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MPS Board to consider gender inclusion policy
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis Public Schools Board will consider a gender inclusion policy which aims to create "respectful and inclusive learning environments that value students' gender identity and gender expression." The policy, which will be discussed at Tuesday's board meeting, requires the district to have access to gendered facilities...
Ceremony to honor Minnesota peace officers killed in the line of duty
ST. PAUL, Minn. — An honor guard began a 24-hour watch Tuesday over the Peace Officer Memorial in St. Paul.It will lead into a ceremony Wednesday night remembering officers killed in the line of duty.More than 300 officers have been killed in the line of duty in Minnesota, including during each of the last two years.State crime data shows assaults on officers more than doubled over the last five years.After a Hennepin County sheriff's deputy was shot and another was injured serving a warrant in April, Sheriff Dawanna Witt said, "They do not deserve to be threatened. They do not deserve...
‘Kids were taken advantage of’: Bloomington schools staffer says she was tricked into vouching for contractor in food-aid fraud
Mind Foundry claimed to serve 14,000 meals a week at a Bloomington middle school and a nearby mosque; a school administrator says the district has fewer than 10,000 students. The post ‘Kids were taken advantage of’: Bloomington schools staffer says she was tricked into vouching for contractor in food-aid fraud appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Minneapolis Welcomes Warm Spring Weather with Sunny Skies and Possible Weekend Showers
Minneapolis locals can enjoy a burst of mostly sunny weather today with temperatures expected to soar as high as 73 degrees, per the latest forecasts. The pleasant conditions are accompanied by an east wind blowing at a gentle pace of 5 to 10 mph, making it a perfect day to spend outdoors. This piece of meteorological news was detailed earlier today by the National Weather Service, providing Minneapolitans sufficient time to plan a day in the sun.
Crystal Police Arrest Suspect after PIT Maneuver Ends Chase in Suspected DWI Incident
Police pulled over a suspected drunk driver after a brief chase in Crystal, Minnesota. The incident, which occurred late on May 10, involved officers from the Crystal Police Department. Onlookers observed a vehicle exhibiting behavior typical of a DWI before the confrontation escalated into a pursuit. The driver attempted to flee but was halted near 73rd Ave N along County Road 81 after a strategic maneuver by the police.
Warmer temps have people heading for water but Hennepin County issues a warning: "Swim at your own risk"
Minnesota’s warmer weather this week brings a warning from the about very cold water temperatures. There were also two water-related incidents in Minnesota over the weekend with a child that drowned and a kayaker that went missing.
Air quality alert in effect for Minnesota Monday as temperatures cool to average
MINNEAPOLIS — An air quality alert remains in effect for much of Minnesota on Monday.Wildfire smoke drifting down from Canada has pushed air quality into the red category in the southern half of the state, which means it is unhealthy for everyone. Outdoor exertion should be avoided. The alert is set to expire at noon.After a toasty Mother's Day, temperatures will be cooler, but still right around average. The Twin Cities should top out in the lower 70s.Tuesday will be similar to Monday, minus the air quality concerns — though some haze could still linger. Expect highs in the lower 70s, sun and a calm wind.If you didn't catch the northern lights over the weekend, you may have missed your shot. It will be much harder to see Monday night.Temperatures stay around average all week before possibly taking a jump this weekend. Rain returns to the forecast midweek.
Former Mizzou frat member pleads guilty in hazing that left Twin Cities student with brain damage
COLUMBIA, Mo. — A former member of a University of Missouri fraternity has pleaded guilty in the hazing of another student that caused blindness and significant brain damage.Ryan P. Delanty of Manchester, Missouri, pleaded guilty Friday in Boone County to supplying liquor to a minor and misdemeanor hazing, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported. As part of a plea agreement, prosecutors will recommend a six-month jail sentence followed by six months of house arrest. Sentencing is May 24.The hazing in October 2021 at a Phi Gamma Delta fraternity event left freshman Danny Santulli unable to see, walk or speak."Ryan understands the gravity...
Minneapolis Prioritizes Community Safety and Affordable Housing in Resident-Powered Initiatives
Minneapolis residents are putting their heads together to shape future city initiatives – and their voices are being heard loud and clear. A recent "Resident Brainstorm" survey has tapped into the community's priorities, with a notable 63% identifying community safety as the top concern. Following not too far behind, affordable housing and homelessness concern 27% of the respondents, while transportation and infrastructure are on the minds of 22%. These results, obtained through a report published by Ward 11 Newsletter, align strategically with the city’s future planning.
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