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Hope Street addition providing outfits, dignity for young homeless people
MINNEAPOLIS — Dignity is a priority for Minnesota's largest young adult homeless shelter. A new addition to Catholic Charities Hope Street for Youth aims to provide just that."The need never stops," Catholic Charities Chief Program Officer Keith Kozerski said.Hope Street is a 30-bed shelter for young adults ages 18 to 24 facing homelessness, but it provides more than just a place to rest their heads."Our support looks like, just reminding these people of who they are," Hope Street Senior Program Manager Tasha Mays said.Mays feels the mission on a personal level."I have experienced homelessness in the past. So to be...
A year of firsts, cherished traditions celebrated during SCFF
After six eventful days, a little bit of rain and a lot of smiles, the 2024 Steele County Free Fair came to a close Sunday evening. During the week, fairgoers were able to witness a lot of firsts: the first time the Fair Square stage was sponsored by Wenger Corporation, the first time the fair selected the best new fair food before the fair official began (congratulations again, Noris Cuisine), the first time Brian Deml had his face painted inside the Four Seasons Centre (and...
Forepaugh's in St. Paul reopens after years-long renovation
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Irvine Park neighborhood of St. Paul is rejoicing. Forepaugh's — a historic and haunted restaurant — has reopened its doors after a mega renovation.The million-dollar renovation got big fast, but it stayed true to the home."That was the whole mission stay true to the home. Don't do major changes, keep it with what is familiar and comfortable for people," John Sugimura said. "It's bright and clean and that was the objective of the renovation — can we make it bright, can we make it clean, can we make it current?"A historic preservation team helped with...
Vikings Linked to Once Promising QB in Rumor Mill
The Minnesota Vikings lost rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy for the season to a torn meniscus last week, spiraling the rumor mill into chaos over his possible replacement if Sam Darnold doesn’t pan out. Vikings Linked to Once Promising QB. Darnold is on tap to lead the team in Week...
A Vikings-49ers trade to replace JJ McCarthy with familiar face Minnesota should’ve kept
Coming into the season, the Minnesota Vikings had quite an obvious plan with their quarterback room. They used their first-round pick on JJ McCarthy from Michigan. This was to make him the QB of the future, taking the reins from Kirk Cousins, who went to Atlanta this offseason. They have...
Vikings sign WR Justin Hall, waive two others, following game against Browns
The Minnesota Vikings signed cornerback Stephon Gilmore and wide receiver Justin Hall while waiving punter Seth Vernon and wide receiver Ty James. We have discussed the Gilmore signing after it broke early Sunday morning but the news of Hall signing is new to the team and fans. Hall entered the...
Questions Answered: Dalton Risner on the Bubble, Stephon Gilmore’s Role, Vikings Best Bet
The following questions are about current Minnesota Vikings topics, answered by VikingsTerritory. Today is the August 19th edition, addressed in a from-the-hip fashion. If you have questions, please email them to [email protected]. Questions Answered: Dalton Risner on the Bubble, Stephon Gilmore’s Role, Vikings Best Bet. Also, please note:...
Vikings Urged to Sign $24 Million Pro Bowl Playmaker in Free Agency
Second-year wide receiver Jordan Addison is dealing with uncertainty of multiple fronts. Enough so that it could spur the Minnesota Vikings to seek potential alternative options opposite No. 1 option Justin Jefferson and tight end T.J. Hockenson atop the pecking order. Addison is dealing with an ankle injury, that Vikings...
Princeton man embraces life after work accident leaves him paralyzed
ROBBINSDALE, Minn. — A Princeton man says he's getting used to his "new normal" after a work accident earlier this month.Thirty-nine-year-old Michael Hanson is a high-risk tree remover. On Aug. 6 while removing part of a tree, he fell 35 feet when his equipment failed. The accident paralyzed him from the waist down."I did everything normal and I wasn't even in a hurry. I leaned back and all of the sudden I just felt 'phew,'" said Michael Hanson. "There was nothing to jump to and the way I was falling backyards I couldn't turn around; I couldn't even protect myself."He...
Sheetz or Wawa: VP nominee Walz weighs in on the Pennsylvania debate
(WTAJ) — Sheetz or Wawa? It’s a decades-long debate here in Pennsylvania, however, Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz somehow skirted around the topic. Walz, the current governor of Minnesota, was at a breakfast Monday with Pennsylvania delegates ahead of the Democratic National Convention when the “War of Convenience Stores” came up, according to Delaware Online. […]
The Star Tribune becomes The Minnesota Star Tribune
(St. Paul, MN)--The Star Tribune is now The Minnesota Star Tribune. The state's oldest newspaper has rebranded saying it has refocused its news philosophy. This is to better serve the community and increase business. The organization aims to be the heart and voice of The North by broadening its coverage beyond the Twin Cities to the entire state of Minnesota. With a goal of a 200-percent increase in paid digital subscriptions over the next five years, the newspaper is offering introductory deals to entice new subscribers.
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