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27-year-old man dies after falling from a tree on the Fourth of July
AITKIN, Minn. — A 27-year-old man died after falling from a tree near the shores of Gun Lake in Aitkin on the Fourth of July. According to police Henry M. Cannon was climbing a large white pine tree while celebrating the holiday with friends when a branch broke and he fell approximately 25 feet to the ground. The fall knocked Cannon unconscious and resulted in multiple internal injuries, said authorities. Cannon was transported to Riverwood Hospital and administered lifesaving care. Cannon succumbed to his injuries. Police are still investigating the incident.
Social media video captures law enforcement divide with Hennepin Co. Attorney
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) - A since-deleted video, posted online by the Bloomington Police Chief is raising questions about law enforcement’s ability to work with Hennepin County’s top prosecutor. "I fully expect to get in trouble for this, it is what it is," said Chief Booker Hodges in...
Coon Rapids Planning Commission to Consider Wedgewood Apartments' Addition of a New Unit in Upcoming Public Hearing
In Coon Rapids, an upcoming hearing by the Planning Commission is set to address a petition related to a local housing development. The petitioner is seeking approval to amend an existing Planned Unit Development (PUD), enabling the addition of a single apartment unit to the Wedgewood Apartments complex, which currently houses 58 units. The modification to the PUD is required due to restrictions on the number of units allowed at the site.
PHOTOS: Blooming Prairie celebrates 50th Old Fashioned Fourth of July
Blooming Prairie's Old Fashioned Fourth of July festivities hit a major milestone this year. This week's celebrations marked the event's 50th anniversary. Overseen by the Blooming Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce, the festivities were projected to bring in approximately 20,000 visitors, expanding the town's occupancy tenfold. Despite a sprinkling of rain, the Old Fashioned Fourth of July parade drew a big crowd Thursday. The multi-day festival also featured a slate of food, games and live entertainment. The festivities culminate with the annual tractor pull on Saturday.
Burnsville Police Department Celebrates Promotions and Welcomes New Officers in Formal Ceremony
Source: Facebook/City of Burnsville, Minnesota - Municipal Government. The Burnsville Police Department recognized the promotions and new member inductions of nine dedicated law enforcement professionals this week. As seen in an announcement made on their social media page, Deputy Chief Matt Smith, Captains Andrea Newton and Shaun Anselment, Sergeant Ashley Nacey, and Officers Ben Zappa, Dustin Jensen, Cameron Conlin, Aaron Swenson, and Cait Kavanaugh received accolades for their new positions within the department. The formal ceremony, marking these professionals' ascent in ranks, underscores the department's commitment to acknowledging the hard work and leadership of its members.
A Big Change Is Now Happening at McDonald’s in Minnesota
A major change is taking place at McDonald's restaurants across the country, and may have already happened here in Minnesota. Anytime a major fast-food chain makes a change, it's big news. Especially when it's a fast-food staple like McDonald's, which has a TON of locations across the U.S. and right in our own backyards in Minnesota. This Visual Capitalist story says McDonald's has 13,444 locations in the U.S., second only to Starbucks and Subway.
The Vikings’ Offense Has Room for Four New Starters
The quarterback spot, of course, stands out above all others, but the Vikings’ offense is offering opportunity elsewhere. Earlier in the week, there was a consideration of the defense and the (potentially) five new starters. Plus, there was the original inspiration: Dustin Baker’s consideration of new starters over on Vikings Territory. In Week 1, T.J. Hockenson is likely on the sideline, but the tight end is being excluded since he’ll be resuming his TE1 status once healthy. The names below are for players who are sliding into season-long openings.
Willi Castro is making MLB history this season with the Twins
Imagine, as a Manager, your star player goes down injured, and you aren’t sure when they will return. This can be an unnerving thought as you try to keep the team competitive during a long season. This can even be made worse when you’re the manager of the Minnesota...
New north Minneapolis trail construction set to begin next week
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Construction is set to begin next week on a mixed-use riverfront trail in north Minneapolis that will extend a popular regional trail. The new riverfront trail segment will connect Ole Olson Park and the 26th Avenue North Overlook, creating a new 1,000-foot trail in the process that officials hope will add "new riverside experiences" to the area for pedestrians and cyclists. The trail also connects the 26th Avenue North Overlook to the downtown riverfront and the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway – a 51-mile continuous bike/walk trail that circles most of Minneapolis.
Simone Biles Calls Out Training Conditions Amid Olympic Trials Lead
Simone Biles enters the final round of the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials with a commanding lead, having finished the first night with a score of 58.900. Jordan Chiles follows in second place with 56.400, and Suni Lee rounds out the top three with 56.025. Biles, however, raised eyebrows with her...
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