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July 29 at 5 a.m.: You may hear the KARE 11 Block Party at Antlers Park...
You may already be aware of the exciting event scheduled for Monday, July 29 from 5-7 a.m. at Antlers Park. KARE 11 is hosting a Block Party during their Sunrise show to support Lakeville’s own swimmer, Regan Smith, on her quest for gold at the Summer Olympics in Paris. Although her preliminary swim will take place earlier in the morning, the show aligns closely with her events.
Good Samaritan says he relied on paramedic training during rescue on Lake Marion
LAKEVILLE, Minn. — On a hot summer day, cooling off in the water is on everyone's mind.That's what brought Erick Macias to Lake Marion at Antlers Park on July 16."It was a regular day, me and my friends decided to visit this lake and check it out, and play football," Macias said through a translator.That sunny day was quickly overshadowed as his friends alerted him to commotion in the water.Macias said he saw two people waving their arms, asking for help. That's when he decided to jump in.Macias said he was relying on his paramedic and lifeguard training he received...
Bloomington Opens Registration for Adult Fall Sports Leagues
For those in Bloomington with an itch for some recreational competition, your moment in the sun has arrived – or, depending on your sport of choice, your moment under the gymnasium fluorescents. Bloomington Parks and Recreation is rolling out the red carpet for athletic thrill-seekers, announcing the start of registration for their fall adult sports leagues. So, lace up those sneakers, dust off those kneepads, it's game on.
Bloomington's Free On the One Music Festival to Ignite Central Station Park with Urban Rhythms and Culinary Delights
Mark your calendars for the beat-infused On the One Music Festival, hitting Bloomington on August 17 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Organized by The Avant Garde and spearheaded by the indefatigable Chadwick “Niles” Phillips, this third-annual show promises an unmissable lineup of urban eclectic tunes right at the heart of Central Station Park. According to the official press release from the City of Bloomington, the festival is set to bring a diverse array of R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Neo-Soul, Afrobeats, and the potent rhythms of spoken word, all served up for zero dollars because, you heard that right, it's free.
Bloomington Welcomes Diverse Talent with 'Bloom in Bloomington' Internship Program at Mall of America and Other Key Sites
Bloomington's workforce landscape is getting a fresh infusion of talent as the Bloom in Bloomington internship program kicks off at various local organizations, including the iconic Mall of America, Larkin Hoffman law firm, the creative hub Artistry, and within the city's departments. This diversity-driven program which started in June, has now fully launched with its cadre of fifteen interns. They're out here, sleeves rolled up and ready to bring new perspectives to their respective fields.
Bloomington Residents to Decide Next Local Business Star in Hatch Competition Finale
Entrepreneurs in Bloomington have the spotlight shining down as Hatch Bloomington calls upon the community to play a pivotal role in deciding which business concept will become a brick-and-mortar reality, thanks to a collaborative initiative between the City and the Minneapolis Regional Chamber. The contenders, a selection of entrepreneurs with diverse business ideas, are now in the home stretch, vying for a substantial monetary leg-up of $100,000, with the competition entering its public voting phase. If you're keen to have a say in which innovative idea transforms into a local business fixture, head over to hatchbloomington.com for more information on how you can cast your ballot.
Twin Cities medical firm settles fraud suit for 2 cents on the dollar
A Bloomington-based medical products company has agreed to pay the federal government pennies on the dollar to resolve a nearly half-billion-dollar judgment for defrauding Medicare and paying kickbacks to doctors. Last year a federal judge in St. Paul ordered Precision Lens to pay $487 million after a jury sided with...
Hot Friday in the Twin Cities, hotter weekend ahead
MINNEAPOLIS — Highs reach the upper 80s on Friday in the Twin Cities and approach 90 again this weekend, with heat index values closer to 100.High pressure is still in control, which means more sunshine is on the way. Hazy skies will persist with more upper-level wildfire smoke. The only difference is the ridge is a little farther to our east which means southerly winds By Sunday night, a cold front will approach the metro bringing back spotty storms later in the day. Some storms are possible across northern Minnesota on Saturday.The threat for severe weather remains low, with a slight risk on Saturday and a marginal risk on Sunday.Some storms may linger into Monday, otherwise the dry/hot pattern looks to continue next week.
Minnesota State Fair's "Miracle of Birth Center" won't have cows this year amid bird flu concerns
A popular event at the Minnesota State Fair that features an array of baby farm animals and their moms will go on this year — but without birthing cows as fears of bird flu create worry within the dairy cattle industry.State agricultural industry officials said Thursday that fair organizers will exclude cows and calves from the popular Miracle of Birth Center, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported. The move is a precaution as bird flu continues to spread to mammals, including dairy cattle.The exhibit will continue to showcase dairy cow-calf pairs, but the calves will be weaned and the cows won't...
Several Strong to Severe Storm Chances This Weekend
It is another weekend of back to back to back chances for storms of which some could be on the strong to severe side. Like past weekends there will be a lot of dry hours and some locations won’t see showers or storms. Most chances will come through the evenings and overnight with an exception for Sunday which may start earlier in the afternoon and move into Sunday night.
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