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Local News: Crime, Jobs, Tech, and Sports Updates in Minneapolis
- 2025/01/12
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Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for January 12, 2025.
We're starting with some breaking news from the past few days. A Minneapolis woman is facing felony theft charges for stealing over $1,000 worth of food from a rewards program at a South St. Paul restaurant using customer credit cards. Meanwhile, a St. Cloud woman has been sentenced to more than 26 years in prison for her role in distributing drugs from Mexico to the upper Midwest.
In local education news, officials at a Twin Cities high school are investigating after a student brought an ax and a stun gun to the building on Tuesday. This incident highlights the ongoing concerns about school safety in our community.
On the job market front, we have some significant updates. Effective January 1, 2025, the state minimum wage has increased to $11.13 per hour for all workers, regardless of employer size. Additionally, employers with 30 or more employees must now disclose pay ranges and benefits in their job postings. This change aims to promote pay transparency and fairness in the workplace.
In the tech sector, Minneapolis is thriving with in-demand roles in cloud computing, cybersecurity, AI, and full-stack development. The tech job market is expected to grow by 20%, driven by key employers like Bright Health. With over 211,000 open positions, the city is becoming a vital tech destination.
Moving on to real estate, we don't have any major updates on notable property sales or new development projects today. However, we'll keep you informed as more information becomes available.
From city hall, we have news about the upcoming legislative session, which could be impacted by a forthcoming ruling in a case challenging a state House race in Shakopee. This development could throw another wrench into what's shaping up to be a shaky start to the legislative session next week.
Weather-wise, we're expecting sunshine to return today with highs in the upper teens in the Twin Cities. However, we're looking at a couple of snow chances in the coming days, so stay tuned for updates.
In business news, we don't have any major openings or closings to report today. However, the Minneapolis Office of Cannabis Management has another new interim director, indicating ongoing changes in the local cannabis industry.
Looking ahead to community events, we don't have any major announcements for the next few days. However, we'll keep you updated on any upcoming events that might interest you.
In local sports, the Minnesota Wild completed their comeback from a two-score deficit to beat the St. Louis Blues 6-4 for their fourth straight victory. Additionally, the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 104-97, with Anthony Edwards highlighting a 32-point performance with seven 3-pointers.
On a more somber note, our crime report includes a few significant incidents. St. Paul police arrested three people after responding to information about a kidnapping on the city's east side. Additionally, an 80-year-old woman died after suffering severe burns in a fire outside of an assisted living facility in northern Minnesota.
Finally, a feel-good story to end on a positive note. Home health care workers in Minnesota gathered at the capitol building in St. Paul to show support for fellow union members who are negotiating a wage increase in their next union contract with lawmakers.
This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
We're starting with some breaking news from the past few days. A Minneapolis woman is facing felony theft charges for stealing over $1,000 worth of food from a rewards program at a South St. Paul restaurant using customer credit cards. Meanwhile, a St. Cloud woman has been sentenced to more than 26 years in prison for her role in distributing drugs from Mexico to the upper Midwest.
In local education news, officials at a Twin Cities high school are investigating after a student brought an ax and a stun gun to the building on Tuesday. This incident highlights the ongoing concerns about school safety in our community.
On the job market front, we have some significant updates. Effective January 1, 2025, the state minimum wage has increased to $11.13 per hour for all workers, regardless of employer size. Additionally, employers with 30 or more employees must now disclose pay ranges and benefits in their job postings. This change aims to promote pay transparency and fairness in the workplace.
In the tech sector, Minneapolis is thriving with in-demand roles in cloud computing, cybersecurity, AI, and full-stack development. The tech job market is expected to grow by 20%, driven by key employers like Bright Health. With over 211,000 open positions, the city is becoming a vital tech destination.
Moving on to real estate, we don't have any major updates on notable property sales or new development projects today. However, we'll keep you informed as more information becomes available.
From city hall, we have news about the upcoming legislative session, which could be impacted by a forthcoming ruling in a case challenging a state House race in Shakopee. This development could throw another wrench into what's shaping up to be a shaky start to the legislative session next week.
Weather-wise, we're expecting sunshine to return today with highs in the upper teens in the Twin Cities. However, we're looking at a couple of snow chances in the coming days, so stay tuned for updates.
In business news, we don't have any major openings or closings to report today. However, the Minneapolis Office of Cannabis Management has another new interim director, indicating ongoing changes in the local cannabis industry.
Looking ahead to community events, we don't have any major announcements for the next few days. However, we'll keep you updated on any upcoming events that might interest you.
In local sports, the Minnesota Wild completed their comeback from a two-score deficit to beat the St. Louis Blues 6-4 for their fourth straight victory. Additionally, the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the New Orleans Pelicans 104-97, with Anthony Edwards highlighting a 32-point performance with seven 3-pointers.
On a more somber note, our crime report includes a few significant incidents. St. Paul police arrested three people after responding to information about a kidnapping on the city's east side. Additionally, an 80-year-old woman died after suffering severe burns in a fire outside of an assisted living facility in northern Minnesota.
Finally, a feel-good story to end on a positive note. Home health care workers in Minnesota gathered at the capitol building in St. Paul to show support for fellow union members who are negotiating a wage increase in their next union contract with lawmakers.
This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.