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Premier Minnesota Festival Suddenly Cancels Popular Festivities
The Northland is full of great summer traditions that we look forward to every year. There's the opening of businesses like Gordy's Hi-Hat and the Portland Malt Shoppe, outdoor concerts at Bayfront Festival Park, Movies In The Park, and other fairs and festivals. We assume that every year these things...
IKEA Pop-Up Grand Opening in Maple Grove
Head to the IKEA Pop-Up Grand Opening in Maple Grove Friday, July 19th!. IKEA is opening a new Pop-Up location in Maple Grove at the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes this Friday from 11 am – 3 pm. Stop by for tours, giveaways, sampling, brand-new inspiration, games, and more!. And...
Mother of Erick Haynes charged as accomplice in murder of Zaria McKeever
MINNEAPOLIS — The mother of the man who orchestrated the 2022 killing of 23-year-old Zaria McKeever has been charged as an accomplice to the murder, according to a complaint filed in Hennepin County on Wednesday.Erick Haynes was sentenced to life in prison in April for the murder of McKeever, the mother of his 1-year-old child. Haynes brought a gun to McKeever's Brooklyn Park apartment on Nov. 8, 2022, and ordered two teenage brothers to kill her new boyfriend, as well as McKeever herself if she got in the way. The teens kicked in the apartment door and McKeever's new boyfriend jumped out the...
Minneapolis city leaders cancel trip to Somalia days before takeoff
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis city leaders hoped a trip halfway around the world would improve public safety and build community connections.WCCO obtained internal records that lay out plans Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Brian O'Hara had for a weeklong visit to Somalia this past February.Frey leads the city with the largest Somali-American population in the country.On Sunday, he helped Minneapolis celebrate 10 years as a sister city to Bosaso, Somalia."The importance of fostering those relationships in times of peace is critical for making sure those relationships stay steadfast in times of war," Frey said.Emails show Frey's chief of staff described...
Minneapolis Health Department Expands Vaccine Outreach to Underserved Communities with Bilingual Resources
The Minneapolis Health Department is doubling down on its efforts to boost vaccine outreach and combat vaccine hesitancy, particularly among the city's marginalized communities where access to healthcare often falls behind, according to an official statement released by the department. Sebastian Cervantes, a Senior Public Health Specialist at the Health Department, with nine years under her belt, has been at the forefront of this initiative; her connection to the Hispanic community she grew up in fuels her determination to uplift those who've historically been left on the sidelines of the healthcare spectrum.
Twins hoping to add rental starter ahead of trade deadline
The 54-42 Twins enter the second half of the 2024 season sitting a dozen games over .500 and in possession of the second wild-card spot in the American League. After falling behind both the Guardians and Royals early in the year, they’ve leapfrogged Kansas City (54-45) and sit a manageable four and a half games back of Cleveland (58-37) for the division lead. They’re lining up to act as clear buyers at the deadline, and Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports that Minnesota would like to add another arm in the rotation — likely a rental.
Law enforcement and public drone use sees new regulations in Waite Park
WAITE PARK — The Waite Park City Council unanimously approved a new drone ordinance Monday night, following more than a year of discussions. "The City of Waite Park continues to see more usage of drones throughout the city and has not had a drone ordinance in place that provides some direction on where drones can be used throughout the city," a staff memo states.
Ex-Vikings Lineman Signs with Texans
Houston has recently been a meeting point for former Vikings players. Stefon Diggs was traded there from Buffalo earlier in the offseason, and he reunited in Texas with his former quarterback Case Keenum, who will be the backup for C.J. Stroud. Four-time Pro Bowler Danielle Hunter signed with his hometown team in free agency after nine seasons with the Vikings.
Neighbors help neighbors during days-long power outage
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - In Nadine Babu's yard, there are still remnants from last weekend's storms. But one of the brightest spots from the last few days came from Babu's home being plunged into darkness. "It was just one of those really considerate things that I wouldn't even think about,"...
Graco Launches TrueCoat 360® Cordless Connect™ Airless Paint and Stain Sprayer System That Connects To A Cordless Drill
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 17, 2024-- Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG), a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, today introduced the new TrueCoat 360 ® Cordless Connect ™ — an airless painting system that connects to a cordless drill, driver or impact drill. This solution empowers users to paint faster with a high-quality finish, avoiding the mess and hassle of brushing and rolling. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240717475675/en/ The TrueCoat 360 Cordless Connect is the newest sprayer in Graco’s TrueCoat 360 family and unlocks quality painting and staining results with the convenience of cordless operation. (Photo: Business Wire)
1st Rockin Robbins concert Tuesday had a different look
(Willmar MN-) Things looked a little different for the opening night of the Rockin Robbins concert series at Robbins Island Park in Willmar yesterday. The weather was pleasant as concert goers enjoyed opening act Spoon Cat and headliner Martin Zellar and The Hardways... Your browser does not support the audio...
Twins Projected to Pass Guardians in AL Central
Can the Minnesota Twins pass the Cleveland Guardians in the 2nd half of the MLB season? This projection model thinks so. The post Twins Projected to Pass Guardians in AL Central appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
Gophers star Dawson Garcia suffers foot injury during summer workouts
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - University of Minnesota men’s basketball forward Dawson Garcia suffered a left foot injury during summer workouts that required surgery and will miss four to five weeks, according to reports. It’s not clear when the injury happened, but Garcia is the Gophers’ top returning player this...
Josie Beneke to represent Norwood Young America in the Minneapolis-Aquatennial Ambassador Candidate Program
The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) is excited to announce that Josie Beneke from Norwood Young America will be participating in the AAO Candidate Program from Monday through Sunday, July 22 to July 28. This year, 46 candidates will be participating in the program; one young woman is chosen to...
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