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St. Louis Park High School employee on leave amid "serious misconduct" allegations, principal says
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — The principal of a Twin Cities high school says an employee is on administrative leave amid allegations of "serious misconduct." The St. Louis Park Police are involved and investigating the alleged reports of "a social media post alleging serious misconduct of a St. Louis Park High School teacher."St. Louis Park High School Principal LaNisha Paddock informed parents of the situation on Friday, confirming in a note that the move was made after she was "informed about a concerning social media post," which she said has been reported to police."Our top priority is the well-being of our staff...
Secluded Wayzata home with heated greenhouse lists for $699,900
This Wayzata home with forest views and a heated greenhouse is now on the market.Listed for $699,900 by Jessi Rao with RE/MAX Results, it's located at 345 Ferndale Road N.Why we love it: Vaulted ceilings and multiple sliding glass doors bring in natural light and make the space feel open and airy, while a spacious deck overlooks the wooded backyard with its own private pond.Expect some wandering wildlife — the home is steps away from the Wood-Rill nature preserve.Layout: The 2,969-square-foot house has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a two-car attached garage.Interior features: Open floor plan, high ceilings, walk-in closet, window alcove, spiral staircase, finished basement, heated storage.Exterior features: Raised deck, heated greenhouse, landscaped front yard, pond, forest views.Take a look around... All photos by VHT, courtesy of Jessi Rao with RE/MAX Results.
MPD investigating fatal shooting
MINNEAPOLIS — Investigators from the Minneapolis Police Department are investigating after a man was fatally shot in the city Friday morning. Officers from the department responded to the 2200 block of 5th Ave North for a report of a shooting shortly before 5 a.m., according to a release from the department.
New affordable housing project in north Minneapolis targets Black, Indigenous families
The initiative will develop eight sites in north Minneapolis into a triplex and duplexes. The post New affordable housing project in north Minneapolis targets Black, Indigenous families appeared first on Sahan Journal.
Minnesota officers killed in duty, including those killed in Burnsville, are honored during National Police Week
By Cari Spencer Thomas Larson was in his late twenties, in the beginning days of raising young children and starting a dental career, when he got the call. His older brother, St. Paul Police Officer John Larson, had died in a traffic accident. The young officer was hit by another emergency response vehicle, both rushing […] The post Minnesota officers killed in duty, including those killed in Burnsville, are honored during National Police Week appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Classes moved online at Armstrong High School while police investigate fight
PLYMOUTH, Minn. — Classes at Armstrong High School in Plymouth were moved online for nearly all students Thursday, as Robbinsdale Area Schools and the Plymouth Police Department investigate a hallway brawl that led students being held in place for hours the day prior. The fight, captured on cellphone video by a student, triggered a significant police response, the department says. In addition to two school resource officers already at the school, Plymouth Police Department says it sent another eight officers to break up the fight. "An incident of this magnitude, where we had to have multiple patrol officers responding to...
Minneapolis Police Officers who rescued 4-year-old boy with autism from drowning receive Medals of Valor
Two Minneapolis police officers received a Medal of Valor for their rescue of Eli Steinbach, a 4-year-old boy with autism, from a pond in Bryn Mawr Meadows Park, after he fell through thin ice and nearly drowned in November 2023.
St. Louis Park Authorizes Restaurants Serving Liquor to Operate Closer to Homes
After a recent city council decision, St. Louis Park restaurants are primed for a closer connection to neighborhood patrons. The future is looking bubbly for some local businesses as the St. Louis Park City Council gave the green light on an ordinance to let restaurants serving intoxicating liquor cozy up to residential zones. With a new setback allowance, establishments can now set up shop as close as 25 feet from homes, as reported by the St. Louis Park MN.
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.
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.
Minneapolis musician Spider John Koerner remembered for fresh approaches to traditional music
Spider John Koerner, an influential Minneapolis guitarist and singer with an international reputation, died Saturday. He was 85. His son, Chris Kalmbach, reported the news on Facebook. In an interview with MPR News, Kalmbach said Koerner was diagnosed with bile duct cancer in mid-March, but refused treatment. “Being the guy...
Kizik Opens Store at Mall of America as Retail Expansion Plan Kicks Into High Gear
Armando Cabral's New Retail Vision Comes to Life in Rockefeller Center One year after opening it first brick-and-mortar location near Salt Lake City, Kizik is doubling down on a retail expansion plan that includes new stores and further extension into wholesale. According to Kizik chief executive officer Monte Deere, the kicks into high gear on Friday with the opening of its second permanent store – this time at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn. Located in the mall’s West Market, the 1,645-sq.-ft. space will offer the Utah-based hands-free footwear brand’s full assortment of men’s, women’s, and kids’ shoes in all sizes, as...
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...
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.
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