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Big League Bound: RCK Grad Drafted By Minnesota Twins
Not to brag, but there's been a ton of talent coming out of the Hudson Valley lately when it comes to professional sports. All eyes were on Wappingers. The Hudson Valley, and us Wappingers residents specifically, have been proudly following the career of Tyler Adams for a while, and loving the fact that he hasn't forgotten his local roots with all of his success.
Fosters needed after Minneapolis shelter responds to hoarding cases
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Animal Care and Control (MACC) is looking for people willing to foster cats or dogs — and these animals' lives depend on it. The Facebook group Friends of MACC posted that the organization impounded 25 cats in a single day in July and anticipates adding another 16 cats due to hoarding cases. Several were adopted, but nine of these cats aren't ready to be placed on the adoption floor due to nervousness.
The Rich History and Legacy of the UNW School of Nursing
Nursing students at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul are not just pursuing a degree; they are stepping into a rich heritage of commitment to Christ and God-honoring service in the healthcare profession. The roots of this legacy can be traced back to the 1940s and 1950s when Northwestern offered a pioneering one-year program in Missionary Medicine.
Faye Webster heads to the Palace Theatre on 8/4
Georgia-based singer-songwriter Faye Webster heads to St. Paul to play at the Palace Theatre on Sunday, August, 4. Faye Webster loves the feeling of a first take: writing a song, then heading to the studio with her band to track it live the very next day. When you listen to the 25-year-old Atlanta songwriter’s poised and plainspoken albums, you can hear why: she channels emotions that are so aching, they seem to be coming into existence at that very moment. Webster captures the spark before it has a chance to fade.
Pop Up IKEA Store Not Too Far from St. Cloud – Opens TODAY [FRIDAY]
There are those who absolutely love IKEA. To be honest, I have only been in that store one time. And yes, the prices are very good. But you will spend some time putting most things that you buy there together. But that's sometime the price you pay for inexpensive furniture pieces.
Talking Volumes returns in 2024 for 25th season
MPR News and the Star Tribune proudly present the 25th season of Talking Volumes, hosted by Kerri Miller. Join us at the Fitzgerald Theater for four special events with renowned authors, celebrating our anniversary with a special $25 ticket price for MPR Members and Star Tribune Subscribers. Edwidge Danticat, ‘We’re...
Several injured, buildings damaged in shooting incident on The Nicollet Mall
(Minneapolis, MN) -- Four people were injured and several businesses damaged after a shooting Wednesday night in downtown Minneapolis. Police responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a man beating up a woman before gunfire was heard around 11:15 p.m. on Nicollet Mall. Three people with injuries approached officers and reported hearing a fight before the shooting began. One man suffered a gunshot wound, a woman suffered graze wounds, and a teenage girl suffered lacerations from glass shards. Nearly two hours later, another injured woman arrived at HCMC with a gunshot wound. All are expected to survive. No arrests have been made.
The Black Crowes pull out of Minnesota Yacht Club Festival last minute
ST PAUL, Minn. — As festival-goers pack their sunscreen for the inaugural Minnesota Yacht Club Festival, rock fans will also have to brace for the news that The Black Crowes will not be performing Friday. In a post on the festival's X account, organizers said Thursday night that the...
Technology outage causing flight cancellations
A global technology outage is causing flight cancelations and disruptions at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport and other airports nationwide on Friday morning. FOX 9's Se Kwon is at the MSP Airport Friday morning to see the impact on travelers.
Theater, Celebrations, Music and Fireworks at Water Works!
The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board invites you to enjoy a variety of events coming up in Water Works Park. "Calypso," a play with music inspired by Homer's "The Odyssey." The story follows the lonely Calypso, trapped on an island with only the god Hermes as an occasional visitor. When Odysseus washes ashore, she experiences companionship for the first time and finds she cannot go back to living alone. "Calypso" take a minor character from a classic story and gives her a full-fledged narrative, spinning it into a tale about first love and the myths which we choose to remember.
New painting program teaches the art of fatherhood
Registration is open for an art-based retreat for fathers of children attending Minneapolis Public Schools. Fa(r)ther Paint will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 and Sunday, Aug. 4 in gallery 321 in the Northrup King Building at 1500 Jackson St. NE, Minneapolis. Both days have 15 spots available. Registration ends July 27.
St. Paul iron foundry to ramp up operations after judge strikes down order from MPCA
MPR’s Estelle Timar-Wilcox reports an iron foundry in St. Paul will return to normal operations after a Ramsey County judge struck down an order from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to reduce operations saying Northern Iron was violating federal air quality standards. Fox9 reports a global technology outage is...
MSP Airport flights, Metro Transit and some government agencies affected by global Microsoft outage
MINNEAPOLIS — The global Microsoft outage is causing mass flight cancellations and delays nationwide Friday morning, including at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The outage is being caused by a CrowdStrike software glitch.As of about 8:30 a.m., some airlines were beginning to resume operations after the morning ground stops."Cancellations and delays could continue throughout the day with slower check-in and wait times. Please contact airlines directly for the latest flight status," the airline instructed.Jeff Lea with the Metropolitan Airports Commission said earlier that some flights were able to depart early Friday morning, while many others were delayed or canceled. "If you come out here,...
Reserve Your Spot for the September 8 Mill City Farmers Market Harvest Social
Gather in the historic Mill City Museum Courtyard for a social hour featuring craft cocktails and music by world-renowned jazz singer Lila Ammons, followed by a market-to-table dinner highlighting yesterday's farm-fresh ingredients. The live auction and fund-a-need support the Next Stage Grant Program for local, sustainable farmers and food makers.
Southside Greenway trail reignites efforts to connect South Minneapolis
South Minneapolis is renewing efforts to solidify a bike and pedestrian greenway corridor throughout the various communities and neighborhoods. The proposed Southside Greenway stretches around 6.5 miles, starting near West River Parkway and ending around Portland Avenue. The corridor would connect 12 parks and four schools throughout nine neighborhoods in South Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Park Board files unfair labor practice charge against union
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis Park Board filed an unfair labor practice charge Thursday against the union representing more than 300 park workers, claiming picketers "harassed and blocked" truck drivers who were delivering to park-owned buildings. According to the charge, picketers with LIUNA Local 363 blocked trucks and "intimidated" at...
Rainbow Health in Minneapolis announces immediate closure
MINNEAPOLIS — Workers are demanding answers after a Minneapolis nonprofit shut down without notice, potentially leaving thousands of clients without care.Employees at Rainbow Health — an organization that offers mental health and substance abuse support for people who are LGBTQ+ and people living with HIV — were notified Thursday of the immediate closure, according to SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa.Contract language for the roughly 60 unionized workers requires a 30-day notice of layoff, however, SEIU says the workers were told the news hours before Rainbow Health closed its doors."We are shocked, saddened and angered by this news, both as staff...
Minneapolis tallies another shooting with at least 3 victims this week; 2 dead
Minneapolis tallied another shooting with at least three victims this week, the latest coming late Wednesday downtown on or near Nicollet Mall, officials said. The first of the three incidents occurred Sunday night, when three people were shot, one fatally, in the 2500 block of Central Avenue NE., just north of Lowry Avenue, according to police. Christopher D. Thurmond, 32, of Maplewood, was identified as the person who was killed.
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