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Minnetonka Police Department Hosts Online Auction of Surplus and Seized Goods
The Minnetonka Police Department is cleaning house, and it's your chance to grab some items that vary from the practical to the luxurious. In a digital twist, the department is putting their surplus, found, unclaimed, and seized items up for grabs on k-bid.com, an online auction platform. Think about upgrading your ride with one of the bicycles on offer, or maybe snag some bling with the array of jewelry listed.
Inver Grove Heights Police catch thieves with 100 pounds of scam gift cards
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, Minn — Heads up if you're buying gift cards anytime soon. The Inver Grove Heights Police Department is warning of a new gift card scam – and it's difficult to detect. "It's a really, really big deal," Matt Mattson, an investigator at the department, said.
Minnesota nonprofit helps children process feelings on gun violence, other tough topics, through art
MINNEAPOLIS — Art and spoken word can help break down barriers and allow people to share openly when it comes to tough topics like gun violence.The nonprofit Art is My Weapon is working with a young group from the Doorstep Foundation to do just that.WCCO's Jennifer Mayerle was there to capture the conversation as part of WCCO's series on the Cost of Gunfire.Watch the video above to hear what the children had to say.
Deal struck between legislators and Minneapolis City Council on rideshare legislation but Uber and Lyft do not support it
Members of the Minneapolis City Council and legislative leaders are announcing a deal on rideshare legislation Monday afternoon that they hope will save those services from leaving. The two major rideshare companies do not support it however.
Minneapolis Braces for Stormy Week with Gusty Winds and Thunderstorms, NWS Reports
Minneapolis residents are in for a gusty and stormy week, according to the latest weather reports from the government. Starting today, increasing clouds are rolling in, with winds ramping up to breezy conditions, "with a southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon," and gusts that could reach as high as 30 mph, the National Weather Service (NWS) said.
Gov. Walz signs bill into law that provides stronger protections for ticket buyers
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz signs a bill that strengthen protections for ticket buyers into law. The signing taking place at First Avenue in Minneapolis. It reforms the processes related to the sale, advertisement, and resale of tickets for concerts, sports, and cultural events. Walz says, “Whether...
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