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😢 Gaviidae Common | Shopping mall in Minneapolis, Minnesota 😢 Incredibly sad
Shopping malls have become important social and cultural spaces, offering not only a place to shop but also a venue for socializing, entertainment, and community events. Online shopping trends have influenced the retail landscape, but shopping malls continue to be popular destinations for those seeking a diverse and interactive shopping experience. Retail Stores: Malls typically have a wide range of retail stores, including clothing stores, electronics shops, bookstores, and more...
Meet the Candidates: Carver County District 1 Commissioner
A pair of candidates — Lisa Anderson and Greg Boe — are vying for the Carver County District 1 commissioner post on Election Day. The seat was previously held by Gayle Degler, who did not run for re-election this year. Each candidate in contested races was asked the same set of questions by the Patriot, and were asked to limit their responses to 100 words or less. Unedited responses from the candidates can be found below. ...
Hundreds take to Minneapolis streets in protest of Israel's war in Gaza
MINNEAPOLIS — Hundreds of demonstrators hit the streets of downtown Minneapolis on Sunday to rally against Israel's war in Gaza, a day before Israel marks one year since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks."I thought last year would be a trend, people would stop caring, and that's not true," said Maysoon Wazwaz with American Muslims for Palestine.Meredith Aby with the Anti-War Committee says she's concerned about the U.S. sending weapons to Israel in a conflict that's now left tens of thousands dead in Gaza, according to the territory's health ministry."I do know that the places that I've visited in Gaza have...
Minnetonka Beach breaks ground on treatment plant
The Minnetonka Beach City Council held a groundbreaking ceremony on Sept. 9 at the site of its new water treatment plant. The project, expected to last 18 months, will serve around 230 homes in the village. The council accepted a low bid of $9,348,966, with $8,566,300 allocated to the plant’s construction and the remaining $782,666 covering soft costs, such as administration, engineering, and legal fees. Notably, $106,000 of the total bid is an allowance reserved for inline aeration. ...
Minnesota resettlement agencies call on landlords to open homes to refugees
Twin Cities resettlement agencies are urging more Minnesota landlords to join a network of property owners who provide shelter to refugees. The number of refugees arriving in Minnesota has significantly increased, and so has the cost of rent, according to resettlement agencies. Oftentimes, agencies need to quickly find and furnish rental units for refugees that are safe, affordable and close to public transit.
Runners, organizers celebrate return of Twin Cities Marathon
MINNEAPOLIS — On Sunday morning, 20,000 runners took on races at the Twin Cities Marathon. It'll be the first running of the marathon since 2022. Last year's race was canceled just hours before the starting gun because of unsafe heat conditions. "Last year, just having the cancelation was really a letdown for a lot of us," one runner said. "So feeling this course with this wind, the low temps, it just felt amazing." "This is ideal," Twin Cities in Motion President Dean Orton said. "Humidity levels are nice and low. We have sun, sometimes runners love to have a little cloud,...
Huge Minnesota Holiday Festival is Back After a Year Off
Plans for the holiday season are starting to be made and festivals are working on final plans. This even includes one Minnesota holiday festival that took a year off in 2023. The festival has been around for many years despite COVID and the changes that they've made. But last year they surprised everyone by announcing it wouldn't be happening.
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