• Tech Boom, Junk Fee Ban, and Midwest Chef Honored in Minneapolis Update

  • Dec 30 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
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Tech Boom, Junk Fee Ban, and Midwest Chef Honored in Minneapolis Update

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  • Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for December 30, 2024.

    We're starting with breaking news from the past few days. A teenager was shot outside the Minneapolis Police Department's Fourth Precinct. Police officers heard gunfire coming from outside the station and immediately responded. The incident is under investigation. Additionally, an 18-year-old man is facing a second-degree murder charge after a fatal shooting in Mankato on Saturday.

    Moving on to the job market, Minneapolis is experiencing a tech boom with a 12% job growth expected, creating over 15,000 new positions. Software developers are in high demand, with major companies like UnitedHealth and Target hiring. The average tech salary in Minneapolis is nearly $100,000, making it an attractive destination for tech careers[2].

    In real estate news, the Ninth District economy saw slight growth since the last report, with employment increasing slightly but labor demand softening. Residential real estate and commercial construction showed growth, while manufacturing and residential construction decreased. Agricultural conditions remained weak[4].

    From city hall, a new law taking effect on New Year's Day will eliminate so-called junk fees in Minnesota. This change aims to protect consumers from unnecessary charges.

    Weather-wise, it's been a year of extremes in Minnesota, with a warm winter, floods, and a drought. Today, we're expecting foggy and cloudy conditions to stay for most of the day, with high temperatures in the 30s.

    In business news, several Twin Cities restaurants are making changes in response to the new law. Jason Rantala has more on how these changes will affect dining experiences in the area.

    Looking ahead to community events, St. Paul Public Schools' Project REACH is collecting coats and blankets for children and families experiencing homelessness. You can donate at various locations across the city.

    In local sports, Jordan Ode, a standout senior on Maple Grove High School's girls' basketball team, is averaging 26 points a game this year and has already committed to a DI Big 10 college next year.

    For a feel-good story, Minneapolis Chef Christina Nguyen brought home high honors after being named Best Chef in the Midwest at the James Beard Awards. Her restaurant, Hai Hai, is a testament to her culinary excellence[5].

    In today's crime report, police are investigating the shooting outside the Fourth Precinct and the fatal shooting in Mankato. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is also searching for Breana Sandoval, who was last seen in Bemidji on December 13.

    This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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