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Tech Boom Fuels Minneapolis Job Market, Crime Concerns Persist in Local Pulse
- 2025/01/12
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Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Sunday, January 12, 2025.
We're starting off with 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 restaurant in South St. Paul using customer credit cards. Meanwhile, a St. Cloud woman was 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 and the need for vigilant measures to protect students and staff.
Moving on to the job market, Minneapolis is thriving as a tech hub. The tech sector is expected to grow by 20% in 2025, driven by key employers like Bright Health. With over 211,000 open positions, the city is becoming a vital destination for tech enthusiasts. Notably, cybersecurity roles are in high demand, with a 28% growth rate projected by 2025 and average salaries around $124,380. Major employers like Target and U.S. Bank are actively hiring, making this an ideal time to enter the cybersecurity field[1][2][5].
In real estate news, while there are no major property sales or development updates to report today, the city's housing market remains dynamic. We'll keep an eye on any significant changes or announcements in the coming days.
From city hall, we have updates on decisions that affect daily life. The Minneapolis Police Department welcomed its largest group of new hires in five years on Tuesday, a positive step towards enhancing public safety. Additionally, St. Paul police arrested three people after responding to information about a kidnapping on the city's east side.
Weather-wise, sunshine will return today as high pressure rolls in, with highs in the upper teens in the Twin Cities. However, we're expecting a couple of snow chances in the coming days, so stay tuned for updates.
In new business activity, there are no major openings or closings to report today. However, the tech startup scene is bustling, with companies like Bright Health and Branch leading the charge in AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity.
Looking ahead to community events, while there are no major events scheduled for the next few days, we encourage you to check local listings for any updates.
In local sports, the Minnesota Wild completed a comeback from a two-score deficit to beat the St. Louis Blues 6-4, marking their fourth straight victory. The Minnesota Timberwolves also had a notable win, beating the New Orleans Pelicans 104-97.
On a more somber note, our crime report includes a tragic incident where an 80-year-old woman died after suffering severe burns in a fire outside of an assisted living facility in northern Minnesota. Additionally, following two fires at homeless encampments in Minneapolis, dozens more people living in an encampment across the river will be displaced.
This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
We're starting off with 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 restaurant in South St. Paul using customer credit cards. Meanwhile, a St. Cloud woman was 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 and the need for vigilant measures to protect students and staff.
Moving on to the job market, Minneapolis is thriving as a tech hub. The tech sector is expected to grow by 20% in 2025, driven by key employers like Bright Health. With over 211,000 open positions, the city is becoming a vital destination for tech enthusiasts. Notably, cybersecurity roles are in high demand, with a 28% growth rate projected by 2025 and average salaries around $124,380. Major employers like Target and U.S. Bank are actively hiring, making this an ideal time to enter the cybersecurity field[1][2][5].
In real estate news, while there are no major property sales or development updates to report today, the city's housing market remains dynamic. We'll keep an eye on any significant changes or announcements in the coming days.
From city hall, we have updates on decisions that affect daily life. The Minneapolis Police Department welcomed its largest group of new hires in five years on Tuesday, a positive step towards enhancing public safety. Additionally, St. Paul police arrested three people after responding to information about a kidnapping on the city's east side.
Weather-wise, sunshine will return today as high pressure rolls in, with highs in the upper teens in the Twin Cities. However, we're expecting a couple of snow chances in the coming days, so stay tuned for updates.
In new business activity, there are no major openings or closings to report today. However, the tech startup scene is bustling, with companies like Bright Health and Branch leading the charge in AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity.
Looking ahead to community events, while there are no major events scheduled for the next few days, we encourage you to check local listings for any updates.
In local sports, the Minnesota Wild completed a comeback from a two-score deficit to beat the St. Louis Blues 6-4, marking their fourth straight victory. The Minnesota Timberwolves also had a notable win, beating the New Orleans Pelicans 104-97.
On a more somber note, our crime report includes a tragic incident where an 80-year-old woman died after suffering severe burns in a fire outside of an assisted living facility in northern Minnesota. Additionally, following two fires at homeless encampments in Minneapolis, dozens more people living in an encampment across the river will be displaced.
This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.