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New Minneapolis safety commissioner lays out plan to curb summer violence
MINNEAPOLIS — In a rare interview, the new commissioner of community safety for Minneapolis laid out his strategy to curb the violence in the city as we head into summer. Todd Barnette is only the second person ever appointed to this position, taking over last October for Cedric Alexander. He oversees five departments, including police and fire, the city’s 911 dispatch center, emergency management and neighborhood safety departments.
Your guide to Minneapolis Art-A-Whirl 2024
MINNEAPOLIS — Editor's note: The video above first aired on KARE 11 in May 2023. After nearly 30 years, it's safe to say organizers of the largest open studio experience in the country have gotten their preparation process down to a fine art. Boasting over 1,300 participating artists, galleries...
Minnehaha Falls to undergo $3 million renovation
MINNEAPOLIS — A multimillion dollar renovation is coming to a Minneapolis landmark, as leaders with the city's parks and recreation board look to increase safety and accessibility.The plan to renovate and restore portions of the park at Minnehaha Falls is still being developed — mockups aren't expected until July — but the work will directly target the south side of the falls. The goal will be to repair stairs and viewing areas that have been decimated by constant mist in the warm months and ice in the cold months. The plans also look to address replacing a failing boardwalk at along...
New ride-hail company promises drivers higher wages than Uber — and other labor news
Take a seat in the Break Room, our weekly round-up of labor news in Minnesota and beyond. This week: Wridz goes live with Uber and Lyft deal up in the air; Minnesota has relatively low economic mobility; Mayo Clinic accidentally unveils union avoidance tactics; paid family and medical leave program costs increase; Minneapolis teachers union […] The post New ride-hail company promises drivers higher wages than Uber — and other labor news appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Remembering The Fallen: 2024 Law Enforcement Memorial honors those that were killed or injured on duty
A day of remembrance to honor those who have fallen and been injured in the line of duty in Hennepin County. The 2024 Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony had numerous somber moments as WCCO’s Ari Bergeron reports.
A black woman-owned brewery, the first of it's kind for Minnesota, is in the works
MINNESOTA— After getting burned out in her career as a pharmacist, Brittney Mikell turned to another passion; homebrewing, before rising to the ranks of assistant brewer at La Dona Cerveceria in Minneapolis."I'm a huge dreamer," said Mikell.But Mikell now has even bigger aspirations: To become the first black woman to own a brewery in Minnesota."The brewing industry isn't very diverse in our state and in general as it stands," said Mikell.Of the more than 200 breweries in Minnesota, just a handful are owned by women or people of color.With her Bubble Line Brewing Company set to open early next year, Mikell...
Friday kicks off 80-degree streak in Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS — Warm air will be fanned into the Upper Midwest on Friday.The forecast high in the Twin Cities is 84 degrees. The wind will increase some and you can expect it to be fairly breezy into Saturday as well.Saturday will be in the lower 80s and Sunday may just hit 80. We will have more dry time than not heading into the weekend. Some isolated showers bubble up Saturday during the day, with most of the rain staying north. The week starts with a chance for thunderstorms, with activity possible Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon.Storms are likely as we watch a low spiral into Minnesota before departing Tuesday.
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