Talking Points: Minnesota's Response To Puerto Rico
The state of Minnesota estimates there are 13,000 people of Puerto Rican heritage living here, and for each of them, the catastrophe of Hurricane Maria is personal.
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The state of Minnesota estimates there are 13,000 people of Puerto Rican heritage living here, and for each of them, the catastrophe of Hurricane Maria is personal.
Mary Chrismar Sweeney is part of a country-wide volunteer effort in part through the National Nurses United union.
President Donald Trump on Sunday scoffed at "politically motivated ingrates" who had questioned his administration's commitment to rebuilding Puerto Rico after a pulverizing hurricane and said the federal government had done "a great job with the almost impossible situation."
The Minnesota Twins are taking donations at this weekend's games to benefit Puerto Rico.
President Donald Trump outlined recovery efforts in Puerto Rico and championed his plan for tax reform in his weekly address.
President Donald Trump is lashing out at the mayor of Puerto Rico's capital city over recovery efforts after Hurricane Maria.
Trump is defending his response to Puerto Rico's hurricane destruction and says "big decisions" are coming.
A Minnesotan from Puerto Rico just heard from family Wednesday, while getting his first look at his home.
Forty percent of the population is without drinking water. Food, medicine and fuel are running out.
Puerto Rico and the United States have had a special relationship since 1898.
The Puerto Ricans in Minnesota Committee, the St. Paul Foundation and elected officials are calling on businesses and residents to send support to the U.S. territory.
Police say a 61-year-old Minnesota man who worked at Public Radio International has drowned in Puerto Rico while trying to save his stepson.
A 40-year-old man was sentenced Friday to more than four years in prison for illegally buying and shipping millions of dollars worth of tobacco products to Minnesota. Rashid Fehmi Ibrahim was convicted of six counts of shipment, transport, receive, possess, sell, distribute and purchase contraband smokeless tobacco.
joey King scored 18 points to help Minnesota beat Missouri State 74-69 Friday in the consolation bracket at the Puerto Rico Tipoff. Carlos Morris added 12 points for the Gophers (3-1), who got off to a fast start to build a double-digit lead that reached 18 points early in the second half.
A travel guide to Puerto Rico, including transportation, lodging, dining and attractions information for the capital city of San Juan
The Minnesota Twins have placed left fielder Oswaldo Arcia on the 15-day disabled list due to a strained right hip flexor muscle.
Tickets in North Carolina, Puerto Rico and Texas have matched all six numbers to split a $564.1 million Powerball jackpot, lottery officials said Thursday. Sue Dooley, senior drawing manager and production coordinator for the Multi-State Lottery Association, said the Puerto Rico ticket was the first Powerball jackpot winner ever sold outside the continental United States.
Montrezl Harrell had 30 points and Terry Rozier added 18 to help No. 8 Louisville beat Minnesota 81-68 in the season opener for both teams Friday night.
The Minnesota Twins will have two minor-league prospects playing in the Futures Game that leads off the All-Star events at Target Field next month. MLB released the rosters Tuesday, and a pair of Puerto Rico natives in right-handed pitcher Jose Berrios and first baseman Kennys Vargas will both play for the World team.
After months of polar vortexes it's finally almost time to lay out in the sun and sand. To help get the ball rolling, we rounded up the 25 best beaches in the world.
A benefit was held Saturday night for the family of a man killed during a snorkeling accident in Puerto Rico. The Medina Entertainment Center held the event to honor 30-year-old Matt Elmore, who drowned one day before his 31st birthday in December. He leaves behind a wife and three sons. All the proceeds from the event, which included live and silent auctions, will benefit Elmore's family.
The family of a Minnesota man, who drowned in a snorkeling accident off the coast of Puerto Rico, is now looking for answers.
Richard Pitino will recognize the coach down the sideline next season when the Gophers men's basketball team opens its 2014-15 regular season. That's because it will be his father as they face Louisville in the 2014 Armed Forces Classic in Puerto Rico at the U.S. Coast Guard's Air Station Borinquen.
Puerto Rico police say a 30-year-old tourist from Minnesota has died while snorkeling off the island's north coast. Police said the victim was snorkeling with several other people about a mile (kilometer) off Cerro Gordo beach in Vega Alta. The others were rescued. Police did not immediately have the victim's home town. Meteorologists had issued a high surf advisory on Saturday warning of waves up to 12 feet (four meters) through early Monday.
