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New Minneapolis police recruits include first Somali American woman, first non-U.S. citizen
This story comes to you from MPR News through a partnership with Sahan Journal. Lesly Vera wanted to be a police officer for as long as she could remember. The 27-year-old was born in Mexico, came to the United States at age 4 and grew up in Minneapolis. She followed...
Pirates football earns homecoming victory
Park Center football earned homecoming pride last week, beating Irondale 27-21 Sept. 27 to improve to 3-2 and earn their first back-to-back win this season. Irondale entered last week amid a difficult 1-3 start to the season. The Knights earned one win against Rochester Century, facing defeat against Sauk Rapids-Rice, Rogers, and Monticello. Head coach Jordan Sallis explained after the game that the win presented reasons to be excited and...
Free pet microchipping event set for Monday in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — Three organizations dedicated to the welfare of pets in the Twin Cities are getting together to hold a free microchipping event Monday. Minneapolis Animal Care & Control (MACC) is partnering with Best Friends Animal Society and the North Minneapolis Pet Resource Center to stage the clinic, which will take place at North Commons Recreation Center (1801 N. James Ave., Minneapolis) on Monday, Sept. 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. Members of the community can come in and get their pets microchipped and registered for free.
St. Paul educators rally as pandemic-era funding for schools dries up
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Public school teachers in St. Paul are rallying as pandemic-era federal funding for Minnesota schools dries up.Over the last few years, $200 billion of pandemic aid helped fill gaps in school budgets across the country. The $207 million that St. Paul Public Schools received was used to fund arts programming and expand after-school options.But with the funding now gone, school districts had to make serious cuts ahead of the school year, which some teachers say will have devastating impacts. Educators and labor leaders are calling for full funding for federal programs, and holding walk-in rallies at schools in...
St. John’s Football Maintains National Ranking
The St. John's football team is ranked #5 again this week in the d3football.com poll. The Johnnies posted a 45-20 win over then, #24 Bethel Saturday in Arden Hills in both team's MIAC opener. The Johnnies improve to 3-0. The top 5 didn't change from last week to this week...
Driver strikes, seriously injures woman
MINNEAPOLIS — A woman in her 70s suffered grave injuries when a driver struck her with a car just after 9 p.m. Saturday.Minneapolis police responded to the crash on Hennepin Avenue and 18th Avenue Southeast. When officers arrived, they found the woman suffering from potentially life-threatening injuries. She was taken to a nearby hospital. Police say that a driver had been making a left turn onto Hennepin when they hit the woman. The driver is said to be cooperating with police who are investigating the incident.
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