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Twin Cities residents honored with JFK Profile in Courage Award
The residents of the Twin Cities were honored Sunday with a John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award, for demonstrating “compassion and unwavering commitment to the ideals that sustain our democracy” during the federal immigration enforcement surge.
Air quality alert issued for Twin Cities for Friday afternoon, evening
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for the Twin Cities metro area from noon to 9 p.m. Friday. Air quality may reach the orange category — meaning unhealthy for sensitive groups.
The Roseville Police Department canceled the alert for the boy after he was found safe.
Mayor Frey names his choice to lead the Minneapolis Fire Department
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has nominated Reginald Freeman, a veteran fire leader from Oakland and Hartford, to be the city’s next fire chief, pending City Council approval.
Twin Cities residents report gas stolen from vehicles
Some Twin Cities residents have reported recent incidents with gas thieves, who have drilled holes into their cars’ tanks and drained out the gas.
NTSB: Pilot radioed 'abort' shortly before plane crashed near Crystal Airport, killing 2
Federal investigators report that a pilot radioed “abort, abort” and started turning shortly after takeoff from Crystal Airport last month before the plane crashed, killing North Dakota lawmaker Liz Conmy and her partner.