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Microtransit services around Twin Cities help fill gaps left by Uber and Lyft for cheap
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. — Steve Nix has been behind the wheel of a bus for six years."I've been at My Ride for about eight months," said Nix.In that short time, he's seen new riders every week."The biggest hook for people is the economy. You can go many many miles on a My Ride bus for two or three dollars. That's unheard of today," said Nix.My Ride provides curb-to-curb service within Maple Grove. It also goes to Osseo, Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center as well as select locations in Crystal, Plymouth and Rogers.Rides can be booked by app or phone from...
Maple Grove’s Ava Lee takes silver at Pan Am Championship
On May 3, the 2024 Pan Am Championships were held in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. The Pan Am Championships is an event where it draws the top Pan American athletes in the region and is held once a year. Ava Lee, an instructor and competition team member at the World Taekwondo Academy, was the only Minnesotan to qualify and compete at this event. With her world ranking she received a first-round bye and then defeated Canada, Mexico, and losing a tough one to Cuba in the finals taking home a silver medal. Lee is a senior at Maple Grove High Senior School and after graduating she will head to Mexico for another major event in July. She will continue to train and prepare for the 2028 Olympics.
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...
Minneapolis police stop selling used guns after WCCO report, but it remains a common practice in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — A WCCO and CBS News investigation led to a policy change by the Minneapolis Police Department, which no longer sells police-issued guns once they're no longer needed.As part of a partnership with nonprofit newsrooms — The Trace and Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting — WCCO Senior Investigative Reporter Jennifer Mayerle found many of them were sold or traded back into the market.CBS News reports, in some police departments, they were sold directly to their own officers. Some of the guns were later involved in shootings, domestic violence incidents, and other violent crimes.A weapon is part of an officer's...
Building multi-family housing units slow down could cause higher rents
MINNEAPOLIS — After years in legal limbo, the Minneapolis 2040 plan is back. There are several pieces to it, including adding public transit, jobs and multi-family affordable housing in neighborhoods meant for single family homes. Experts say the more places there are to live keeps the cost of living down in the Twin Cities.
E-bike influx moves Minnesota cities, transit agencies to rethink parking and bus racks
An e-bike is just what Amy Blumenshine needed to continue bicycling as she ages. “I’ve been a bicyclist for 60-plus years. And here I am with a maturing body and in an urban setting where it’s really great to have a dependable mode of transportation,” she said, adding she can now take on a headwind, steep hill or long trip with confidence.
University of Minnesota Hosts Vibrant Juneteenth Celebration with March, Block Party, and Reflection in North Minneapolis
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is geared up to host its third annual Juneteenth celebration on June 15, featuring a day packed with festivities, from Black vendors and workshops to live music and a petting zoo, aiming to reflect the vibrancy and diversity of the Black community. The event, which is free to the public, will take place in North Minneapolis, starting with a commemorative march from the University's Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center at 2001 Plymouth Ave. N., leading to a block party that will run from noon to 5 p.m.
Minneapolis Weather Mix of Sun, Clear Nights, and Possible Showers in Days Ahead
The forecast for Minneapolis, MN looks to be a mix of sun and storms in the coming days, providing residents with a little bit of everything, weather-wise. According to the National Weather Service, today will see a shift from cloudy skies to mostly sunny with a high near 70 and a west wind traveling at a mild 5 to 10 mph. As night falls, Minneapolitans can expect mostly clear conditions with the temperature dipping to around 53 degrees, while the westerly breezes veer southerly after midnight.
Maple Grove Senior High School students shine in ‘CenterStage: Live in Color’
Students at Maple Grove Senior High School have been hard at work on “CenterStage [Act 14]: Live in Color,” and invite the public to see the show at an upcoming performance. “Live in Color” showcases the talents of all of the students in the show as they perform various singing and dancing routines in groups ranging from soloists to the entire cast on stage. The students make numerous costume changes and perform elaborate choreography that utilize the entire auditorium, making the audience feel engaged in...
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...
Minneapolis animal shelter waiving adoption fees for residents this weekend
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Animal Care and Control is hoping to clear the shelter this weekend by waiving adoption fees for dozens of pets.Minneapolis residents will not have to pay an adoption fee for dogs seven months and older and cats. They will still have to pay a licensing fee of $15-30.Those who don't reside in Minneapolis can still take advantage of the event, with adoption fees set at $25 for cats and $100 for dogs. Puppies six months and younger are $250 to adopt regardless of resident status.Anyone wishing to adopt a new furry friend can visit the shelter at 212...
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