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What to know ahead of Trump, Vance visit to St. Cloud
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — The former president and his VP are coming to the North Star State this weekend to rally support ahead of the November election. The visit comes almost a week after President Joe Biden bowed out of the race and endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, to run for the Democratic nomination — and two weeks after a campaign rally in Pennsylvania ended with an assassination attempt against Donald Trump.
Embattled Smith Foundry will completely close by mid-August
MINNEAPOLIS — The Smith Foundry in Minneapolis will be shutting its doors after federal pollution officials found it was violating air standards and impacting the health of residents. The news comes after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an agreement last month with the foundry to shut down...
Hennepin County Sheriff's deputy has Olympic gold and silver on his resume
MINNEAPOLIS — When Otis Harris began working courtroom security at the Hennepin County public safety building in January, he carried some impressive medals that initially went undetected. "I'm not going to walk around boasting or bragging about it," Harris said, as he reluctantly showed off two of his most...
Minneapolis park workers returning to work Monday after reaching tentative agreement with board
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis park workers will return to work Monday after the union and board signed a tentative agreement Friday to end the contentious strike that spanned more than three weeks. LIUNA Local 363, the union representing more than 300 workers, will vote on the contract next week, but...
Special prosecutors' report released by HCAO in Londregan case
MINNEAPOLIS — Almost a year to the day since a former Minnesota state trooper killed 33-year-old Ricky Cobb II, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office made previously unreleased case documents public for the first time. Moriarty's office released its special prosecutors' 69-page report and an additional two invoices for services...
North Minneapolis pool closed after 'unknown substance' allegedly dumped in water
MINNEAPOLIS — As temperatures rise through the weekend in Minnesota, one popular spot to cool down was closed Thursday after a person allegedly dumped an unknown substance into the water before fleeing. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) released a statement Friday, saying the incident happened around 4:30...
Family says 3-year-old attacked by dog in Brooklyn Park is not expected to survive
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — The 3-year-old boy who was attacked by dogs last week in Brooklyn Park is not expected to survive, according to an online fundraising campaign. In an update on a GoFundMe page set up for the family, the organizers said the child's parents had started the process to donate their son's organs.
Minnesota activist dies, leaves behind legacy of championing disability rights
MINNEAPOLIS — The legacy of disability activist Margot Imdieke Cross is everywhere. From Minnesota state parks to the Senate building or Target Field, she advocated for accessibility that is now in place for all residents. The Minnesota Council on Disability (MCD) released a statement Friday saying Imdieke Cross died...
Minnesota Department of Health flags 3 measles cases in Twin Cities area
HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) flagged three measles cases in Anoka, Hennepin and Ramsey counties on Thursday, highlighting the importance of vaccines. Measles has been on the rise in Minnesota in 2024, and these cases make a total of 15 since January, according to...
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