Angel Pagan led an All-Star lineup for Puerto Rico's national team by going 2 for 3 with an RBI in an 8-7 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday in a tuneup for the World Baseball Classic.
Marco Rossi tied it in the third period, Matt Boldy scored the shootout winner and the Minnesota Wild rallied to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 after Alex Ovechkin moved one step closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the crash happened on southbound Interstate 35 in Sumner County just south of Wichita.
People living in camps are forced to fire up improvised heaters to survive the cold or try and squeeze into a packed shelter. That has advocates searching for solutions.
Hundreds of thousands of criminal convictions are now sealed from public view in Minnesota, thanks to the Clean Slate Act.
There were more than 14,000 abortions performed in 2023, a 16% uptick from the previous year when the highest court upended the 50-year-old precedent protecting access across the country.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the crash happened on southbound Interstate 35 in Sumner County just south of Wichita.
People living in camps are forced to fire up improvised heaters to survive the cold or try and squeeze into a packed shelter. That has advocates searching for solutions.
We've got the cold, but no snow, and that's changing how some companies do business, including small engine repair shops.
A Maplewood man pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts of second-degree murder for killing and dismembering two women and hiding their bodies in storage units.
After her time in the Army Nurse Corps, Diane Carlson Evans became instrumental in getting a memorial built to honor the hundreds of thousands of women who served during the Vietnam War, including the nearly 10,000 women who served in-country during the conflict.
The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon stretches from Duluth to Grand Portage.
After her time in the Army Nurse Corps, Diane Carlson Evans became instrumental in getting a memorial built to honor the hundreds of thousands of women who served during the Vietnam War, including the nearly 10,000 women who served in-country during the conflict.
A 26-year-old man is in police custody after injuring one man and killing another during a stabbing at a bar in southern Minnesota on New Year's Eve.
A Mankato hockey team found themselves in a sticky situation over the weekend when someone stole their equipment from their team bus at a tournament.
Xcel Energy says the interim increase of 5.2% will add about $5.39 to an average residential customer's monthly bill.
Wisconsin police investigating the deaths of three people, including two juveniles, were searching Tuesday for a person of interest who is "considered armed and dangerous."
At 34, Jack Taylor is returning to the court, coaching kids on the high school team he once played for.
A man and a woman are dead after a head-on crash near Taylors Falls Monday afternoon.
Authorities in western Wisconsin say a correctional officer died after a suspected drunken driver struck his vehicle on Christmas Eve.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection says it identified a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A, or H5N1, in Burnett County.
Emily Roth is the president of the Minnesota Children of the American Revolution and chose to help homeless veterans as her state project.
After her son was diagnosed with ALS, Faith thrust herself into research and organizations supporting the cure for ALS. She started getting involved with Everything ALS.
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Svetlana Vold immediately thought of her mom's teachings and looked to give back to her old Ukrainian neighbors who were suffering.
Volunteers at St. Paul's Union Gospel Mission served up hundreds of Christmas Day meals during a free lunch on Wednesday.
The Salvation Army says it's a proven fact that donations decline when the bells aren't ringing. Fewer volunteers mean fewer rings and fewer dollars raised.
Hundreds of thousands of criminal convictions are now sealed from public view in Minnesota, thanks to the Clean Slate Act.
There were more than 14,000 abortions performed in 2023, a 16% uptick from the previous year when the highest court upended the 50-year-old precedent protecting access across the country.
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
The threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker will be increased to nine members.
Authorities said the Florida man arrested in the alleged plot had three firearms, including an AR-style rifle, with him when law enforcement stopped the vehicle he was in.
Xcel Energy says the interim increase of 5.2% will add about $5.39 to an average residential customer's monthly bill.
The new year is off to a lucky start for two Minnesota lottery players.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the city is wrapping up a "historic" year full of "significant progress."
A new, highly nostalgic spot in St. Paul brings a modern twist for gamers young and old.
The menu offers plenty of options, but fans of the Red Dragon say they'll miss how the restaurant really nourished their souls.
Hundreds of thousands of criminal convictions are now sealed from public view in Minnesota, thanks to the Clean Slate Act.
