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Minneapolis painter repays thousands owed to customers after KARE 11 interviews them
MINNEAPOLIS — A local painter is facing accusations and court claims from homeowners saying they paid him and he hasn't done the work. After KARE 11's Lou Raguse began interviewing customers of Patrick LeCorre on Monday, he began paying them back the thousands of dollars he owed. "What you're...
Alonso homers to start the Mets on their way to a 15-2 blowout against the Twins
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso homered to start a six-run fourth inning and the New York Mets blew out the Minnesota Twins 15-2 on Monday night, turning the opener of an interleague series between playoff contenders into a lopsided laugher. Jeff McNeil and Luis Torrens each drove in...
Willmar Woman Crowned Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes
(Minneapolis, MN)--The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) Ambassador Team for 2025 was crowned on Saturday afternoon at Ted Mann Concert Hall at the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis. Willmar Fests 2023 Queen of Festivals, Malaya Yague, was crowned as the new Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes. Grace Panek...
Rochester, Minn., plans extensive geothermal network
The city of Rochester, Minn., home of the famed Mayo Clinic, is going big on geothermal networks. The city is constructing Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) that consist of ambient pipe loops connecting multiple buildings and delivering thermal heating and cooling energy via water-source heat pumps. A groundwater-based system with a heat exchanger installed into the aquifer feeds into a closed loop that connects to buildings’ HVAC systems.
Sports complex named after Putrah family
From now on, those driving past the former Shattuck-St. Mary’s Sports Complex might notice something different on the front of the building: a sign bearing a new name, honoring the longtime supporters of the school — the Putrah family. The Putrah family has supported Shattuck-St. Mary’s School in Faribault for more than a half-century. As of Friday, those contributions were cemented into Shattuck-St. Mary’s history as they unveiled the new name, the Putrah Sports Complex, according to a press release from the school. ...
Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Squad moves from ambulance service to ‘light rescue vehicle’; The Rare Pair is sold to two longtime employees
Among the major changes made by the Northfield Fire and Rescue Service over the past two years is the decision to not renew their ambulance license and move in a different direction. Northfield Area Fire Chief Tom Nelson said there were many reasons the decision was made, not the least...
ESPN Makes Formal QB Prediction for Vikings
Heading into the spring and summer, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold tentatively held the QB1 job, with rookie passer J.J. McCarthy waiting to take the mantle on an unknown date. ESPN Makes Formal QB Prediction for Vikings. Then training camp arrived, and at least for a few days, McCarthy very...
Bicyclist killed in crash northwest of Twin Cities
MAPLE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. — A bicyclist was killed in a crash with an SUV in Wright County Sunday night, the Minnesota State Patrol said.The bicyclist and a driver in a Jeep Cherokee were both going west on Highway 55 in Maple Lake Township when they collided, according to a crash report.The man on the bike, a 21-year-old from Maple Lake, was killed in the crash, a state patrol spokesperson confirmed. The condition of the Jeep's driver, a 39-year-old man from Howard Lake, is unknown. Neither man has been publicly identified.The road was wet at the time of the crash, the crash report said.The patrol was expected to release more information on the crash Monday evening.
Three dead, seven shot in outburst of violence in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Police say two men were fatally shot, one man was stabbed to death, and seven more men were injured by gunfire in a four-day stretch in Minneapolis. Police Chief Brian O’Hara says he asked for and received both investigative and patrol assistance from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) to help with the 10 violent incidents that have occurred since Thursday and to increase police presence in some of the current trouble spots in the city.
Former Viking Signs with Saints
The New Orleans Saints and the Minnesota Vikings are in the same boat in 2024 — both franchises have around +8000 odds to win the Super Bowl in February. And with the regular season less than six weeks away, New Orleans signed Jesse Davis, a former Vikings lineman, on Sunday.
REPORT: Shocking New Details Emerge On Minnesota Vikings Star WR Jordan Addison’s Likely Suspension & Future With The Team
Jordan Addison’s tenure with the Minnesota Vikings could be nearing its end. Two weeks ago, police arrested Jordan Addison for suspicion of driving under the influence outside the Los Angeles International Airport. This came a year after a Minnesota state trooper cited Addison for speeding and reckless driving. Given...
Showers and Thunderstorms are possible again Tuesday with humidity and heat remaining in place
TUESDAY: This morning line of thunderstorms has continued moving throughout the night from the Dakotas across Minnesota, and will bring some rain and thunderstorms across much of East Central Minnesota this morning, weakening as it travels into Northwest Wisconsin and becoming mainly shower activity. Isolated severe storms are possible south of Duluth, with large hail and strong wind gusts being the main threats. After showers and storms pass sunshine will return in the afternoon, with highs reaching the mid 80s. Winds will be out of the SE at 5-15 MPH.
On paid family leave, more states follow Washington's lead
A number of states are joining Washington in offering paid family leave. Why it matters: Paid leave policies give new parents time to recover from birth and bond with their babies, while reducing financial stress on growing families. Driving the news: Last fall, Washington was one of only eight states...
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