A downtown business association tells KSTP that each Timberwolves game brings in $1 million to $2 million. Canceling games could also mean businesses in the area put off hiring new workers.
Police claim the man, who had allegedly been experiencing a mental health crisis, was armed with a knife.
The other drive involved in the crash, a 75-year-old man, sustained life-threatening injuries.
The crash occurred in Lake Lillian Saturday night.
Responders were called to the scene early Sunday morning.
Employees called police saying the children were stealing goods from the store.
Police and fire crews responded to the fire just before 9 a.m. Saturday.
There have been reports of disabled traffic lights and issues at local businesses.
Crockett made the comments in a 2020 radio interview following a ruling from the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Gender Justice, the advocacy group that brought about the lawsuit, says it will appeal the decision.
Nearby properties are being evacuated.
Anoka's Adam Madsen was killed in the crash.
Don't worry – it's bringing the chicken to its nearby BBQ joint.
Some city and business leaders want to revamp the downtown walkway, saying routine repairs to fix cracks and water damage are now amounting to millions of dollars a year. The Downtown Journal says the city would ask the state to kick in $25 million, with the private sector and city covering the rest.
More than a tenth of Minnesota's prison population is 50 years or older. Many of them who need expensive medical treatments for things like diabetes, cancer and heart disease are referred to as "million-dollar prisoners." The Star Tribune reports the Corrections Department has tripled its medical budget over the past 10 years in order to provide offenders with proper medical care.
School districts, cities and counties in Minnesota are saving tens of millions of dollars in borrowing costs by refinancing old bonds, the Pioneer Press reports. The South Washington County School District is among the government organizations reaping the benefits of historically low interest rates. The district alone has saved more than $14 million since 2001.
The fire has cost over $14 million to combat. As of Sunday, crews had contained nearly three-quarters of the fire. 530 people are still on the scene, fighting the blaze that has already claimed 93,000 acres.
The cost of that overtime comes out to $43,500. The police department has also taken officers from other precincts, special operations division and strategic information center away from their daily duties to focus on protest duties.
Talking Points Memo reports the recall could be the second most expensive campaign in the country, behind only the presidential race. If the cost gets anywhere close to that figure it would absolutely trounce the gubernatorial election itself, which came in at $37.4 million (and that set a record).
A day after the NHL turned down three counterproposals from players, the league canceled 53 more games adding to the total of 135 games scratched. On Thursday, the player's union rejected the NHL's proposal made two days earlier that offered a 50-50 split of hockey-related revenues and ensured a full regular-season schedule. No new talks are scheduled.
NBA Players Association Executive Director Billy Hunter says the league is about to cancel games until Christmas unless a deal is reached 4:00 p.m. CT Wednesday. The Timberwolves have 14 games scheduled in December, 12 of which are before Christmas.
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