A Maplewood man pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts of second-degree murder for killing and dismembering two women and hiding their bodies in storage units.
A woman is in the hospital with serious injuries and a suspect is in custody following a stabbing in Minneapolis overnight.
One day after a man drove a truck into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, the FBI says he likely did not have accomplices.
A mass shooting in Queens, NYC left 10 teenagers wounded outside the Amazura Concert Hall in Jamaica.
There were more than 14,000 abortions performed in 2023, a 16% uptick from the previous year when the highest court upended the 50-year-old precedent protecting access across the country.
After her son was diagnosed with ALS, Faith thrust herself into research and organizations supporting the cure for ALS. She started getting involved with Everything ALS.
Minnesota health officials are warning of an outbreak of a highly contagious illness: norovirus.
According to the Minnesota Department of Education, only 46.5% of third graders in the state are reading proficiently.
Health experts are offering tips on creating a more nutritious diet as new year's resolutions are put into action.
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer says, apparently ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.
A new, highly nostalgic spot in St. Paul brings a modern twist for gamers young and old.
A poignant comedy that explores friendship, identity and the immigrant experience is now taking center stage at the Guthrie Theater.
Marco Rossi tied it in the third period, Matt Boldy scored the shootout winner and the Minnesota Wild rallied to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 after Alex Ovechkin moved one step closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record.
L'Heureux will forfeit just under $13,500, per the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and based on his average annual salary.
The Minnesota Vikings are 14-2, one win away from tying the franchise record for most victories in a single season (15 in 1998). But the last "W" on the checklist is especially important.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the biggest contingent since the 2009 season when Brett Favre nearly led them to the Super Bowl.
A Mankato hockey team found themselves in a sticky situation over the weekend when someone stole their equipment from their team bus at a tournament.
Esme Murphy talks with Congressman Pete Stauber, who hopes to see President Biden’s 20-year moratorium on new mining near the Boundary Waters reversed by President-elect Donald Trump.
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to reverse President Biden's 20-year moratorium on new mining near Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on his first day in office.
In this election, Klobuchar faired much better than all other Senate Democrats — she won by a significantly larger margin.
For Democrats the postmortem continues on why Vice President Kamala Harris and her Running mate Governor Tim Walz performed more poorly with almost every demographic than Joe Biden did in 2020. In Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar did much better than Harris with some of those same groups.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
The story behind the St. James Hotel is simple: 11 business owners needed a place for people to stay when they came to town. Likely none of them envisioned their establishment would one day end up on the National Register of Historic Places.
During the first week of December, Little Falls holds Christmas tours around town. It's a chance for historic buildings to deck their halls and spread their cheer.
Duluth is known for its scenic views across the city, but one location stands out from the rest.
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
"Thomas Dambo, he believes the trolls really help us kind of shine a light on how we can take better care of the environment and be better to each other," said Stearns.
Celebrating New Year's Eve comes with many long-time traditions. They include what we drink, what we watch and what we do with someone else at midnight.
There are a lot of reasons to get distracted this time of year and to procrastinate.
It's a term that's being thrown around a lot these days. Some think it's a social thing, others a medical thing.
Every home has a distinct smell, and chances are your home smells just as strong to other people. Why can't we notice our own home's smell but we can notice everyone else's?
An important deadline is approaching, and we're not talking about Christmas shopping. End of semester exams are coming up for students of all ages.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will feel below zero most of the day tomorrow.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Feels-like temps will likely be below zero on Friday, thanks in part to the wind.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak has your latest forecast, including when you may be able to see Jupiter, Saturn and Venus.
We’ve got a couple of quiet and cold days ahead.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will feel below zero most of the day tomorrow.
With a string of colder days, ice sculptures around Minnesota are finally catching a break. Our Jason Rantala shows us how they're making the most of it.
Hundreds of thousands of criminal convictions are now sealed from public view in Minnesota. David Schuman explains the wide-reaching implications of the Clean Slate Act, which just went into effect.
Two fires at homeless encampments in the Twin Cities is sparking concern as temperatures bottom out. People living in camps are forced to fire up improvised heaters to survive the cold or try and squeeze into a packed shelter. As our Adam Duxter reports, that has advocates searching for solutions.
Feels-like temps will likely be below zero on Friday, thanks in part to the wind.