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Study finds Minnesotans unlikely to move up in income brackets
MINNEAPOLIS — The rich tend to stay rich and the poor tend to stay poor, according to new data from the Income Distributions and Dynamics in America report. "That's been the case in the United States for some time," said Edward Goetz the director of the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
Minneapolis police face officer shortage amid effort to rebuild public trust
Minneapolis — On a recent Wednesday afternoon, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara is racing to a priority call. "I try to come out to show the officers I am here to back you up," O'Hara tells CBS News. O'Hara says his department is short by more than 200 officers, and has lost 40% of its police force in the last four years. "It is incredible," O'Hara said. "It's not just that we lost 40% of the force, they've been facing the highest levels of crime and violence, in some categories, that the city has ever seen." Minneapolis is facing a...
New county crime mapping site to help residents, police spot trends
A new crime mapping software by Washington County is set to help residents more easily access and see where criminal conduct is happening in their area. Forest Lake is one of the cities utilizing this online system, crimemapping.com, that will make inquiring about criminal incidents and seeing criminal activity easier than it has been in the past. “Traditionally, residents were required to submit a request in person. With our online system, residents can request reports by completing a simple form outlining their request and will...
‘Not our first rodeo’: Wridz launches in Minneapolis, plans to onboard dozens of drivers this week
The Austin, Texas-based company is one of two new rideshare operators approved by the city, which passed a minimum driver pay ordinance in March. The post ‘Not our first rodeo’: Wridz launches in Minneapolis, plans to onboard dozens of drivers this week appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Feeding Frogtown look to raise money for food truck, bigger location to fill gap left by food shelf closings
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A local food shelf is raising money for a refrigerated food truck to help meet the growing need.Feeding Frogtown holds a biweekly food distribution at the West Minnehaha Recreation Center in St. Paul, and weekly satellite distributions at eight locations in Frogtown including Liberty Plaza, Como Place Apartments and Mount Airy. Organizers said they supply food to more than 1,000 people a week through two events. They added that their work has become necessary after the sudden loss of two local food shelves in the area. They need a new funding partner to find or build...
Anoka County Veterans Council Commemorates Memorial Day with Ceremonies and Family Picnic in Coon Rapids and Andover
Memorial Day is a time of remembrance and honor, and the Anoka County Veterans Council is making sure our heroes aren't forgotten. This year, they're pulling out all the stops with services recognizing those who've served our country across myriad conflicts – from the World Wars to the battles in the Middle East.
Brooklyn Park to Host Affordable Pet Vaccine Clinic, Microchipping at PUPS This Spring
Brooklyn Center furry residents are in for a tail-wagging treat this spring with the upcoming Low Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic at PUPS. Pet owners in the area can seize the opportunity to get their beloved animals vaccinated without putting a dent in their wallets. No hassle for appointments; it's as simple as a walk in the park, first come, first served.
KARE 11 Investigates: Alleged rental scam leaves families out thousands
ST PAUL, Minn. — The house on Larpenteur Avenue East has six bedrooms, three bathrooms, central air and an updated kitchen. For Kristen Kuhn and her best friend Michelle Summers, it seemed perfect. The house had plenty of room for Kuhn’s kids. Plus, it was handicapped accessible for Summers who uses a wheelchair.
After an assault left him blind, MN man makes online accessibility his mission
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — May 16 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). It's a day meant to get people talking and thinking about digital access. More than one billion people worldwide live with disabilities, according to the GAAD Foundation. "As of today, May 2024, about 98% of websites...
Minnesotan plans to become first Black woman to solo kayak the Mississippi River
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - There is something about being on the water that makes Devin Brown feel at home. Soon, her passion for paddling the mighty Mississippi will go the extra mile. "I'm really excited to actually get on the water and start the journey. I'm just really looking forward...
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