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Minneapolis Honors Fallen Officer Jamal Mitchell with Memorial Service at Maple Grove Senior High
The City of Minneapolis and the entire local community are preparing to bid farewell to a dedicated public servant, Officer Jamal Mitchell, who tragically died in the line of duty on May 30. A memorial service to honor his service and memory has been scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, at the Maple Grove Senior High School, located at 9800 Fernbrook Lane N., Maple Grove. The Minneapolis Police Department, together with Officer Mitchell's family, are extending the invitation to those who wish to pay their respects.
Local smoke shops prepare for $15 cigarettes
With less than a month until the city requires cigarette packs to be sold at a $15 minimum, many local tobacco shops are already seeing the price hike take effect. The Minneapolis City Council unanimously passed the cigarette price ordinance on April 25 which will take effect July 8. According to MPR, this is likely the highest price in the country.
Meet the 2024 Miss Juneteenth State Pageant Queens
MINNEAPOLIS — Five queens were crowned for the first-ever Miss Juneteenth Minnesota State Pageant on Saturday in St. Paul. Contestants, pageant officials and more than 300 family and community members celebrated Juneteenth and the event's theme Rediscovering Our Culture and Redefining Our Freedom at Hamline University's Sundin Music Hall.
Challenge course opens in Bloomington
Finding a playground in the Twin Cities metro for littles is pretty easy, but a new one in Bloomington is perfect for the teens who want a challenge. The Smith Park Challenge Course is open now in near Interstate 494 and Highway 77. The park includes a timed 40-yard dash race track, an obstacle course for kids ages 13+ and an all-inclusive play structure for all ages. The playground is from local company, MWP Recreation. It’s the second of its kind in the Twin Cities. There’s another challenge course in Golden Valley, two in Jordan and another on the way in Lakeville. The Smith Park Challenge Course is located at 8155 Park Ave. S.
Candidates file for city of Robbinsdale seats
The filing period for the Nov. 5 elections capable of having primaries closed June 4. Three seats in Robbinsdale are up for election. For mayor, Bradley Sutton was the lone candidate who filed. For Ward 1 council member, Charles Austinson, Raymond Blackledge and Richard D. Terrell filed. For Ward 2 council member, David Dirkers, Jason Greenberg, Kyle Bille and Dr. Carissa Wyant filed. For the Ward 2 special primary election, Dirkers and Greenberg received the most amount of votes in the primary and will now be on the ballot for the Ward 2 special general election, which will take place Aug. 13.
Coon Rapids Announces Independence Day Extravaganza, Parade, Games, and Fireworks on the Horizon
Coon Rapids is gearing up for its yearly burst of patriotism with the announcement of its 4th of July Celebration. The festivities, set to light up Boulevard Plaza from July 2-4, will showcase a parade, carnival, fireworks, and various games. Coon Rapids residents and visitors are encouraged to mark their calendars for what promises to be a colorful and vibrant display of community spirit.
Minnesota’s new Uber and Lyft law just cements their duopoly in place
At the conclusion of a two-year journey aimed at improving the conditions for ridehail drivers in Minnesota, state Sen. Omar Fateh, DFL-Minneapolis, expressed what a lot of people were feeling when he emotionally referred to HF4746 as “this damn bill.” He had every right to be emotional. The conversation sparked by Gov. Tim Walz’s 2023 […] The post Minnesota’s new Uber and Lyft law just cements their duopoly in place appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
St. Louis Park Announces Cedar Lake Road Closure, Major Projects Underway to Revitalize Infrastructure
Residents and commuters in St. Louis Park should brace for the upcoming road closure that's about to hit Cedar Lake Road. Starting June 10, a stretch of Cedar Lake Road, specifically between Jordan Avenue and the east driveway of Westwood Lutheran Church, will be closed to traffic. This shutdown is scheduled to continue until July 31, connecting with the broader ambitions of the Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue Improvements project.
101-year-old World War II vet becomes viral TikTok sensation for role in D-Day invasion
MINNEAPOLIS — A 101-year-old soldier helped win World War II, but more recently he's taken his talents to the internet — TikTok in particular.Meet Papa Jake Larson. "I'm 101 going on 102," said Larson. "Hell, I'm the luckiest man in the world. Look at me, I'm sitting here. Think of it. I'm walking history."Larson is always witty, wise, and to the point. He's a self-described farm boy from rural, Minnesota, and he grew up during the Great Depression with no electricity or running water. He lied about his age so he could join the National Guard at the age of 15....
Minnesota LGBTQ+ youth celebrate third annual GSA Prom
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - The third annual Minnesota GSA Prom took place Friday night. Organized by the anti-bullying nonprofit Hate is Wrong, this alternative prom brings together LGBTQ+ students from the Twin Cities and beyond. Former NFL player Esera Tuaolo, the founder of Hate is Wrong; came out...
T-shirts serve a spirit of remembrance in two neighborhoods separated by state lines
TULSA, OKLAHOMA AND MINNEAPOLIS – Although they are both still grappling with acts of racial violence, there is a spirit of remembrance rooted in hope in the Greenwood District of Tulsa and the neighborhood around George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. Often expressions of remembrance come in the most personal...
We are secure in our votes. That makes MN #1!
This is the second article in the League of Women Voters Minneapolis 2024 Democracy Series. All articles will be available at lwvmpls.org/for-voters. As Minnesotans, we understand that exercising our right to vote is fundamental to a healthy democracy. In the 2020 National election, MN was #1 in turnout, with just under 80% of eligible voters casting their ballots. Minnesota implements best practices for increasing voter turnout through accessibility, security, and accuracy. Let’s look at key features of Minnesota voting laws that help increase our citizens’ trust and participation while ensuring the integrity of our elections.
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