9 hospital, health system layoffs in July
Here are nine hospitals and health systems conducting layoffs in July, as reported by Becker’s:. 1. Allina Health plans to close four clinics — three suburban Minneapolis medical clinics in Inver Grove Heights, Maplewood and Oakdale, plus one on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis — effective Nov. 1. The closures...
Brooklyn Park Police Investigate Unsolved Gunfire Incident on Lad Parkway
Residents of Brooklyn Park were rocked by the sound of gunfire on the evening of August 1st, with multiple reports flooding in at around 7:11 p.m. near the intersection of Lad Parkway and Beard Avenue North. Brooklyn Park Police Department officers quickly swarmed to the scene to investigate the sudden disruption in...
Man sentenced for role in Isanti County fatal shooting during robbery
The 47-year-old St. Paul man was given a 30-and-a-half-year prison sentence by an Isanti County judge on Monday afternoon.
Minneapolis tightening civil rights protections for formerly incarcerated people
As of Aug. 1, it is now illegal to be discriminated against based off of your height, weight, housing status and criminal record or history.
Crash shut downs southbound Hwy. 169 in the west metro
The highway closure is expected to last several hours.
Minneapolis welcomes newest group of firefighters
After months of backbreaking training and intense testing, Minneapolis has a new crop of firefighters. The 18 graduates have already been assigned to one of 19 Minneapolis fire stations and will start their work in the next few days.
Brooklyn Park Police Chase Leads to Arrest of Juvenile for Stolen Vehicle Possession
A car chase in Brooklyn Park led to a considerable police operation on August 1, when officers encountered an occupied vehicle reported stolen. According to tip411, the incident occurred around 3:51 P.M. in the 6400 block of 67th Ave N. Renouncing safety in favor of speed, the suspects attempted to escape from...
Watch your speed: First traffic camera in state is up and running
The camera only snaps a picture of a vehicle’s back license plate if it is going at least 10 miles an hour above the posted speed limit of 30 mph.
“Philando’s Pantry” is planning a food drop in Brooklyn Park this week in an...
“Philando’s Pantry” is planning a food drop in Brooklyn Park this week in an effort to fight local hunger and provide families with nutritious food. It’s part of an effort created by the Minneapolis NAACP inspired by the legacy of Philando Castile.
Police: Suspects arrested following Edina vehicle thefts, break-ins
Multiple vehicles were broken into and at least two vehicles were stolen in Edina early Monday morning, according to police. The thefts happened around 6:30 a.m. Monday in the 5100 block of Arden Avenue and the 3500 block of 55th Street West. A stolen car and handgun were recovered during...