Residents of St. Louis Park have an upcoming opportunity to go green with their home appliances, as the city hosts a free Electrify Everything MN workshop next Thursday. The event, scheduled for November 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the St. Louis Park Rec Center Banquet Room, aims to educate locals on shifting their homes from fossil fuels to clean electricity, according to an St. Louis Park, MN announcement. Transitioning to appliances like heat pumps, induction stoves, and electric dryers isn’t just a tech upgrade, it’s a movement towards better indoor air quality and a step away from...

Jeffrey Vappie, a former New Orleans police officer, is currently under investigation by the Public Integrity Bureau for his actions while working as a bodyguard for Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Reports suggest that Vappie may have violated department policies, including allegations of drinking alcohol while on duty. The investigations are looking into whether his conduct breached the standards expected of police officers, as stated by WDSU . According to documents obtained by NOLA , Vappie was seen drinking with Mayor Cantrell at a French Quarter restaurant while he was supposed to be on duty, as indicated by videos and receipts from...

Residents in the Webber-Camden neighborhood of Minneapolis may have noticed the steady presence of workers and equipment as CenterPoint Energy continues its infrastructure upgrade project. According to the latest update, the project is advancing methodically, with two separate crews from the company diligently working their way through the neighborhood. Details obtained by the bulletin released on November 13th indicate that service work is underway, with one crew currently positioned on the 41st block of Bryant Ave N. Expected to be moving north in the coming weeks. In parallel, another team is making progress on the 3900 block of Aldrich Avenue...

In the early hours of Tuesday, an unidentified pedestrian was struck and killed on the 11000 block of N IH-35 SB in Austin. According to the official report from the Austin Police Department , the incident occurred at approximately 3:35 a.m. on November 12. Emergency responders pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene. The driver involved in the collision was unharmed and has been fully cooperative with ongoing investigations. Police have yet to publicly identify the pedestrian as of this time. This event has marked itself forcefully as the city’s 78th fatal crash this year, tallying up to 83 lives...

The Senate Study Committee on Safe Firearm Storage, helmed by Sen. Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur), is set to convene for its final meeting today at the Georgia State Capitol. In a move towards addressing the concerns surrounding firearm storage, the committee will be finalizing its report, a culmination of its study into the “conditions, needs, issues and problems” tied to the topic. Following the meeting, Sen. Jones will engage with the press to deliberate on the committee’s findings, as per Georgia State Senate Press Office . The event, scheduled to start at 11:00 a.m., will be accessible to the public. Those...

A rollover crash in Washtenaw County, Michigan claimed the life of a 50-year-old Manchester Township man yesterday morning. According to CBS News , the incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. near Sharon Hollow Road and Wolff Road. The man, driving a 2003 Jeep Wrangler, was reportedly ejected from the vehicle after losing control and overturning. Michigan State Police said the driver was the sole occupant of the Jeep and likely was not wearing a seatbelt. While initial reports do not suggest that alcohol or drugs were involved. ClickOnDetroit reports that the crash led to authorities pronouncing the unnamed victim dead at...

A Greenfield residence was engulfed in flames late last night, resulting in one fatality and an injury, as per local officials. An individual was reported dead at the scene, while another was hurried to a hospital, officials informed. The blaze, at a single-family house located at 52 Silver St., was reported to emergency services around 11:15 p.m., according to a joint statement by Greenfield Fire Chief Robert Strahan, Police Chief Todd Dodge, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine, and Northwestern District Attorney David E. Sullivan. The preliminary call indicated that individuals were trapped inside the fiery premises. Firefighters who responded...

It’s that time of year again–Pullen Park is putting out the call for over 500 volunteers to help bring the Holiday Express event to life, a Raleigh Parks initiative that’s quickly becoming as synonymous with the holidays as leaving cookies out for Santa. The events aim to sprinkle a little festive spirit over the community and are a prime chance for folks to volunteer in a setting that’s a veritable beacon of holiday cheer. Raleigh Parks is calling for volunteers to help spread holiday cheer this season. From Dec. 2 to Dec. 18, with an extension available until Dec. 22,...

The search for a new City Administrator in Duluth is now in full swing, as announced by the city late last week, with current Administrator David Montgomery set to step back into retirement at the close of the year, having briefly delayed his departure to aid the transition of Mayor Roger Reinert’s administration—a tenure marked by dedication and significant civic developments—both the city and Montgomery expressed their sentiments of mutual appreciation with Montgomery highlighting his readiness to embrace retirement again, prioritize family, and embark on awaited adventures, according to a city press release . Montgomery, with the gravitas of his...