy
Ohio State, Minnesota, and Wisconsin have continued to load up on talent this offseason. It looks like the WCHA and national women's hockey titles will again be contended for among these top teams.
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