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Minnesotans react to federal courts ruling state gun law is unconstitutional
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota gun law has gained national attention, after a federal court ruled the state’s law banning 18- to 20-year-olds from getting a firearm permit was unconstitutional. The Minnesota’s Gun Owners Caucus is one of the organizations that challenged this law. Three individuals who were under...
MSP resuming flights after worldwide tech outage
MINNEAPOLIS — Flight operations were slowly returning on Friday morning, after several major U.S. airlines temporarily halted departures as a widespread technology outage affected multiple industries worldwide. Delta Air Lines said it had "resumed some flight departures" in a post on its website just before 7 a.m. CT, but...
Sven Sundgaard catches up with the pigeon he rescued at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
ListenSven Sundgaard catches up with the pigeon he rescued at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Last month, while driving home from the gym, I found a baby pigeon stranded in the middle of Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. He was hardly moving. There were no other pigeons around. He looked exhausted.
Brooklyn Park's National Night Out Aims to Strengthen Community Bonds on August 6
Mark your calendars, Brooklyn Park residents—the city's National Night Out is back and set for Tuesday, August 6. This event is more than just a casual meet and greet; it's an impactful community tradition that fosters safer neighborhoods and strengthens police-community partnerships. For over a quarter of a century, Brooklyn Park's National Night Out has earned national recognition, and the upcoming 2024 gathering promises to carry on this legacy of community building, as per the City of Brooklyn Park.
Top Tier Rubik’s Cubers Take Over Minneapolis Convention Center
Hundreds of competitors have descended on the Minneapolis Convention Center this week to see who are the fastest "cubers" in North America. CubingUSA is hosting the Rubik's WCA North American Championship that started today and runs through Sunday, July 18-21, 2024. It's the second North American Championship for The World...
Girls flag football is gaining traction in Minnesota, thanks in part to the Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings believe in the equity of football and giving everyone a chance to play the game, which is why the team is sponsoring girls flag football leagues across the state.This mission culminated in the first-ever high school summer league championship at TCO Stadium on Sunday.The only four schools in the league competed against each other: Houston, La Crescent-Hokah, Pine Island and Rosemount.Rosemount and La Crescent-Hokah made it to the championship round, and the players weren't holding anything back."This is not old powder puff football, this is legit play-making football," said Terry Donovan, the head coach of the...
Brooklyn Park Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Home Blaze on Abbott Avenue
A routine Wednesday in Brooklyn Park was punctuated by the work of the area's fire crews, who responded to a call regarding a structure fire at a residence located at 7439 Abbott Avenue. According to the Brooklyn Park Police Department Alert, firefighters arrived on the scene to discover a small fire situated within a wall of the home—a domestic tableau turned urgent by the sudden embrace of flames.
Brooklyn Park Police Introduce Online Reporting for Non-Emergency Incidents to Enhance Efficiency
In a move to modernize police-citizen interactions, Brooklyn Park Police have launched an initiative that leverages technology to streamline the process of reporting crime. Residents of Brooklyn Park now possess the ability to swiftly file non-emergency police reports through a dedicated online platform. This new service, which can be accessed via the Brooklyn Park website, is designed especially for reporting lower-level offenses such as animal complaints, bicycle thefts, or fraud, as reported by the Brooklyn Park, MN - Police Department.
Second COP House Planned for St. Cloud’s Southeast Side
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The plan to create St. Cloud's second Community Outpost is moving forward. On Monday night the city council is expected to approve a renovation agreement for the city-owned building at 10-10 Park in southeast St. Cloud. The city has received a $475,000 grant from the United States Department of Justice.
Child Struck by Vehicle at Brooklyn Park Apartment Complex, Minor Injuries Reported
Chaos briefly descended on the Park Haven Apartments as officers and emergency personnel rushed to assist a child who was struck by a vehicle on the evening of July 16th. According to the Brooklyn Park Police Department Alert, the incident occurred around 7:53 PM at the apartment complex located in the 7000 block of 76th Ave N.
Kickers FC U14 Boys Earn Second Pool Play Win of USA Cup
The Kickers FC under 14 boys, a soccer team based out of Brooklyn Park, earned their second win of pool play at the USA Cup with a 1-0 victory over 1v1 Futbol Dreams Academy of Manitoba. No scoring took place in the first half with Kickers goalie Davin Enno making...
Big Lake 9-year-old rakes in cash trapping nuisance gophers
BIG LAKE, Minn. (FOX 9) - This summer in Sherburne County, some homeowners are turning to an unorthodox solution in their fight against destructive rodents. "I’ve caught more than 10 gophers," 9-year-old Dylan Harapat told FOX 9 on Wednesday. "I think I have about $78." Dylan’s curiosity and entrepreneurial...
CH Robinson launches innovative Digital Dispatch powered by AI
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Global logistics company C.H. Robinson has announced a major efficiency for carriers through the launch of Digital Dispatch, its enhanced load matching platform. “In a dynamic and ever-shifting freight marketplace, carriers need real-time access to freight to secure loads before they disappear,” said C.H. Robinson...
‘The Survival of Our Lives’: Accessible voting event encourages disability community to make their voices heard
At the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living, staff provide an array of resources to people with disabilities so that they can, according to the Center’s executive director, Jesse Bethke Gomez, “help people really help themselves.”. On July 11, when The Disability Freedom & Justice Caravan rolled into St....
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