Evening forecast: Low of 58 ahead of a cool Saturday
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In an effort to help fill manufacturing jobs, Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota has teamed with Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine to introduce a bill aimed at creating and expanding apprenticeship programs across the country. The bill would authorize the U.S. Labor Department to offer competitive grants to states for use as tuition assistance for workers pursuing pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship programs. The bill aims to fill the skills gap that makes it hard for employers... Читать дальше...
If you judge a senior class by its strength at the top, then this season's senior class could arguably be one of the best in decades.
Our La Velle E. Neal gave a detailed update on the Twins’ search for new front office executives in this morning’s paper, but as is the case in searches like this there’s another name already emerging: Chaim Bloom, a VP from Tampa Bay — at least according to a tweet from Ken Rosenthal. Bloom, a 2004 Yale graduate and former Baseball Prospectus writer, would certainly be a radical departure from the Terry Ryan era. He’s been with the Rays since joining that organization in 2005, rising up the ranks from intern to VP of baseball operations.
Tenants in one of downtown's last vintage, affordable buildings are being evicted to make way for an upgrade. A Chicago-based company has applied unusual pressure on tenants to leave, including entering units to "ensure the move-out process is happening." The tenants are predominantly low-income, and many of them used shared bathrooms.
Donald Trump is reversing himself and finally acknowledging that President Barack Obama was born in the United States. Trump had been the most prominent figure in the "birther" movement that alleged that Obama was born outside the country.
The Minnesota Twins are hosting Pack at the Park, a Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) packing event, at Target Field. Two thousand volunteers have already signed up to hand- pack an expected half million meals, or enough to feed approximately 1,500 children for a year.
The local food and drink scene is up to some really fun things right now, and it’s more than enough to keep you busy.
Michael Brodkorb argues his First Amendment rights are being violated, while girls' mother says his reporting is harassment.
A sinkhole at the site near Tampa damaged a liner on a retention pond resulting in the problem.
Minnesotans captured photos of a stunning sunset and rainbows that followed a dark and rainy Thursday.
Young people and education are at the heart of a winning addition to Temple Israel in Minneapolis.
Vikings defensive starters Xavier Rhodes and Sharrif Floyd will miss Sunday night’s game against the Packers because of knee injuries. And Vikings coach Mike Zimmer is keeping his starter at quarterback under wraps until Sunday. Cornerback Rhodes and defensive tackle Floyd missed practice all week. Floyd has had an injury-plagued career. “I’m kind of used to it,” Zimmer said, later adding, “I guess some guys just get hurt.” “I don’t know what to call it,” Floyd said, who has missed the bulk of seven games since the start of the 2014 season. Читать дальше...
Twin Cities Parade of Homes showcases fresh and functional features, from modern farmhouse looks to the “kitchen within a kitchen.”